Nomura’s Digital Division to Focus on Cryptocurrencies First, DeFi Later
Phase one of Nomura’s new digital-assets division will include the top 10 cryptocurrencies, with DeFi and NFTs further down the line.
Institutional DeFi Enabler? Data Firm Kaiko Probes DEX Liquidity With New Product
The data feed unpacks what’s what in Uniswap, SushiSwap, Curve Finance and Balancer asset pools.
Aave’s Decentralized Social Media Platform Arrives on Polygon
DeFi lender Aave’s long-teased decentralized social media platform, Lens Protocol, is going live on the Polygon blockchain mainnet. Weeks ago, Aave founder Stani Kulechov was temporarily suspended from Twitter for proclaiming himself “interim CEO of Twitter.” “The Hash” team discusses the timing and the possible outcomes.
Robinhood Plans ‘Web 3’ Crypto Wallet for DeFi Traders, NFT Buyers
Robinhood plans to roll out a new standalone, self-custodial crypto wallet focused on DeFi by the end of 2022. The "Web 3 crypto wallet" will cater to more "advanced" crypto users, living separately from the trading firm's existing wallet. "The Hash" squad discusses the industry implications for Robinhood's latest move in the midst of market downturn.
Aave’s Decentralized Social Media Platform Arrives on Polygon
The launch of Lens Protocol comes weeks after Aave founder Stani Kulechov was temporarily suspended from Twitter.
Nansen Acquires DeFi Portfolio Tracker Ape Board for More Than $10M
Nansen plans to combine its analytics with Ape Board's portfolio tracking to make the "definitive information super app of Web 3."
Fireblocks Deploys ‘Web3 Engine’ for Firms Eyeing GameFi, NFTs
The custody and wallet tech provider is looking to expand beyond institutions involved in DeFi to a broader developer community around gaming, social media and entertainment.
S&P Global Ratings Forms DeFi Group to Build Out Crypto Framework
The credit rating giant named Chuck Mounts as chief DeFi officer to lead the unit.
Oasis Pro Raises $27M for Crypto Securities Trading Platform
CEO Pat LaVecchia, a former MakerDAO compliance adviser, said Oasis Pro is in the “early stages” of integrating with DeFi platforms.
Oasis Pro recauda 27 millones de dólares para la plataforma de comercio de valores Cripto
El director ejecutivo, Pat LaVecchia, exasesor de cumplimiento de MakerDAO, dijo que Oasis Pro se encuentra en las “primeras etapas” de integración con las plataformas DeFi.