DeFi

DeFi, short for decentralized finance, represents a shift in the financial sector by leveraging blockchain technology, primarily Ethereum, to eliminate traditional financial intermediaries. It enables various financial applications, from simple transactions to complex contracts, through smart contracts that execute automatically under specific conditions. Key DeFi applications include decentralized exchanges (DEXs), stablecoins, lending platforms, and prediction markets. DeFi offers financial services like loans and interest-earning opportunities without traditional identity verification, relying instead on collateral, usually in cryptocurrency. This innovative sector promises increased accessibility and efficiency but comes with risks, such as market volatility and unregulated projects.


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OKCoin and Stacks Pledge $165M to Lead the Bitcoin ‘Renaissance’

Joining “All About Bitcoin” is OKCoin Head of Listings & Community Alex Chizhik and Stacks Accelerator Partner Kyle Ellicott to discuss the “Bitcoin Odyssey,” a $165 million pledge for developing new projects on the Stacks network, with hopes to expand the bitcoin ecosystem.

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RUNE de THORChain aumenta un 37% después de que los activos sintéticos DeFi se lanzaran

Chaosnet de THORChain admite intercambios entre varias criptomonedas importantes utilizando su token RUNE .

Lately, Thorchain has had to battle with attackers everywhere.

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Polymesh Announces $25M Developer Grant Program, Avalanche Commits $290M in Avax for New Projects

Polymesh, a securities-focused blockchain, has announced a $25 million developer grant initiative to encourage security token projects on their network, and meanwhile, Avalanche committed $290 million to grow gaming, DeFi, and NFT “subnets.” “The Hash” discusses these incentivized initiatives for developers and how money is allocated in the crypto and blockchain space. 

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Prolific Developer Andrew Cronje Leaves DeFi Behind

Decentralized finance developer Andrew Cronje, known for his work with Yearn Finance, will be leaving the crypto industry following a Twitter announcement from a close associate of his. As dozens of tokens tumble in price following this news, “The Hash” discusses the role Cronje played in the DeFi ecosystem. 

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Chainalysis Exec: ‘Unlikely’ That Russia Is Evading Sanctions Through Crypto

As U.S. lawmakers push the Treasury Dept. to ensure Russia is not evading sanctions with crypto, Salman Banei, Chainalysis head of public policy for North America, responds to the concern, emphasizing the transparency of open blockchain networks. Banei explains how Chainalysis tackles mixers and other DeFi protocols in its cross-chain monitoring.

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4 Crypto Tax Myths You Need to Know

Dan Hannum, Zenledger COO, joins “First Mover” for CoinDesk’s Tax Week programming to discuss misconceptions about taxation of crypto activity. Hannum explains the tax structure for crypto-to-crypto and crypto-to-fiat transactions and examines tax rules for staking, airdrops, and other DeFi activities.

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Opinión

Atención, prestamistas: la posible trampa fiscal de las DeFi

El Tío Sam podría cobrar impuestos sobre cada préstamo y reembolso de Criptomonedas, lo que podría sorprender a los usuarios y crear una trampa fiscal que podría perjudicar a la industria DeFi, que está surgiendo rápidamente. Este artículo es parte de la Semana de los Impuestos de CoinDesk.

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Finanzas

Por qué los usuarios de Ethereum toleran costos de gas tan altos

Ethereum es una blockchain de contratos inteligentes muy cara, pero vale la pena el costo, según Konstantin Anissimov.

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Blockchain Interoperability Network Axelar Raises $35M at $1B Valuation

Axelar, a decentralized network connecting multiple blockchains, has closed a $35 million Series B funding round at a $1 billion valuation. Axelar Network CEO & Co-Founder Sergey Gorbunov shares insights into the raise, exploring the "complicated technology" of blockchain interoperability and its role in DeFi hacks.

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