blockchain technology

Welcome to Wall Street’s Paul Atkins, the newly sworn-in 34th Chairman of the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). He was sworn in this week, marking a new chapter for the regulatory body and signaling potential shifts in its approach to financial markets, particularly concerning cryptocurrencies. Atkins is entering...

EVAA is the first ever decentralized global lending protocol, developed on the TON blockchain. It’s fast emerging as a powerful driver of the decentralized finance (DeFi) sector. Frequently referred to as the “Aave of TON,” EVAA has garnered loads of attention. Its unique lending model, rigorous security practices, and courageous...

I was at my local coffee shop the other day and noticed that Sarah, one of the baristas there, was practically vibrating with excitement. She enthusiastically spread the word about this “AI crypto” TAO to anyone who would listen. She bravely announced it was “going to the moon” and shared...

The Bank for International Settlements (BIS), often called the central bank of central banks, has released a report outlining a "containment" strategy for cryptocurrencies. Many industry leaders are vocal champions for using and expanding the use of financial systems, both public and private, on a blockchain. This tactic directly and...

A new report from the Bank for International Settlements (BIS) is advocating a vigorous “containment” approach to digital assets. It further underscores the Biden administration’s call for more control over decentralized finance (DeFi). This approach goes beyond simply separating these emerging technologies from traditional banking systems and the broader economy....

It’s clear that the Bank for International Settlements (BIS) would like to see crypto kept under wraps. To them, crypto is a threat, a destabilizing force that should be kept as far as possible from the old-world finance. But others, including — and especially — Christopher Perkins of CoinFund, view...

Decentralized Finance (DeFi) is changing the paradigm of traditional financial systems, providing innovative opportunities as well as emerging risks. DeFi platforms such as Compound, Uniswap, Aave, and Chainlink are changing the basic delivery model of financial services. Technological innovation is pushing this change to the tipping point. Regulatory oversight from...