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DeFi refers to financial applications built on blockchain technology that enable digital transactions between multiple parties.

Polygon launches new Etheum-compatible scaling solution zkEVM

Andjela Radmilac · 2 hours ago · 2 min read

How to avoid the pitfalls of crypto investing in preparation for the next bull run

Samuel Wan · 14 hours ago · 3 min read

Hong Kong Monetary Authority: Crypto is likely to integrate with the future financial system

Hong Kong Monetary Authority recently said that crypto will probably play a central role in the financial systems in the future.

Zeynep Geylan · 17 hours ago · 2 min read

Celsius lawyers claim users relinquished their crypto when they signed up

At the first bankruptcy hearing for Celsius, the platform's lawyers claimed retail users gave up legal rights to their crypto by accepting the terms of service.

Andjela Radmilac · 1 day ago · 2 min read

Mixer usage sees all-time high thanks to nation-affiliated cybercriminals

Chainalysis' recent report revealed that crypto mixer platforms reached an all-time high of $51.8 million, with the majority of the volume coming from criminals with known nation-state affiliations and sanctioned entities.

Zeynep Geylan · 4 days ago · 3 min read

Q2 2022 Web3 Security Report: 48 Major Exploits, $718.34M Lost | Beosin & Footprint Analytics

Total losses in Q2 reach $718.34 million, down approximately 40 percent from $1.2 billion in Q1

Footprint Analytics · 6 days ago · 3 min read

Celsius unlocks another $195 million in collateral after paying off debt to Compound

Amid its ongoing liquidity crisis, Celsius has paid off its debt to Compound of over $50 million, reclaiming 10,000 WBTC.

Monica Noronha · 1 week ago · 1 min read

MicroStrategy’s Michael Saylor says Ethereum is a security

Saylor says a cryptocurrency can only be a commodity if there is no issuer and no one is making any decisions on the network.

Oluwapelumi Adejumo · 1 week ago · 2 min read

Solana sued for being ‘centralized,’ ‘security’

The network’s developer, founder, and partners are accused of profiting from the sale of an unregistered security.

Oluwapelumi Adejumo · 1 week ago · 2 min read

Highlights from ETHBarcelona: bear market survival guide

Prominent names from Venture Capitals came together in the "Bear Market Survival Guide" panel in ETHBarcelona, and stressed the importance of offering real value.

Zeynep Geylan · 1 week ago · 3 min read

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Here’s why the crypto downturn isn’t the end for DeFi

Despite the brutal drawdown, DeFi protocols continue to run as intended, and it's this that will set it apart from CeFi going forward.

Samuel Wan · 2 weeks ago · 3 min read

Aave proposes stablecoin to rival MakerDAO’s DAI

The proposed stablecoin GHO will be overcollateralized, pegged to the U.S. dollar, and backed by Aave Protocol collaterals.

Monica Noronha · 2 weeks ago · 1 min read

BlockFi confirms it holds 50% of client funds in short-term positions with 10% in collateral

The crypto lending firm confirmed it holds similar collateral levels to fractional reserve banking while showcasing its ability to deliver for clients with 100% access to funds

Liam 'Akiba' Wright · 2 weeks ago · 3 min read

U.K. tax authorities seek public consultation on DeFi tax treatment

HMRC follows up on Chancellor Sunak's pledge to enhance the competitiveness of crypto-asset taxation by calling on the input of DeFi stakeholders.

Samuel Wan · 2 weeks ago · 2 min read

Wonderland community votes to buy $25M of ex-treasury manager tokens

Sifu was the second-largest voter on the proposal he submitted to buy the tokens he is developing.

Oluwapelumi Adejumo · 2 weeks ago · 2 min read

Solend founder reveals what happened behind the scenes during its whale liquidation event

CryptoSlate spoke to the founder of Solend to go behind the scenes of the whale liquidation event that rocked DeFi

Liam 'Akiba' Wright · 3 weeks ago · 1 min read

Crypto hacks are declining in numbers but increasing in damage

Research showed that the average dollar amount stolen in crypto hacks this years is more than double what it was in 2021.

Andjela Radmilac · 3 weeks ago · 2 min read

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DeFi insurance is coming to Solana to protect users against exploits

CryptoSlate caught up with Rupert from Amulet Protocol, the first DeFi Insurance platform on Solana. He shared some of the ways Amulet will protect users in this video interview

Liam 'Akiba' Wright · 3 weeks ago · 1 min read

How Celsius, 3AC misjudged risk and is DeFi’s future in interest rate swaps?

Risk management is a core component of financial services businesses. However, both 3AC and Celsius appear to have misjudged market risks by a wide margin. Voltz CEO Simon Jones speaks to how this came about

Liam 'Akiba' Wright · 3 weeks ago · 1 min read

Solana token holders can now earn staking rewards on Coinbase

Through Coinbase's staking service, Solana token holders will be able to earn rewards, being able to opt out of the service anytime

Abdulrasaq Ariwoola · 3 weeks ago · 2 min read

$248M stablecoins flow out of Coinbase as community refutes exchange liquidity issues

Polygon soars 70% following development updates, Disney accelerator

Ethereum’s centralized dApps may overshadow the decentralization of proof-of-stake

Investors lost over $100M after Invictus Capital moved funds into UST, Celsius against their wishes

Samsung’s new mining chips will be 45% more efficient

3AC liquidators are trying to secure Singapore assets of the hedge fund

Bankruptcy lawyers believe Celsius customers may have to wait years for settlement

Start-ups turn to crypto-native messaging platforms

Private but regulated tokens could beat CBDCs, Australian central bank chief says

Asia-focused multi-currency stablecoin protocol, Bluejay Finance, raises $2.9M in funding

SIMBA Chain and Equideum Health Announce Partnership To Build Web3 Health Data Exchange

New Blockchain-Based Gaming IP ‘Emboldn’ Promises Gameplay-First Experience

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DeFi News

Hong Kong Monetary Authority: Crypto is likely to integrate with the future financial system

Celsius lawyers claim users relinquished their crypto when they signed up

Mixer usage sees all-time high thanks to nation-affiliated cybercriminals

Q2 2022 Web3 Security Report: 48 Major Exploits, $718.34M Lost | Beosin & Footprint Analytics

Celsius unlocks another $195 million in collateral after paying off debt to Compound

MicroStrategy’s Michael Saylor says Ethereum is a security

Solana sued for being ‘centralized,’ ‘security’

Highlights from ETHBarcelona: bear market survival guide

Here’s why the crypto downturn isn’t the end for DeFi

Aave proposes stablecoin to rival MakerDAO’s DAI

BlockFi confirms it holds 50% of client funds in short-term positions with 10% in collateral

U.K. tax authorities seek public consultation on DeFi tax treatment

Wonderland community votes to buy $25M of ex-treasury manager tokens

Solend founder reveals what happened behind the scenes during its whale liquidation event

Crypto hacks are declining in numbers but increasing in damage

DeFi insurance is coming to Solana to protect users against exploits

How Celsius, 3AC misjudged risk and is DeFi’s future in interest rate swaps?

Solana token holders can now earn staking rewards on Coinbase

Solana sued for being ‘centralized,’ ‘security’

MicroStrategy’s Michael Saylor says Ethereum is a security

BlockFi confirms it holds 50% of client funds in short-term positions with 10% in collateral

Solend founder reveals what happened behind the scenes during its whale liquidation event

DeFi insurance is coming to Solana to protect users against exploits

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