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The UK Treasury has issued final proposals for crypto asset regulation that require firms dealing in crypto assets to be authorized by the Financial Conduct Authority. The proposals do not currently include regulation for DeFi. The Treasury is hoping these guidelines will foster growth in the UK's crypto space while managing potential consumer and stability risks.
After a community vote approving the action, Uniswap's DAO is exploring venture capital investing by potentially using part of its $1.7 billion treasury to acquire a 20% stake in Ekubo Protocol's governance tokens for $12 million. The investment in Ekubo, an AMM on Starknet founded by a former Uniswap engineer, signals a shift towards active treasury utilization by large DAOs, traditionally challenged by asset liquidation issues and issues with decision-making.
DreamOS is a new web3-native operating system that aims to improve the complex user experience within crypto. The platform includes features such as an app store for dapps called the Dream Store that aids in discovery and protection against malicious websites. It also features an omni-chain wallet interface for managing cross-chain assets. DreamOS aims to simplify and centralize various aspects of the crypto experience, including cross-chain payments and notification systems through Dream ID.
Nexus, an app created in conjunction with Neutron and Mitosis, will bring interoperability across various blockchain networks, including Celestia, Cosmos, and EVM chains. Nexus will facilitate the movement of tokens across any Hyperlane or IBC integrated chain by using Hyperlane and Cosmos IBC. It aims to enable connections between ecosystems and provide a platform for cross-ecosystem applications, allowing for greater accessibility to Cosmos assets across new markets.
This thread outlines the complexities of managing gamma exposure in the crypto market. Referring to the 'Gamma Squeeze', it notes that while dealer gamma exposure can influence price movements, constant hedging isn't the norm. It also discusses other factors to consider in hedging, such as market volatility and passive versus aggressive order placement. Notably, it suggests that the recent significant market shift was driven by both dealer gamma exposure among other factors.
The Bitwise Q3 Crypto Market Quarterly Review highlights that the crypto market experienced a relatively quiet quarter with negative price movement and low trading volumes. However, the report suggests that the industry has shown resilience, citing several positive indicators such as the strong price performance on the year, significant growth in blockchain revenue, and sustained interest in DeFi. Additionally, the report mentions pending catalysts like the potential approval of a spot bitcoin ETF and the upcoming bitcoin halving.
The CME has ascended to second place among bitcoin futures exchanges, boasting a notional open interest of $3.54 billion. This shift puts it right behind Binance, which has been losing share throughout the year, stirring debate among analysts over whether this signifies increased institutional buying.
In this thread, Punk6529 suggests that NFTs should be treated as a consumption decision rather than a wealth management strategy. He compares spending on Halloween to the permanence of NFT art to illustrate his point. He also paints a vision for how this demand might scale as more users onboard into the crypto ecosystem.
In a fireside chat with Paul Tudor Jones, Stanley Druckenmiller likened Bitcoin to gold as a store of value, said he regrets not owning any, and acknowledged the younger generation's preference for it.
SBF’s second day of testimony was mostly focused on him blaming top executives and colleagues in his firm and denying fraud.
This post provides a list of 28 attack vectors in DeFi, from reentrancy to rug pulls and more. The post emphasizes the need for vigilant system design and user caution to combat these attack vectors.