Tag: DeFi

ETH expected to surge as investors eye ETH EFTs, as new DeFi coin raises $70k in 10 hours

Disclosure: This article does not represent investment advice. The content and materials featured on this page are for educational purposes only. As Ethereum ETFs face outflows amid geopolitical tensions, new opportunities like Cutoshi are emerging, drawing investor interest with its blend of memecoin appeal and DeFi features. Cryptocurrency ETFs made progress in 2024, with Ethereum ETFs approved and trading this year. Currently, the crypto ETF market size is around $82 billion, and it will increase drastically as we get ETFs in various sectors. Ethereum ETFs have not impacted the ETH…

The future of DeFi is Bitcoin, and developers can’t afford to miss it

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Disclosure: The views and opinions expressed here belong solely to the author and do not represent the views and opinions of crypto.news’ editorial. The financial industry is at a tipping point, with DeFi leading the charge. While Ethereum (ETH) has long dominated the DeFi landscape, Bitcoin (BTC) —the original and most trusted cryptocurrency—remains underutilized and is well-positioned to unlock its untapped potential. Historically regarded as ‘digital gold,’ Bitcoin is on the verge of proving its far-reaching capabilities in DeFi, and it’s about time developers, investors, and institutions woke up to…

Toncoin struggles as TRON surges; investors eye Lunex network’s DeFi exchange

Disclosure: This article does not represent investment advice. The content and materials featured on this page are for educational purposes only. Toncoin loses investor interest due to a negative funding rate, while TRON gains momentum, surpassing Bitcoin and Ethereum. Toncoin (TON) is quickly losing investor interest due to its negative funding rate, but TRON is picking up bullish momentum after surpassing Bitcoin and Ethereum in terms of Q3 revenue. Meanwhile, savvy investors are more interested in Lunex Network’s viral DeFi exchange with its unique cross-chain interoperability.  Toncoin’s negative funding rate…

Bitcoin.com Launches USDC Staking Rewards, Powered by Kiln DeFi

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Bitcoin.com, a pioneer in the Bitcoin and crypto space since 2015, has launched USDC staking rewards in the self-custody Bitcoin.com Wallet app and on Bitcoin.com’s decentralized exchange Verse DEX. USDC staking rewards are a pivotal step in Bitcoin.com’s mission to empower anyone to participate in DeFi without the complexities traditionally associated with decentralized platforms. Unlocking […] Original

Uniswap’s Model Is a Science Project That Could Kill DeFi

In traditional finance, when one deposits money into a savings account, one can expect a reliable ROI from providing liquidity to the institution. But banks carry an implicit trust, whether through consumer protections or centuries of experience in managing assets and navigating volatile markets. DeFi platforms don’t have that same degree of investor confidence. Most DEXs, simply put, don’t have the experience to capture value from their liquidity successfully. Source

Lawmaker Introduces Defi Bill — Calls Decentralized Finance ‘Essential to Future of Markets’

Congressman Warren Davidson has introduced the Evaluating Defi Opportunities Act to foster data-driven regulations for decentralized finance (defi). He stressed the importance of safeguarding innovation and user privacy while addressing concerns over potential overregulation. This proposed study by key financial regulators seeks to balance defi’s growth with oversight, ensuring the sector’s competitive edge and resilience […] Source CryptoX Portal

Avalanche (AVAX) Rallies On Fed Rate Cut, DeFi Growth Boosts Long-Term Outlook

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With its price climbing 17% over the past seven days, Avalanche (AVAX) has lately been on a winning run. Right now, the cryptocurrency is trading at $28.12, up 7% over the past 24 hours alone. This abrupt increase fits a larger recovery across the crypto market driven by a significant shift in the US financial scene: the Federal Reserve’s decision to lower interest rates. The Fed lowered interest rates by 50 basis points on September 18, therefore defining the new range as 4.75%-5%. Aimed at helping to lower inflation and…

DeFi Lender Sky Ratifies Plan to Offboard Wrapped Bitcoin, Due to Sun Concerns

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BA Labs, in its proposals to offboard WBTC, had cited perceived risks from Tron founder Justin Sun’s involvement with BiTGlobal, the custodian for the underlying assets. BitGo, the original custodian for WBTC, announced in August that it planned to transition control of the asset to a joint operation with BiT Global, which has regulated operations based in Hong Kong. Original