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Finance

Gyroscope Rolls Out Yield-Bearing Version of Stablecoin Targeting Over 10% Yield

The Galaxy-backed project aims to attract DAO treasuries to allocate to its new stablecoin.

By Krisztian SandorAug 8, 2024

Gyroscope Rolls Out Yield-Bearing Version of Stablecoin Targeting Over 10% Yield

Opinion

Preparing for DeFi Regulation: The Role of Portable KYC

As regulators scrutinize DeFi more closely, participants need to improve compliance around AML and KYC and make the process easier for customers, says Thomas Gentle, Compliance Officer, Quadrata.

By Thomas GentleAug 7, 2024

Preparing for DeFi Regulation: The Role of Portable KYC

Finance

Synthetix Founder Donated Funds to Beleaguered Ex-Treasurer: EmberCN

The former treasurer was liquidated during the weekend's crypto market plunge.

By Oliver KnightAug 7, 2024

Synthetix Founder Donated Funds to Beleaguered Ex-Treasurer: EmberCN

Markets

Trump-Themed ‘DJT’ Token, Issued by Martin Shkreli, Suddenly Dives 90%

A single wallet sold $2 million worth of the token earlier Tuesday, causing market capitalization to fall from $55 million to as low as $2 million almost instantly.

By Shaurya MalwaAug 6, 2024

Trump-Themed ‘DJT’ Token, Issued by Martin Shkreli, Suddenly Dives 90%

Finance

Defi Giant Aave Rakes in $6M in Revenue as Crypto Market Plunges

Aave shows defiance during the sell-off by profiting off user liquidations.

By Oliver KnightAug 5, 2024

Defi Giant Aave Rakes in $6M in Revenue as Crypto Market Plunges

Markets

Kujira Foundation's Tokens Stung by Its Own Leveraged Positions as Bets Backfire

The developers said the team’s positions were “targeted” and they will create an operational DAO to take ownership of the Kujira Treasury and core protocols.

By Shaurya MalwaAug 2, 2024

Kujira Foundation's Tokens Stung by Its Own Leveraged Positions as Bets Backfire

Markets

DeFi Protocol Convergence Hacked, CVG Token Plunges 99% on Curve

The exploiter created 58 million of the protocol's CVG token and then swapped for roughly $200,000 worth of wrapped ETH and crvFRAX and forwarded to Tornado Cash.

By Krisztian SandorAug 1, 2024

DeFi Protocol Convergence Hacked, CVG Token Plunges 99% on Curve

Finance

Crypto Lending Firm Morpho Bags $50M in Funding Round Led by Ribbit Capital

The strategic funding round included a16z, Coinbase Ventures, Variant, Pantera and Brevan Howard.

By Ian AllisonAug 1, 2024

Crypto Lending Firm Morpho Bags $50M in Funding Round Led by Ribbit Capital

Opinion

Financial Building-Blocks: Structured Products and Blockchain

From significant cost reductions to enhanced composability, and improved accessibility, Christine Cai, Co-Founder of Cicada Partners, and Alexander Szul, CEO of Rome Blockchain Labs, argue the technology can revolutionize the way structured products are issued, managed and distributed.

By Christine CaiJul 17, 2024

Financial Building-Blocks: Structured Products and Blockchain

Finance

Defi Protocol LI.FI Struck by $11M Exploit

The exploit is reported to be related to the LI.FI bridge.

By Oliver KnightJul 16, 2024

Defi Protocol LI.FI Struck by $11M Exploit

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