DeFi

BreederDAO, a startup focused on creating NFT characters and in-game items for play-to-earn games such as Axie Infinity, Sipher, Cyball, and Crabada, is offering its services to players and game guilds. These services involve customization of certain traits within the playable NFTs,...

DeFi lending initiative Yield Protocol announced on Wednesday its plans to cease operations by year's end, citing diminished interest and regulatory hurdles. The final series of the project, scheduled for December 2023, will conclude on Dec. 29, marking the termination of all lending...

In a recent analysis, experts raised concerns about the potential vulnerabilities in the Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) market due to leveraged long positions that lack adequate spot buying support. The analysis came at a crucial time, especially as discussions around the future of digital assets gain...

As the blockchain and cryptocurrency sectors continue to evolve, the regulatory landscape for privacy-focused platforms remains uncertain. William Wendt, Ecosystem Growth Manager at Oasis, on Monday, shed light on the challenges and proactive measures industry leaders are taking to navigate...

In recent years, the convergence of environmental, social, and governance (ESG) initiatives with blockchain technology has captured the interest of global investors, regulators, and corporate leaders. Yet, as we transition from the centralised models of Web 2.0 towards the decentralised ambitions...

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) remains vigilant in its pursuit of crypto platforms and decentralized finance (DeFi) entities that it believes are infringing upon securities regulations, akin to the actions against Coinbase Global Inc. (NASDAQ: COIN) and Binance, stated David...

With criminals constantly adapting their tactics to stay ahead of law enforcement, a new report highlighted a significant shift in the methods used by bad actors to launder illicit crypto assets. The study, by crypto analytics firm Elliptic, revealed the value of illicit crypto...

In light of the recent regulatory scrutiny on decentralized finance (DeFi) platforms, several industry experts emphasized the need for a balanced approach that respects the ethos of the crypto world while ensuring compliance with traditional financial systems. As the crypto community eagerly...

In a significant move towards enhancing cross-chain interoperability, Neutron (CRYPTO: NTRN) and Axelar (CRYPTO: AXL) have teamed up to introduce Lido's wrapped liquid-staked ETH (CRYPTO: wstETH) to the Cosmos (CRYPTO: ATOM) platform. This initiative is expected to bolster the...

Crypto-native trade surveillance and risk monitoring firm Solidus Labs on Tuesday identified $2 billion worth of wash trades on Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH)-based decentralized exchanges (DEXs) since 2020. This alarming revelation underscores the challenges and vulnerabilities present in the rapidly...

The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has taken stringent action against three decentralized finance (DeFi) firms. This latest development comes as the world of digital assets continues to draw attention, a focus that will also be explored in the upcoming Benzinga's Future of...

In a significant move for the decentralized Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) infrastructure, Interlay's team announced the launch of the Minimum Viable Product (MVP) for its Build on Bitcoin (BOB) solution. This new Bitcoin Layer 2 network is designed with Rust smart contracts compatible...

In a landmark decision, Uniswap (CRYPTO: UNI), a leading decentralized finance (DeFi) platform, emerged victorious Wednesday in a legal battle in the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York. The case revolved around allegations that Uniswap violated certain...

Renowned crypto strategist Michaël van de Poppe recently shed light on the optimal times to invest in altcoins and the potential indicators that signal a market shift. "When do altcoins become a better asset to buy than Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC)?" Van de Poppe asked. While many believe...

Billy Markus, co-creator of Dogecoin and popularly known as Shibetoshi Nakamoto, offered insights into his views on cryptocurrency investments and his favorite coins. Markus recently said, "My [number one] rule of crypto is never put more money into it than you’re willing to burn in a...