Market Wrap: Stuck at $11.5K, Bitcoin Surpasses 25K Locked in DeFi
A dull bitcoin market contrasts with increasing use of the cryptocurrency in DeFi applications.
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Market Wrap: Bitcoin Rebounds to $11.5K; Ethereum’s Gas Woes Worsen
Bitcoin’s price is bouncing back as Ethereum fees cause problems.
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First Mover: How a DeFi Trader Made an 89% Profit in Minutes Slinging Stablecoins
So-called stablecoins like tether and USDC are $1 tokens in theory, but a complex arbitrage transaction seems to have netted one trader an 89% profit in just minutes.
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Market Wrap: Bitcoin Stumbles to $11,300; USDC Lending Rates Skyrocket
Bitcoin experienced heavy selling Tuesday, while traders are finding profits in stablecoin borrowing strategies.
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Market Wrap: Bitcoin Tests $12K; DeFi Debt Outstanding Hits Record
Bitcoin’s back on the price roller coaster and DeFi borrowing is hitting a new high.
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Market Wrap: Bitcoin Dips to $11.5K; Cardano Is Making a Big DeFi Move
After testing a $11,900 high bitcoin takes a dip while a DeFi competitor to Ethereum checks off a roadmap box.
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First Mover: Kyber CEO Predicts 2020 Transactions at $3B as DeFi Token Soars
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Market Wrap: Bitcoin Breaks $11,800; Ether Options Market Explodes
Bitcoin's price is clawing its way back after weekend losses while the ether options market suggests a bumpy road ahead.
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Market Wrap: Bitcoin Trudges Past $11.7K as DeFi Lending Rates Gyrate
Bitcoin’s price is trending up. Meanwhile, interest rates for lending crypto in DeFi are still unpredictable.
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