The Block: Nic Carter on what 2019 meant for crypto and what 2020 might bring

Crypto Briefing: High DeFi Returns Rely on Usage and Value Capture

Friday, 10 January 2020 07:48

A research experiment by Messari highlights how certain sub-niches of DeFi outperformed the rest by linking price appreciation to utility and usage. Dollar Returns From Top Tokens The rise of DeFi was unmistakably a central theme in the cryptocurrency landscape of 2019. Assets locked in open finance…

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CryptoVibes: Virtu Agrees to Pay $125,000 to FINRA In Order Execution Probe

Wednesday, 08 January 2020 17:19

The US Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) settled a case with Virtu Americas LLC for failures and violations related to order execution. FINRA is the largest regulator for American security firms in the US. What does FINRA allege? According to the regulator, Virtu’s methodology related to the…

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CoinSpice: Proof of Keys Celebration on Genesis Day, Bitmain to Cut 50% of Workforce, Poloniex Data Leak

Friday, 03 January 2020 13:37

TL;DR: Welcome to In Case You Missed It (ICYMI), a daily crypto news update. Proof of Keys event happening today, Genesis Block Day. Bitmain to cut its workforce in half. 10,000 MKR donated to Carnegie Mellon for DeFi research. BlockFi ready to launch bitcoin rewards credit card this…

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The Block: Former MakerDAO contributor Nikolai Mushegian donates $1.3M to Carnegie Mellon University for DeFi research

Thursday, 02 January 2020 15:55

Nikolai Mushegian, a former technical partner for the MakerDAO project, has donated 3,200 MKR tokens (currently worth about $1.38 million) to his alma mater – Carnegie Mellon University (CMU). Mushegian said the purpose of his donation is to set up a research program for decentralized finance (DeFi)…

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The Block: Maker Foundation transfers trademarks and IP to independent foundation

Tuesday, 31 December 2019 18:58

The Maker Foundation, the non-profit organization behind the MakerDAO project, announced that it is transferring the Maker and Dai trademarks to an independent Denmark-based foundation called the Dai Foundation. Additionally, the Maker Foundation will also be transferring over its software IP. According to the Dai Foundation, its…

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ihodl: Maker Foundation Relocates Trademarks and Software IP to Independent Foundation

Tuesday, 31 December 2019 19:31

The Foundation is reportedly based in Denmark and its application to operate as a non-profit entity is under Danish government review.

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8BTC: World’s First Countdown Speech on Blockchain Was Given on New Year’s Eve in Hangzhou

Monday, 30 December 2019 09:44

On December 27, an 8btc speech column “Lingting 2020” was given on New Year’s Eve in Hangzhou Canal Culture and Art Center. “Lingting 2020” is the world’s first new year countdown speech on blockchain which provides a feast for the ears of any blockchain lover. Tang Xialing,…

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Coinspeaker: Bitcoin Post-Holiday Consolidation Opens Up New Opportunities for Altcoins

Monday, 30 December 2019 16:04

CoinspeakerBitcoin Post-Holiday Consolidation Opens Up New Opportunities for AltcoinsAt current levels, Bitcoin price fell 46% from its annual maximum. As the year 2019 draws to a close in less than 48 hours, many experts have taken the bullish stance on pricing for the new year.Bitcoin Post-Holiday Consolidation…

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Crypto Briefing: New DeFi DAO Offers Greater Liquidity for Crypto Ecosystem

Friday, 27 December 2019 18:06

The CEO of Ren protocol, Taiyang Zhang, recently announced the launch of yet another DeFi liquidity solution for the crypto ecosystem. Keeper DAO looks to offer many of the same services of traditional underwriting services but will instead focus on non-custodial crypto markets. Binding the DeFi Community…

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