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Arthur Hayes Introduces New ‘Risk Radar’ for Ethena’s USDE Stablecoin
13.4.2024
Following criticism of Ethena’s USDE stablecoin, which brought back memories of the Terra blockchain’s Anchor protocol failure, Ethena backer Arthur Hayes introduced a risk tracker by intotheblock.com that monitors aspects like the token’s adherence to its U.S. dollar peg....
Why Prime Brokers Could Be a Source of Crypto Contagion
13.3.2024
Prime brokers are a new source of liquidity in this cycle, which could be good and bad in the long-run, says Phillip Moran, CEO of the Digital Opportunities Group
Why Diversification Matters for Crypto, Too
13.3.2024
The rise of Bitcoin may tempt investors to ask “Why Not 100% Bitcoin?” Here’s why
Risk Management in DeFi: Paternalism vs. the Invisible Hand
27.2.2024
Days After Ditching Aave, Risk Manager Gauntlet Moves to Rival Lender Morpho
27.2.2024
According to Gauntlet, the move offers the potential for more money with greater flexibility
Gauntlet Withdraws From Aave Partnership, Citing Governance Challenges
23.2.2024
Gauntlet has decided to withdraw from its role as Risk Steward for Aave, pointing to governance and operational challenges as the main reasons. This announcement marks the end of a four-year collaboration that has helped in growing Aave. Gauntlet Ends Partnership With Aave Due to DAO Disputes...
Risk Manager Gauntlet Terminates Relationship with Aave, Citing DAO Dysfunction
22.2.2024
Gauntlet co-founder John Morrow said his team "found it difficult to navigate the inconsistent guidelines and unwritten objectives" of Aave's "largest stakeholders."
Glassnode Study Signals High-Risk Bitcoin Regime, Hints at Early Bull Market Stage
10.2.2024
In the wake of the market’s recovery from the FTX collapse, a notable shift has occurred, pushing bitcoin into a high-risk regime, as indicated by the onchain analysis firm, Glassnode. The firm’s latest report notes that this regime typically signals a pivotal phase often preceding...
US Treasury Cites Rising Cryptocurrency Misuse in 2024 National Risk Assessments
9.2.2024
In its 2024 National Risk Assessments, the U.S. Department of the Treasury has unveiled the concerning trend of criminals increasingly turning to cryptocurrencies to finance illegal activities. US Treasury Reports Identify Crypto’s Role in Illicit Finance The U.S. Department of the Treasury...
Circle CEO Jeremy Allaire at Davos Tokenization Panel: ‘It’s Coming on in a Significant Way’
19.1.2024
Jeremy Allaire, CEO of Circle, the stablecoin company, stated that tokenization adoption will keep growing after the spot Bitcoin ETF approval and the endorsement of Blackrock. He believes that financial companies might be issuing tokenized versions of their assets this year and criticized...
Xbox Exec Says AI Can 'Take Care Of' All Sorts Of Game Dev Problems
29.11.2023
Xbox’s chief financial officer, Tim Stuart, recently shared how excited he was about AI technology being used in game development. During a November 28 summit, Stuart told audience that it can now translate and localize games, handle coding, and even test games, too, which begs the question:...
Crypto for Advisors: Is Bitcoin for You?
23.11.2023
How does bitcoin fit in your portfolio? Zach Pandl from Grayscale takes us through the investment thesis
CZ an ‘unacceptable risk of flight,’ should stay in US: DOJ
23.11.2023
U.S. prosecutors are pushing for CZ to stay in the country, saying they “would not be able to secure his return” if he’s allowed back to Dubai
Navigating the Next Wave of Crypto Institutionalization: A Due Diligence Primer
15.11.2023
As FTX showed, operators in digital asset markets need to improve corporate governance standards. Here are the key components as the industry readies for another possible bull run
The Alameda gap and crypto liquidity crisis explained
7.11.2023
The November 2022 Alameda gap exposed vulnerabilities in the crypto market, shedding light on FTX and Alameda Research’s fraud
Bitcoin crash pre-halving? Stablecoin metric that marked 2019 top flashes warning
1.11.2023
Two key BTC supply metrics show conflicting signals on whether a retracement will occur before the Bitcoin halving
Five Reasons Why the World Needs a Standardized Ethereum Staking Rate
27.9.2023
An ether (ETH) staking benchmark could attract institutional investors into the Ethereum ecosystem and unlock a new wave of innovation
Will Bitcoin price hold $26K ahead of monthly $3B BTC options expiry?
27.9.2023
Bitcoin trading volumes at a five-year low and the S&P 500 reaching its lowest levels in over three months could spell trouble for BTC bulls
Do Bitcoin halvings spark BTC price rallies, or is it US Treasurys?
26.9.2023
An intriguing chart shows a close relationship between U.S. 10-year Treasurys and Bitcoin halving price rallies
IMF Publications’ Report Highlights Growing Risks of Generative AI in Financial Sector
12.9.2023
As artificial intelligence (AI) continues its expansion into the finance sector, a new report published on the International Monetary Fund (IMF) Publications web portal cautions about risks associated with the latest AI capabilities in the financial world. The Rise of Thinking Machines: Report...