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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Le géant de l'assurance Aon teste les eaux de la DeFi

Aon a élaboré des politiques d'assurance autour du stockage à froid des Cryptomonnaie . Elle s'intéresse désormais à l'espace en pleine effervescence de la DeFi.

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Coinbase Says the Rise of DeFi Exchanges Among Top Risks to Business

In its public S-1 filing, Coinbase identified the top concerns for its business including the growing popularity of DeFi and decentralized exchanges. "The Hash" panel debates.

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What's Behind the Exploding Demand for DeFi in Latin America?

Crypto is booming in Mexico, and DeFi technologies are spreading across the Latin American region. Daniel Vogel, CEO of Mexico City-based crypto exchange Bitso, explains what's driving the hot crypto market, the current state of regulations in Mexico and how DeFi can find a foothold in economies underserved by the traditional financial system.

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How DeFi Is Breaking Barriers to the Commodities Trading Market

Humayun Sheikh, the CEO OF Mettalex, joins “First Mover” from England to discuss the DeFi markets and what he claims is the first decentralized exchange for commodities trading.

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11 projets qui construisent une base solide sous le mariage de la DeFi et des NFT

Rencontrez les équipes qui rendent le marché NFT presque aussi complexe, flexible et liquide que le reste de la Crypto.

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Could Alameda’s Latest Investment Move Help Take DeFi Mainstream?

Alameda Research is leading a $40 million investment round in Oxygen, a DeFi prime brokerage. In addition, Alameda plans an integration with Maps.me. Will this help make DeFi go mainstream? “The Hash” panel connects the dots.

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The State of Crypto in Germany

Crypto and decentralized finance (DeFi) is booming around the world. Henrik Gebbing, co-founder of Finoa, joins “First Mover” to share his insights about the cryptocurrency market in Germany and the future of institutional investment in the European market.

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The Impact as Ethereum Gas Fees Hit All-Time-High

Ethereum transaction fees, called "gas fees," have been rising along with ETH's value, hitting an all-time-high. "The Hash" team discusses what spillover impact this is having on DeFi products.

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How Long Will DeFi’s Experimental Phase Last?

Brian Norton, COO of MyEtherWallet, shares his insights on the state of decentralized finance (DeFi), and how long it will be before DeFi goes mainstream.

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Binance Coin and PancakeSwap Cryptos Are Soaring: Here’s Why

Driven by PancakeSwap, decentralized finance (DeFi) is growing in popularity on the Binance Smart Chain. CoinDesk’s Will Foxley breaks down how PancakeSwap works and why prices are soaring.

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