Why one data analyst is wary of any imminent Ethereum rally
Cole Petersen · 6 hours ago · 2 min read · Insights via
Ari Paul 
Vitalik Buterin 
Ethereum Foundation 
Brian Armstrong 
Santiment 
Bitcoin › Lending 
Compound
Wrapped Bitcoin will now have a 40% collateral factor on Compound
A proposal by Alameda Research last week to increase the collateral for Wrapped Bitcoin (WBTC) to 40 percent was passed today after a governance poll on Compound Labs.
Shaurya Malwa · 8 hours ago · 2 min read · Insights via Compound 
Ethereum › DeFi
One of DeFi’s hottest cryptos, Synthetix, has formed a “concerning” on-chain” sign
Joining Cardano, Dogecoin, and Chainlink, Synthetix Network Token (SNX) has been one of the top-performing cryptocurrencies over the past few months.
Edge › Ethereum › DeFi
Here is how to check yield farming returns on Compound
With the current DeFi locked amount crossing over $2 billion, doubling in a month, it’s imperative to discuss yield farming as it pulled the trigger for the explosive movement of DeFi.
Edge › Ethereum › DeFi 
Glassnode 
IntoTheBlock
Here’s how Kyber Network’s “Katalyst” upgrade has boosted its fundamental strength
Popular DeFi protocol Kyber Network (KNC) recently released their highly anticipated Katalyst upgrade, allowing KNC token holders to engage with the network on a deeper level.
Cole Petersen · 4 days ago · 2 min read · Insights via Glassnode IntoTheBlock 
Ethereum › DeFi
Uniswap daily volume crosses $20 million; Ampleforth/ETH leads activity
Riding the DeFi wave, trade volume crossed $20 million on Uniswap yet again on Thursday.
Lending
A simple guide to DeFi vs. CeFi crypto lending and borrowing
The last two months in crypto have been heavily influenced by passive investing and lending.
Ethereum › China › Adoption
Mainstream crypto adoption and DeFi were the main topics discussed at the Hangzhou International Blockchain Week
The Hangzhou International Blockchain Week 2020, one of the largest blockchain and crypto conferences in China, put a heavy focus onto mainstream adoption, with influential figures from the industry discussing the ways hundreds of millions of users could be drawn to the space.
Edge › Ethereum › DeFi
How the Ethereum DeFi market just blasted past $2 billion to a record high
Ethereum’s decentralized finance (DeFi) market is continuing to soar, as the demand for new platforms surges.
DeFi IntoTheBlock
Undercollaterized loans come to DeFi project Aave (LEND)
Just when you thought DeFi couldn’t get crazier, there’s now a method to burrow loans on zero capital.
Shaurya Malwa · 5 days ago · 2 min read · Insights via IntoTheBlock 
DeFi
Synthetix Network Token (SNX) is about to face a sell-side liquidity crisis
The Synthetix Network Token (SNX) has seen a parabolic price surge over the past month as the decentralized finance sector sees some explosive growth.
DeFi 
Loi Luu
Kyber Network pools stake over $15 million just one day after launch
Kyber Network staking pools now lock over $15 million in user funds, signaling application health and strong long-term fundamentals for the company.
Shaurya Malwa · 5 days ago · 2 min read · Insights via Loi Luu 
Bitcoin · Ethereum › DeFi
Founder of Compound votes against using wrapped Bitcoin as collateral, deems WBTC “risky”
Robert Leshner, the founder of Compound, has voted against the latest proposal to increase the WBTC collateral factor on the platform from 0 to 65 percent.
Edge › Ethereum › DeFi
Data analyst: Ethereum unlikely to rally until the end of the DeFi bull market
Ethereum’s stagnant price action has come about despite there being plenty of positive developments within the broader ETH ecosystem.
Ethereum › DeFi 
Messari
Data: DeFi projects give out millions in COMP, BAL, SNX tokens to incentivize activity
Decentralized Finance (DeFi) applications, currently the hot topic in crypto circles, are doling out millions of dollars to attract user capital and usage.
Shaurya Malwa · 6 days ago · 2 min read · Insights via Messari 
Ethereum › DeFi
There are Ethereum scammers attempting to impersonate top DeFi projects
As Bitcoin has stalled over recent weeks, decentralized finance has ripped higher.
Edge › DeFi
These three crypto “ghost chains” could help fuel a 78%+ rise in DeFi tokens
The DeFi sector has seen growth throughout the past several months that has mirrored that seen by the aggregated crypto market in 2017.
DeFi
Kyber Network (KNC) joins the DeFi party with Katalyst launch
Katalyst, the protocol upgrade for Kyber Network that allows KNC token holders to earn yield and participate in economic decisions on the Kyber Network, goes live on July 7.
Edge › Ethereum › Analysis
Why the DeFi sector’s outperformance of Ethereum may not last for long
The rapidly growing Ethereum-based DeFi sector has been generating significant buzz within the crypto industry, seeing massive inflows of new users and investors that have created growth typical of that seen during bull markets.
DeFi
DeFi’s Compound (COMP) has crashed 50% in two weeks—and it may drop further
When Ethereum-based finance protocol Compound launched its native token COMP in June, it traded at $30.
