The decentralized finance (defi) protocol Aave’s stablecoin asset called GHO has been struggling to keep its peg to the U.S. dollar. While it is coasting along at $0.966 per unit at the time of writing, five days ago it tapped an all-time low at $0.917 per coin. Aave’s Liquidity Committee aims to mitigate the issue…
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With Bitcoin still trying to mount $35,000, analysts have flagged several cryptocurrencies as some of the best crypto to buy now. Image by cryptonews.com. With Bitcoin still trying to surmount the $35,000 level, analysts have flagged Aave (AAVE), Solana (SOL), The Sandbox (SAND), Bitcoin Minetrix (BTCMTX), and Meme Kombat (MK) as some of the best…
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Bitcoin’s strong rally to $30,000 may have kick started a sharp recovery in SOL, LINK, AAVE and STX. Bitcoin (BTC) had a good week with prices rising about 10% to reach the psychologically important level of $30,000. After the rally, the question troubling investors is whether the uptrend will continue or is time for a…
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A trader on Aave, a decentralized liquidity protocol operating on multiple platforms, including Ethereum and OP Mainnet, has begun selling wrapped Bitcoin (WBTC) to repay outstanding debt, records on October 13 reveal. WBTC is a tokenized version of Bitcoin issued on Ethereum that allows holders to engage in decentralized finance (DeFi) activities. Trader Selling WBTC To Repay…
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Bitcoin tends to rally in October, possibly opening the door for MKR, AAVE, RUNE, INJ and other altcoins. After rising about 80% in the first two quarters of 2023, Bitcoin (BTC) fell roughly 11% in the third quarter ending September. However, there is a silver lining for the bulls because they managed a positive monthly…
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Intrigue is swirling after X’s inaugural Client Council event provided insight into the platform’s ambitions to evolve into “The Everything App,” with many in crypto circles dissecting hints about potential peer-to-peer payment options. While details remain scarce, the event spotlighted X’s vision for enhanced features like video calling and sparked rumors that crypto transaction capabilities…
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Bitcoin looks ready to start a relief rally and this could trigger interest in MKR, AAVE, RUNE and RNDR. After forming successive Doji candlestick patterns on the weekly chart for the past three weeks, Bitcoin (BTC) is on target to end the week on a positive note. This is an early sign that the uncertainty…
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According to an analysis from investment manager firm VanEck, exchange volume across DeFi protocols declined to $52.8 billion in August, 15.5% lower than in July. The decentralized finance (DeFi) ecosystem has suffered more setbacks in August as on-chain economic activity dwindled. According to an analysis from investment manager firm VanEck, exchange volume declined to $52.8…
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A standout story in today’s crypto news reports hails from Turkey, where the former CEO of the now-folded Turkish cryptocurrency exchange Thodex has been sentenced to over 11,000 years in jail. Faruk Fatih Özer, who founded Thodex in 2019, received a staggering 11,196-year sentence along with his two siblings and a $5 million fine. In…
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The realm of decentralized finance (defi) is grappling with the aftermath of the sweeping crypto market slump that marked the close of August. As it stands, the total value locked (TVL) in defi, pegged at $37.59 billion, has plummeted to a low last witnessed in the second week of February 2021. Crypto Winter’s Grip on…
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