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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.
U.S. Treasury Report Warns of Illicit Finance Risks Associated With DeFi
In its first analysis of illicit finance risks associated with decentralized finance published Thursday, the U.S. Treasury Department said thieves, scammers, ransomware cyber criminals and actors for North Korea are using DeFi to launder proceeds from crime. "The Hash" panel discusses the new report calling for more oversight and the pros and cons of open finance.
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.
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.
U.S. Treasury Warns DeFi Is Used by North Korea, Scammers to Launder Dirty Money
The department's first analysis of illicit finance risks associated with DeFi recommends the U.S. look at enhancements to its existing anti-money laundering regime.
High Ether Yields Drive $50M to DeFi Protocol Pendle Finance
The total locked value of assets on the platform has risen over 300% since the start of this year, DefiLlama data shows.
Diving Into DeFi to Navigate the New Wave of Finance
Decentralized Finance, also known as DeFi, effectively lets people be their own bank by replacing traditional institutions with trustless, transparent, and immutable code in the form of smart contracts.
Bitcoin Holds Steady at $28.5K as Private Sector Hiring Decelerated in March
Banrion Capital Management Chief Investment Strategist Victoria Bills joins "First Mover" to discuss bitcoin's recent price action, citing consumer insecurity that stems from the recent banking failures. Plus, the latest on ether's rally ahead of the Shapella hard fork and the overall performance of DeFi.
MEV Blocker Wants to Help You Outrun the Front-Runners
Builders behind the new utility say it will help Ethereum users avoid the scourge of MEV and earn a profit, too.
Next-Generation DeFi Platform M^ZERO Exits Stealth Mode With $22.5M Funding Round
The seed capital was led by Pantera Capital and included the Scaramucci-linked SALT Fund, and Mouro Capital, the venture capital operation connected to the Santander Group.
