DeFi


Markets

No One Can Shut Down Bitcoin, Says Binance CEO CZ

Regulatory scrutiny around Binance is likely due to a lack of clarity from governments, CZ said.

Binance CEO Changpeng "CZ" Zhao

Finance

Binance Smart Chain Adds CipherTrace for Tracking Illicit Transactions

The move could open the door to more FATF-friendly DeFi in the BSC ecosystem.

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Markets

Securitize to Issue Digital Asset Securities for Yield Funds

Securitize will issue digital asset securities for two inaugural yield funds holding BTC and USDC separately.

Co-founder and CEO Carlos Domingo

Finance

What ING Bank Might Steal From DeFi

ING blockchain lead Mariana Gomez de la Villa said Ethereum’s composability could inform the next generation of banking services.

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Videos

Can DeFi and Traditional Banks Co-Exist?

DeFi aims to eliminate the middleman in finance, making decentralized finance naturally at odds with banks. But some banks, including ING Group, are trying to innovate and work alongside DeFi technology.

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Markets

Binance Says 'Rollback' Not Possible After DeFi Exploits on Binance Smart Chain

Binance is not responsible for "rug pulls" on Binance Smart Chain, an exchange representative says.

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Markets

DeFi 'Raises Challenges' for Investors, Regulators, SEC's Gensler Says

The regulator has suggested that a dedicated market regulator would offer some protection against fraud and manipulation.

DeFi and crypto lending may pose issues for investors, SEC Chair Gary Gensler said.

Markets

Market Wrap: Bitcoin, Ether Climb on 'Green' Mining Plans Before Losing Steam

Major cryptocurrencies saw a pop in anticipation of a more environmentally friendly mining outlook. Then they slipped.

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Tech

Uniswap Holders Consider Arbitrum for Scaling DeFi's Top DEX

Moving an implementation of Uniswap v3 onto the rollup platform is at the heart of a new poll put forth by Compound's Robert Leshner.

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Markets

High-Yield Crypto Ecosystem Offers Alternative to Low Interest Rates

People are turning to crypto not just as a hedge against inflation but also for the high returns it can offer.

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