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Decentralized insurance protocol Cover holds vote to cover Pickle hack
22.11.2020
If the vote passes, the claim will move to a validity committee to approve a possible payout of $340,000
DeFi Protocol Pickle Finance Token Loses Almost Half Its Value After $19.7M Hack
22.11.2020
Popular decentralized finance protocol Pickle Finance was hacked on Saturday
Exploits and Flash Loans Are Just the Beginning, Defi Economy Is Less Private Than People Think
22.11.2020
Decentralized finance otherwise known as defi has climbed significantly in value this year, as the total value locked (TVL) in defi today is over $14 billion. Meanwhile, numerous defi platforms are getting attacked with flash loans and there are so many new defi projects, it’s hard to keep...
Ethereum 2.0 to boost DeFi but delayed launch may set the network back
22.11.2020
The launch of Ethereum 2.0 is bound to support DeFi growth, but would it be capable of handling the pace at which DeFi is growing?
DeFi-ing expectations: Great opportunities in crypto can come at a price
22.11.2020
A record-breaking year for DeFi, but can it break away from the negative perceptions around yield farming and pump-and-dump schemes?
$pickle in a pickle as attacker swipes $20 million in “evil jar” exploit
21.11.2020
The perils of decentralized finance in the spotlight yet again after the latest major DeFi exploit
Crypto hedge fund Pantera Capital files for massive $134 million raise
21.11.2020
The monster raise might be an indication that Pantera’s ambitions are inflating in lock-step with Bitcoin’s rising price
BTC record in sight, ETH rallies, Uniswap disaster: Hodler’s Digest, Nov. 15–21
21.11.2020
The best (and worst) quotes, adoption and regulation highlights, leading coins, predictions and much more — one week on Cointelegraph in one link!
Stretched thin? Wrapped Bitcoin assets may encourage supply crisis
21.11.2020
WBTC, BTCB, and other wrapped Bitcoin implementations may contribute to a BTC supply shortage looming on the horizon
Crypto Security in 2021: More Threats Against DeFi and Individual Users
21.11.2020
In 2020, the crypto industry was no stranger to cyber-attacks and cybersecurity breaches. Hackers made off with millions after hitting the KuCoin exchange in September, while a range of DeFi (decentralized finance) platforms — Balancer, Opyn, Akropolis, and others — also received more than their...
Why DeFi Matters: Making Financial Services More Accessible
21.11.2020
Disclaimer: The text below is a press release that was not written by Cryptonews.com.
Earlier this year, a new “hot” word appeared, and the crypto space has witnessed an incredible hype around DeFi projects, which has drawn a lot of attention to decentralized finance and brought in a lot of...
TrustSwap Leverages its Escrow and Time-lock Services to Build a Startup Launchpad
21.11.2020
In recent months, a new DeFi upstart has been making a name for itself in the cryptocurrency arena. It’s called TrustSwap, and it’s purpose-built to fill a void in the crypto industry that’s integral to the continued mission of bridging the gap between crypto and mainstream...
Smart contract standards: Making DeFi transactions on Ethereum more secure
21.11.2020
A new working group aims to create standards that will ensure secure Ethereum smart contracts are used by businesses and DeFi projects
Market Wrap: Bitcoin Hits $18.8K as Total Crypto Locked in DeFi Passes $14B
20.11.2020
Bitcoin is testing $19,000 as DeFi hits another milestone in total crypto locked
Yearnify Finance (YFY) Hidden Gem – Decentralized Finance Project, Pre-Sale Round 2 Is Now Live
20.11.2020
PRESS RELEASE. Yearnify Finance is considered as one of the most innovative sources of passive income by most of the investors. It has drawn attention due to its potential high returns and extreme security measures. What is Yearnify Finance? Yearnify Finance is a community-centered DeFi-project...
DeFi tokens make triple-digit gains as Bitcoin price searches for support
19.11.2020
As Bitcoin bulls attempt to flip $18K to support, DeFi investors are bagging hefty triple-digit sums
Market Wrap: Bitcoin Hangs Around $18K While Ether Locked in DeFi Declines
19.11.2020
Bitcoin’s price pulled off the bull road for a rest stop Thursday while ether holders pull out of DeFi
Blockchain Bites: FATF Considers DeFi, Binance Sues and One Step to a BTC ETF
19.11.2020
PLUS: Deutsche Bank analysts reportedly said customers increasingly prefer bitcoin over gold
Who watches the watchmen? Crypto may not be as trustless as it seems
19.11.2020
Crypto is often seen as trustless and failproof. But as more regulation, venues and developers come aboard, just how trustless is it really?
Open Finance Is Better Than Broken Finance
19.11.2020
Traditional financial services fail to meet the core needs of a global economy. DeFi is not perfect but it's for everyone