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DeFi Is a 'Viable Alternative' to Traditional Finance, Umee CEO Says
"DeFi is a viable alternative to what we see in traditional finance," Umee CEO Brent Xu said, weighing in on the state of the decentralized finance market following the multiple banking collapses in March. "People don't trust their money in deposits anymore," Xu added.
Real 'Shapella' Winners Likely to Be Layer 2s: Runa Digital Assets COO
Investors are eyeing the price of ether (ETH) ahead of Ethereum's Shapella upgrade expected on April 12. Runa Digital Assets chief operating officer Max Williams argues that the real winners from this upgrade are likely to be Layer 2s like Arbitrum and Optimism.
What to Know About Ethereum’s 'Shapella' Upgrade
Runa Digital Assets Chief Operating Officer Max Williams breaks down Ethereum's upcoming hard fork and key upgrade "Shapella," which will allow investors to withdraw their ether staked on the Ethereum blockchain.
Ethereum's Shanghai Hard Fork Nears
Investors are awaiting Ethereum's 'Shapella' upgrade, slated to go live next week. That story and other news shaping the cryptocurrency world in this episode of "The Daily Forkast."
Bitcoin Briefly Loses Its Grip on $28K
Bitcoin (BTC) is slipping below $28,000, the day before a key U.S. jobs report. The most recent market updates and other news shaping the cryptocurrency world in this episode of "The Daily Forkast."
Voyager-Binance.US Legal Dispute Must Be Settled by April 13: Court Documents
Voyager Digital and its creditors stand to lose $100 million if legal objections brought by the U.S. government aren't resolved by April 13, according to documents filed in court late Monday night. CoinDesk Regulatory Reporter Jack Schickler explains why this week is "crunch time" for the Binance.US-Voyager deal.
Dubai Is the 'Crypto Capital of the World,' Lawyer Says
Dubai's crypto industry recently unveiled its crypto regulatory framework, giving locals a concrete licensing regime for digital asset issuers and service providers. The Crypto Lawyer Irina Heaver, based in Switzerland and Dubai, discusses the state of crypto in Dubai, explaining why the region is a "crypto capital of the world."
Bitcoin Dips Below $28K Ahead of U.S. Job Report
Bitcoin slipped below the $28,000 level ahead of the March jobs report. Brent Xu, founder and CEO of DeFi lender Umee, joins "First Mover" to discuss BTC's bullish actions since the start of 2023. Plus, insights on the state of decentralized finance.
Japan Greenlights White Paper to Promote Web3 Growth in the Country
Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party's Web3 project team has published a white paper laying out recommendations for growing the country’s industry. CoinDesk Executive Director of Global Content Emily Parker weighs in on the state of Web3 adoption in Japan and the regulatory headwinds in the U.S.
Ether Hovers Around $1.9K Ahead of ‘Shapella’ Upgrade
The interest in ether trading comes ahead of Shapella, a portmanteau of Shanghai and Capella, two major Ethereum network upgrades expected to occur simultaneously on April 12. Shapella will allow investors to withdraw their ether staked on the Ethereum blockchain. Runa Digital Assets Chief Operating Officer Max Williams discusses what to expect from Shapella, sharing insights into ether's supply since the Merge, ETH staking yield outlook, and Layer 2s like Arbitrum and Optimism.