DeFi Archives - Page 6 of 31

Thai police arrest Chinese nationals involved in crypto scam and kidnapping case

Global Crackdowns on Crypto Scams and AI Deepfake Fraud Intensify

January 6, 2025 Dan K

Global crackdowns on crypto scams and AI deepfake fraud: Vietnam arrests, US warnings on ATM scams, and Hong Kong busts reveal $4.37M stolen.

Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse announces increased US-based hiring under Trump’s pro-crypto policies.

75% of Ripple’s Open Roles Are Now US-Based — CEO Brad Garlinghouse

January 5, 2025 Dan K

Ripple CEO Garlinghouse says 75% of roles are now US-based after Trump’s election win, as pro-crypto policies boost confidence across the industry.

Blockchain wallets profiting from Focai memecoin launch on Solana.

Suspected Insider Wallets Earn $20M on Solana’s Focai Memecoin Launch

January 4, 2025 Dan K

Suspected insider wallets profit $20M from Solana’s Focai memecoin launch, sparking debate over fairness, transparency, and decentralization risks.

Haedal protocol enabling liquid staking for SUI tokens on the Sui blockchain.

OKX Ventures Invests in Sui-Based Liquid Staking Protocol Haedal

January 4, 2025 Dan K

OKX Ventures invests in Haedal, a Sui blockchain liquid staking protocol, boosting DeFi growth, on-chain liquidity, and simplified staking rewards access.

Binance headquarters with Brazilian flag, symbolizing the acquisition of Sim;paul broker-dealer.

Binance Further Expands in Brazil with Regulator’s Approval

January 3, 2025 Dan K

Binance acquires Sim;paul in Brazil, gaining broker-dealer licensing to expand crypto offerings and strengthen compliance across Latin America.

MEXC COO Tracy Jin discusses the growth of crypto IPOs amid market and regulatory evolution

Tether’s Market Cap Sheds $1.4B as MiCA Activates

January 3, 2025 Dan K

Tether’s market cap falls $1.4B as MiCA rules start. EU future uncertain, but experts highlight USDT’s resilience, with 80% trading volume in Asia.

Illustration of frxUSD stablecoin backed by BlackRock BUIDL fund and blockchain technology

Frax Community Approves frxUSD Stablecoin Backed by BlackRock’s BUIDL

January 2, 2025 Dan K

Frax community greenlights frxUSD stablecoin backed by BlackRock’s BUIDL fund, merging decentralized finance with traditional financial assets.

ZachXBT accuses Garden Finance of laundering Lazarus Group funds via Bitcoin bridge

IRS Targets DeFi: Blockchain Groups Challenge New Broker Reporting Rule

December 29, 2024 Dan K

Blockchain groups sue IRS, claiming new broker rules harm DeFi innovation, privacy, and U.S. blockchain leadership. Regulatory overreach debated.

President Trump announces exclusive dinner for leading TRUMP memecoin investors.

Blockchain Association Sues IRS Over Crypto Broker Rules

December 28, 2024 Dan K

Blockchain Association sues IRS, claiming new crypto broker rules infringe on privacy, exceed authority, and risk stifling U.S. blockchain innovation.

Visualization of blockchain and crypto scams in 2024.

Pig Butchering Crypto Scams Cost Victims $3.6B in 2024

December 27, 2024 Dan K

Pig butchering scams cost crypto users $3.6B in 2024, exploiting Ethereum vulnerabilities and fake investments, as revealed in a Cyvers Web3 security report.