Katana, a new DeFi-first layer-2 blockchain, launched with over $200 million in productive TVL, offering institutional-grade liquidity strategies and native asset support.
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Finance, the cornerstone of global economies, has witnessed a paradigm shift with the advent of cryptocurrencies. In the crypto realm, decentralized finance (DeFi) and centralized finance (CeFi) represent two distinct approaches. DeFi leverages blockchain technology to provide financial services without traditional intermediaries, offering accessibility and inclusivity. Meanwhile, CeFi relies on centralized entities like banks and exchanges, providing similar but less autonomous services.
Within DeFi, TradFi, or traditional finance, emphasizes trading platforms, enabling users to exchange various crypto assets swiftly. DeFi platforms offer decentralized applications (DApps) promoting financial activities like lending, borrowing and yield farming, all governed by smart contracts.
The latest financial news about cryptocurrency covers everything related to finance and Bitcoin, including its regulation by various financial institutions worldwide, the development of innovative BTC finance platforms, blockchain technology implementations for auditing and some tips for future investments. Media coverage plays a vital role in guiding investors and enthusiasts through the ever-changing digital finance landscape, molding the trajectory of the global financial ecosystem.
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The new compliance solution may cut billions in compliance costs for institutions looking to invest in the crypto economy.
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A weakening US economy and Fed rate cuts set the stage for Bitcoin’s next move, but, onchain data shows a fragile bull market missing retail demand. Could it return by fall?
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In the UAE’s complex crypto landscape, founders who treat legal and regulatory structuring as a core element of their go-to-market strategy — not an afterthought — are the ones who thrive.
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Crypto isn’t just about technology or speculation. It’s about restoring dignity and agency to those left behind by traditional finance. Crypto offers a path to financial dignity through education and inclusion.
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Crypto asset managers have grown their onchain allocations to $4 billion so far this year, as DeFi becomes the “‘invisible’ back-end” to fintechs, Artemis and Vaults report.
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Bitcoin’s foundational security is powering a new frontier: DeFi systems built on self-sovereignty, security and real-world financial inclusion.
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The crypto community is missing the opportunity to reimagine rather than transpose rulemaking for financial services. More technologists must join the regulatory conversation.
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Dough Finance shuttered after a $2.5-million hack. Its recycled founders returned with a new project, with Trump’s backing.
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Bitcoin exposure may provide more shareholder value to Apple investors, as the tech firm’s stock is struggling to reverse a downtrend.
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Australia’s financial regulator alleges Glenda Maree Rogan told clients they were investing in a high-yield fixed-interest account but sent their funds to a crypto exchange listed as a scam.
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Ant International plans to apply for stablecoin licenses in Hong Kong and Singapore, signaling growing fintech interest in regulated crypto payment systems, Bloomberg reported.
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GameStop’s latest convertible senior note proposal pushed the stock price down further just days after Q1 revenue missed expectations.
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Gaming’s behavioral data is rapidly becoming the most sought-after resource in AI. Game telemetry fuels next-gen AI agents for everything from logistics to finance. The battle for gaming data is on.
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Shares in the Norwegian Block Exchange jumped 138% on June 2 after the crypto exchange said it bought 6 Bitcoin and planned to buy many more.
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