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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.
What ING Bank Might Steal From DeFi
ING blockchain lead Mariana Gomez de la Villa said Ethereum’s composability could inform the next generation of banking services.
Can DeFi and Traditional Banks Co-Exist?
DeFi aims to eliminate the middleman in finance, making decentralized finance naturally at odds with banks. But some banks, including ING Group, are trying to innovate and work alongside DeFi technology.
Binance Says 'Rollback' Not Possible After DeFi Exploits on Binance Smart Chain
Binance is not responsible for "rug pulls" on Binance Smart Chain, an exchange representative says.
DeFi 'Raises Challenges' for Investors, Regulators, SEC's Gensler Says
The regulator has suggested that a dedicated market regulator would offer some protection against fraud and manipulation.
Market Wrap: Bitcoin, Ether Climb on 'Green' Mining Plans Before Losing Steam
Major cryptocurrencies saw a pop in anticipation of a more environmentally friendly mining outlook. Then they slipped.
Uniswap Holders Consider Arbitrum for Scaling DeFi's Top DEX
Moving an implementation of Uniswap v3 onto the rollup platform is at the heart of a new poll put forth by Compound's Robert Leshner.
High-Yield Crypto Ecosystem Offers Alternative to Low Interest Rates
People are turning to crypto not just as a hedge against inflation but also for the high returns it can offer.
Mark Cuban Invests in Ethereum Layer 2 Polygon
"I was a Polygon user and find myself using it more and more," Cuban said in an email.
DeFi Is Rising in Chicago
The Windy City’s crypto industry has been thriving thanks to regulations in other states.
Market Wrap: DeFi Token Yearn.Finance Pops 76% as Bitcoin, Ether Make Double-Digit Gains
Opportunities in the crypto market this month have led to gains on decentralized and centralized exchanges.
