Who Can Ban Bitcoin? Nobody, Says Vladimir Putin
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Tag: DeFi
Folks Finance Secures $3.2M to Expand Cross-Chain DeFi Solutions
The Series A round was led by Borderless Capital, with additional support from SOVO Ventures, Mapleblock, and Algorand Ventures, among others. The funding aims to enhance Folks Finance’s ability to address liquidity fragmentation in the DeFi ecosystem, particularly through its flagship xChain application.
U.S. SEC Begins Reimbursing Investors in BitClave’s Unregistered ICO
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has initiated the reimbursement process for investors affected by the failed blockchain project…
Ethena Advances DeFi Ecosystem with ENA Fee Sharing and Aave Integration
On November 15, the foundation approved a proposal by cryptocurrency market maker Wintermute to share a portion of its fee revenues with ENA token holders. This move aims to align the growth of the Ethena protocol with its tokenholders' interests.
U.S. Military Embraces Generative AI, Anthropic Joins Forces with Palantir and AWS
Anthropic announced the partnership last week, stating that its generative AI models would empower defense agencies with rapid data processing and analysis tools.
Bitwise Acquires Ethereum Staking Provider Attestant, Grows AUM to $10 Billion
Attestant, known for its institutional-grade Ethereum staking services, manages approximately $4 billion in staked assets. Its services cater to financial institutions, family offices, and high-net-worth individuals.
Wrapped Litecoin ($WLTC) Unlocks DeFi for Litecoin ($LTC) Holders
An ERC-20 token, $WLTC acts as a simple bridge between the Litecoin and Ethereum ecosystems. As the oldest surviving altcoin, Litecoin’s 13 years of uninterrupted network activity has earned it a reputation as one of the most trusted and active digital assets globally.
SecureDapp Introduces SecureWatch to Safeguard Blockchain Industries with Real-Time Threat Detection
SecureWatch is positioned as a response to these threats, offering businesses a suite of security tools, including real-time threat monitoring, automated incident responses, and customizable security features.
Trump-Backed DeFi Project World Liberty Financial Raises $9M in Token Sale as Election Odds Fuel Bitcoin Surge
Trump, serving as "chief crypto advocate," touted crypto as the future, while the project has garnered mixed reactions within the crypto community.
Powerledger Integrates with Solana to Boost Global Clean Energy and Environmental Trading
The integration combines Solana's high-speed, low-cost blockchain with Powerledger's innovative energy trading and environmental tracking solutions, paving the way for more efficient and cost-effective clean energy solutions worldwide.
Yala Raises $8M in Oversubscribed Seed Round to Drive Bitcoin Liquidity
Yala’s mission is to address the liquidity gap in the Bitcoin ecosystem by building a multi-chain platform that combines stablecoin issuance with cross-chain deployments.
Akash Partners with HackIndia to Empower Indian Students with Web3 Education
By offering decentralized cloud services, Akash will provide Indian students with practical exposure to Web3 infrastructure, helping them to build decentralized applications.
Huma Raises $38M to Hyper-scale its Payment Financing (PayFi) Network
With this funding, Huma plans to expand its PayFi network to the Stellar smart contract platform and Solana, ensuring accessibility across major payment-focused blockchains.
Alchemy Partners with Cross Finance to Power dApp Development
This strategic collaboration will also see Alchemy become a core development partner, enabling the building and scaling of dApps on the CrossFi Chain and further advancing the possibilities of decentralized finance.
Donald Trump Announces Crypto Project World Liberty Financial Launch Date
World Liberty Financial is developing a borrowing and lending service on blockchain technology. The project's white paper, obtained by CoinDesk, reveals similarities to Dough Finance, a recently hacked blockchain app.
Velo Labs Brings BlackRock’s Tokenized Short-Term Treasury Fund to Southeast Asia
Over 1 million Velo's Orbit payment app users and vendors across Southeast Asia leverage USDV for seamless transactions, value storage without a bank account, cross-border money transfers, and off-ramping to local currencies at local banks 24/7 - all while earning yield on-chain.
Switchere Now Supports Over 20 Fiat Currencies for Instant Cryptocurrency Purchases
Switchere streamlines the process of buying over 150 different cryptocurrencies by offering instant purchases directly through credit cards, direct or SEPA bank transfers, and mobile payment methods like Apple Pay and Google Pay.
Orderly Network Raises $5M to Boost Web3 Liquidity Infrastructure
This latest investment will strengthen Orderly Network, allowing it to keep innovating and growing. The company plans to speed up the release of important updates and features.
Exodus Wallet Reports 80% Revenue Surge in Q2 2024 Amid Crypto Market Growth
With nearly a decade of experience, Exodus has built a trusted brand gaining recognition from consumers and other platforms.
HEXN.IO New Telegram App Hits 6M Users in Under Two Months
The app offers users a gamified experience to earn HEXN Points (HP) through various activities such as completing quests, activating boosters, participating in contests, and entering giveaways.
Tornado Cash Developer Seeks Additional $1M for Legal Defense Against Money Laundering Charges
The support account pointed out that Pertsev has run out of money, stressing the need to stand with him and raise between $750,000 and $1 million to cover his ongoing legal costs.
Haven1 and Amazon Web Services (AWS) Announce Partnership for Node Validator
Haven1’s Proof-of-Authority blockchain validator network will consist of only the best, most reputable global partners as validators, playing a crucial role in maintaining the network’s integrity.
BlockFi to Start Crypto Distributions to Creditors Through Coinbase This Month
As per the company, the distributions will be processed in batches in the coming months, and eligible clients will receive a notification to the BlockFi account email on file.
Enterprise Ethereum Alliance Launches Risk Assessment Guidelines for DeFi Protocols
The EEA’s DRAMA Working Group developed the guidelines, collaborating with organizations such as Consensys, Hacken, CertiK, Quantstamp, OpenZeppelin, Banco Santander, Bitwave, and others.