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What Mastodon’s Critical Bug Fixes Say About Crypto’s Security Vulnerabilities

[Jul 10, 2023 12:31 PM]

Arkham’s New Crypto Intel Trading Platform: A Game Changer For Traders?

[Jul 10, 2023 8:50 AM] Arkham, a blockchain intelligence platform, announced the launch of the world’s first on-chain intelligence marketplace, the Arkham Intel Exchange.  This new platform will connect buyers and sellers of information on any crypto wallet address…

Compound (COMP) Rises By 11% Amidst General Bear Market

[Jul 10, 2023 3:00 AM] COMP, the native token of DeFi lending protocol Compound Finance, has drawn much attention following its positive price performance in the last day. According to data by CoinMarketCap, COMP has risen by 11.03% in the 24 hours, emerging as the top…

Grayscale Adds Lido’s LDO Token to Defi Fund, Token Becomes Second-Heaviest in Fund’s Basket

[Jul 9, 2023 2:00 AM] On July 7, 2023, the digital asset manager Grayscale Investments published an update on three of its funds — the Digital Large Cap Fund, the Defi Fund, and the Smart Contract Fund. Although no new tokens were added to two of the funds…

Multichain Woes: Users Informed of an ‘Abnormal’ Transfer of Assets to Unknown Address

[Jul 7, 2023 7:30 AM] Users of the cross-chain protocol Multichain were on July 6 informed of an abnormal transfer of lockup assets on the Multichain MPC address to an unknown address. While the Multichain team has urged users to stop using the cross-chain protocol…

Compound (COMP) Token Rallies Over 100% After CEO Quits – Details

[Jul 7, 2023 6:30 AM] Robert Leshner, the well-known creator of the DeFi lending platform Compound Finance, has resigned from his position as the CEO of the DeFi lending protocol. Leshner recently announced his plan to launch Superstate Trust, a new business venture…

BOND Token Slumps 10% as BarnBridge Faces SEC Investigation

[Jul 7, 2023 5:34 AM] “All work on BarnBridge-related products should stop,” an appointed legal counsel said in a Discord message viewed by CoinDesk.

Exploit of Fantom, Moonriver and Dogechain Crypto Bridges Confirmed by Multichain Team

[Jul 7, 2023 3:33 AM] “It is recommended that all users suspend the use of Multichain services and revoke all contract approvals related to Multichain,” developers said early Friday.

Ethereum: Is Lido (LDO) Doomed To Repeat Three Arrows Capital’s Fate?

[Jul 7, 2023 3:30 AM] Market research firm Kaiko has published a study on the flagship protocol of Ethereum, Lido Finance (LDO). The study is a must-read for every ETH and LDO investor! Cautionary tales serve as a valuable reminder of the risks and pitfalls that can…

On-chain derivatives are DeFi’s next boom opportunity — Apollo Capital

[Jul 5, 2023 5:30 PM] With centralized exchanges coming under increasing scrutiny, Henrik Andersson has touted the promise of decentralized derivatives.

Rapid Rise In Cardano’s TVL Points Toward Bullish Sentiment Around ADA

[Jul 5, 2023 5:00 PM] Cardano is one of the most prominent proof of stake (POS) blockchains that requires users to stake their native tokens, ADA, to confirm and secure transactions on the network. Over time, the network has held the record for the largest percentage of…

Blockchain Project Interlay Wants its New Platform to Become a ‘One-Stop-Shop for Bitcoin DeFi’

[Jul 5, 2023 8:00 AM] “We've only seen the tip of the iceberg with bitcoin DeFi today,” said Interlay CEO and Co-founder Alexei Zamyatin in an exclusive interview with CoinDesk.

Ethereum-Based Yield Powerhouse Pendle Finance Expands to BNB Chain

[Jul 5, 2023 6:39 AM] Value locked on the liquid staking derivatives platform has grown nearly tenfold this year.

Aave Holders Vote on Proposal for DeFi Protocol to Convert 1,600 Ether Into wstETH and rETH

[Jul 5, 2023 3:34 AM] Holders of Aave, the token that underpins its namesake's decentralized finance (DeFi) protocol, are taking part in a governance vote that will decide whether 1,600 ether (ETH) in the protocol's treasury will be converted to wrapped staked ether…

Crypto Custodian Cobo Argus Scores $100M in Value Locked One Week After Going Live

[Jul 5, 2023 1:53 AM] Argus V2 supports all open-source DeFi protocols and lets traders utilize DeFi bots to automatically monetize farming rewards, compounding and token swapping.

