Synthetix founder speaks on Kucoin hack of $2.5m in SNX, millions in other DeFi coins
Nick Chong · 4 hours ago · 2 min read · Insights via
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Synthetix founder speaks on Kucoin hack of $2.5m in SNX, millions in other DeFi coins
Late last week, KuCoin, a notable Singapore-based exchange known for its large offering of altcoins, bit the dust.
Nick Chong · 4 hours ago · 2 min read · Insights via Kain Warwick 
Ethereum › DeFi
This DeFi trend suggests crypto will reach a market cap in the trillions in the future
While Bitcoin, Ethereum, and other crypto-assets have seen parabolic growth over recent years, they’re far from relevant on a macro scale.
Ethereum › DeFi 
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Bitcoin basher Nouriel “Dr. Doom” Roubini brands $13b DeFi industry “vaporware”
The decentralized finance space has seen a parabolic explosion since the start of 2020.
Nick Chong · 18 hours ago · 2 min read · Insights via Nouriel Roubini 
Ethereum › DeFi
This Ethereum coin hit $40m and retraced 75% in the 24 hours after its launch
It seems that the fears of a DeFi bear market were overblown.
Edge › Ethereum › DeFi
LEND, the DeFi darling up 5,000% in 2020, is about to undergo a critical upgrade
Aave has quickly become a flagship product in Ethereum’s DeFi ecosystem.
Ethereum › China › DeFi
Chinese state TV just shilled DeFi and Ethereum to hundreds of millions of users
Over the past few years, Chinese authorities have undergone a strong crackdown on most things crypto in the country.
Ethereum › DeFi
Responding to 1,000%+ spike in Ethereum fees, Synthetix is testing layer-2 tech
It’s been quite the year for DeFi.
Neo › DeFi
DeFi is spreading beyond Ethereum: Single Neo app gains $300m after launch
Thus far, decentralized finance (DeFi) has been a trend relegated to Ethereum—and Ethereum only.
Ethereum › DeFi
Hype is growing about the “v3” upgrade for Ethereum DeFi’s leading app, Uniswap
Hands down, Uniswap is one of the most important decentralized apps on Ethereum.
Ethereum › ETH 2.0
Not all Ethereum users are excited to stake on ETH2’s Beacon Chain
The launch of Ethereum 2’s first phase (a.k.a.
Edge › Ethereum › DeFi
Yearn.finance (YFI) yields are plunging: is this a risk for the Ethereum DeFi darling?
It’s fair to say that it’s been a slow past few weeks for the decentralized finance space.
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Synthetix’s founder: crypto and DeFi still in the earliest inning of its next growth cycle
As Bitcoin and especially Ethereum’s DeFi ecosystem has drawn down from its recent highs, analysts have been left wondering what phase of the market cycle are cryptocurrencies in.
Nick Chong · 5 days ago · 2 min read · Insights via Kain Warwick 
Edge › Ethereum › DeFi
How 50 individuals got over $500,000 in Ethereum tokens for free: MEME
If you’ve browsed Crypto Twitter over recent weeks, you likely know of a project called MEME.
Edge › Ethereum › DeFi
Yearn.finance’s founder and others aren’t bullish on Uniswap’s current governance model
Last week, the decentralized exchange Uniswap shocked the crypto world when it released its own token, UNI.
Ethereum › DeFi
Top VC says amid 40% drop: the fundamentals for Ethereum have never been better
It’s been a bloodbath in the DeFi market over recent days.
Ethereum › DeFi
The new DeFi market where users can sell jpgs and gifs for thousands in Ethereum
In 2017, CryptoKitties became one of the most popular applications on Ethereum.
Edge › Altcoins
DeFi darling Yam—after suffering a $750,000 bug—is back: what you need to know
The venerable yield farming project that popularized food coins, Yam Finance (YAM), is finally back after a few weeks of hiatus.
Edge › Ethereum › Altcoins
Here’s why this Ethereum exchange fork lost $500m in locked value
As much as it may be looked down on in the “real world,” the crypto industry is full of copycats.
Ethereum › Analysis
Even after parabolic rally, top crypto VC thinks Ethereum DeFi isn’t overvalued
It’s clear excess and euphoria is starting to seep into Ethereum’s DeFi space.
Edge › Altcoins
Here’s how Uniswap’s (UNI) 600% rally could trigger another DeFi boom
Earlier this week, leading decentralized exchange Uniswap shocked the crypto world when it released the UNI token after months of anticipation.
A decentralist at heart, Nick has shown interest in Bitcoin and cryptocurrencies since 2013. He has since joined this industry as a full-time content creator, focusing on written content and visuals. Aside from working with other leading trade publications, Nick is a part-time creative at HTC's Bitcoin division, EXODUS. He is based in Canada. He owns a small amount of Bitcoin.
