The stablecoin offers greater transparency than competitors like USDT but that proved of little value as it was depegged during the recent banking crisis, says J.P. Koning.
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Crypto Investors: Why You Need to Understand Layer 1 Protocols
There’s value in crypto, especially layer 1 protocols, even if regulators and politicians don’t dig enough to see it.
Former BitMEX CEO Arthur Hayes Calls His Maelstrom Capital a ‘Very Patient’ Fund
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Ondo Finance Plans Yield-Generating Stablecoin Alternative for Institutional Investors
The new stablecoin-like token, OMMF, will be backed by conventional money market funds and is available only to qualified purchasers and accredited investors. But retail investors can lend against the tokens via Ondo’s DeFi protocol Flux to indirectly access the yield.
EU Consultation Warns on Risk of Big Players Becoming Metaverse Gatekeepers
The European Commission raised the risks to privacy, openness, cybersecurity and equality in online virtual worlds.
Former FTX US President Reportedly Quit After ‘Protracted Disagreement’ With Bankman-Fried
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Web3 Experiential Tokens and Asset Pricing
Web3 consumer engagement models are still in their infancy, but could have the potential to unlock incremental value and enable price discovery for creators and investors alike.
Binance Rejected Justin Sun’s Offer to Buy His Huobi Stake: Source
Binance has no interest in buying Huobi due to its rumored ties to China, according to a person familiar with the situation.
Ether Holds Near $1.9K as Shanghai Fork Approaches
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