As #DeFi approaches $200 billion in total value locked, investors show no signs of slowing down. @THORSwap has concluded a $3.75 million private token sale led by @IDEOVC. The funding will be used to launch new products on top of THORChain. https://t.co/opQXyf7FD3
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THORSwap closes investment round as cross-chain DEXs take center stage
The token sale was led by IDEO CoLab Ventures with participation from True Ventures, Sanctor Capital, 0xVentures, THORChain and others.
Layer two popularity continues to surge as Ethereum gas fees do the same. Despite the Ethereum Foundation and Andressen Horowitz backing Optimism networks, Arbitrum appears to be the go-to for many #DeFi users. https://t.co/LKQbbefER8
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Connecting the old with the new. @MeasurableData has launched a blockchain-based oracle service dubbed Measurable Finance to connect traditional financial data markets to #DeFi. https://t.co/tPTUoRz3oB (Reporting via @TomFarren4)
October 20, 2021 at 09:30PM
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MDT introduces blockchain oracle to accelerate DeFi adoption
According to the project's co-founder, Heatherm Huang, the oracle service acts as 'Bloomberg on blockchain'.
Total value locked on #DeFi platform @AaveAave $AAVE has fallen by several billion, seemingly due to the capital withdrawals of a single participant. https://t.co/jjNJjPNWfU
October 30, 2021 at 12:29AM
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DeFi protocol Aave encounters major capital flight
Aave is no longer the most popular DeFi protocol, thanks to massive capital outflows in the past few hours.
From #dApps to #DEXs to smart contracts to oracle networks, the two entities seek to broaden their services in the rising #DeFi industry https://t.co/XuGiiXjq9H
November 02, 2021 at 09:02PM
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Blockchain tech firms AllianceBlock and Flare integrate technologies to expand their DeFi ecosystems
AllianceBlock and Flare aim to offer more services to crypto enthusiasts and increase blockchain technology adoption among participants in traditional finance.
#XRP investors and enthusiasts will soon be able to use their digital currency to interact with all aspects of decentralized finance #DeFi. So long as one looks past the high $ETH gas fees https://t.co/5MtjnSSNHn
November 03, 2021 at 08:02PM
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wXRP to launch on the Ethereum blockchain in December
While the move would enhance the functionality of XRP, users are already pointing to high ETH gas fees as a potential drawback.
Following the #TarantinoNFT drop, Secret Network co-founder and CEO Guy Zyskind discusses bringing programmable privacy to #DeFi https://t.co/Cl1YDLMuqa
November 04, 2021 at 08:51PM
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'Privacy-preserving computing is the future,' says Secret Network's Guy Zyskind after Quentin Tarantino NFT drop
The founder and CEO of Secret Network discusses the road ahead following Tarantino's NFT drop.
Unlike many crypto enthusiasts, financial institutions prefer stablecoins a lot more when it comes to #DeFi borrowing and lending. https://t.co/FbqILsulmb
November 08, 2021 at 08:33PM
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Dutch multinational ING considers entering DeFi lending industry
Although the firm has a favorable outlook on DeFi, it's not supportive of using Bitcoin as loan collateral.
Acala #DeFi protocol raised a lot of money, but in this case it will need to be paid back eventually https://t.co/eiP9BvmuQJ
November 08, 2021 at 11:47PM
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DeFi protocol Acala raises $400M in crowdloans during first Polkadot parachain auction
According to Acala developers, investors will receive two types of tokens for their support in the crowdloan and can redeem their locked DOT within two years.
Are you ready for more exchange listings and #DeFi initiatives? Blockchain platform @HelloTelos raised $8 million in funding led by ConsenSys and Polygon investor John Lilic. https://t.co/y7Ggu72vEq
November 09, 2021 at 07:15PM
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Telos raises $8M funding before EVM launch to avoid token sales
External investments will help Telos grow without “sacrificing token support or community sustainability.”
Although the country has been cracking down intensely on #DeFi, it's becoming a major supporter of adopting #cryptocurrencies for centralized finance https://t.co/d9kDVpQ3TX
November 10, 2021 at 12:23AM
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PBoC governor says digital yuan to be more privacy-enhanced than payment apps
"Unless the law demands it, the PBoC will not hand over such information [on e-CNY users] to any third-party or government agency," said PBoC governor Gang Yi.
Will #DeFi platforms and the SEC become best friends? Commissioner Caroline Crenshaw wants decentralized finance projects to cooperate with the SEC to find solutions for compliance with existing regulations. https://t.co/5TfxfsRBaT
November 10, 2021 at 11:15PM
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SEC Commissioner: DeFi must address transparency and pseudonymity
The lack of transparency and troubles with pseudonymity in DeFi are Commissioner Caroline Crenshaw’s two biggest concerns for their compliance with SEC regulations.
zk-STARKs could enable the development of complex #DeFi apps that require the anonymous validation of personal documents https://t.co/ZuPtw0YOeL
November 17, 2021 at 12:47AM
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Aussie Senator Jane Hume says #DeFi “presents huge opportunities” for the nation’s economic progress. https://t.co/tz36YSyISH
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Australian Senator says DeFi is 'not going away any time soon'
Australia Liberal Senator Jane Hume said that decentralized finance (DeFi) “is not a fad” and the country must “tread cautiously, but not fearfully.”
This is someone who gets it! @SenatorHume has stated that #DeFi “presents huge opportunities” for Australia to cement its place as a “front-runner for innovation and economic progress.” https://t.co/xNUscG99yo
November 22, 2021 at 11:00PM
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Australian Senator says DeFi is 'not going away any time soon'
Australia Liberal Senator Jane Hume said that decentralized finance (DeFi) “is not a fad” and the country must “tread cautiously, but not fearfully.”
Innovative technologies are at the heart of powering #DeFi applications as their sophistication increases https://t.co/dR5583v5A0
November 23, 2021 at 05:05PM
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Ontology and bloXmove to bring decentralized identity to urban transport apps
'We look forward to supporting bloXmove in creating the biggest global mobility alliance connecting bikes, scooters, car-sharing, trains and more,' said Ontology founder Li Jun.
#DeFi protocols are seeing a spike in activity while gaming and Metaverse tokens are beginning to lose steam, a hint that a sector rotation could be underway. https://t.co/7Lpukzj6UN
November 30, 2021 at 12:01AM
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DeFi TVL hits new highs while Metaverse tokens show signs of exhaustion
Metaverse tokens are starting to cool off while DeFi platforms register steady inflows which pushed the sector’s TVL to a new all-time high.
A tough week for #DeFi. A cyber attack on MonoX and a front-end attack on BadgerDAO have led to $31 million and $120 million losses, respectively. https://t.co/yURwcLo2w4 (Reporting via @NewarBrian)
December 03, 2021 at 08:00PM
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DeFi disasters: $31M drained from MonoX and BadgerDAO losses top $120M
The DeFi protocols BadgerDAO and MonoX are having a very bad week. No word yet on how users can recover funds.
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The empire strikes back. The Bank of International Settlement, a coalition of global central banks, published a report outlining supposed critical risks in the bourgeoning #DeFi sector https://t.co/sAXeSsZuRM
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Bank of International Settlement calls the rise of decentralized finance 'an illusion' in latest quarterly review
"Adopting changes would not alter the basic fact that some centralization is unavoidable," claims the BIS report