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The total value locked (TVL) in decentralized finance (defi) protocols has been steadily increasing, reaching over $80 billion five days ago. Since then, it has surged by an additional $11.66 billion, bringing it to over $91 billion. This substantial growth signifies a resurgence in the defi market, with the TVL approaching the significant milestone of … Read more
Bitcoin (BTC) has been on a bull run, surpassing the $60,000 mark once again, prompting a comparison with ADA’s performance. ADA, the eighth-largest cryptocurrency by market cap, has seen fluctuations in price, leading to speculation about its future. ADA’s current trading level below the highs of the recent bull run has raised concerns, especially when … Read more
Adam Cochran, a partner and professor, is bullish about OP, the native token of Optimism, the layer-2 scaling solution for Ethereum. Taking to X, Cochran is convinced OP is undervalued, pointing to the significance of Coinbase and the brand it has created over the years as a crypto exchange and investor in multiple products. In 2023, Coinbase … Read more
Large institutions will fully embrace decentralized finance (DeFi) only when they are confident that their trade counterparties will comply with sanctions and other international laws, according to Elie Le Rest, CEO of Colony Lab. This highlights a key barrier to widespread institutional adoption of DeFi – concerns over regulatory compliance. In the world of traditional … Read more
When considering the burgeoning world of NFTs, it’s hard not to marvel at the power of Ordinals and the unique property they offer. The idea that an image can be permanently stored on the Bitcoin blockchain is a game-changer. Bitcoin’s reputation and longevity make it a secure and reliable platform for digital art to be … Read more
Risk management plays a crucial role in the decentralized finance (DeFi) ecosystem, as it helps protect investors’ assets and maintain the stability of the platform. However, there is an ongoing debate between proponents of paternalism and those who believe in the invisible hand of the market. Paternalism in Risk Management Proponents of paternalism argue that … Read more
Ether (ETH) has been outperforming bitcoin (BTC) this year, with a 33% gain year-to-date. This surge in price is not solely driven by the potential approval of a spot exchange-traded fund (ETF), according to a research report from broker Bernstein. One of the key factors contributing to Ether’s rally is its deflationary supply. Since the … Read more
The decentralized finance (DeFi) sector has witnessed a significant resurgence, with recent data showing that the total value locked (TVL) has surpassed $80 billion. This marks a dramatic turnaround since the collapse of Terra’s stablecoin in May 2022. One of the key players driving this growth in 2024 is Lido’s liquid staking platform. Lido has … Read more
The recent surge in the cryptocurrency market on February 23rd, particularly with Uniswap’s native token, UNI, rising by 71%, highlights the evolving dynamics within the crypto space. This significant increase, marking UNI’s highest price point since March 2022, has sparked renewed interest in decentralized finance (DeFi) and brought attention to innovative proposals. Source: Coingecko Uniswap … Read more
Arbitrum (ARB), the Ethereum Layer 2 scaling solution, has experienced a recent price drop, falling below the $2 mark after a brief attempt to establish a new price floor. This decline, attributed to several factors including increased selling pressure and bearish technical indicators, raises questions about the token’s short-term trajectory while highlighting long-term potential. ARB … Read more
