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    • Tuesday, 29 November, 2022
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      Crypto fallout delivers sharp kick to decentralised finance dreams

      Some networks have reneged on commitments to arms-length management

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      Platforms serve as bridge between retail investors and vast universe of DeFi projects

    • Friday, 3 June, 2022
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      Ether has lost a third of its value over the past month as confidence in DeFi hits ‘historically low levels’

    • Monday, 25 April, 2022
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    • Friday, 8 April, 2022
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      So far, it’s hard to discern mainstream uses for this technology

    • Thursday, 24 March, 2022
      DeFi projects rife with hidden risks, global regulatory body warns

      Iosco report highlights conflicts and other red flags in fast-growing corner of crypto markets

    • Monday, 31 January, 2022
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      BIS challenges ‘decentralisation illusion’ and suggests changes to bond fund redemptions

    • Tuesday, 30 November, 2021
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      Exploring possible security risks and the options for safekeeping

    • Monday, 15 November, 2021
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    • Thursday, 28 October, 2021
      Regulators target blockchain-based ‘decentralised finance’

      Task force says services should comply with anti-money laundering rules

    • Thursday, 21 October, 2021
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      While they rely on libertarian ideals of self-governance, nascent blockchain systems are vulnerable

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    • Wednesday, 20 October, 2021
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      Chinese investors flock to the ‘wild west in crypto’

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