Ethereum competitors and layer-one projects are capitalizing on the networkâs untenable gas fees by launching mining and developer incentives that are also boosting token prices. In the ever-evolving world of cryptocurrencies and blockchain technology, the race to establish a highly scalable, user-friendly network capable of being adopted on a global scale is a never-ending marathon… More
DeFi has marked the birth of an open alternative to the current financial system, promising broader financial inclusivity. Decentralized finance came to life with the inception of Ethereum in 2013. However, it truly hit the ground running in 2016â2017 with the backing of Ethereum developers and some entrepreneurs and experts in the financial investment sphere.… More
Looking to build a diversified crypto portfolio? DeFi, stablecoins and oracles are three cornerstone sectors to consider. Welcome to Cointelegraph Marketâs Altcoin Roundup, an in-depth newsletter that focuses on investing from the perspective of fundamental analysis and seeks to identify emerging blockchain projects and tokens that fill niche demands within the growing cryptocurrency market.The concept… More
A new DeFi yield farming platform in Thailand has rattled regulators. In their latest effort to regulate the cryptocurrency industry, Thailandâs financial regulators have turned their sights towards decentralized finance, or DeFi.According to a June 1 report from Bangkok Post, Thailandâs Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has announced that any activities related to DeFi may… More
The cryptocurrency market now accounts for 2% of the global money supply as DeFi and stablecoin growth point to steady increases in adoption. This year decentralized finance (DeFi) has proven to be a transformative sector for the cryptocurrency ecosystem and it is also making waves in among global financial markets as institutional investors become entranced… More
Stablecoins, IOU tokens, and future incentive programs are coming down the pipe for jilted investors. After a devastating hack, a cross-chain decentralized finance (DeFi) protocol has revealed today a temporary compensation plan for token holders and investors impacted by one of the largest exploits in DeFi history. In a Tweet today, EasyFi announced their âInterim Compensation… More
The total value locked in Venus soared to a record $11.1 billion as DeFi users flock to the platform in search of attractive yields. Binance Smart Chain (BSC) has rapidly risen to prominence in 2021 as high transaction costs and congestion on the Ethereum (ETH) network led smaller-size investors to search for cheaper alternatives.One of… More
PancakeSwap has emerged as one of the top DeFi platforms and its Binance Smart Chain integration makes it a liquidity magnet against competitors like Uniswap and SushiSwap. Decentralized finance has taken a back seat to nonfungible tokens over the past month but this hasnât stopped the top DeFi projects from developing and strategizing how to… More
The explosive rally from Skale and Polygon proves that the Coinbase effect continues to be a potent price mover for small and large-cap altcoins. In previous bull markets, one of the most consistent price movers for cryptocurrency projects was being listed on Coinbase, a phenomenon that became known as the ‘Coinbase effectâ. The recent announcement that… More
Several altcoins surged to new all-time highs while Bitcoin price consolidated in preparation for a renewed push to the $49,000 level. On Feb. 12 Bitcoin (BTC) price hit a new all-time high at $48,985 before pulling back to the $46,000 level. A quick glance at the 4-hour chart shows the top-ranked cryptocurrency trading in what appears… More
Cardanoâs successful testnet integration of smart contract functionality and plans to enter the DeFi space back ADAâs 139% rally. Cardanoâs (ADA) price has increased 100% since Feb. 1 as social media engagement and excitement about the addition of smart contract functionality is propelling ADA to its highest price level since the bull market of January… More
New partnerships, interest in initial decentralized exchange offerings and the success of Polkadot back Polkastarterâs impressive 500% rally. Polkastarter (POLS) is a cross-chain token pool and auction protocol built on the Polkadot (DOT) blockchain. It launched in October of 2020 as a way for projects to raise capital in a decentralized environment and since January… More
Funding will be used to expand 1inch’s presence in Asia and build new products. The team behind the 1inch protocol, which combines an automated market maker protocol and an aggregator for other DEXs, announced on Wednesday a successful Series A round for $12 million.Pantera Capital, a major venture fund active in the cryptocurrency space, led… More
Pickle Finance got hacked so badly on Saturday that its developers asked to be merged into Yearn. Finance Redefined is Cointelegraphâs weekly DeFi-centric newsletter, delivered to subscribers every Wednesday.On Saturday, we saw one of the most complex smart contract hacks yet affecting Pickle Finance, a yield optimization protocol very similar to Yearn â an important… More
Connecting DeFi with traditional financial instruments will give a massive boost to the whole market. With over $13 billion in total value locked, decentralized finance has truly shaken the crypto world in the last year. It has provided a new way to profit from the crypto market. Meanwhile, DeFi right now is only a niche… More