Trader Bets Against Ethereum, Losses A Big Chunk Of The $2 Million Margin On GMX

[Jul 4, 2023 7:00 PM] A trader’s big bet against Ethereum caused him to lose a big chunk of his $2 million margin. Considering the firm and steady increment of ETH prices over the last few weeks, more could be at stake.  In a series of screenshots shared on July 3 on…

Filecoin (FIL) Continues Recovery, Gains 16% In A Single Day

[Jul 3, 2023 10:00 PM] Filecoin (FIL) made a positive start in July. The cryptocurrency has been experiencing a substantial price increase over the past 24 hours. According to CoinGecko data, FIL has increased in value by 16.47% in the past day, propelling its price to…

Crypto Market Cap Poised For Breakout: Analyst Predict 23% Upside Potential

[Jul 3, 2023 4:00 PM] The crypto market has been on a rollercoaster this year, with prices fluctuating wildly and regulatory pressures causing significant drops. However, recent developments have given investors renewed confidence in the market, leading to a total…

10 million ETH Inflow Pushes DeFi Liquid Staking Valuation Above $20 Billion

[Jul 3, 2023 2:00 PM] According to on-chain data from DefiLlama, Ethereum liquid staking derivatives have grown in total value in recent months, with the total crypto locked closing in on record numbers. Liquid staking derivatives platforms now have more than 10 million…

Maker (MKR) Gains 30% In 7 Days, What’s Next?

[Jul 3, 2023 11:00 AM] Over the course of seven days, Maker (MKR) has experienced remarkable growth, showcasing its potential as a lucrative investment opportunity.   According to data from CoinMarketCap, MKR has recorded a significant gain of 30% in this timeframe…

Poly Network urges users to withdraw after exploit affects 57 crypto assets

[Jul 2, 2023 10:16 PM] The Poly Network has been exploited again, this time due to compromised private keys according to blockchain security firm Dedaub.

Liquid Staking Defi Platforms Now Secure Over 10 Million Ethereum Worth Close to $20B

[Jul 2, 2023 12:30 PM] Based on recent data, over ten million ethereum is now secured within liquid staking derivatives platforms, with a valuation close to $20 billion at current exchange rates. Two leading liquid staking decentralized finance (defi) protocols, Lido…

Poly Network Attacker Issues 'Worthless' Billions in SHIB, BNB, BUSD in Latest Crypto Hack

[Jul 2, 2023 1:22 AM] An estimated $4 billion worth of malicious token issuances on PolyNetwork will not bear much money for attackers due to low liquidity and security precautions.

Compound (COMP) Blasts Off With 113% Rise In Two-Week Rally, What’s Behind The Surge?

[Jun 30, 2023 2:00 PM] Compound (COMP) has recently surged with a staggering 113% rise in just two weeks, and the reason behind the rally has been the talk of the crypto community. DeFi Ignas, a decentralized finance (DeFi) researcher, has analyzed the recent…

Liquid Staking Frenzy Spreads to Solana as Drift's 'Super Stake' Offers One-Click Leverage

[Jun 29, 2023 12:32 PM]

Decentralized Exchange PancakeSwap Goes Live on Polygon zkEVM Blockchain

[Jun 29, 2023 8:45 AM] This will be the popular DEX’s fourth blockchain after Ethereum, Aptos and BNB Chain.

New deBridge Feature Lets Solana Users Easily Access Any Ethereum-Based Blockchain

[Jun 29, 2023 5:00 AM] The firm today launched a tool to allow for limitless information and liquidity transfers between Solana and EVM-based blockchains.

COMP Token Rises by 50% in 4 Days Amid Flurry of Whale Activity on Binance

[Jun 29, 2023 4:19 AM] The native token of decentralized finance protocol Compound (COMP) has surged by more than 50% in four days following a spike of volume and outflows on Binance.

Italy’s central bank calls for framework to prevent stablecoin runs

[Jun 28, 2023 7:44 PM] Bank of Italy is calling for closer regulator scrutiny of stablecoins, which they say “have not proved stable at all.”

Compound Founder Forms 'Superstate' to Create Bond Fund With Ethereum for Record-Keeping

[Jun 28, 2023 2:35 PM] Robert Leshner, CEO of the decentralized lender Compound, has registered a plan with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission to sell short-term government bonds that would use the Ethereum blockchain as a secondary record-keeper.