Wednesday, October 16, 2024

Decentralised Finance

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Dive into the world of decentralised finance (DeFi) with the latest updates and insights on this rapidly evolving sector. Our DeFi news covers everything from new protocols and platforms to market trends and innovations driving the future of finance. Stay informed on how DeFi is transforming traditional financial systems, enabling peer-to-peer lending, yield farming, and decentralised exchanges. Learn about the challenges and opportunities within the space, including security practices, scalability issues, and regulatory developments. Whether you're a seasoned investor or new to DeFi, our coverage will keep you up-to-date on all things DeFi

DeFi News

Coinbase Introduces cbBTC: Wrapped Bitcoin Aims to Rival BitGo’s WBTC

Coinbase has made a bold move into the world of decentralised finance (DeFi) with the launch of cbBTC, its own wrapped version of Bitcoin. This ERC-20 token, backed 1:1 by Bitcoin held in custody by Coinbase, allows Bitcoin holders to leverage their assets within the Ethereum and Base ecosystems. Coinbase’s entry into the wrapped Bitcoin market comes at a time of growing competition, particularly with BitGo, whose Wrapped Bitcoin (WBTC) has long dominated the space. With cbBTC, Coinbase aims to provide an alternative while expanding Bitcoin’s utility in DeFi.

The Inevitable Rise of Japanese Yen Stablecoins: Insights from Ripple’s Brad Garlinghouse

In the landscape of cryptocurrency, where regulatory clarity often dictates market movement, Japan is aiming to stand out as a beacon of progressive policy....

DeFi Bridges

Lazarus Group’s Sneaky Tactics: Attempts to Steal from Euler Finance Hackers

On March 15th, 2023, Euler Finance, a decentralised finance (DeFi) protocol built on the Ethereum network, suffered a flash loan attack resulting in the loss of $199 million worth of digital assets. However, on March 21st, 2023, new developments emerged as North Korea's Lazarus Group, the same group responsible for the $540 million Ronin Bridge attack last year, attempted to steal from the Euler Finance hacker responsible for the recent attack.

A partnership between Metropolis World and Flare Network will enable bridging between Metaverses

Using Flare's blockchain technology, users will be able to seamlessly move between different metaverse ecosystems and blockchains, such as Decentraland and Sandbox, a key aspect of Metropolis' metaverse vision.

Stablecoin News

The Inevitable Rise of Japanese Yen Stablecoins: Insights from Ripple’s Brad Garlinghouse

In the landscape of cryptocurrency, where regulatory clarity often dictates market movement, Japan is aiming to stand out as a beacon of progressive policy....

MakerDAO Rebrands as Sky Ahead of USDS Stablecoin Launch

MakerDAO, the pioneering decentralised finance (DeFi) platform, is undergoing a rebranding to Sky, introducing a new stablecoin, USDS, and a governance token, SKY.