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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CREAM Finance Exploited in Flash Loan Attack Worth Over $100M

DeFi money market and lending service C.R.E.A.M. Finance appears to have been the target of a devastating exploit Wednesday morning that drained over $1 billion in funds. “The Hash” panel discusses the possible risks of open finance in what is likely the largest DeFi attack to date.

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Why Is the Economist Auctioning Its "Down the Rabbit Hole" Cover as NFT?

The Economist is auctioning its Sept. 18 cover titled "Down the rabbit hole: The promise and perils or decentralised finance" as an NFT. All proceeds go to the Economist Education Foundation, its independent charity. Alice Fulwood, a Wall Street correspondent at The Economist, shares insights into the launch and the possibilities of decentralized web in providing new ways of distributing media.

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NEAR Protocol Offers $800M in Grants in Bid for DeFi Mindshare

NEAR, the high-speed and self-styled “climate neutral” chain, has launched a mammoth $800 million grants fund with major tranches earmarked for specific purposes, with DeFi being a major focus of the program. "The Hash" squad discusses the latest development in what may be the first step towards a full DeFi ecosystem.

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New Lawsuit Shows Terra’s Do Kwon Was Served by SEC at 2021 Mainnet Conference

Do Kwon, CEO of DeFi platform Terraform Labs, is suing the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) after confirming he was served with an SEC subpoena at Messari’s Mainnet conference last month. “The Hash” team discusses the outlook for crypto projects following the latest ramped up enforcement efforts by U.S. regulators.

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Impact of US Bitcoin ETFs on State of DeFi in Asia

Haseeb Qureshi, managing partner at crypto investment firm Dragonfly Capital, discusses the impact of the U.S. ETF landscape on the state of DeFi in Asia. Plus, insights into crypto trading in mainland China and areas of investment opportunities.

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Gensler por un día: Regulando DeFi con el CEO de Fireblocks, Michael Shaulov

La clave es lograr una identidad descentralizada correcta.

Michael Shaulov, CEO of DeFi infrastructure firm Fireblocks (courtesy Fireblocks)

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Bitcoin Slips From All-Time High

Amar Gautam, founder and CEO of crypto trading data platform Hyperlinq, discusses what to make of this week’s crypto market activity as bitcoin retreats from its all-time high. Plus, insights into the potential impact of bitcoin futures ETFs on BTC price, altcoins, buying opportunities in DeFi, and crypto regulation.

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Cómo atrapar un semental: cómo podría abordar Gary Gensler la aplicación de las leyes DeFi

La SEC podría “perforar el velo” del “teatro de la descentralización” al perseguir a las personas involucradas en proyectos DeFi, dicen los observadores.

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Crypto OG Amir Taaki Announces DeFi Platform 'DarkFi' That Prioritizes Privacy

Amir Taaki, an early bitcoin developer and inventor of Dark Wallet, has announced a new DeFi project called "DarkFi" that prioritizes privacy. "The Hash" hosts discuss the outlook for the "democratic economic experiment" and the possible implications for user protection.

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DeFi no se parece a nada que los reguladores hayan visto antes. ¿Cómo deberían abordarlo?

Sin intermediarios a los que sustituir, la SEC y otros reguladores tendrán que replantearse su estrategia de aplicación de la ley. Muchas cosas podrían salir mal.

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