DeFi
DeFi Firms Iron Bank, Yearn Finance Join Layer 2 Protocol Optimism
Developers of the DeFi protocols said companion blockchain networks offer improved security and capital efficiency for users.
Stop Attacking DeFi Founders for Complying With the Tornado Cash Sanction
Crypto projects are being criticized for censoring use of their websites.
DeFi Platform Acala’s Stablecoin Plunges After Hackers Exploit Bug
Polkadot-based decentralized finance (DeFi) platform Acala’s native stablecoin, aUSD, depegged on Sunday, plummeting 99% after hackers exploited a bug in a newly deployed liquidity pool to mint 1.28 billion tokens. "The Hash" team discusses the implications for the state of stablecoins, open finance, and regulation.
DeFi vs. CeFi in Crypto
Decentralized finance is a core value in crypto, but DeFi platforms can have a steep learning curve. Centralized finance platforms can provide an easier and more familiar point of entry for people.
DeFi Platform Acala’s Stablecoin Falls 99% After Hackers Issue 1.3B Tokens
A bug in the protocol’s newly deployed iBTC-aUSD liquidity pool left the door wide open for hackers to exploit.
Let Ugly Ducklings Grow: Why Crypto Needs a Safe Harbor
Too much much regulation may hinder the development of viable decentralized models.
Crypto Exchange Binance Recovers $450K Stolen From DeFi Protocol Curve.Finance
The world's largest exchange is working with law enforcement to return the funds.
MakerDAO Founder: Crypto Is a 'Force for Good'
MakerDAO founder Rune Christensen weighs in on how DeFi projects can "interact with the real world economy" and do things like invest in real estate and renewable energy. Christensen also shares his thoughts on the future of stablecoin regulation.
How Tornado Cash US Ban Could Impact Future of Crypto
Galaxy Digital has published a report on how the U.S. Treasury department’s sanction of crypto mixer Tornado Cash could impact the future of crypto.
