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Aleo Raises $200M in Series B to Expand Blockchain Platform
8.2.2022
Aleo, a top platform for developing corporate blockchain-based apps, has raised $200 million in a Series B funding led by SoftBank Vision Fund 2 and Kora Management LP, with involvement from Slow Ventures, Tiger Global, Sea Capital, Andreessen Horowitz (a16z), Samsung Next, resulting in a $1.45...
Watch Out, Aave and Twitter's Bluesky Move Towards New Social Media Standard
8.2.2022
Decentralized finance (DeFi) protocol Aave (AAVE) has launched an open-source, decentralized social media ecosystem dubbed Lens Protocol. Concurrently, the Twitter-backed Bluesky project has formed an independent organization to implement its vision of creating "an open and decentralized...
Polygon's USD 450M Boost, Inflows in Bitcoin Grow, ETH Still Sees Outflows + More News
7.2.2022
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Crypto Economy Recaptures $2 Trillion, Bitcoin Moves Back Into the World’s Top 10 Most Valuable Assets
7.2.2022
The crypto economy has jumped back above the $2 trillion mark after falling below that value in mid-January. Statistics indicate that the USD value of all 12,440 coins across 544 crypto exchanges is worth $2.08 trillion, up 5.2% during the last 24 hours. Crypto Economy Moves Northbound Past the...
Shintama Reinvents DeFi with Key Targets
7.2.2022
Shintama, a DeFi token that was formed by the union of 2 tokens – Shinja and Saitama – has announced the release of its iconic token to the cryptocurrency world. Shintama’s goal is to develop a cutting-edge application that will grow naturally in the DeFi space. Shintama...
Value Locked in Defi Climbs 13% Higher Since Last Week’s Low, SOL Price Jumps 25%, AVAX TVL Spikes
5.2.2022
The total value locked (TVL) in decentralized finance (defi) has jumped back above the $200 billion range, hovering around $216.49 billion on Saturday morning (EST). The TVL in defi has increased 13.60% since tapping a low of $190.57 billion 13 days ago on January 23. The decentralized exchange...
Finance Redefined: Wonderland reveal and Wormhole hacked, Jan. 28–Feb. 4
4.2.2022
Wonderland endured a turbulent week of revelations and risks closure, Wormhole was hacked for the second-highest ever DeFi sum, and the Ethereum hash rate hits a new high — all coming to you in this week’s Finance Redefined
DAO Raises USD 4.6M for the ‘Liberation of Julian Assange’
4.2.2022
A novel decentralized autonomous organization (DAO) dubbed AssangeDAO is already raising millions to bid on a non-fungible token (NFT) and help WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange in his legal effort to get free.
So far, the DAO has raised ETH 1,623 (USD 4.6m)....
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Akropolis Partners With Clover Finance to Speed DeFi Expansion
4.2.2022
Akropolis is pleased to report that the Clover Wallet has been successfully integrated into their dApp. Akropolis consumers can now securely hold, barter, and exchange cryptos and NFTs on cell phone, plug – ins, and the web. Clover’s extension wallet claims to support most Ethereum...
SEC Commissioner: New Proposal Could Give SEC Expansive Power to Regulate Crypto, Defi Platforms
4.2.2022
A commissioner with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has voiced concerns regarding a new proposal that could give the securities regulator new powers to regulate cryptocurrency platforms and decentralized finance (defi) protocols. New SEC Proposal Could Hurt the Crypto Industry...
Jump Crypto Replaces $320 Million in Ethereum Taken From Wormhole Exploit
4.2.2022
On February 2, 2022, the Wormhole Network’s ethereum ↔ solana bridge was exploited for 120,000 WETH (wrapped ethereum) worth $320 million and the following day, the team explained that “all funds have been restored and Wormhole is back up.” The team has also said...
Jump Crypto replenishes funds from $320M Wormhole hack in largest-ever DeFi 'bailout'
3.2.2022
The venture capital firm dug into its own pockets to restore trust in the Wormhole ecosystem
4 DeFi Insurance Protocols Building Safety Nets for Crypto Investors
3.2.2022
Decentralized finance (DeFi) is one of the most impactful innovations in the global crypto markets, enabling crypto traders and investors to earn double/triple-digit yields on their holding.
However, using DeFi applications comes with its own share of risks, with protocol hacks being relatively...
Solana price 'bear flag' paints $50 target as Wormhole hack exposes security hole
3.2.2022
The bearish continuation setup could push Solana price dropping to nearly $50 in the sessions ahead
Augmented Finance Integrates ChainLink for Improved Protection
3.2.2022
Following other crypto projects, Augmented Finance has entered a partnership with ChainLink to improve the performance of its platform across blockchains. It is not easy to sustain a successful platform amidst the growing competition in the DeFi sector. So, firms are increasingly looking...
The 4th Largest Crypto Theft Shows DeFi Weakness as Hacker Nets USD 325M in Solana's Wormhole
3.2.2022
The DeFi bridge between Solana (SOL) and other blockchains Wormhole lost wETH 120,000 (USD 325m) in a hack, once again stressing the weaknesses of this nascent sector. The team offered the hacker a USD 10m bounty if they return the funds.
In their latest update (12:41 AM UTC), Wormhole...
UK tax agency cracks down on rules around DeFi lending and staking
3.2.2022
“HMRC treats crypto assets as property for tax purposes. However, this is inconsistent with the approach currently being adopted by Government and other regulatory bodies in the UK," said the executive director of CryptoUK Ian Taylor
Wormhole Network’s Cross-Chain Bridge Exploited for Over $250 Million in Ethereum
3.2.2022
Reports indicate that the Wormhole Network’s ethereum ↔ solana bi-directional bridge has been exploited by an attacker for 93,750 ether or more than $250 million using today’s ethereum exchange rates. The developers behind the Wormhole Network have told the public the network...
How to Use Layer-2 Solutions to Save on Ethereum Fees: Immutable X
2.2.2022
The Ethereum (ETH) network has been struggling to scale, plagued with skyrocketing gas fees and slow transaction confirmation times. Following the explosion of decentralized finance (DeFi) and non-fungible tokens (NFTs) over the last two years, the strain on the network has become palpable...
This Is Why TradFi Will Integrate DeFi into Global Finance
2.2.2022
Hisham Khan is the Co-founder and CEO of Aldrin, a developer of a DeFi ecosystem.
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