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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.
Cardano Founder Charles Hoskinson Lays Out 2022 Plans
Hoskinson said the creation of a formal open-source project structure for Cardano is on the cards, among other developments.
10 2022 Predictions From PwC’s Henri Arslanian
El Salvador. The metaverse. Web 3 catalysts. Ethereum’s future.
DeFi Value on Terra Surges to Record $21B as LUNA Tops $100
Thursday’s dip to $85 for LUNA tokens was erased overnight.
Dfinity’s Internet Computer Opens Ethereum Bridge
Ethereum-based assets can now natively exist on Internet Computer via the new bridge that connects the blockchains.
Teenage Suspect in $16M DeFi Hack Wanted for Arrest in Canada
A warrant has been issued for 19-year-old Andean "Andy" Medjedovic to appear before an Ontario court. He allegedly used flash loans to drain $16 million from decentralized finance (DeFi) protocol Indexed Finance in October. Medjedovic argues "code is law," as he did not violate any contracts. "The Hash" panel discusses the latest in the world of DeFi law.
BNB Burns Will Now Better Reflect DeFi Activity on Binance Smart Chain
Starting Thursday, Binance will burn its BNB tokens continuously instead of once a quarter.
NEAR Token Jumps Over 20% After UST Integration
Tokens of the layer 1 blockchain are up 23% after Terra said its UST stablecoins would be supported on the network.
Is Bitcoin ‘Its Own Asset Class’?
Genesis Institutional Lending Associate Eugene Chang discusses institutional investment activity in digital assets, sharing insights into bitcoin’s response to macro factors like inflation and the omicron variant. Plus, his take on DeFi lending rates and what lies ahead for cryptocurrency investing in 2022.
Teenage Suspect in $16M DeFi Hack Wanted for Arrest in Canada
In a possible DeFi first, Canadian law enforcement is now looking to track down a suspected hacker.
NEAR Surges Over 20% Following Terra UST Integration
Tokens of Near (NEAR) jumped 23% to $10.80 Wednesday following Terra’s announcement UST stablecoins will be supported on the network. “The Hash” panel discusses where this recent update places Near in the competition against other proof-of-stake chains like Avalanche, Solana, and Terra. Plus, the potential significance of having stablecoins on multiple networks as a tool for scaling DeFi.