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.
Ethereum DeFi Staple MakerDAO Adds StarkNet Bridge in First Step Toward Multi-Chain
Rebuilding Maker on StarkNet involves four phases, starting with a simple bridge that goes live on April 28.
DeFi Developer Andre Cronje Teases New Regulation-Focused Crypto Projects
The mercurial “Godfather of DeFi” is now pivoting to compliant crypto after abruptly quitting decentralized finance in early March.
Framework Ventures Launches $400M Fund to Back Web 3 Gaming, DeFi
The crypto investment firm now has $1.4 billion in assets under management.
Pantera Joins $3.7M Round for Solana Lending Protocol Hedge
Race Capital led the round for the interest-free lending protocol ahead of its public launch.
Solana DeFi Protocol Delta One Raises $9.1M to Offer Crypto Yield Farming
Delta One offers users an automated, low-risk way to earn yield.
Attacker Drains $182M From Beanstalk Stablecoin Protocol
Ethereum-based stablecoin protocol Beanstalk Farms was exploited for $182 million in a flash-loan attack over the weekend, making this the second nine-figure decentralized finance (DeFi) attack in a month.
Nasdaq Exec on Possibility of a US Spot Bitcoin ETF
Nasdaq Head of Digital Asset Index Research Jake Rapaport discusses the Nasdaq survey that shows the growing demand for a spot bitcoin ETF in the U.S. as institutional investment in crypto shows no signs of slowing down. Rapaport also explains what regulators would need for approval. Plus, a conversation on Nasdaq’s interest in blockchain technology and decentralized finance (DeFi).
Canada’s WonderFi Bulks Up Further With Planned $31M Acquisition of Coinberry Crypto Exchange
WonderFi recently completed the purchase of Bitbuy, another trading venue.
Attacker Drains $182M From Beanstalk Stablecoin Protocol
The flash-loan attack becomes the second nine-figure DeFi exploit in a month.
