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Defi Not a Risk to Financial Stability Yet, EU Securities Regulator Reports
13.10.2023
Decentralized finance (defi) brings risks for investors but is yet to pose “meaningful risks” to financial stability, according to Europe’s securities watchdog. The agency believes, however, the phenomenon deserves attention in light of the EU’s new crypto rules as well as growing user base and...
BitVM’s goal is to scale Bitcoin, not be a pseudo-Ethereum, says dev
13.10.2023
Building a decentralized exchange on Bitcoin would be a “step backward,” for example, said Bitcoin developer Super Testnet
DeFi User Mistakenly Swaps $131,350 in USDR for $0 in USDC
12.10.2023
In an unexpected turn of events, a decentralized finance (DeFi) user accidentally lost a fortune after he swapped $131,350 in wrapped USDR (wUSDR) for $0 in USDC.
The transaction was initially captured on DeFi and DEX aggregator OpenOcean by X (formerly Twitter) user @rektfencer.
The DeFi user...
Stars Arena receives nearly 90% of the lost funds
12.10.2023
Stars Arena has posted an update, informing the community that the team has recovered approximately 90% of the funds that were lost previously. The development comes as Stars Arena reaches an agreement with the individual behind the drainage. They have been awarded 10% of the bounty along with...
Russian Attackers May Have Been Behind Hack of Sam Bankman-Fried’s FTX, Elliptic Says
12.10.2023
Research firm Elliptic said some of the stolen funds appear to be linked to Russian cybercriminal groups, citing on-chain analysis
Platypus DeFi loses $2.2M in another flash loan exploit
12.10.2023
The attack marks the third time that Platypus was exploited in 2023, with one incident taking $8.5 million in February and another taking $157,000 back in July
DeFi Protocol Platypus Finance Hacked for Over $2 Million on Avalanche – Here's What Happened
12.10.2023
Decentralized finance (DeFi) protocol Platypus Finance has fallen victim to a security breach resulting in the loss of over $2 million.
In a recent blog post on X (formerly Twitter), security firm PeckShield noted that the Avalanche-based project has been exploited.
Following the alert...
Ethereum DeFi Protocol BarnBridge Faces SEC Action and Fines, Opens Token-Holder Voting
12.10.2023
Decentralized finance (DeFi) lending project BarnBridge has announced a token-holder voting to tackle the legal charges that the project is facing from the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), along with fines.
BarnBridge confirmed in July that is it facing a probe from the US regulators...
Alameda Lost Nearly $200M to Phishing Attacks, Ex-Engineer Says
12.10.2023
Lax security practices seemed to be a feature of the former crypto trading titan
Decentralized finance yet to pose ‘meaningful risk’ to stability — EU regulator
12.10.2023
The European Securities and Markets Authority argued that DeFi was still too small to pose any sizeable risks to overall financial stability, but should be monitored
DeFi Protocol BarnBridge Prepares for SEC Action, Fines
11.10.2023
The decentralized autonomous organization is holding a vote on how to respond to securities regulators
EU’s Securities Regulator Weighs In On The Risk and Benefits of DeFi to the Economy
11.10.2023
The European Securities and Market Authority (ESMA) has released a report on the development of decentralized finance (DeFi) and the risk posed by growing adoption.
In a report released on Oct 11, the 22-page document highlights the risks posed by a sector that holds much promise and reshaped...
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11.10.2023
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EU Markets Regulator Warns of DeFi’s ‘Serious Risks’
11.10.2023
ESMA, responsible for rulemaking under the bloc’s landmark new crypto law MiCA, is worried about new forms of market manipulation when there’s no central counterparty
European regulator: DeFi comes with significant risks as well as benefits
11.10.2023
The European Securities and Markets Authority released an article on Decentralized Finance and its risks for the EU Market
US Supermarket Trader Joe’s Takes Legal Action Against Crypto Project Over Name Resemblance
11.10.2023
Popular US supermarket chain Trader Joe’s has sued decentralized exchange (DEX) Trader Joe for federal trademark infringement.
According to the filing, the DEX’s branding is designed to allow it to profit from the supermarket’s reputation by “causing confusion as to the source, sponsorship...
Cardano’s lead in the DeFi environment superseded by Bitcoin Spark’s remarkable potential
11.10.2023
Cardano is an emerging digital currency that has garnered an exponential number of retail and institutional investors. Charles Hoskinson, the CEO and founder of Cardano’s Foundation, has developed the project to promote transparency and efficiency. This has steadily increased...
Trader Joe's Goes After DeFi Namesake in Trademark Lawsuit, Seeks All Profits
10.10.2023
On October 5, American grocery store chain Trader Joe's filed a federal lawsuit against a decentralized finance (DeFi) platform named Trader Joe.
The lawsuit accuses the DeFi platform of trademark infringement and seeks all profits generated by the platform as damages. This lawsuit follows...
JOE Sinks as Retailer Trader Joe’s Sues Namesake DEX
10.10.2023
Grocery chain Trader Joe’s alleged the Trader Joe exchange chose a similar name to benefit from the former’s popularity
Real-World Asset Loan Worth $20M Sours on DeFi Platform Goldfinch, Bringing RWA Lending Under Scrutiny
10.10.2023
The development follows the default of a $5 million loan on Goldfinch made to an African robotaxi company