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Arkham· 2025-11-05 17:32
WHAT’S NEXT FOR WORLD LIBERTY FI?World Liberty Fi is a decentralized finance (DeFi) ecosystem co-founded by the Trump family that aims to bridge "legacy finance and the open economy."Our research team did a deep dive on everything that we know about them so far - link below. https://t.co/S10NHPMCml ...
Former CISA Director Chris Krebs on the multi-million dollar crypto hack
CNBC Television· 2025-11-05 13:19
It's a multi-million dollar heist uh rattling crypto investors this week. A hacker stole over hund00 million from a DeFi a decentralized finance uh platform called Balancer. And joining us now, cyber security expert Chris Krebs. He served as the inaugural director of the US Department of Homeland Security, cyber security and infrastructure security agency.He also uh ran US cyber policy for Microsoft. So Chris, can you let's just get back to to what what what is balancer. It was I guess it used ether or some ...
Investors fume after new stablecoin crashes 70%
Yahoo Finance· 2025-11-04 16:23
Staked Stream USD (XUSD) dropped sharply after the stablecoin's issuer, Stream Finance, announced a multi-million dollar loss. Steam Finance is a decentralized finance (DeFi) platform focused on simplifying yield generation through automated strategies. It allows users to stake or deposit cryptocurrencies into smart contracts that optimize returns across multiple DeFi protocols. Steam Finance aims to make passive income opportunities in Web3 available to both novice and experienced investors. Its native ...
Stream Finance Freezes Withdrawals After $93M Loss Amid Fraud Concerns
Yahoo Finance· 2025-11-04 15:25
Core Insights - Stream Finance suspended all withdrawals and deposits on November 3 after an external fund manager reported a loss of approximately $93 million in company assets [1][2] - The company is in the process of withdrawing all liquid assets but has not provided a timeline for resuming operations or identifying the responsible fund manager [2] Growth and Yield Concerns - Stream's xUSD vault experienced rapid growth from $40 million to nearly $400 million, maintaining a flat 15% yield, which raises suspicions about the sustainability of returns [3] - Onchain yields typically decrease with more depositors, suggesting that returns may have been artificially set or averaged from offchain strategies [3] Transparency and Risk - Stream Finance lacks a comprehensive Proof of Reserve or transparency dashboard, relying on a Debank bundle for onchain positions [4] - Following the announcement, xUSD depegged by 25% from its target price before partially recovering [4] Contagion Risks in DeFi - Approximately $284.96 million in outstanding loans are secured by Stream's xUSD, xBTC, and xETH collateral across various DeFi lending platforms [5] - Users deposit Bitcoin, Ethereum, and dollars to mint derivative tokens used as collateral on other platforms [5] Specific Exposure Cases - Elixir Network's deUSD stablecoin has $68 million in USDC lent to Stream against xUSD collateral, representing 65% of deUSD's total backing [6] - Elixir claims full redemption rights but cannot process payouts until creditor priority is determined, putting it at risk if Stream cannot recover funds [6] Major Exposures - The largest exposed curator is TelosC with $123.64 million in loans secured by Stream assets, followed by Elixir at $68 million and MEV Capital at $25.42 million [7] - MEV Capital's xUSD market on Arbitrum has fallen below liquidation thresholds, with borrow rates reaching 88% at 100% utilization [7]
Bitcoin Slips Below $104K as Crypto Market Extends Losses
Yahoo Finance· 2025-11-04 09:47
Market Overview - The cryptocurrency market has experienced significant losses, with Bitcoin dropping below $104,000, marking a decline of 3.2% on the day and 17.5% from its record high in early October [1][2] - Major altcoins such as Ethereum, XRP, BNB, and Solana have also seen losses ranging from 5% to 9% within 24 hours [2] Market Sentiment - Market sentiment has deteriorated, as indicated by the annualized futures premium on major exchanges falling from approximately 7% to below 4% over the past week, suggesting reduced investor willingness to pay for bullish positions [3] - The Greed index has decreased from 59% on November 1 to 51.9%, with users now predicting a 71% chance of Bitcoin's price moving towards $100,000 instead of $120,000, a significant shift from 44% on November 3 [4] DeFi Crisis Impact - A crisis of confidence in the decentralized finance (DeFi) sector is identified as a key catalyst for the market downturn, with Stream finance reporting $93 million in asset losses and total bad debt across lending markets estimated at $284 million [5] - Previous incidents, including a $128 million exploit of Balancer and the effects of October's liquidation event, have further eroded confidence in the DeFi space [6] Broader Economic Factors - The ongoing market crash reflects a broader risk-off sentiment as traders unwind leveraged positions amid macroeconomic uncertainties, including weak U.S. jobs data and a more hawkish Federal Reserve [7] - The volatility in the bond market is contributing to investor unease, leading to a sell-off in both traditional and crypto markets [7]
X @mert | helius.dev
mert | helius.dev· 2025-11-04 00:37
hear me out, the anti-solana solana appnot a trading terminal but an investment app- no shitters, only curated majors, stocks, gold, and RWAs- forex- DCAs and MEV protected private buys- intelligent data on revenues, earnings, margins- 1 txn deposit bridge from any chain ...
