Edward Snowden highlighted the importance of decentralization, sharing concerns about AI-driven surveillance and the influence of venture capitalists on blockchain.
DeFi news
Ethereum’s market cap tops Bank of America, while the SEC weighs spot ETH ETF options and DeFi gains traction.
Ethereum’s Vitalik Buterin proposes “info finance” as a pioneering framework to harness blockchain and AI for factual insights.
Norges Bank backs the EU’s MiCA regulation while considering a CBDC to enhance cross-border payments and support financial stability in Norway.
The decentralized science DAO supports healthcare efforts that might otherwise not attract sufficient funding and gives stakeholders a say in their management.
According to cybersecurity firm Recorded Future, North Korean hacker groups have stolen approximately $3 billion in funds since 2017.
Trump’s presidential victory inspired a new wave of optimism, including predictions for an imminent Ether rally to $3,200 and hopes for a reform of the US SEC.
Web3 professional Agne Linge believes that for broader DeFi adoption, regulations must catch up to make people feel safe.
High-risk DeFi loans have soared since the US elections, just months after Curve’s founder was liquidated for over $100 million.
Trump’s election victory has inspired more optimism among crypto analysts, with some expecting Bitcoin to breach $100,000 before the end of 2024, boosting Ether’s price along the way.