DeFi

CFTC Names Harry Jung to Spearhead Crypto and DeFi Engagement Efforts

CFTC acting Chair Caroline Pham reorganizes agency leadership with new appointments. Harry Jung appointed as acting chief of staff to lead crypto and DeFi engagement. New...

Chainlink Strengthens Market Leadership Across Banking, DeFi Sectors in 2024

ChainLink strengthens its position in traditional banking and capital markets through strategic partnerships. The platform reports substantial growth in tokenized asset infrastructure development during 2024. DeFi...

Trump-Linked DeFi Protocol Acquires $14.1M Worth of Major Altcoins Including TRON, Aave, and Chainlink

The Trump family's DeFi protocol has invested $14.1 million across three major cryptocurrencies. Equal allocations of $4.7 million were made to TRX, AAVE, and LINK...

DeFi-AI Integration Faces Hurdle as Centralized Computing Clashes With Crypto Ethos

The DeFi market's next phase combines Artificial Intelligence with decentralized finance, creating an estimated trillion-dollar market opportunity. Current AI agents rely heavily on centralized Big...

DeFi Protocol Activates Revenue Sharing After Stablecoin Slips Below Dollar Peg

Staked stablecoin USD0++ experienced a depegging event, falling to $0.89 from its $1 target. The incident occurred after implementing new floor price and...

DeFi Risk Managers Face Scrutiny Over Ethena’s USDe Integration at Aave, Sparking Conflict of Interest Debate

Aave governance proposal suggests pegging USDe to USDT 1:1, raising concerns over risk assessment. Risk advisors working simultaneously for Aave, Maker, and Ethena create potential...

Crypto Heists Hit Record $2.2 Billion in 2024 as Exchanges, DeFi Protocols Face Sophisticated Attacks

Cryptocurrency thefts reached $2.2 billion by Q3 2024, surpassing 2023's total losses of $1.8 billion. DMM Bitcoin suffered the largest single loss at $308 million...

North Korean Hackers Take $500K Hit as Crypto Trading Backfires on DeFi Platform

North Korean Hackers lost approximately $500,000 in liquidations on HyperLiquid DeFi protocol. HyperLiquid's security relies on just four validators, raising concerns about potential vulnerabilities. The protocol...

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Crypto Markets Hold Breath as Fed’s Policy Decision Looms; Bitcoin Fluctuates Near $102K

Federal Reserve's upcoming policy announcement has created significant pressure in the cryptocurrency market, with traders adopting cautious positions. Market analysis...

Coinbase Revives Bitcoin-Backed Lending with New USDC Borrowing Service

Cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase has reintroduced Bitcoin-collateralized lending, enabling US users to borrow USDC stablecoins. The service combines centralized and decentralized...

Crypto Markets Hold Breath as Federal Reserve Meeting Looms; Bitcoin Recovers Above $102K

Federal Reserve's upcoming policy decision creates market uncertainty, with traders adopting a cautious stance. Markets pricing nearly 100% probability of...

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