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DeFi Today: In the Words of Builders in the Space
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DeFi Today: In the Words of Builders in the Space

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It might just be a sign of the times, and it definitely feels like so much has been said about DeFi already that I thought it would be wise to go directly to the source and speak to some of the pros from around the world who work in the industry on a daily basis.

Karen ShidloFeb 28, 2023
How Biometrics Reshape Payments Worldwide
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How Biometrics Reshape Payments Worldwide

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Biometric technology is becoming increasingly widespread around the world. The key driver of biometrics large-scale adoption is its integration into mobile devices. Today, many of us interact with some form of biometric authentication every day—this is how we unlock our phones, log into mobile banking apps, or authorise payments. The technology relies on biometric data to establish or verify a person’s identity. This involves scanning and mapping one’s physical traits, such as facial features, fingerprints, the retina, or the capillary pattern.

Irina KozerogFeb 28, 2023
Can Banks Take Your Money? The Legal and Financial Implications of Bail-Ins
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Can Banks Take Your Money? The Legal and Financial Implications of Bail-Ins

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The financial crisis in 2008 was a game-changer in the financial industry. The housing bubble’s collapse led to bankruptcy, which affected even Wallstreet. The U.S. treasury came in to rescue wall street by giving over 200 billion dollars in loans to hundreds of financial institutions.

Mehran MuslimiFeb 20, 2023
WEF 2023 Summary: Metaverse Control, Online Censorship, and Financial Centralization
6 Benefits of Cloud Computing in Finance
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6 Benefits of Cloud Computing in Finance

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The amount of data produced and consumed by the financial sector is growing at an exponential rate. Cloud computing is the answer when it comes to a better scalable solution for data storage.

Taylor Machuca-KoniwFeb 13, 2023
Revolutionizing Traditional Finance: How DeFi is Poised to Disrupt the Status Quo
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Revolutionizing Traditional Finance: How DeFi is Poised to Disrupt the Status Quo

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The DeFi space had a tumultuous 2022, with the valuation of leading projects as indicated by market cap significantly down for the most part of 2022. Average weekly trading volumes for the DeFi sub crypto market declined by more than 100% from an all time high of over $70+ Billion in 2021 to less than 8 Billion by the end of 2022. However, fundamental metrics such as the number of unique DeFi wallet users witnessed some growth. According to on-chain data from Dune analytics, new unique DeFi wallets have floated around a monthly average of 500k.

Ulrik LykkeFeb 10, 2023
The IRS is Coming: Preparing for Crypto Taxes
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The IRS is Coming: Preparing for Crypto Taxes

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The IRS is cracking down on digital assets this tax season. If you've been hodling onto Bitcoin or splurging on a one-of-a-kind NFT, it's time to fess up on your federal income tax return.

Zau TarFeb 10, 2023
If You File for Bankruptcy, What Happens to Your Cryptocurrency?
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If You File for Bankruptcy, What Happens to Your Cryptocurrency?

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20% of American adults have invested in, traded, or used cryptocurrency. Bankruptcy rules that apply to crypto are unclear. There are exemptions under Federal law, such as the “wildcard” exemption. You have to disclose cryptocurrency in bankruptcy.

Robert StibermanFeb 6, 2023
Actions You May Want to Take in a Post Crypto Winter
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Actions You May Want to Take in a Post Crypto Winter

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The year 2022 brought a number of financial problems for investors toward the end of it, a period which has become known as the crypto winter of 2022. As a writer in the crypto space, I personally witnessed a downturn in gigs in wake of these events.

Oliver_EmekaFeb 3, 2023
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