DeFi Weekly Recap: From Cards to Leadership Changes

user avatar

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.

Tier I

Sector: #18291

Sealed Cache Room

Resource Cache

Resource Cache

Tier I

Requires 25% Tier Progress to Claim
Meme Cache

Meme Cache

Tier I

Requires 50% Tier Progress to Claim
Equipment Cache

Equipment Cache

Tier I

Requires 75% Tier Progress to Claim

After collecting, caches will be stored in your inventory and can be opened with Keys.

Other news

BNB Chain Sets Activation Schedule for Lorentz Hard Fork

chest

BNB Chain developers have announced the activation schedule for the Lorentz hard fork, set to occur at block height 42,100,000, introducing BEP341 transaction priority changes aimed at reducing gas costs.

user avatarLi Weicheng

The Growth of Actively Validated Services in EigenLayer

chest

EigenLayer's success in restaking relies on the growth of Actively Validated Services (AVSs) that utilize restaked security, which is essential for generating sustainable fees and ensuring the overall success of the restaking model.

user avatarBayarjavkhlan Ganbaatar

EigenLayer Surpasses 5 Million ETH in Restaking Deposits

chest

EigenLayer has achieved a significant milestone by crossing 5 million ETH in restaking deposits, indicating the rapid growth of the restaking market.

user avatarAisha Farooq

Uniswap v4 Hook Library Expands with New Features

chest

Uniswap has recently expanded its v4 hook library by introducing automated liquidity management tools, allowing developers to customize liquidity pool behavior and enhance DeFi design.

user avatarTenzin Dorje

Optimism Launches Superchain Interoperability Upgrade on Sepolia Testnet

chest

Optimism has successfully launched its Superchain interoperability upgrade on the Sepolia testnet, allowing developers to test cross-L2 messaging across OP Stack chains.

user avatarMohamed Farouk

XRP Ledger Achieves Key Milestone with AMM Amendment

chest

The XRP Ledger has achieved 80 validator consensus for its Automated Market Maker amendment, marking the start of the activation window for native AMM functionality.

user avatarElias Mukuru

Important disclaimer: The information presented on the Dapp.Expert portal is intended solely for informational purposes and does not constitute an investment recommendation or a guide to action in the field of cryptocurrencies. The Dapp.Expert team is not responsible for any potential losses or missed profits associated with the use of materials published on the site. Before making investment decisions in cryptocurrencies, we recommend consulting a qualified financial advisor.