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Community-Driven Ecosystem Accelerators ‘A Vital Component of Crypto Funding Mechanisms’ – Elie Le Rest
[Feb 29, 2024 6:30 AM] Large institutions will fully embrace decentralized finance (defi) only when they are confident that their trade counterparties will comply with sanctions and other international laws, argues Elie Le Rest, CEO of Colony Lab. However, Le Rest, also…
Defi’s Total Value Locked Hits $80 Billion in a Dramatic Turnaround Since 2022
[Feb 25, 2024 9:30 AM] Recent data reveals that the total value locked (TVL) in decentralized finance has jumped past the $80 billion milestone, reaching heights not observed since the downfall of Terra’s stablecoin in May 2022. Leading the charge in 2024 by TVL…
Decentralized Money Market Protocol Aave Joins BNB Chain’s Defi Landscape
[Feb 22, 2024 12:30 PM] On Feb. 22, 2024, the primary development group of the BNB Chain revealed that the decentralized finance (defi) money market protocol, Aave, has been successfully launched on the BNB network. Boasting a total value locked (TVL) of $8.571 billion…
The Protocol: Restaking Tokens Are Exploding, and Restaking Isn't Even Live
[Feb 21, 2024 1:13 PM] In this week's issue of our weekly blockchain tech newsletter, Sam Kessler explores how "liquid restaking tokens" or LRTs are remaking decentralized finance. PLUS: Starknet's STRK airdrop, Stellar's smart-contract facelift and bitcoin's supply…
Blockchain-Based Loyalty Rewards Foster Brand-Customer Connection, Accelerate Web3 Adoption — Gennady Volchek
[Feb 16, 2024 6:30 AM] Universal loyalty programs can serve as potent tools, not only forging a direct link between a brand and its consumers but also influencing the latter’s shopping behaviour, Gennady Volchek, the CEO of the loyalty rewards app Shping, has said…
Chainalysis Report: Crypto Value Sent From Illicit Addresses Dropped by Nearly $10 Billion in 2023
[Feb 16, 2024 2:30 AM] According to Chainalysis’ report on money laundering trends, the value of crypto transferred by illicit addresses in 2023 fell by nearly $10 billion from $31.5 billion to the latest $22 billion. The report attributes the drop to the overall…
What Is Sei (SEI) Network?
[Feb 11, 2024 6:00 AM] The Sei (SEI) Network is a Cosmos-based layer-1 blockchain that aims to change the world of digital asset trading, especially in the decentralized exchange (DEX) ecosystem. It was specifically designed for the world of trading, featuring various…
UN Sanctions Inspectors Probe Alleged North Korean Cyberattacks Targeting Crypto Firms
[Feb 11, 2024 3:00 AM] United Nations (UN) sanctions monitors are reportedly investigating specific cases of hacking attacks allegedly carried out by North Korea-affiliated hackers between 2017 and 2023. Besides attacking decentralized finance platforms, the UN monitors…
DeFi Platform Pendle Nears $1B in Total Value Locked
[Feb 9, 2024 1:18 AM] Pendle crossed the $100 million TVL mark in mid-June 2023.
Fintech Provider Portal Raises $34 Million in Seed Funding
[Feb 1, 2024 5:30 AM] Portal, the provider of a decentralized Bitcoin ecosystem, announced on Jan. 30 that it has raised $34 million via a seed funding round. Portal said the raised capital is set to fund the development of a decentralized exchange platform and a…
Polygon Labs Execs Outline Regulatory Framework to Combat Illicit Activity in Defi
[Jan 31, 2024 2:00 AM] A paper prepared by two Polygon Labs executives and a former Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) director presents a framework to combat illicit activity in decentralized finance (defi) markets. The document proposes three different…
What Are The Top 8 DeFi And Web3 Wallets To Use In Crypto?
