DeFi Archives - Page 5 Of 31

Futuristic illustration of a large TRX transfer moving from a corporate blockchain wallet to a crypto exchange

South Korea’s FSC Unveils Three-Phase Plan for Corporate Crypto Trading

February 13, 2025 Paulo

South Korea’s FSC is launching a three-phase plan to allow corporate crypto trading, starting with exchanges, law enforcement, and non-profits in 2025.

ZkLend blockchain protocol exploited for $9.5M on Starknet network, with stolen funds bridged to Ethereum and laundered via Railgun.

ZkLend Loses $9.5M in Starknet Exploit, Offers Bounty to Hacker

February 12, 2025 Paulo

ZkLend lost $9.5M in a Starknet exploit. The protocol offers a 10% bounty if the hacker returns funds by Feb. 14, warning of legal action.

Cinematic illustration of Ethereum blockchain connected to a large European financial institution building, symbolizing tokenization of a multi-billion euro fund.

Superstate Taps Plume Network for RWAfi Expansion

February 11, 2025 Paulo

Superstate partners with Plume Network to expand its RWAfi offerings, enabling institutional investors to access tokenized U.S. securities and DeFi yields.

Stylised illustration of a modern bank vault merging with blockchain circuits and digital coin flows, representing Crypto.com’s charter application and crypto-bank convergence.

South Korean Lawmaker Acquitted in Crypto Asset Concealment Case

February 10, 2025 Paulo

South Korean lawmaker Kim Nam-kuk was acquitted of crypto concealment charges. The court ruled disclosure of virtual assets wasn’t legally required.

Illustration showing Bitcoin trading in a range with growing stablecoin reserves waiting on exchanges

WazirX Warns Repayments From $234M Hack Could Be Delayed Until 2030

February 4, 2025 Paulo

WazirX warns creditors that repayments from its $234M hack could be delayed until 2030, depending on restructuring approval or liquidation.

Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov speaking about BRICS and the US dollar at a press briefing

Russia Dismisses Trump’s Tariff Threat: BRICS Not Challenging the Dollar

January 31, 2025 Paulo

Russia rejects Trump’s tariff threat, stating BRICS isn’t creating a dollar rival but focusing on investment tools and economic cooperation within the group.

OpenSea Faces Backlash Over ‘OS2’ Beta Rollout and Airdrop Concerns

January 28, 2025 Paulo

OpenSea’s ‘OS2’ beta rollout draws criticism over Gemesis NFT access and airdrop plans, sparking user frustration over platform priorities.

Judge Sentences Forcount Promoter to 30 Months Behind Bars

January 27, 2025 Paulo

Forcount promoter Antonia Perez Hernandez sentenced to 30 months in prison for conspiracy to commit wire fraud, defrauding investors of $8.4M.

Blockchain

Bitpanda Secures MiCA Licence to Expand EU Operations

January 27, 2025 Paulo

Bitpanda earns MiCA licence, streamlining EU crypto operations. The unified regulatory framework boosts investor protection and market growth potential.

Kidnapped Ledger Co-Founder David Balland Had His Hand Mutilated in Ransom Plot

January 25, 2025 Paulo

David Balland, ex-Ledger co-founder, was kidnapped in France. A 48-hour ordeal ended with his rescue, leaving him injured. Police arrested 10 suspects.