DeFi Archives - Page 6 of 31

A view of the Dubai skyline representing the approval of USDC and EURC as stablecoins under the DFSA’s crypto regime.

Mantra and Damac Ink $1B Deal to Tokenize Middle Eastern Assets

January 9, 2025 Dan K

Mantra and Damac Group sign a $1B deal to tokenize real-world assets, enhancing blockchain-driven finance in the Middle East’s dynamic market.

A graphical depiction of a Discord server with a warning sign, symbolizing a cybersecurity breach in the crypto space.

Virtuals Protocol Discord Server Hacked Amid Rising Crypto Security Threats

January 8, 2025 Dan K

Virtuals Protocol’s Discord was hacked, with fake links posted. Phishing scams and private key breaches top crypto threats in 2024, causing $1.8B in losses.

Kazakhstan Shuts Down 36 Illegal Crypto Exchanges in 2024 Crackdown

January 8, 2025 Dan K

Kazakhstan closed 36 illegal crypto exchanges in 2024, confiscating $112M in assets as part of its Anti-Money Laundering drive and digital tenge rollout.

Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong speaking about stablecoin regulation and interest benefits

US Crypto Excitement Mirrors ‘Space Race’ Under Trump

January 7, 2025 Dan K

Trump-era pro-crypto appointments spark a “space race” for digital assets as experts predict US dominance in crypto, stablecoins, and fintech innovation.

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.