Decentralized Finance

Decentralized finance (DeFi) tool Aave’s native token surged nearly 97% following the protocol’s version 3 (v3) upgrade. “The Hash” team discusses Aave’s role as the leader in DeFi lending and how its growth could help mainstream adoption.

30 de mar. de 2022

In its latest quarterly review, the Bank for International Settlements (BIS) said decentralized finance (DeFi) has a centralization problem, and policymakers should use it to regulate the sector. "The Hash" team digs into the report and what it illuminates about the potential risks of DeFi. Could open finance undermine financial stability?

6 de dez. de 2021

Política

Sem intermediários para substituir, a SEC e outros reguladores terão que repensar sua abordagem para a execução. Muita coisa pode dar errado.

Por David Z. Morris19 de out. de 2021

John Wu of Ava Labs, which launched the proof-of-stake Avalanche blockchain, discusses his assessment of the booming non-fungible token (NFT) markets. “People sense and see, finally, real use cases… and that’s why there’s a run in the alts,” Wu said, pointing to the benefits of utility on the blockchain, including Ethereum and Avalanche.

31 de ago. de 2021

A new report from blockchain data firm Chainalysis suggests mainstream adoption of decentralized finance (DeFi) protocols remains at an early stage relative to the wider crypto industry. “The Hash” group digs into the findings and what they could indicate about the ever-evolving future of DeFi.

24 de ago. de 2021

Popular decentralized exchange (DEX) SushiSwap is the latest decentralized finance (DeFi) project to join proof-of-stake blockchain Avalanche in its $180 million incentive program. "The Hash" hosts discuss the ongoing trend of blockchain networks increasingly jumping aboard the DeFi bandwagon and what this could mean in navigating the future of open finance.

24 de ago. de 2021

The attacker who hacked more than $600 million from the China-based Poly Network platform has released the private key for the remaining $141 million of the stolen cryptocurrency, putting a "happy ending" to the weeks-long saga. "The Hash" hosts discuss the key takeaways from the largest hack in decentralized finance (DeFi) history as it comes to an end.

23 de ago. de 2021

U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chairman Gary Gensler warned decentralized finance (DeFi) projects that reward participants with incentives or digital tokens could be subject to SEC regulation. "The Hash" hosts discuss the outlook for the DeFi regulatory landscape and how this could enable a "robust push" towards more decentralization.

19 de ago. de 2021

Poly Network, the China-based blockchain protocol exploited earlier this month for more than $600 million, sent a bounty worth nearly $500,000 to the attacker. Most of the looted cryptocurrency has been recovered, but the attacker has yet to provide a key needed to unlock the remaining $141 million. "The Hash" team unpacks the new twist in the ongoing saga surrounding the largest DeFi hack in crypto history and where Poly could head next.

19 de ago. de 2021

Joseph McGill of crypto-tracking software firm TRM Labs shares insights into the Poly Network hack, the largest DeFi attack in crypto history, and how his firm is helping combat the risks of open finance. Plus, debunking the potentially false narrative about criminal activity in crypto.

19 de ago. de 2021