Weekly Review: Key Developments in DeFi and Cryptocurrency

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by Giorgi Kostiuk

2 years ago

The DeFi and cryptocurrency world continues to evolve at a rapid pace. Here's an overview of the key news and trends from the past week.

Binance Becomes Licensed Crypto Broker-Dealer in Brazil

Binance has become the first crypto exchange to receive a broker-dealer license from Brazil's central bank. This significant milestone includes the acquisition of São Paulo-based platform Sim;paul and allows Binance to distribute securities and issue electronic money within Brazil's regulatory framework.

Morgan Stanley May Add Cryptocurrency Trading to E*TRADE

Morgan Stanley is exploring the possibility of adding cryptocurrency trading to the E*TRADE platform, potentially offering the service to its 5.2 million retail users. If implemented, this move would position E*TRADE as one of the largest traditional financial platforms entering the crypto market.

Do Kwon Pleads Not Guilty in U.S. Court Over Terra

Do Kwon, co-founder of Terraform Labs, has pleaded not guilty to nine charges related to the collapse of the Terra ecosystem. Extradited from Montenegro, Kwon was arrested in March 2023 with fake documents while attempting to board a private jet.

These events illustrate the dynamic development of the DeFi and cryptocurrency world, highlighting the importance of staying informed about the latest trends and changes in this industry.

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Crypto Economic Activity Remains Strong Despite Market Downturn

Crypto economic activity has shown resilience despite a significant drop in market capitalization, indicating a shift in market dynamics.

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Visa's Research Highlights Trust as a Barrier to Stablecoin Adoption

Visa's research highlights that trust and fraud protection are essential for stablecoin adoption, with 36% of US respondents considering their use, especially with bank-level protections.

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Cardano's Onchain Governance Approves New Treasury Allocations

Cardano's governance system has approved a new round of treasury allocations aimed at infrastructure and ecosystem development.

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Galaxy Invests $100 Million in Onchain Credit Infrastructure

Galaxy has invested $100 million in Sky Protocol's yield-bearing sUSDS, integrating it into its corporate treasury and allowing it as collateral for institutional trading.

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Blockchain.com and NYSE Join Forces to Launch Tokenized Trading Platform

Blockchain.com and the New York Stock Exchange have signed an agreement to develop a platform for trading tokenized US stocks and ETFs.

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Circle Launches StableFX for Onchain Foreign Exchange

Circle has launched StableFX, a service for institutions to exchange stablecoin-denominated currencies on its blockchain, Arc, enabling 24/7 currency exchanges and improving foreign exchange efficiency.

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