DeFi economic activity drops 15% in August —VanEck
According to an analysis from investment manager firm VanEck, exchange volume across DeFi protocols declined to $52.8 billion in August, 15.5% lower than in July.
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According to an analysis from investment manager firm VanEck, exchange volume across DeFi protocols declined to $52.8 billion in August, 15.5% lower than in July.
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