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Cornell Professor of Economics: Defi Promise Is Real but Bitcoin May Not Last Much Longer
18.12.2021
A Cornell University economics professor says that the promise of decentralized finance (defi) using blockchain technology is real but bitcoin may not last that much longer. Nonetheless, he admitted bitcoin “has really set off a revolution that ultimately might benefit all of us either...
What Did We Learn from the MonoX Hack?
17.12.2021
Gleb Zykov is the Co-Founder and Chief Technology Officer of HashEx, a blockchain advisory and security audits company._____...
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Genius Yield raises $118M via ISPO in first 48 hours
17.12.2021
The initial stake pool offering has seen significant uptake, with one of the four GENS pools being nearly fully committed in just two days
DAOs, Token Holders Could Face New Tax Liabilities, PwC Report Warns
17.12.2021
People who are part of Decentralized Autonomous Organizations (DAOs), or even holders of certain decentralized finance (DeFi)-focused governance tokens, could have tax liabilities that far exceed what they expect to see, a new PwC report on crypto taxation has warned....
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Finance Redefined: 83% of 7-figure Millennials own crypto, Sen. Warren criticizes DeFi, Dec. 10–17
17.12.2021
A new study finds that more than 80% of millionaire youths hold digital assets, Senator Warren attacks stablecoins, and billions are locked in the Eth2 contract
Value Locked in Defi Continues to Slide, ETH Defi Dominates by 65%, Solana Transactions Reign
17.12.2021
The total value locked (TVL) in decentralized finance has slid 15.63% since the metric’s all-time high of $275 billion sixteen days ago on December 1. Since the end of the first week of December, the TVL is down 7.19% lower with a number of protocols seeing seven-day losses in terms of TVL....
YFI price gains 46% in just four days after Yearn Finance's $7.5M buyback
17.12.2021
Its "decentralized" Treasury has more than $45 million and would pursue similar YFI buybacks in the future
Crypto Industry Insiders Share Top Ethereum, DeFi, Gaming, and TradFi Trends for 2022
17.12.2021
As the year is about to end, a number of companies working in the crypto space have shared with Cryptonews.com their predictions for 2022.
To help you understand what some of the major players in the space see for the next year, we decided to take a look at what topics are trending among those...
Scammers Stole USD 7.7B in Crypto in 2021 Amid Rug Pull Surge - Chainalysis
17.12.2021
Scams continue to generate the largest stream of cryptocurrency-based crime by transaction volume, with more than USD 7.7bn worth of crypto stolen from victims across the world so far this year, according to a recent report by blockchain analysis company Chainalysis....
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The DeFi Kingdom Announce New NFTs Named Heroes
17.12.2021
The DeFi Kingdom, the emerging GameFi venture, recently announced new NFTs called Heroes. The NFTs are playable characters that can earn tokens on quests. Unlike standard NFTs, Heroes gain experience with quests and can even equip gear for better performance. DFK (DeFi Kingdom) has dominated...
Wall Street financial advisor LionTree explores crypto payments
17.12.2021
Financial advisory group LionTree has been a part of some of the most prominent Wall Street acquisitions and IPOs
Melania Trump's NFT Vision, Mastercard's Ethereum Plan + More News
16.12.2021
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DeFi Companies Reach Out to Finance Ministry for Crypto Regulations
16.12.2021
The recently-proposed crypto regulations are harboring attention as DeFi companies reach out to the finance ministry. The firms seek more clarity on the regulations, propositions, and effects. Most of these firms revolve around offering interest on crypto-insurance, loans, and deposits. The primary...
DeFi, Metaverse, and NFTs: Top Crypto Use-Cases Capable of Changing the Market
16.12.2021
The crypto industry has experienced tremendous growth in the past two years. Crypto is on its way to the mainstream as it presents multiple use-cases. NFTs, Metaverse, and DeFi are three of the most popular cryoto phenomena that have emerged in recent years. For a long time, virtual reality...
US Senator Says Defi Is the Most Dangerous Part of Crypto – Urges Regulators to Clamp Down Before It’s Too Late
16.12.2021
U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren has called on regulators to clamp down on decentralized finance (defi) and stablecoins “before it’s too late.” She said: “Defi is the most dangerous part of the crypto world … it’s where the scammers, the cheats, and...
More Banking Giants Eye Crypto, New Investment Products, US Debt Ceiling + More News
15.12.2021
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Force Bridge Will Now Be Utilized by the Cardano Lending Platform
15.12.2021
Background MELD is Cardano DeFi banking protocol. Its operations aim to empower the users through tools and services, enabling them to enjoy the independence of managing their finances. The management of finance covers earning interest through investments, creating collateralized debt positions...
Bitcoin 'Should Hold' USD 40K, Says Novogratz. If Not - It's a ‘Buying Opportunity,’ Argues Kraken CEO
15.12.2021
A bitcoin (BTC) price of under USD 40,000 would be a “buying opportunity,” and the US dollar is “going to zero,” Jesse Powell, CEO of crypto exchange Kraken said in a new interview. Meanwhile, Galaxy Digital CEO Mike Novogratz said the market is in a “healthy” correction, and that a BTC price...
Even This Hydraulics Firm Takes Crypto, DeFi, NFT & Metaverse Plunge
14.12.2021
The Korean Stock Exchange-listed South Korean hydraulics firm Sewon E&C is in the final stages of sealing a deal with a major decentralized finance (DeFi) player over proposed crypto, non-fungible token (NFT), and metaverse collaboration....
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'DeFi is the most dangerous part of the crypto world,' says Senator Elizabeth Warren
14.12.2021
The U.S. lawmaker claimed that the value of stablecoins would "take a nosedive," with small investors largely feeling the effects of a potential downturn