DeFi Lender Inverse to Repay Clients' Funds After Suffering $15.6M Exploit
Ethereum-based decentralized finance (DeFi) lender Inverse Finance was exploited for $15.6 million worth of cryptocurrency, just days after the $625 million hack of the Ronin network. “The Hash” panel discusses the seemingly unavoidable trend of DeFi hacks and how companies like Inverse Finance are taking measures to repay their customers' lost funds.
Why Ethereum Co-Founder Vitalik Buterin Defends Bitcoin Maximalism
Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin published a blog post titled “In Defense of Bitcoin Maximalism,” explaining why the pro-bitcoin community is critical to the overall crypto ecosystem. “The Hash” hosts dive into Buterin’s post and share their favorite takeaways.
Crypto Trends Upward Despite Axie Infinity Hack
Ledn Co-Founder & CSO Mauricio Di Bartolomeo explains why the crypto markets are trending upward as the industry reacts to the $625 million exploit of Axie Infinity’s Ronin network. Di Bartolomeo addresses other recent hacks like Badger DAO and Wormhole, while noting macro factors at play, such as the excitement surrounding the Ethereum merge to proof-of-stake.
Abra CEO on Why He Thinks ETH Will Eventually Overtake BTC
Abra CEO Bill Barhydt explains why ether could overtake bitcoin following its upgrade to a proof-of-stake mechanism, highlighting the many use cases for the Ethereum network, ranging from NFTs to DeFi applications. Plus, a conversation about crypto leaving centralized exchanges and Abra’s digital asset lending programs.
CME Exec Explains Why Bitcoin Futures Premiums Surge
Tim McCourt, CME Group’s global head of equity & FX Products, shares his crypto market analysis as bitcoin futures premium surges in the Chicago Mercantile Exchange. Plus, a conversation on what makes ethereum different from bitcoin in the eyes of investors.
Bitcoin's Short-Term Resistance Discovered at $45K
Fairlead Strategies’ Katie Stockton shares a bitcoin weekly chart, suggesting that bitcoin's short-term momentum is positive and intermediate-term momentum has neutralized. Stockton points out bitcoin's resistance has been discovered near $45,000 with a minor breakout targeted around $51,000. Plus, a conversation about crypto trading volumes and ETH’s future value.