DeFi
Open Interest in Ether Options Jumps to New Record High
Data from major exchanges shows that open interest in ether options rose to a new lifetime high of $194 million on Tuesday.
How Uniswap Became King of DEXs
Uniswap, an automated market maker (AMM), has torn it up in the last year, becoming the world’s largest “DEX” by volume. Here's why it won.
DeFi Hype Has Sent Ethereum Fees Soaring to 2-Year High: Coin Metrics
The knock-on effects of the DeFi hype include high fees and less active users on Ethereum, according to Coin Metrics.
Ethereum at Five: How CoinDesk Is Marking This Week's Milestone
Meet "Ethereum at Five" – a cross-platform series featuring special coverage, a limited-run newsletter and live-streamed discussions.
Troll Token? Why DeFi Yield Farmers Are Now All About YFI
YFI is the latest DeFi token to top the charts. Yearn Finance Interest? Your Favorite Idea? Its intent unclear, but YFI is now trading at $1,070.
Market Wrap: Bitcoin Clings to $9,200 While Ethereum Transactions Soar
Bitcoin trades flat in July, leading investors to mull other cryptocurrencies.
Aave's LEND Token Is Now Up 1,600% in 2020
The native token of the decentralized lender Aave has risen by over 100% this month alone.
Crypto Custodian Curv Is Helping Institutions Dabble in DeFi With Compound Integration
Custody startup Curv is using Compound, the leading lending protocol in DeFi, to help institutions earn interest on idle crypto.
Three Arrows, Framework Invest in DeFi Site Aave With $3M LEND Token Sale
Framework Ventures and Three Arrows Capital announced a $3 million investment in Aave, the firm behind the third-largest lending platform in DeFi.
This a16z Alum Is Launching a VC Fund Focused on Platforms You Can 'Own'
An Andreessen Horowitz (a16z) alum is launching a new venture firm focused on building a crypto-powered "ownership economy."
