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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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Possible Consequences for Lack of Digital Asset Regulation in the U.S.

Amid rapid evolution in the digital asset ecosystem, Rajeev Bamra, SVP of DeFi and Digital Assets at Moody’s Investors Service, underscores the importance of regulatory compliance. "The recent investigations and regulatory actions highlight the importance of compliance and risk controls," Bamra says, warning that lack of progress could "diminish the attractiveness of the United States for firms and investors."

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Bitcoin Breaks $30,000; Fed Chair Powell Says Central Bank Needs ‘Robust’ Role Overseeing Stablecoins

Jennifer Sanansie gives a news update on "CoinDesk Daily." Bitcoin has broken $30,000 for the first time in over a year amid bullish sentiment in the market following a number of traditional finance (TradFi) players pushing further into crypto. Plus, Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell argues for strong central-bank oversight in stablecoin regulations, saying "the ultimate source of credibility in money is the central bank," in front of the House Financial Services Committee. Separately, crypto exchange Binance will expand its zero-fee trading promotion to all trueUSD (TUSD) trading pairs starting June 30. And, decentralized finance (DeFi) infrastructure provider, Maverick Protocol, has raised $9 million in funding.

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Stablecoins, DeFi Could be in SEC’s Crosshairs Next, Berenberg Predicts

Stablecoins and decentralized finance (DeFi) are likely to become the next targets in the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)'s crackdown on the crypto industry, Berenberg said in a research report. This comes after the SEC said earlier this month that it was suing crypto exchange Binance, its founder Changpeng “CZ” Zhao and the operating company for Binance.US on allegations of violating federal securities laws. A day later it sued rival exchange Coinbase (COIN) on similar charges. The Hash" panel weighs in on the agency's approach to crypto regulation.

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Stablecoins, DeFi Likely to Be SEC’s Next Targets in U.S. Crypto Crackdown: Berenberg

Analysts from Berenberg say that the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) could bring DeFi protocols and stablecoins, including tether and USD Coin, into regulatory compliance as the agency continues its crackdown on the crypto industry. CoinDesk Managing Editor of Global Policy and Regulation Nikhilesh De weighs in on the report.

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Політика

Представители отрасли заявляют, что Комиссия по ценным бумагам и биржам США не имеет права включать DeFi в предлагаемое правило биржи

Агентство закрывает окно для комментариев по своему предложению расширить определение бирж, включив в него значительную часть децентрализованных Финансы, а Криптo возражает.

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CFTC Wins Lawsuit Against Ooki DAO

A federal judge has sided with the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) in a lawsuit alleging decentralized autonomous organization (DAO) Ooki DAO offered unregistered commodities. CoinDesk's Nikhilesh De discusses what this means for other DAOs and decentralized finance (DeFi) actors in the industry.

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Curve Finance CEO Egorov Sued by 3 DeFi-Focused Venture Capital Firms

Michael Egorov, the CEO of decentralized finance (DeFi) firm Curve Finance, is being sued for fraud by venture capital firms ParaFi Capital, Framework Ventures, and 1kx. A complaint filed in the Superior Court of California, San Francisco, alleges Egorov misappropriated trade secrets of the three VC firms, and defrauded the firms out of close to $1 million in funds. "The Hash" panel weighs in on the lawsuit against Egorov and what this means for the exchange.

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Непокорный по умолчанию: почему регуляторы, а не полиция, должны понимать DeFi

Посетители Consensus 2023 обсудили рост DeFi, необходимость соблюдения нормативных требований и проблемы баланса между концепциями криптовалют и требованиями традиционных Финансы .

Waymaker LLP parter Brian Klein and Chamber of Digital Commerce CEO Perianne Boring discuss the future of DeFi regulation at Consensus 2023. (Shutterstock/CoinDesk)

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Обречены ли DAO на «театр децентрализации»?

Гости Consensus 2023 поделились своими опасениями по поводу «театра децентрализации» в проектах DeFi, подчеркнув важность подлинной децентрализации в развитии экосистемы Web3.

CoinDesk Web3 reporter Cam Thompson hosted the "Consumer Web3 Is Having Its Moment" event at Consensus 2023. (Shutterstock/CoinDesk)

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Treat Crypto as Securities by Default, European Parliament Study Says

Crypto assets should be treated as securities by default, and the autonomous organizations that govern decentralized finance (DeFi) should be granted legal status, according to a study commissioned by lawmakers at the European Parliament published Tuesday. This comes as the EU finalizes its landmark MiCA law. "The Hash" panel discusses the latest in crypto regulation.

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