DeFi
Euler Finance Community Weighs Plan to Return Money Recovered From $200M Hack
The goal of the proposal is to let Euler users redeem their funds as soon as possible.
TRM Labs Exec on Future of Crypto Regulation, Treasury’s Warning on DeFi
The U.S. Treasury Department is out with a new report warning that decentralized finance (DeFi) services that aren’t compliant with anti-money laundering and terrorist financing rules pose “the most significant current illicit finance risk” in that corner of the crypto sector. TRM Labs Head of Legal and Government Affairs Ari Redbord breaks down the Treasury Department's first analysis of hazards in the DeFi space. Plus, his outlook on the crypto regulatory framework in the U.S.
U.S. Treasury Says DeFi Needs to Comply With Anti-Money Laundering Rules in New Report
The U.S. Treasury Department released a 40-page report stating that DeFi needs to comply with anti-money laundering rules. TRM Labs Head of Legal and Government Affairs Ari Redbord unpacks this report titled "Illicit Finance Risk Assessment of Decentralized Finance." He added, "DeFi is disintermediated...and that's the paradox we have here."
Sushi DEX Recovers 100 Ether After Millions Lost on Weekend Exploit
‘White hat’ hackers are working to recover more of the stolen funds as of Monday.
Sushi DEX Approval Contract Exploited for $3.3M
Developers asked users to revoke contracts as a security measure early Sunday.
Uniswap Topped Coinbase’s Trading Volume in March During USDC Depeg, U.S. Crackdown
The DEX, however, has been unable to maintain elevated periods of trading volumes in the past, CCData noted.
U.S. Treasury Report Warns of Illicit Finance Risks Associated With DeFi
In its first analysis of illicit finance risks associated with decentralized finance published Thursday, the U.S. Treasury Department said thieves, scammers, ransomware cyber criminals and actors for North Korea are using DeFi to launder proceeds from crime. "The Hash" panel discusses the new report calling for more oversight and the pros and cons of open finance.
DeFi Is a 'Viable Alternative' to Traditional Finance, Umee CEO Says
"DeFi is a viable alternative to what we see in traditional finance," Umee CEO Brent Xu said, weighing in on the state of the decentralized finance market following the multiple banking collapses in March. "People don't trust their money in deposits anymore," Xu added.
Bitcoin Dips Below $28K Ahead of U.S. Job Report
Bitcoin slipped below the $28,000 level ahead of the March jobs report. Brent Xu, founder and CEO of DeFi lender Umee, joins "First Mover" to discuss BTC's bullish actions since the start of 2023. Plus, insights on the state of decentralized finance.
U.S. Treasury Warns DeFi Is Used by North Korea, Scammers to Launder Dirty Money
The department's first analysis of illicit finance risks associated with DeFi recommends the U.S. look at enhancements to its existing anti-money laundering regime.
