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Liquid Staking Replaces DeFi Lending as Second-Largest Crypto Sector
27.2.2023
The value of cryptocurrencies deposited in liquid staking protocols has increased to about $14 billion, trailing just deposits at decentralized exchanges
Defi Lending Sector Experiences Major Shake-Up: 71% of Total Value Locked Evaporates in 12 Months
17.1.2023
Decentralized finance (defi) has continued to remain deeply ingrained in the cryptocurrency economy as the ecosystem provides users with a non-custodial way to exchange digital assets, lend cryptocurrencies, issue stablecoins, and ways to profit from arbitrage. In the lending sector of defi, a...
Aave DeFi Platform Freezes 17 Crypto Markets on Platform Due to Volatility Concerns – More Trouble on the Way?
29.11.2022
Major decentralized lending protocol Aave has "temporarily" frozen its lending services across 17 markets citing excess volatility that could pave the way for market manipulation attempts.
The DeFi protocol passed a governance vote on the matter yesterday, with almost all members casting their...
Gibraltar Will Focus on Stablecoins and DeFi Lending After Market Turmoil
1.11.2022
The country wants to develop its regulatory framework for crypto, Albert Isola MP, Minister for Digital and Financial Services said in an interview with CoinDesk
Defi Platform Moola Exploited for $8.4 Million in Incident Described as ‘Incredibly Simple Attack’
19.10.2022
Moola, a decentralized finance (defi) lending and borrowing platform, was recently exploited for $8.4 million in what has been described as an “incredibly simple attack.” Moola responded to the attack by pausing all activity on the platform. The defi platform also told the attacker(s)...
The Post-Terra Era: Incentivising Innovation and Longevity Through Regulation
2.10.2022
Vincent Chok is the CEO of First Digital Trust, a Hong Kong-based technology-driven financial institution powering the digital asset industry and servicing financial technology innovators including blockchain clients, payments companies, and virtual banks.__________...
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DeFi lending protocol created by ex-QuadrigaCX co-founder surpassed $50M in TVL
26.9.2022
Michael Patryn was doxed earlier this year to be the co-founder behind DeFi project Wonderland, which collapsed shortly after
DeFi Lending Protocol Notional to Offer New Leveraged Product
8.9.2022
The protocol plans to launch three “leveraged vaults” next month that allow users to trade up to 10 or 20 times their initial capital
Hypaswap (HYPA) and Compound (COMP): Best DeFi Lending Protocols In The Crypto Space
7.9.2022
Blockchain technology and digital assets have helped to revolutionize the financial industry. Since the development of Bitcoin (BTC), the first blockchain, the application of blockchain technology has increased. Several cryptocurrency blockchains have been developed to improve existing blockchains....
Compound's Upgraded DeFi Lending Platform Targets Security, Scalability
26.8.2022
Compound v3 limits the protocol’s supported tokens and introduces governance changes
DeFi protocol Porter Finance shuts down bond issuance platform after just one month
6.7.2022
The firm cited better interest rates from traditional finance loans and regulatory risks in mulling the bond platform
Crypto Selloff Proves Computer Code Leads To ‘Better Outcome’ Than Human Discretion - Arthur Hayes
1.7.2022
Pure decentralized finance (DeFi) protocols have fared far better than the more centralized crypto lending and borrowing companies during this bear market. This proves that computer code and transparent standards give “a better outcome,” crypto essayist and former BitMEX CEO Arthur Hayes...
Alkemi Earn integration brings DeFi lending to 1.5M Ledger users
29.6.2022
The objective of the Ledger project is to provide consumers with a way to purchase and use digital assets without giving up control to third-party platforms or systems
Ethereum price flash crashes to $950 on Uniswap as whale dumps 93K ETH
13.6.2022
ETH managed a sharp rebound after falling to $950. But the ETH/USD bearish continuation setup could have it revisit it
Binance App Adds DeFi Lending & Borrowing With Venus Protocol Mini Program
20.5.2022
Binance recently added decentralized lending and borrowing via the Venus Protocol Mini Program. The blockchain and crypto provider will offer these services on Android and iOS platforms with the integration. Venus Protocol is the leading money market platform on the Binance Chain. The project uses...
DeFi Lending Protocol Fortress Loses All Funds in Oracle Price Manipulation Attack
9.5.2022
Fortress, decentralized finance (DeFi) lending protocol with an algorithmic money market and a synthetic stablecoin, has suffered an oracle price manipulation attack that resulted in the loss of all of its funds.
"Fortress has been hit with what we believe is an oracle manipulation attack...
Anchor Protocol’s Earn Rate Adjusts for the First Time, From 19.4 to 18% APY
7.5.2022
Following the governance vote that aimed to implement a semi-dynamic earn rate for the Anchor Protocol, the decentralized finance (defi) platform’s earn rate adjusted downward for the first time this month. After holding steady with a 19.4% annual percentage yield (APY) since the project...
Bitcoin Suisse adopts decentralized Liquity as lending product
21.4.2022
The Swiss firm will conduct all interactions with the Liquity smart contract on its clients' behalf but only a select few with over $500,000 on the platform will have access to the product
EverLend, First Lending Protocol on Everscale Network, Kicks off Operations With Successful LEND Token Launch
6.4.2022
EverLend.app is a secured lending protocol powered by Everscale. The platform was successfully launched on the 18th of March, 2022 together with its own utility token. The platform facilitates DeFi lending by hosting funding pools with interest rates based on Everscale’s asset supply...
Defi Protocol Anchor to Implement ‘Semi-Dynamic Earn Rate’ Following Governance Vote
25.3.2022
On Thursday, the team behind the lending protocol Anchor announced that a proposal has passed and the decentralized money market will “implement a more sustainable semi-dynamic earn rate.” Following the announcement, the value of the protocol’s native token ANC slipped roughly...