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.


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New Frontier in Crypto Compliance Focuses on Decentralized Exchanges

A new tool developed by crypto analytics firm CipherTrace promises to scan decentralized exchanges in search of wallets on government watchlists. Is the DeFi space undergoing a shift towards regulatory and sanctions compliance? “The Hash” panel debates.

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New DeFi Tool to Help Governments Spot Crypto Wallet Addresses on Their Watchlists

Crypto analytics firm CipherTrace has created a new tool that will scan decentralized exchanges to help spot crypto wallet addresses on government watchlists. Will this move bring sanctions compliance to the DeFi space, and can the surveillance tool be evaded by creating new wallet addresses? Nik De breaks it down.

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DeFi Is Booming: How One Accelerator Identifies Promising Startups

Decentralized finance (DeFi) projects are booming right now, leading many to draw comparisons between the current market and the ICO boom in 2017. Jacob Franek of the DeFi Alliance joins “First Mover” to discuss their analysis of the DeFi market and how they evaluate startups.

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How NFTs, DeFi and Institutional Investment Are Impacting Bitcoin

Rich Rosenblum of GSR joins "All About Bitcoin" to discuss developments making waves in the crypto markets, including NFTs, DeFi and the most recent influx of institutional investors. Plus, he makes an eye-popping bitcoin price prediction.

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‘Continuous Vampire Attack’: The AMM Wars Are Getting Interesting with Integral

Integral, a new automated market maker (AMM), went live Monday as decentralized finance (DeFi) traders race for early token rewards. The project is pushing the boundaries of ‘vampire attacks’ even further. “The Hash” team breaks down what this means and why this will be a continuing story to watch.

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Meet the DeFi Data Firm Backed by Mark Cuban

Remy Carpinito, CEO of Esprezzo, joins "First Mover" to explain Espreszzo's role in the DeFi data space and how Esprezzo's data analytics can help crypto traders. Plus, why Esprezzo has garnered support from major investors like Mark Cuban.

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Cosmos Investors Vote in Support of Inter-Blockchain Communications

The results are in: Cosmos investors overwhelmingly voted in support of inter-blockchain communications. "The Hash" panel discusses the implications and opportunities for decentralized finance long-term.

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Sam Bankman-Fried on FTX's Naming Rights for Miami Heat Arena, NFTs and Visa's Crypto Future

Bitcoin billionaire and FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried joins "First Mover" to discuss FTX's $135M deal to win the naming rights for the Miami Heat arena and how he thinks it will benefit FTX. Plus, his thoughts on DeFi, the NFT boom and Visa's decision to allow settlement transactions in stablecoin USDC.

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Startup Staked Introduces ETH 2.0 Trust

Staked has launched an ETH 2.0 trust. The blockchain startup promises accredited investors with at least 32 ETH will be able to get 8% yearly returns. “The Hash” panel breaks down Staked’s staking-as-a-service model and where this fits into the institutional DeFi space.

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DeFi Deep Dive: Why Decentralized Exchanges?

dYdX Founder and CEO Antonio Juliano with the latest from the world of decentralized finance (DeFi) and whether or not DeFi exchanges can be regulated.

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