decentralized finance

Is Complete Decentralization of Finance Realistic? Fed Governor Waller Says No

October 18, 2024

A Federal Reserve governor questioned whether decentralized finance (defi) can truly eliminate the need for intermediaries, despite bitcoin’s revolutionary promise. While decentralized systems aim to bypass traditional structures, he argues that trust in intermediaries still resurfaces. Could crypto ever be fully decentralized, or will it mirror traditional finance? The potential regulatory challenges and the role…
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The Big Role Ethena’s USDE Could Play in Hyperliquid’s Upcoming Mainnet

October 17, 2024

Ethena has proposed integrating its liquidity and hedging engine into Hyperliquid, a layer one (L1) blockchain set to launch its EVM mainnet. The proposal includes adding USDE, Ethena’s stablecoin, within the Hyperliquid ecosystem upon mainnet launch. Ethena Eyes Hyperliquid’s Rapid Growth for Next Phase of USDE Expansion The proposal outlines a cautious approach to integrating…
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Kraken Unveils a New Wrapped Bitcoin Product—Here’s What It Means for Defi

October 17, 2024

Kraken has launched KBTC, a wrapped bitcoin product fully backed 1:1 by bitcoin and compatible with multiple networks. KBTC aims to expand bitcoin’s use beyond its native chain and into decentralized finance (defi) ecosystems. Kraken Introduces KBTC to Enhance Bitcoin’s Utility Across Networks Kraken’s KBTC is an ERC20 token that allows bitcoin (BTC) to interact…
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Kraken Integrates In-House Ethereum Restaking via Eigenlayer

October 16, 2024

Kraken has launched a new feature allowing its clients to restake their ether (ETH) directly on the platform through Eigenlayer. This integration, Kraken says, makes the relatively complex process of restaking more accessible to a broader audience, especially those who have already staked ether on Kraken. Kraken Introduces ETH Restaking to Broaden Defi Access Kraken’s…
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Dydx Launches Trump Election Perpetual Trading Market

October 16, 2024

The decentralized finance (defi) platform Dydx has introduced a new prediction market allowing traders to speculate on Donald Trump’s chances in the 2024 U.S. presidential election. The decentralized platform enables users to leverage positions in a perpetual trading market tied to election results. Dydx Unveils Perpetual Prediction Market for 2024 Trump Election Outcome The Trump…
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USDS and RLUSD Stablecoins See Uptick in Supply Amid Broader Stablecoin Growth

October 15, 2024

The latest data highlights that the stablecoin market currently sits at $173 billion, with two recently introduced U.S. dollar-backed stablecoins showing significant growth. The decentralized finance (defi) project Sky, previously known as Makerdao, has minted 1.11 billion USDS, adding approximately 104 million coins to its supply over the past five days. In a parallel development…
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Donald Trump Reveals Defi Project’s Token Launch—But Not Everyone’s Happy About It

October 13, 2024

On Saturday, former President Donald Trump announced that the World Liberty Financial (WLF) token sale will kick off on Tuesday, Oct. 15. In his post on X, Trump described it as a “chance to help shape the future of finance.” He also noted that an X Spaces discussion about the token launch will be aired…
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Tokenized US Treasuries Climb by $210M Since Crossing the $2 Billion Mark

October 12, 2024

Since surpassing the $2 billion milestone in tokenized U.S. Treasuries at the end of August, the sector has added another $210 million. The Blackrock USD Institutional Digital Liquidity Fund (BUIDL) still holds the top spot with a market cap of $531.88 million, reflecting a 3.32% rise over the last 30 days. Meanwhile, the Hashnote Short…
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Trump’s World Liberty Financial Announces Bold Plan — But Will It Work?

October 11, 2024

The Trump family-backed World Liberty Financial, a financial technology firm, has announced plans to launch a decentralized finance (defi) protocol designed for widespread adoption. The company aims to integrate blockchain technology and a community-driven governance system to offer an accessible platform for both seasoned and new defi users. A Global Defi Platform? World Liberty Financial…
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Trump’s World Liberty Financial Proposes Aave Deployment to Enhance Defi Accessibility

October 10, 2024

World Liberty Financial (WLF), the decentralized finance (defi) project backed by former President Donald Trump and his family, has submitted a proposal to Aave’s governance forum, seeking approval for the launch of an Aave v3 instance on the Ethereum mainnet. The proposal, subject to community and governance approval, aims to boost defi adoption through increased…
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