[Jan 29, 2024 4:00 PM] In this article, we will explore the finest Web3 and DeFi wallets that offer substantial advantages to crypto users. While Web3 wallets and DeFi wallets share a strong connection, it’s important to understand their distinctions. By…
How To Buy, Sell, And Trade Crypto Tokens On The Tron Network
[Jan 28, 2024 2:00 PM] The Tron network is a decentralized blockchain platform that aspires to create an expansive and interconnected global digital content ecosystem. At its core, Tron leverages its native cryptocurrency, TRX, to facilitate seamless transactions and…
How To Buy, Sell, And Trade Crypto On The Base Network
[Jan 28, 2024 11:00 AM] The foundational infrastructure of the Base Network brings about yet another Ethereum Layer 2 network, distinguished by its scalability and empowerment through the notable association with Coinbase. Coinbase is recognized globally as one of the…
How To Buy, Sell, And Trade Crypto Tokens On The Cardano (ADA) Network
[Jan 28, 2024 6:00 AM] [toc] The Cardano Network is a decentralized proof-of-stake blockchain platform with smart contract support and uses its own native token ADA, just like the Ethereum blockchain. Cardano is often described as the Ethereum killer. However, Cardano…
Bitcoin ETFs to Likely Divert Users and Trading Volumes Away from CEXs, Says Anthony Bevan
[Jan 24, 2024 5:00 AM] Recently approved spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) are likely to divert investor interest and trading volume away from centralized exchanges (CEXs), according to Anthony Bevan, CEO of the wealth management firm Blockguard. Bevan, a…
Value Locked in Defi Surpasses $57 Billion, Securing Over $20 Billion in 3 Months
[Jan 21, 2024 2:30 PM] Data from defillama.com reveals that over the past 93 days, the total value locked (TVL) in decentralized finance (defi) protocols escalated from $37.46 billion on Oct. 20, 2023, to the present $57.74 billion. Notably, 57.3% of the total value in…
How To Buy, Sell, And Trade Tokens On The Optimism Network
[Jan 21, 2024 11:00 AM] Optimism (OP) is a Layer 2 network that solves Ethereum’s scalability issues, bringing low fees and faster transactions to users. Scalability and low gas fees have always been Ethereum’s major problems. This is because, amid the trilemma of…
How To Buy Sell and Trade Tokens On The Arbitrum Network
[Jan 21, 2024 8:00 AM] The Arbitrum (ARB) network is a Layer 2 scaling solution for Ethereum that aims to address the scalability and high transaction fees. It is developed by Offchain Labs and utilizes a technology called Optimistic Rollups to achieve its objectives…
SUI Overtakes Bitcoin, Aptos To Become 13th-Largest DeFi Network
[Jan 17, 2024 10:00 AM] The SUI blockchain has been ramping up since the year 2024 began, and a natural consequence of this rapid growth is that it has now surpassed some major players in the decentralized finance (DeFi) space. This has put it ahead of heavy hitters such…
Nigerian Crypto Startup Reveals Closure of $2.3 Million Strategic Funding Round
[Jan 17, 2024 6:30 AM] The Nigerian crypto startup revealed on Jan. 16 that the firm had closed a $2.3 million strategic fund to finance the acquisition of operating licenses from different African regulators. Canza Finance said it hopes the new licenses and the defi…
Study: Venture Capital Investments in Top Ten Web3 Projects Were 70% Lower in 2023
[Jan 16, 2024 7:00 AM] In 2023, the top ten Web3 projects collectively raised $1.78 billion in funding, a figure which is 70% lower than the $5.87 billion raised in the previous year, the findings of a new study have shown. The findings also show that Web3 projects were…
Tokenized Real-World Assets: An Appealing Portfolio Diversification Strategy for Modern Investors – Zaid Ismail
[Jan 15, 2024 6:30 AM] Despite recently garnering much of the world’s attention, traditional exchange-traded funds (ETFs), including spot bitcoin ETFs, are still inferior to tokenized real-world assets (RWA), according to Zaid Ismail, the COO at the future-proof…
How To Buy, Sell, And Trade Tokens On The BSC Network
[Jan 14, 2024 4:00 PM] The captivating Binance Smart Chain (BSC) Network has morphed into a powerful force within the blockchain ecosystem, offering various benefits and opportunities for users and developers alike. Introduced by Binance, a top player in the global…
How To Buy And Trade Tokens On The SEI Network
[Jan 14, 2024 1:00 PM] In the dynamic trading world where time is of the essence and you are looking for a combo of speed and low fees, the SEI Network is the fastest decentralized Cosmos-based L1 blockchain that is trading-based with the availability of decentralized…
Defi Can Strengthen the United States’ Leadership in Tech and Financial Services, CFTC Report Says
[Jan 9, 2024 12:30 PM] Decentralized finance projects and their respective ecosystems potentially offer both promising opportunities and risks to the U.S. financial system, a Commodities Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) study has found. The CFTC study report recommends…
DeFi Identity Should Be Focus of U.S. Policymakers, CFTC Says
[Jan 9, 2024 3:43 AM] The Commodity Futures Trading Commission wants U.S. policymakers to evaluate options for regulating the issue of identity information in decentralized finance, a report published Monday said.
How To Bridge And Trade On The Injective (INJ) Network
[Jan 7, 2024 11:00 AM] Injective is a blockchain designed specifically for finance. It is an interoperable and environmentally-friendly layer 1 blockchain that supports advanced DeFi applications, including crypto trading dApps, like spot and derivative exchanges, and…
Gamma Heist — Over $3M in Digital Assets Drained, 1,000 ETH Moved to Tornado Cash
[Jan 6, 2024 12:30 AM] On Jan. 4, the decentralized finance protocol Gamma Strategies was a victim of a hacking attack which saw criminals make off with digital assets worth over $3 million. To pre-empt further attacks, Gamma Strategies said it has shut off all deposits…