DeFi

SkyLaunch Plans to Collaborate with Polygon to Boost Crypto Projects
defi

SkyLaunch Plans to Collaborate with Polygon to Boost Crypto Projects

To tackle issues and support the aim of a decentralized finance ecosystem, SkyLaunch birthed the vision to become a multi-chain initial Decentralized offering platform that will bring changes to the ecosystem.

Centralization Caused Most DeFi Hacks of 2021, $1.3B Loss to Users in 2021
defi

Centralization Caused Most DeFi Hacks of 2021, $1.3B Loss to Users in 2021

Certik says the centralization of operational models cited is one of the major faults amongst protocols that suffered mishaps, causing at least $1.3 billion loss to users last year.

Ethereum Total Liquidity in DeFi Protocols Climbs to $90.7B, Despite Price Slip
defi

Ethereum Total Liquidity in DeFi Protocols Climbs to $90.7B, Despite Price Slip

The dominance of Ethereum in the DeFi ecosystem continues to gain steam because total value locked (TVL) in this space surged by 14.43% to hit $90.7 billion.

Crypto Crimes Hit All-Time-High in 2021: Chainalysis
defi

Crypto Crimes Hit All-Time-High in 2021: Chainalysis

Crypto crimes saw a record high number last year in terms of value, blockchain analysis firm Chainalysis said.

Bitcoin Celebrates 13th Birthday as the Cryptocurrency Era Continues to Tick
defi

Bitcoin Celebrates 13th Birthday as the Cryptocurrency Era Continues to Tick

On January 3, 2009, Bitcoin’s genesis block was mined, setting the ball rolling on what the crypto space would offer.

Decentralized Information Markets Platform Polymarket to Pay Civil Fine of $1.4M, Violating Unregistered Swaps
defi

Decentralized Information Markets Platform Polymarket to Pay Civil Fine of $1.4M, Violating Unregistered Swaps

Decentralized information markets platform Polymarket was imposed a civil fine of $1.4 million by the United States Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CTFC), failing to obtain a proper registration.

Ethereum's Revenue Hit $9.9B in 2021 as ETH Emerges as the Most Searched Project
defi

Ethereum's Revenue Hit $9.9B in 2021 as ETH Emerges as the Most Searched Project

Ethereum (ETH) scaled the heights in 2021 by generating revenue to the tune of $9.9 billion thanks to a couple of use cases on its network.

Blockchain Ecosystem Suffers Over $9.8B Worth Security Lost in 2021
defi

Blockchain Ecosystem Suffers Over $9.8B Worth Security Lost in 2021

According to Snowmist, the blockchain industry has been well characterized by cryptocurrency crimes, money laundering, fraud, cases of theft, drug trafficking, and mining crimes all of which occur frequently.

DeFi Growth Outlook for 2021: From $18.71B to $258.58B
defi

DeFi Growth Outlook for 2021: From $18.71B to $258.58B

According to data from DeFiLlama, the DeFi ecosystem, encompassing the top blockchain networks saw a massive growth surge from $18.71 billion in Total Value Locked (TVL) as of Jan 1, 2021, to $258.58 billion it is pegged at as of today.

NFT-collateralized Loan Platform Arcade Raises $15M in Series A Financing
defi

NFT-collateralized Loan Platform Arcade Raises $15M in Series A Financing

Focusing on using NFT as loan collateral, Arcade raised US$15 million in Series A financing which was led by Pantera Capital, Castle Island Ventures, and Franklin Templeton Blockchain Fund.