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DeFi
DeFi, short for decentralized finance, represents a shift in the financial sector by leveraging blockchain technology, primarily Ethereum, to eliminate traditional financial intermediaries. It enables various financial applications, from simple transactions to complex contracts, through smart contracts that execute automatically under specific conditions. Key DeFi applications include decentralized exchanges (DEXs), stablecoins, lending platforms, and prediction markets. DeFi offers financial services like loans and interest-earning opportunities without traditional identity verification, relying instead on collateral, usually in cryptocurrency. This innovative sector promises increased accessibility and efficiency but comes with risks, such as market volatility and unregulated projects.
Solana-Based Oxygen Taps Jump Trading in Bid to Be DeFi’s Top ‘Prime Brokerage’
Oxygen will enter its beta stage in the next two to three months, co-founder Alex Grebnev said.
DeFi's Curve Eyes More Tokens With White Paper for Version 2
The stablecoin DEX looks to challenge Uniswap with a new model for adding volatile tokens.
Market Wrap: Bitcoin Pops to $36.8K, Other Cryptos Higher Despite Worrying China Signals
Pessimistic news isn’t stopping the crypto spot markets from looking bullish Wednesday.
Solana Labs Raises $314M in Token Sale Led by A16z, Polychain
Solana Labs has raised $314 million from top crypto venture firms, including Andreessen Horowitz and Polychain Capital. One of the most significant token sales in recent memory, it supercharges plans to build an expansive decentralized finance (DeFi) ecosystem on the Solana blockchain. Is Solana becoming a leading contender as the “ethereum killer?”
Solana Labs Raises $314M in Token Sale Led by A16z, Polychain
It's one of the largest token sales in recent memory.
DeFi Derivatives May Be Illegal: CFTC Commissioner
Federal law "does not contain any exception" for decentralized finance markets, Dan Berkovitz said.
Amazon Looks to Hire Blockchain Staffers With DeFi Experience
Amazon is searching for staff with experience in decentralized finance (DeFi), as outlined by a new job posting for Blockchain Head of Product. Is Amazon beginning to consider itself as a mainstream gateway to DeFi protocols? “The Hash” team weighs in on what’s in the cards for the tech giant.
World Economic Forum Hopes to Explain DeFi for Regulators With White Paper
The World Economic Forum has released a white paper meant to act as a toolkit for regulators looking to understand the decentralized finance (DeFi) sector. “The Hash” team explores the evolution of DeFi and the need for regulatory applications.
Amazon Looks to Hire Blockchain Staffers With Experience of DeFi
“Experience in Decentralized Finance a plus,” the ad says.
World Economic Forum Hopes to Explain DeFi for Regulators With White Paper
The World Economic Forum’s new white paper is meant to act as a toolkit for regulators looking to understand the decentralized finance sector.
