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Dark pools played an instrumental role in the lead-up to the 2021 crypto market bull run, but their influence will likely evolve with consolidating liquidity
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Organizations such as Credix are working to bring real-world asset lending on-chain
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Flashbots is a research and development organization aimed at making the MEV market more efficient, distributed and democratic.
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Despite claims of a crypto winter, the industry needs more finance talent to fix accounting mistakes from the bull market and build for the future
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Ethereum Foundation’s Tim Beiko laid out a four-step roadmap that places the Merge date on the week of Sept. 19
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A DAO’s ability to harness the wisdom of crowds depends entirely on how it is structured and the characteristics of its members
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The coexistence of CBDCs and stablecoins look increasingly likely as central bankers indicate a preference toward a wholesale CBDC.
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A crypto liquidity crunch is what happens when platforms lack the liquid supply of cash reserves and 1:1 convertible stablecoins needed to meet demand without collapsing market prices
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“A well-considered initial framework from renowned regulators will lend credibility to crypto,” LMAX CEO said
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In response to the growing concerns around crypto lending yields, many are seeking out staking as an alternative
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Corporations are in an arms race to provide immediate 24/7 global settlements, and stablecoins are the solution
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Interest rate swaps help corporations, banks and nations manage their debt, and Voltz Labs is bringing them to DeFi
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GameFi isn’t just another opportunity for VC funds — it is changing how and who gets to invest in new projects
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The GEM commitment signals an institutional appetite for an alternative to the long-proposed bitcoin ETF
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