A Brief History of DeFi
DeFi is inextricably linked to the rise of cryptocurrencies, but it is not solely about crypto tokens.
Archive context
Older archive item. Useful for background and entity history, but not a fresh market-moving signal.
Why this matters
This blockchain story adds another data point to the current market tape and is useful when read alongside nearby source coverage.
Original source
Read on DecryptRelated market context
Stealing $1.5B in crypto is easy, cashing out is the trap
North Korean hackers stole around $1.5 billion from Bybit in February 2025. While the hack itself has been widely covered and anal...
Ledger theft-linked funds shift from USDT to USDD to dodge Tether freezes
The shift from USDT to USDD underscores vulnerabilities in stablecoin freeze mechanisms, prompting scrutiny on regulatory and secu...
CFTC proposes new swap definition to regulate prediction markets
The CFTC's proposal could redefine prediction markets' regulatory landscape, impacting their growth, jurisdiction, and operational...
Tether freezes USDT linked to Ledger user thefts near $90 million
The freeze highlights the need for robust supply chain security and raises concerns about the limitations of centralized control i...
Sui’s Hashi Launches With $500M to Turn Bitcoin Into Productive DeFi Collateral Markets
Key Takeaways: With more than $500 million in locked-in tokens, Hashi will launch its phased mainnet launch. The protocol enables...
Wallet Linked to CryptoBilis Thefts Routes 464 ETH to Tornado Cash
Ethereum records show the money passed through an intermediary and four deposit wallets, while the source address retained about 7...