Defi Financial News

16.04 / 00:21

markets defi coinbase data Coinbase exploration report leads to over 100% price gains for MITX, KROM and BDP

United States-based cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase sent waves across the cryptocurrency ecosystem on Apr. 11 when it released a list of 50 crypto assets that were under consideration for listing in the second quarter of 2022 in a bid to increase the transparency of its listing process.

15.04 / 23:23

markets Ethereum defi bonds analysts Altcoin Roundup: Analysts give their take on the impact of the Ethereum Merge delay

The rollout of Ethereum 2.0, or Eth2, includes a transition from proof-of-work to proof-of-stake that will supposedly transform Ether (ETH) into a deflationary asset and revolutionize the entire network. The event has been a trending topic for years and while anticipation for “The Merge” has been building over the past couple of months, this week Ethereum core developer Tim Beiko informed the world that “It won’t be June, but likely in the few months after. No firm date yet.”

15.04 / 22:21

markets NFT defi QSP, XDB and AST post double-digit gains amid sideways moving market

Activity across the cryptocurrency market has been largely subdued on April 15 as traders in the United States have taken an early weekend thanks to the closure of financial markets for the observance of Good Friday.

15.04 / 06:39

business defi lending KYC reputation Reputation DAO: Would you give up privacy for unsecured loans in DeFi?

An ambitious new decentralized autonomous organization (DAO) has built a data service for lending platforms that records a user’s financial reputation to reduce the amount of collateral needed for a loan.

15.04 / 03:53

Blockchain defi Social Media Dapps Hive - Earn Crypto for Content on The Only Free Speech Blockchain in The World

Have you heard all the buzz around post-to-earn opportunities in Crypto? Hive is the beehive creating that buzz. Let’s get down to business and show you all that Hive has to offer

14.04 / 12:31

defi MARKET Investment avalanche Ava Labs AVAX price AVAX Price Rides Wave as Avalanche Developer Reportedly Seeks USD 350M in Funding

With Ava Labs, the lead developer of the Avalanche blockchain, said to pursue new funding round, possibly becoming one of the most highly valued crypto-focused startups, the price of its native coin AVAX is accelerating upwards.

14.04 / 01:03

Hollywood Adoption NFT defi Dozens of VIP backers invest $87M into crypto payment startup MoonPay

In November 2021, MoonPay announced a $555 million Series A financing round that brought the crypto payment platform's valuation to $3.4 billion. On Wednesday, the fintech company revealed that $87 million of the total $555 million came collectively from more than 60 public figures and celebrities in the music, sports, media and entertainment industries.

13.04 / 23:07

markets NFT defi Indicators flash bullish on COTI ahead of its mainnet and Djed stablecoin launch

Development never stops in the fast-paced and competitive crypto sector and COTI is one project that is flashing some bullish signs.

13.04 / 21:31

markets Blockchain Ethereum defi defi protocols Multi-chain, stocks and stablecoin-focused DeFi protocols are showing signs of strength

The cryptocurrency market has far faced an uphill battle for the larger part of 2022 due to global economic headwinds on multiple fronts, along with supply chain constraints, blistering inflation and the ongoing war in Ukraine.

13.04 / 17:49

cryptocurrency Adoption defi Investing FIS Major Fintech Firm FIS Partners with Fireblocks to Bring DeFi and Crypto to Institutions

The digital asset platform Fireblocks is partnering with the US-based publicly listed fintech firm FIS to bring a range of new enterprise-grade solutions from the world of decentralized finance (DeFi) and crypto trading and staking to its client base, the two companies announced today.

13.04 / 13:07

Blockchain Technology Ethereum defi network Polygon Network How to bridge tokens from other chains to the Polygon Network

Bridging assets could help solve issues like scalability, speed and high fees. Bridging means users can move their tokens between blockchain networks quickly and cost-effectively.

13.04 / 13:05

Ethereum Hack defi security Sky Mavis Axie Infinity Developer Sky Mavis Offers up to USD 1M in Bounty for 'Fatal Bugs'

Sky Mavis, the firm behind the popular blockchain-based online game Axie Infinity (AXS), has launched a bug bounty program to incentivize white-hat hackers to find bugs associated with its services.

12.04 / 22:37

markets Ethereum defi Ethereum derivatives data shows pro traders are bearish, but for how long?

Ether (ETH) lost the critical $3,000 psychological support level on April 11 after a 16% weekly negative performance. Bulls were definitively caught by surprise as $104 million in leveraged long futures got liquidated on Monday. Ether's downturn also followed a decline in the total value locked (TVL) in Ethereum smart contracts.

12.04 / 14:51

Blockchain Technology Adoption defi What is crypto lending and how does it work?

The COVID-19 pandemic had a deleterious effect on the returns from the conventional instruments of investments such as stocks, gold and real estate, driving investors in hordes toward crypto. Individuals and institutionalized investors alike have tried their luck in the industry that has rolled out decent returns even during the worldwide economic slump that horrified many investors.

12.04 / 04:27

defi Investments Funding Aave Uniswap launches venture capital wing for Web3 investments

Popular decentralized exchange (DEX) Uniswap has announced the formation of Uniswap Labs Ventures (ULV), a venture capital fund focused on investing in Web3 companies and projects.

12.04 / 00:45

markets Ethereum defi EVM Kava turns bullish as Ethereum Co-Chain launch initiates push toward EVM compatibility

Protocols in the Cosmos ecosystem have seen a significant amount of growth in 2022 due to the intensifying focus on blockchain interoperability and compatibility with the Ethereum network.

11.04 / 12:57

Blockchain Adoption NFT defi AIM Option Two New ERC Standards Aim to Standardize Tokenized Vaults and Add Refund Option to NFTs

Developers can create new ERC standards that define a required set of functions for a token type - and they did just that. Two recently created ones have each attracted some attention and may find adoption in the future.

09.04 / 02:43

Blockchain defi DLT Applied Blockchain Inc files for $60M IPO

UK-based blockchain infrastructure firmApplied Blockchain has filed an initial public offering (IPO) application on Apr. 8 to the United States Securities and Exchange Commission to issue 3,236,245 shares of common stock onto the Nasdaq Global Select Market with the ticker symbol APLD.

09.04 / 00:29

defi Grayscale Decentralized Exchange Sky Mavis Finance Redefined: Axie Infinity creator raises $150M, DApp daily users surge to 2.4M and more

The decentralized finance (DeFi) world saw another week of increased on-chain and developer activity even when the overall market cap took a slight dip amid overall market retrace. The creators of the popular play-to-earn nonfungible token (NFT) game Axie Infinity raised $150 million to reimburse hack victims of the Ronin bridge exploit.

09.04 / 00:05

markets Blockchain defi Altcoin Roundup: Interoperability push puts attention back on Polkadot

The Polkadot ecosystem sorely underperformed compared to other layer-1 networks in 2021, while the slow roll-out of parachain auctions and mainnet launches left the network playing catch-up in 2021.

08.04 / 18:59

markets Stablecoin defi Terra Usd xASTRO staking and upcoming ‘Terra wars’ send Astroport price to new highs

Projects that launch on up-and-coming blockchain networks can often benefit from a low competition environment that allows them to attract new users and liquidity at a faster rate than crowded networks like Ethereum.

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