Article by Patrick Thompson

Russia issues landmark digital currency-backed loan
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23 August, 2020

Russia issues landmark digital currency-backed loan

The transaction between Expobank and Mikhail Uspensk is likely to set a legal precedent regarding digital currency in Russia.
Embattled DeFi project YAM poised to make a return
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22 August, 2020

Embattled DeFi project YAM poised to make a return

The YAM team announced it was able to raise enough funds to have their code audited, and is planning to...
DeFi showcases digital currency ecosystem’s problem
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21 August, 2020

DeFi showcases digital currency ecosystem’s problem

The digital currency ecosystem has a problem, and that problem shows in DeFi, Patrick Thompson writes.
Blockchain analytics firm Elliptic now monitors Binance Chain
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21 August, 2020

Blockchain analytics firm Elliptic now monitors Binance Chain

BEP-2 tokens—Binance’s equivalent to ERC-20 tokens—will now be monitored by London-based blockchain analytics firm Elliptic.
Craig Wright on why Proof of Work is crucial
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20 August, 2020

Craig Wright on why Proof of Work is crucial

Proof of work is a costly signal that tells nodes on a network how to act when there are nodes...
Potential legal crackdown is coming for DeFi token Ponzi
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19 August, 2020

Potential legal crackdown is coming for DeFi token Ponzi

The total value locked in DeFi platforms has exceeded $6 billion and has opened a can of worms for the...