DeFi Weekly Recap: From Cards to Leadership Changes

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by Giorgi Kostiuk

2 years ago

Last week was filled with significant developments in the DeFi and crypto space. Here's a comprehensive recap of the week's most important news.

Visa and FV Bank Debut New Debit and Expense Cards

FV Bank and Visa have launched new debit and corporate expense cards, allowing users to spend both USD and cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and Ethereum at Visa-supported locations worldwide. Announced at Money 20/20 in Las Vegas, these cards enable seamless spending at stores, online, and ATMs, with real-time access to funds through linked FV Bank accounts.

Immutable Responds to SEC Wells Notice

Blockchain gaming platform Immutable faces potential SEC enforcement for alleged securities violations related to its IMX token sales in 2021. Immutable plans to contest the SEC's claims, which have drawn criticism from industry voices, including SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce, who argues that the SEC’s approach lacks clear guidelines, leaving companies uncertain about compliance.

Reddit Sells Majority of Crypto Portfolio

Reddit Inc. revealed in a recent SEC filing that it sold most of its cryptocurrency holdings, primarily Bitcoin and Ethereum, netting nearly $6.9 million in Q3 2024. Reddit stated that the sale aimed to bolster financial reserves, with the asset value deemed "immaterial." This move comes as Reddit prepares for a public listing, following its IPO filing in February 2024.

The past week has seen numerous changes and developments within the cryptocurrency sector, highlighting the rapidly evolving nature of the industry and the importance of staying informed.

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Shift in Airdrop Strategy Reflects Changing Market Dynamics

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Optimism's decision to reallocate tokens indicates a shift away from broad airdrops towards more strategic ecosystem investments.

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Optimism Governance Approves Reallocation of OP Tokens

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Optimism governance has approved the transfer of 5469 million OP tokens from user airdrop reserves to a Strategic Ecosystem Fund managed by the Optimism Foundation.

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Arbitrum Launches ArbOS 61 Elara Upgrade

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Arbitrum has activated its ArbOS 61 Elara upgrade, introducing new tools for Orbit chains and expanding contract size limits.

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Offchain Labs Plans to Enhance Arbitrum's Withdrawal Times with ZK Proofs

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Offchain Labs is working on integrating zero-knowledge proofs into Arbitrum's BoLD settlement protocol to significantly reduce withdrawal times.

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Solana Validators Prepare for Governance Vote on Economic Proposals

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Solana validators are preparing for a governance vote on a package aimed at reducing SOL issuance pressure through fee burning and inflation reduction, with the vote scheduled for August 23.

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Federal Judge Rules Justin Sun's Case Against World Liberty Financial to Remain in Open Court

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A federal judge in San Francisco ruled that Justin Sun's legal battle with World Liberty Financial over $45 million in frozen tokens will remain in open court, rejecting the company's bid for arbitration.

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