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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.
The DeFi Financial Crime Arms Race
By taking a fresh approach to stamping out financial crime we can build a safer future for DeFi.
US Fed Chair Powell Urges Caution on Regulating DeFi
Some policymakers are keen to press new rules on the decentralized finance sector following the collapse of Do Kwon's terraUSD stablecoin.
DeFi Hub Umee Targets TradFi With Institutional Lending DAO
The cross-chain lending protocol has raised almost $40 million since June 2021.
French Central Bank CBDC Projects Aim to Manage DeFi Liquidity, Settle Tokenized Assets
The Bank of France is looking at a wholesale central bank digital currency that would be used by banks and financial markets.
Galaxy Digital Offers Crypto Price Data on Chain Via Chainlink
Crypto price data will help developers build out their platforms, Galaxy’s head of strategic opportunities said.
Disney's NFT Interest Appears to Increase With New Job Posting
The Walt Disney Company is seeking an "experienced corporate attorney" to work on "emerging technologies," including non-fungible tokens (NFTs), the metaverse, blockchain and decentralized finance (DeFi). "The Hash" hosts discuss what Disney's latest job posting could mean for the entertainment giant's future crypto initiatives.
Co-Founder of Failed Crypto Exchange QuadrigaCX Starts DeFi Protocol UwU Lend
The new platform released by Michael Patryn has already secured $57.5 million in total value locked.
File-Sharing Crypto Project Filecoin Reports Strong Fundamental Growth Ahead of FVM Launch
Some 20,000 individual users are said to be using Filecoin to store over 50 million data objects used by dapps.
Cardano’s Vasil Upgrade Marks an Important Milestone in the Blockchain’s Evolution
The chief scientist at IOG, Aggelos Kiayias, explains why Cardano has re-thought smart contracts and how it prioritizes security over speed.
Helium Ditches Own Blockchain in Favor of Solana After Community Vote
Voter turnout showed overwhelming support for moving Helium’s native network to Solana, with 80% of voters in favor in early Asian hours on Thursday.
