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US Treasury Report Warns of Defi’s Threat to National Security, Authors Conclude Fiat Is Used in Illicit Finance More Than Crypto
6.4.2023
The U.S. Treasury has released a 42-page report assessing the risks of decentralized finance (defi). The report states that specific nation-state adversaries, cybercriminals, ransomware attackers, thieves, and scammers are using defi to “transfer and launder their illicit proceeds.”...
What will be the outcome of the Ethereum Shanghai upgrade?
6.4.2023
Join us as we discuss the potential outcomes of the upcoming Ethereum Shanghai upgrade and other important developments in DeFi
Avalanche’s Cortina Upgrade Goes Live on Protocol’s Testnet; AVAX Token Rallies
6.4.2023
The change improves support for exchanges and may bring faster development, Avalanche says
Ripple's Effect on Financial Advisors
6.4.2023
Ripple has spent over $100 million fighting the SEC. Financial advisors should pay attention to Ripple’s trial, as it could have significant consequences to how we define securities
Multicoin Leads $4M Strategic Round for Web3 Co-Ownership Platform Lore
6.4.2023
The platform, now in public beta, allows groups of people to share non-fungible tokens (NFT) for expanded access and utility
New York Finance Regulator Clarifies: Signature Bank Shutdown Unrelated to Crypto Activities – Bullish for the Industry?
6.4.2023
The idea that the closure of Signature Bank was in any way an attempt to target the crypto sector is “ludicrous,” the Superintendent of the New York Department of Financial Services (NYDFS) has said....
Read More: New York Finance Regulator Clarifies: Signature Bank Shutdown Unrelated to Crypto...
Lido Stakers Can Expect Ether Withdrawals 'No Sooner Than Early May'
6.4.2023
Lido needs to prepare the launch of its V2 testnet and finalize for the completion of several ongoing security audits of its V2 upgrade, before enabling withdrawals
Arbitrum Registers Record Activity Over the Last 2 Weeks as Transactions per Day Count Surges
6.4.2023
In the past 20 days, the Arbitrum blockchain has recorded a significant number of transactions coinciding with the recent ARB airdrop that occurred on March 23. About two weeks ago, on that day, the Arbitrum network recorded an all-time high of 2.72 million transactions settled in 24 hours....
9 examples of artificial intelligence in finance
6.4.2023
Discover how artificial intelligence is transforming the financial sector with nine examples of AI in finance
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...
High Ether Yields Drive $50M to DeFi Protocol Pendle Finance
6.4.2023
The total locked value of assets on the platform has risen over 300% since the start of this year, DeFiLlama data shows
Binance Australia's Derivatives License Cancelled by Regulator
6.4.2023
The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) has cancelled Binance Australia's derivatives license, according to a press release
Indian Government Answers Questions About Crypto Legalization, Fraud Prevention
6.4.2023
The Indian government has responded to parliamentary questions about the legalization of cryptocurrency and the steps it has taken to prevent crypto-related fraud. “Crypto assets are currently unregulated in India. Frauds relating to crypto are dealt with under extant laws against fraud...
Arbitrum Foundation Offers Crypto Governance Concessions After ARB Holder Uproar
6.4.2023
Arbitrum Foundation pledges not to move remaining 700 million ARB tokens without DAO approval of new proposals
Microstrategy’s Bitcoin Holdings Reach 140,000 BTC After Acquiring 1,045 More Bitcoins
5.4.2023
Nine days after publicly listed company Microstrategy purchased 6,455 bitcoins, the firm’s CEO, Michael Saylor, announced the purchase of an additional 1,045 bitcoins. The business intelligence (BI) company now holds a total of 140,000 bitcoins, worth $3.97 billion. Microstrategy Buys...
DWF Labs Invests $16M in RACA to Spur Web3 Gaming Ecosystem
5.4.2023
Radio Caca has evolved from managing the NFT collection of Elon Musk’s mom to a Steam-like blockchain gaming ecosystem
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
Crypto-Focused Menai Financial Group Shuttering Market-Making Business in London and Tokyo
5.4.2023
The firm said it continues to invest in and grow its asset management business
Binance Rejected Justin Sun’s Offer to Buy His Huobi Stake: Source
5.4.2023
Binance has no interest in buying Huobi due to its rumored ties to China, according to a person familiar with the situation
Web3 Experiential Tokens and Asset Pricing
5.4.2023
Web3 consumer engagement models are still in their infancy, but could have the potential to unlock incremental value and enable price discovery for creators and investors alike