Tag: DeFi

Defi Protocol Anchor to Implement ‘Semi-Dynamic Earn Rate’ Following Governance Vote

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On Thursday, the team behind the lending protocol Anchor announced that a proposal has passed and the decentralized money market will “implement a more sustainable semi-dynamic earn rate.” Following the announcement, the value of the protocol’s native token ANC slipped roughly 2% lower during the last 24 hours. Anchor Protocol Is Changing the Application’s Earn Rate Anchor Protocol, the decentralized finance (defi) money market and lending application built on Terra, is making some changes to its earn rate. According to a recently passed governance vote, Anchor Protocol will dynamically adjust…

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Deus Finance exploit: Hackers get away with $3M worth of DAI and Ether

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Multi-token decentralized finance (DeFi) marketplace Deus Finance has become the latest victim of an exploit resulting in over $3 million losses in DAI and Ether (ETH). DeFi analytic firm PeckShield took to Twitter to explain the cause and manner in which the funds were exploited. The hackers behind the attack managed to exploit and manipulate price oracle for flash loans, resulting in the insolvency of users’ funds. 1/ @deusdao Deus Finance was exploited in https://t.co/bfYCQcz5rZ, leading to the gain of ~$3M for the hacker (The protocol loss may be larger), including…

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Global council adds DeFi banking firm Scallop to help secure payment data

[ad_1] A council formed by traditional finance conglomerates American Express, Discover, Visa and Mastercard welcomes a decentralized finance (DeFi) banking firm to its participating organizations that help improve payment data security worldwide. Scallop, a regulated DeFi banking app recently announced its entry to the PCI Security Standards Council (PCI SSC), a global community with a goal to improve payment data security worldwide. According to the DeFi firm, it will be working with the PCI SSC by assisting in the ongoing development and adoption of the PCI Security Standards. Lance Johnson,…

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Wormhole hack illustrates danger of DeFi cross-chain bridges

[ad_1] Solana has become one of the fastest-growing smart contract blockchain networks since it was first officially launched in March 2020.  The total value locked (TVL) on decentralized finance (DeFi) protocols on the network grew from nearly $152 million in March 2021 to $8.08 billion at the time of writing, as per data from DefiLlama. Simultaneously, the network has also been subject to several network issues and outages. Most recently, the Wormhole token bridge was hit by a security exploit on Feb. 3 that culminated in the loss of 120,000…

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Value Locked in Defi Slips 10% in 4 Days, Ethereum TVL Dominates at 58% – Defi Bitcoin News

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Ethereum white paper predicted DeFi but missed NFTs: Vitalik Buterin

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[ad_1] Rounding up the last decade, Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin revisited his predictions made over the years, showcasing a knack for being right about abstract ideas than on-production software development issues.  Buterin started the Twitter thread by addressing his article dated Jul. 23, 2013 in which he highlighted Bitcoin’s (BTC) key benefits — internationality and censorship resistance. Buterin foresaw Bitcoin’s potential in protecting the citizens’ buying power in Iran, Argentina, China and Africa. However, Buterin also noticed a rise in stablecoin adoption as he saw Argentinian businesses operating in Tether…

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Coinbase Launches Defi Yield Earning Service to Over 70 Countries, United States Not Included – Defi Bitcoin News

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[ad_1] The cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase has revealed that it has made decentralized finance (defi) more accessible by giving Coinbase customers from over 70 countries access to earning yield on the stablecoin DAI. Coinbase claims the process is simple with “no fees, lockups, or set-up hassle,” as the firm believes “defi has tremendous potential to help increase economic freedom.” Coinbase Now Offers Yield on the Defi Stablecoin Issued by Makerdao Coinbase has announced that it has opened up decentralized finance (defi) services to customers in more than 70 different countries. The…

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How to choose a secure DeFi wallet, explained

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[ad_1] Picking the right DeFi wallet comes down to selecting a solution that supports the right assets and products while offering user’s a minimum level of security, simplicity, guidance and convenience. The number of DeFi wallets continues to increase, making it more difficult for users to determine which one is the best for them. Therefore, it becomes crucial for users to carefully weigh their options before making a selection. Among the most important considerations is the assets that the wallet supports, as naturally, not every wallet will support the asset…

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OKEx shared insights on trading, regulation, DeFi and more during recent Markets Pro AMA

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[ad_1] Founded in 2017, OKEx is a centralized cryptocurrency exchange based in Seychelles. According to CoinGecko, OKEx is the world’s third-largest cryptocurrency brokerage, with nearly $12 billion in trading volume within the past 24 hours. The exchange lists 312 coins and 518 cryptocurrency trading pairs. It’s often difficult for new cryptocurrency enthusiasts to navigate the complex world of trading and finance. OKEx seeks to bring such sophisticated trading methods to everyday users’ disposal by providing a simple interface. During an exclusive ask me anything (AMA) session with Cointelegraph Markets Pro…

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