DeFi
Crypto Hacks Totaled $19B Since 2011: Crystal Intelligence
According to a new report from Crystal Intelligence, almost $19 billion worth of cryptocurrency has been stolen in thefts over the past 13 years. The report notes 785 incidents of crypto theft comprising 220 security breaches, 345 DeFi hacks and 220 fraud schemes. CoinDesk's Michele Musso presents "The Chart of the Day."
Bitcoin ETFs Are Still 'Wildly Successful': Kraken Head of Strategy
Kraken Head of Strategy Thomas Perfumo weighs in on overall performance across the crypto market and potential approval of spot Ether ETFs in the U.S. Plus, insights on growth in the DeFi space.
Wormhole’s W Token Has a 999% Weekly Return; Why VanEck Is Bullish on Ethereum Layer 2s
"CoinDesk Daily" host Jennifer Sanasie breaks down the biggest headlines impacting the crypto industry today, including Solana DeFi application Kamino offering a weekly yield of more than 999%, paid out in W and JTO tokens. Plus, VanEck predicts Ethereum layer 2 networks to be valued at over $1 trillion by 2030 and CFTC data shows that leveraged funds held record net short positions in CME's bitcoin futures last week.
NEAR Launches Multichain Access
Kendall Cole, Director at Proximity Labs, joins "First Mover" to discuss NEAR protocol's new chain signatures network that offers users multichain access from their NEAR account. Plus, insights on how the technology enhances user experiences and provides new opportunities for developers in the DeFi space.
How NEAR Enables Multichain Access From One Account
Proximity Labs Director Kendall Cole explains the challenges of building a spot decentralized exchange and how NEAR protocol's chain signatures network allows users multichain access from their NEAR account.
Why the NEAR foundation Chose Eigenlayer as a Security Partner
Proximity Labs Director Kendall Cole answers five rapid-fire questions from CoinDesk, including what challenges can be solved with Near's chain signatures, and why the NEAR foundation chose Eigenlayer as a security partner.
Three Crypto Predictions in 2024
"CoinDesk Daily" host Jennifer Sanasie breaks down three predictions from Pantera Capital partner Paul Veradittakit, including a focus on tokenized social experiences, an increase in institutional adoption of crypto and computationally expensive applications becoming more economically feasible on-chain.
Crypto Market Leaders and Laggards in 2023
"CoinDesk Daily" host Amitoj Singh breaks down some of the biggest winners and losers in the crypto market this year. CoinDesk Indices data reveals that the computing sector was the clear leader among sectors in 2023, while DeFi underperformed. Bitcoin (BTC) was also a standout, rising roughly 164% year-to-date.
Why Injective's INJ Has Surged 3,000% in 2023
Injective (INJ), the native token of its namesake's layer 1 blockchain, has seen a 3,000% move to the upside over the course of 2023. Injective is a Cosmos-based blockchain that combines elements of artificial intelligence (AI) with decentralized finance (DeFi). CoinDesk's Jennifer Sanasie presents "The Chart of the Day."
DeFi Market Rebounds to $50B as Speculators Hunt for Yield
The total amount of capital locked or staked across all DeFi protocols reached $50 billion on Tuesday for the first time in six months, as the value of underlying assets surged and investors sought to secure a yield on their crypto holdings. CoinDesk's Jennifer Sanasie presents "The Chart of the Day."
