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Euler Finance attack: How it happened, and what can be learned
7.4.2023
The Euler Finance exploit was the largest of Q1 2023, and the risk of a similar attack on other protocols remains
M11 Credit Restarts Crypto Lending on Maple Finance After FTX Fallout – Here's What You Need to Know
6.4.2023
Blockchain-based financing firm M11 Credit has resumed crypto lending on the decentralized credit marketplace Maple Finance.
The news of the resumption of service was announced in a Twitter thread from M11 Credit on Wednesday, where the firm also said it had upgraded its underwriting...
M11 Credit Resumes Crypto Lending on Maple Finance After FTX-Spurred Pause
5.4.2023
The firm introduced an upgraded credit underwriting process and appointed a new head of credit. The developments came after M11 Credit suffered $36 million of loan defaults on lending protocol Maple Finance following FTX’s November collapse
Pine Protocol NFT lending platform Now airs live on Polygon Network
5.4.2023
Pine Protocol recently announced the launch of its NFT Lending Platform on Polygon. Polygon Labs released an official tweet to inform users about the launch. Polygon boasts the second-highest market cap when it comes to NFTs. Thus, the integration allows Pine Protocol to access Polygon’s...
Why did 12K Bitcoin margin longs close at Bitfinex, and why didn’t it impact BTC price?
31.3.2023
An unprecedented number of BTC margin longs recently closed at Bitfinex, leaving analysts searching for explanations
Notional introduces Notional V3 as the next level in DeFi lending
29.3.2023
Notional has created an absolute landmark by taking DeFi lending to the very next level with the introduction of Notional V3. This, in turn, is the most highly boosted protocol ever witnessed by DeFi. Notional V3, on its part, delivers the prime money market, which in actuality happens to be...
Euler Finance exploiter returns another $37.1M worth of ETH and DAI
27.3.2023
The exploiter originally drained $195 million worth of ETH and tokens from the protocol but has now returned around $138 million
Lending Platform MakerDAO Approves ‘Constitution,’ Moves Forward With ‘Endgame’ Plan
27.3.2023
The approved proposal aims to set a new foundation for the largest decentralized lending protocol’s major restructuring called “Endgame.”
US contemplates 'expanding' emergency lending facility for banks: Report
26.3.2023
While the Federal Reserve liquidity offerings must be equally accessible to "all eligible users," unnamed sources reportedly warned that it could be “made in a way” to ensure First Republic Bank benefits
Blackrock CEO Warns More Bank Seizures and Shutdowns Could Result From Regulatory Changes
18.3.2023
The CEO of Blackrock, the world’s largest asset manager, has warned about additional bank seizures and shutdowns that could result from regulatory changes in response to the failures of several major banks in the U.S. “It does seem inevitable that some banks will now need to pull back...
Euler Finance blocks vulnerable module, working on recovering funds
14.3.2023
Euler is currently working with law enforcement agencies and blockchain security firms, trying to contact the exploiter to recover the funds
Bankrupt Crypto Lending Platform BlockFi Faces Potential $227 Million Loss in Uninsured Funds at Silicon Valley Bank – What's Going On?
11.3.2023
Bankrupt crypto lender BlockFi has $227 million in uninsured funds stuck in an account maintained by failed lender Silicon Valley Bank.
According to a March 10 filing by the Justice Department, BlockFi has $227 million parked in a money market mutual fund, which isn’t insured by the Federal...
SEC of Thailand wants public feedback on crypto lending, staking ban
10.3.2023
Thailand's securities regulator believes that crypto firms should not be allowed to deploy users’ deposits and provide lending services
Aave Advances Plan to Nix Borrowing, Lending of Binance’s BUSD Stablecoin
9.3.2023
Crypto borrowing and lending platform Aave is moving closer to offboarding Binance's troubled stablecoin BUSD
DeFi lender Tender.fi suffers exploit, white hat hacker suspected
7.3.2023
DeFi lending platform Tender.fi sees $1.59 million of assets drained by alleged white hat hacker taking advantage of a misconfigured oracle
Babel wants to repay creditors via special ‘recovery coins’: Report
6.3.2023
Babel reportedly owes $524 million worth of Bitcoin, Ether and other tokens due to “risky trading activities” by co-founder Wang Li
Babel Finance Mulls Crypto-Backed Stablecoin to Repay $766M: Report
6.3.2023
Hong Kong-based crypto lender Babel Finance is planning on issuing a crypto-backed stablecoin in unison with a decentralized finance (DeFi) platform in an attempt to repay creditors following a $766 million loss last year
Crypto Bank Silvergate Forced to Return $9.85M Deposit to BlockFi in Ongoing Bankruptcy Dispute
4.3.2023
Crypto-friendly bank Silvergate has been forced to return $9.85 million to BlockFi as part of the crypto lender’s ongoing bankruptcy proceedings.
According to documents made available on the website of BlockFi’s restructuring advisor, the bankruptcy court overseeing BlockFi's restructuring process...
Bitcoin leverage ramps up as BTC's margin long-to-shorts ratio hits a record $2.5B high
2.3.2023
BTC traders at Bitfinex and OKX are unwilling to use margin markets for bearish bets, creating an alarming imbalance that investors should pay close attention to
Will DeFi Emerge From Crypto Winter Stronger?
2.3.2023