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DeFi can take a hint from traditional finance to lower risks, says ex-Morgan Stanley exec
1.9.2022
Infinity Exchange CEO Kevin Lepsoe says if DeFi wants more institutional adoption in crypto, it must first nail the fixed income markets
Analysts Advise Ethereum Users to Avoid Transacting on Merge Day, Outline Numerous Risks
31.8.2022
With Ethereum’s (ETH) Merge nearing, risks that the event could bring are increasingly being discussed, with crypto researcher Coin Metrics pointing to price discrepancies in DeFi protocols as one obvious danger, and advising users to refrain from transacting at all on the day of the Merge.
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Another DeFi Exploit, GameFi Rug Pull, and Accidently Closed Exchange - Beware of Risks in Crypto
31.8.2022
In a matter of 24 hours, a DeFi platform lost millions of dollars in a hack, developers of a play-to-earn (P2E) GameFi project apparently rug-pulled their investors, and a Solana (SOL)-powered exchange mistakenly shut itself down - all reminding us of risks in the crypto space.
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Crypto market turmoil highlights risks of leverage in trading
30.8.2022
Leverage is widely used in the crypto industry. While leverage has the potential to increase returns, it also amplifies downside risks
Bitcoin risks worst August since 2015 as hodlers brace for 'Septembear'
28.8.2022
Serious cold feet over the outlook for monthly timeframes with September historically a "red" month
South African Banking Regulator: ‘De-risking’ Crypto Firms Potentially Creates ‘Opacity in Financial Conduct’
19.8.2022
According to the latest guidance note issued by the South African banking sector regulator, Prudential Authority, risk assessment does not mean financial institutions should avoid or eliminate risks via the wholesale termination of client relationships with entities such as crypto asset service...
US Federal Reserve Minutes Show More Rate Hikes Coming, Concern About Stablecoin Risks
17.8.2022
A Growing Metaverse Poses Systemic Risks Regulators Need to Recognize, BOE Researchers Say
9.8.2022
If the metaverse grows, households might rely more on crypto and banks and financial institutions might have greater exposure, Bank of England researchers said
Crypto Casinos Are ‘Impossible to Rig Because the Game Is Hosted on a Blockchain’ — Online Casino Reviewer
9.8.2022
According to an igaming expert, Keane Ecclestone, crypto casinos are increasingly popular with bettors that value their privacy and security. While some perceive crypto casinos to be riskier than traditional online gambling platforms, Ecclestone believes bettors can play safely by choosing casinos...
Phishing risks escalate as Celsius confirms client emails leaked
29.7.2022
It is not the first time Celsius' customer emails have been exploited and leaked online
Goldman Sachs, JPMorgan Predict Euro-Area Recession
29.7.2022
Global investment banks Goldman Sachs and JPMorgan have predicted an imminent recession in the euro area. “The risks to our forecast are skewed toward a sharper recession in the event of an even more severe disruption of gas flows, a renewed period of sovereign stress or a U.S....
Ethereum Classic gets 'endorsement' from Vitalik Buterin, but ETC price still risks 50% crash
27.7.2022
ETC's ongoing price rebound looks eerily similar to a bull trap event from 2021
Bill addressing stablecoins risks in US likely delayed until September: Report
25.7.2022
The unresolved issues in the bill reportedly included provisions on custodial wallets from the Treasury Department, and concerns from the Securities and Exchange Commission
The opportunities and risks of Metaverse for small businesses
22.7.2022
The benefits outweigh the risks when it comes to the adoption of Metaverse for small businesses
Sell the news? Cardano price risks 20% drop despite Vasil hard fork euphoria
21.7.2022
ADA runs out of buyers despite the long-awaited Cardano hard fork going live potentially at the end of july
Ethereum traders gauge fakeout risks after 40% ETH price rally
17.7.2022
Ether price could drop by 45% because its ascending triangle breakout looks unconvincing so far
ECB’s Lagarde, Panetta See Digital Euro as More Efficient Payment Means Than Crypto
16.7.2022
Unbacked cryptocurrencies are not an efficient means of payment and stablecoins are vulnerable to runs, top officials at the European Central Bank have pointed out in a new article making the case for a digital euro. The executives have marked key objectives for the project which should provide...
Market Wrap: Bitcoin Erases Weekly Losses, but Risks Remain
15.7.2022
BTC climbed for the third consecutive day, breaking above $21,000, despite lingering doubts
Uniswap price risks 45% crash by September despite Robinhood listing
15.7.2022
Robinhood listing brought UNI some of its recent gains but it doesn't guarantee an extended bull run
7 DeFi Risks You Should be Aware of According to CoinShares
14.7.2022
Risks are inherent to all financial sectors, and decentralized finance (DeFi) is no exception.
The most common forms of financial risk in traditional finance (TradFi) include credit risk, liquidity risk, asset-backed risk, foreign investment risk, equity risk, and currency risk.
While some...