DeFi Archives - Page 13 of 31

Illustration of River Protocol and Llama logos symbolizing decentralized governance partnership

River Protocol Acquires Llama to Advance Decentralized Governance

November 2, 2024 Dan K

River acquires Llama to enhance governance with open-source smart contracts, empowering its ecosystem with secure, decentralized management tools.

Ben Reynolds joins BitGo to lead USD Standard stablecoin initiative

BitGo Appoints Former Silvergate President to Spearhead USD Standard Stablecoin

November 1, 2024 Dan K

BitGo appoints former Silvergate president Ben Reynolds to lead its stablecoin USD Standard, aiming for a secure and resilient financial ecosystem.

Blockchain

Tether to Launch Dirham-Pegged Stablecoin on TON Blockchain: A Boost for UAE’s Digital Finance

November 1, 2024 Dan K

Tether to launch dirham-pegged stablecoin on TON, marking UAE’s blockchain expansion. TON reached 1B USDT in six months, reflecting rapid adoption.

Kraken cryptocurrency exchange headquarters in San Francisco, reflecting recent workforce reductions amidst industry layoffs.

Kraken Joins Crypto Exodus with 15% Workforce Layoffs

October 31, 2024 Dan K

Kraken cuts 15% of its workforce amid industry-wide layoffs, joining Consensys and DYDX. New co-CEO Arjun Sethi aims to refocus the exchange’s strategy.

South Korean cryptocurrency investor base reaches 7.78 million in 2024, driven by Bitcoin surge and supportive policies.

South Korea’s Crypto Investor Base Reaches 7.78 Million, Marking 21% Growth in First Half of 2024

October 31, 2024 Dan K

South Korea’s crypto investor count surged to 7.78M in 2024’s first half, up 21%, spurred by Bitcoin’s rise and pro-crypto U.S. policy shifts.

Map of Eastern Europe highlighting crypto adoption in Ukraine and Russia

Ukraine and Russia Lead Global Crypto Adoption Amid Rising Geopolitical Instability

October 30, 2024 Dan K

Eastern Europe’s crypto adoption surges, led by Ukraine and Russia, with robust growth in both institutional and retail sectors, Chainalysis reports.

Kalshi betting platform screenshot with USDC deposit options for U.S. election markets

Kalshi Now Accepts USDC Deposits, Enters Election Betting Arena Amid Strong Competition

October 29, 2024 Dan K

Kalshi accepts USDC deposits to attract users in election betting, challenging Polymarket and Robinhood in a competitive crypto-driven prediction market.