DeFi

DeFi, kurz für dezentrale Finanzwirtschaft, stellt einen Wandel im Finanzsektor dar, indem Blockchain-Technologie, hauptsächlich Ethereum, um traditionelle finanzielle Vermittler zu eliminieren. Es ermöglicht verschiedene Finanzanwendungen, von einfachen Transaktionen bis hin zu komplexen Verträgen, durch Smart Contracts, die automatisch unter bestimmten Bedingungen ausgeführt werden. Zu den wichtigsten DeFi-Anwendungen gehören dezentrale Börsen (DEXs), Stablecoins, Kreditplattformen und Prognosemärkte. DeFi bietet Finanzdienstleistungen wie Kredite und zinsbringende Möglichkeiten ohne traditionelle Identitätsprüfung, wobei stattdessen Sicherheiten, meist in Form von Kryptowährungen, verwendet werden. Dieser innovative Sektor verspricht erhöhte Zugänglichkeit und Effizienz, bringt jedoch auch Risiken mit sich, wie Marktschwankungen und unregulierte Projekte.


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Why ‘Wolf of Wall Street’ Jordan Belfort Thinks Tether Is a Scam

Jordan Belfort, the former stockbroker known as the “Wolf of Wall Street” and current crypto bull, discusses why he thinks stablecoin USDT issuer Tether is a scam. “I’ve been saying that since 2017 that I thought there was a big problem with Tether,” Belfort said.

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DeFi Crackdown: Uniswap Labs Limits Access to Some Tokens

Software development studio Uniswap Labs said Friday it is restricting access to some tokens, including tokenized stocks and derivatives on the protocol interface that it supports. “The Hash” group discusses whether this is a result of increased enforcement actions from U.S regulators on decentralized finance (DeFi) products.

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Blockchain Protocol THORChain Suffers Another Hack Totaling $8M

Cross-chain decentralized exchange THORChain has been hit by another exploit, this time costing around $8 million. Last week, the protocol was drained of around 4,000 ether in a separate incident. “The Hash” panel discusses the potential risks of investing in DeFi as the sector becomes increasingly subject to major crypto hacks.

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Crypto Venture Studio Thesis Raises $21M to Keep Building

Thesis, the crypto incubator behind the Fold crypto rewards app and the decentralized Keep protocol, has raised $21 million in a Series A funding round led by Polychain Capital and others. Thesis CEO Matt Luongo discusses the studio’s plans following the raise.

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Ethereum’s London Hard Fork Expected to Launch Aug. 4

MyEtherWallet COO Brian Norton discusses the long-awaited launch of Ethereum’s London hard fork, breaking down what the protocol update will mean for the Ethereum network and its users. Plus, his take on other bullish indicators to watch for ETH, fears of high gas prices in the DeFi market, and blockchain regulation.

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Tether Co-Founder: ‘Tokenization of Fiat Will Happen’

Amid the explosive growth of stablecoins, Tether co-founder William Quigley discusses why stablecoins are here to stay. “Every fiat currency, globally, of any significant economy, will be tokenized,” Quigley said. “There’s a lot of people in crypto who need a safe harbor …

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State of DeFi, Crypto Crackdowns in Thailand

Mukaya (Tai) Panich, Chief Venture and Investment Officer of SCB 10x, the technology and innovation arm of Thailand’s Siam Commercial Bank, discusses the state of crypto in Thailand on the heels of its SEC banning meme, fan, and exchange tokens, as well as NFTs. Plus, her take on bridging the gap between DeFi and TradFi.

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EQIFI CEO: Biggest Challenge for Stablecoins Is 'Loss of Faith'

Responding to El Salvador potentially issuing its own stablecoins, Brad Yasar, CEO of EQIFI, a decentralized protocol for pooled lending and borrowing, says the biggest risk of stablecoins is "loss of faith" and "proving to the users that it is truly stable." Plus, what to expect from the presidential working group's meeting on stablecoins and "game-changing" DeFi projects to watch for.

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