Uniswap Topped Coinbase’s Trading Volume in March During USDC Depeg, U.S. Crackdown
The DEX, however, has been unable to maintain elevated periods of trading volumes in the past, CCData noted.

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.
