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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.


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Axie Infinity Owner to Reimburse Players After Massive Hack

The owner of Axie Infinity, blockchain gaming firm Sky Mavis, has vowed to reimburse players of stolen crypto following the $625 million exploit of the play-to-earn game’s Ronin network. “The Hash” team discusses why the attackers could face difficulties using the stolen funds, and how law enforcement could be involved in this situation.

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AAVE Surges Nearly 97% Following V3 Upgrade

Decentralized finance (DeFi) tool Aave’s native token surged nearly 97% following the protocol’s version 3 (v3) upgrade. “The Hash” team discusses Aave’s role as the leader in DeFi lending and how its growth could help mainstream adoption.

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What SEC’s New Proposal to Redefine ‘Dealer’ Means for DeFi

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has issued a 200-page proposal to redefine what constitutes a securities "dealer," which could have a crippling impact on decentralized finance (DeFi). “The Hash” team discusses what this new definition could mean for digital assets that are considered securities by regulators.

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Abra CEO on Why He Thinks ETH Will Eventually Overtake BTC

Abra CEO Bill Barhydt explains why ether could overtake bitcoin following its upgrade to a proof-of-stake mechanism, highlighting the many use cases for the Ethereum network, ranging from NFTs to DeFi applications. Plus, a conversation about crypto leaving centralized exchanges and Abra’s digital asset lending programs. 

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Hashdex Launches New DeFi ETF, Coinbase's Potential Acquisition in Brazil

Samir Kerbage, Hashdex Chief Technology Officer, discusses how the Brazilian asset manager plans to bring traditional investors to Web 3 with their new DeFi ETF, trading on the B3 stock exchange. Plus, a conversation about Coinbase’s rumored acquisition of 2TM, Brazil’s largest crypto exchange. 

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China Stamping Out Mining; Crypto Market Makes Gains

China takes aim at corruption in underground Bitcoin mining. Russian committee proposes bitcoin payment for oil and energy exports. Crypto markets shift to upward trend after weeks of volatility. DeFi, NFT access at stake as FATF Travel Rule goes into force in South Korea. More on those stories and other news shaping the cryptocurrency and blockchain world in this episode of “The Daily Forkast.”

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Mastercard Exec on Embracing Crypto for Cross-Border Payments

Mastercard VP of New Product & Innovation Harold Bossé explains how the company plans to embrace crypto and blockchain technology for cross-border payments. Bossé discusses collaborations with crypto firms Ava Labs and ConsenSys, and how to bridge the gap between traditional finance and DeFi. 

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Bitcoin Breaks $43K Despite Powell's Call for New Regulations on Crypto

Marc Lopresti, The Strategic Funds' managing director, discusses the recent upswing in the crypto markets amid Fed Chair Jerome Powell’s statements on a digital dollar and Terra Luna’s purchase of $125 million worth of bitcoin. Plus, a conversation about investor interest in various altcoins like Solana, AVAX, and ether, and traditional finance’s ongoing effort to enter the DeFi space.

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Goldman Sachs Launches First OTC Crypto Trade

Wall Street investment bank Goldman Sachs has conducted its first over-the-counter (OTC) crypto-related trade, a cash-settled bitcoin (BTC) non-deliverable option, with digital asset financial company Galaxy Digital. Watch “The Hash” group discuss the significance of this trade in the broader context of institutional crypto and Galaxy's potential as a liaison between traditional institutions and DeFi products. 

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Argentina Approves IMF Debt Deal Discouraging Crypto Use

Argentina’s Senate has approved a $45 billion debt deal with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) that includes a provision about discouraging the use of cryptocurrency in the country.

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