DeFi

The value locked in Ethereum's decentralized finance (DeFi) economy is close to $100 billion.The total amount of stablecoins on Ethereum has almost doubled since...

Vitalik Buterin says low-risk decentralized finance could bring financial stability to Ethereum.He compares this to how Google Search supports Google's other businesses.Buterin addresses concerns...

Taoshi launched 0xMarkets, a decentralized Forex exchange, on Coinbase’s Base Blockchain. The platform enables trading between major fiat currencies and cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and Ethereum. 0xMarkets...

Arbitrum has launched a $40 million token incentive program to encourage DeFi activity on its blockchain. The first phase will target “looping” traders who repeatedly...

DeFi platforms are using the Security Alliance’s Safe Harbor Agreement to protect white hat Hackers from prosecution during cyberattacks.These legal agreements encourage ethical hackers...

Crypto industry leaders have sent a letter to U.S. lawmakers asking for legal protections for DeFi and open-source software developers.The group warns that prosecuting...

The U.S. Treasury is considering new rules that would require identity checks in decentralized finance (DeFi) smart contracts.The GENIUS Act, passed in July, asks...

The U.S. Department of the Treasury is asking for public input on using digital identity and new technology to curb illegal activity in crypto...