Hyperion DeFi Schedules Third Quarter 2025 Earnings Call for November 13, 2025
Globenewswire· 2025-11-03 21:00
Core Points - Hyperion DeFi, Inc. is the first U.S. publicly listed company focused on building a long-term strategic treasury of Hyperliquid's native token, HYPE [1][6] - The company will hold its earnings conference call for Q3 2025 on November 13, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time [1][3] - A press release detailing the earnings results will be issued prior to the call [2] Company Overview - Hyperion DeFi, Inc. provides investors with streamlined access to the Hyperliquid ecosystem, which is recognized as one of the fastest-growing and highest revenue-generating blockchains globally [6] - The company benefits shareholders through compounding exposure to HYPE, derived from its native staking yield and additional revenues from its on-chain utility [6] Hyperliquid Platform and HYPE Token - Hyperliquid is a next-generation layer one blockchain optimized for high-frequency, transparent trading, featuring fully on-chain perpetual futures and spot order books [4] - The HYPE token is the native token of Hyperliquid, with over 30 million HYPE autonomously purchased and sequestered by the blockchain as of October 2025 [5] - Staked HYPE offers users reduced trading fees and increased referral bonuses [5] Product Development - Hyperion DeFi is developing the Optejet User Filled Device (UFD), designed for various topical ophthalmic liquids, which may enhance treatment compliance and outcomes for patients with chronic front-of-the-eye diseases [7]
IPSIPAY to launch next-generation Crypto Payment Platform
Globenewswire· 2025-11-03 14:00
LAS VEGAS, Nov. 03, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Innovative Payment Solutions, Inc. (Trading Symbol ‘IPSI’ on OTCID), a provider of digital payment and fintech solutions, today announced the launch of its next-generation Crypto Payment Platform, designed to provide IPSI’s clients including those in online gaming, iGaming, and sportsbook sectors with seamless, compliant, and secure cryptocurrency payment capabilities. This new platform enables operators to accept and process digital assets such as Bitcoin, Ether ...
VivoPower Enters Heads of Agreement with KOSDAQ Listed KWeather to Launch Initial US$5 Million XRP Focused Digital Asset Reserve & WeatherCoin Tokenization Project in South Korea
Globenewswire· 2025-11-03 13:45
Core Insights - KWeather is South Korea's largest weather data company, established in 1997 and publicly listed since 2024, holding approximately 90% market share in the weather industry [3][5][6] - VivoPower has signed a non-binding heads of agreement with KWeather to invest US$5 million for a ~20% stake, aiming to launch the world's first WeatherCoin for climate risk management [1][4] - Vivo Federation, VivoPower's digital assets division, will serve as KWeather's exclusive partner for crypto and tokenization initiatives [1][2] Company Overview - KWeather's core business includes weather and air data as a service (DaaS) and air measurement and improvement solutions [3][5] - VivoPower is a sustainability-driven enterprise focused on digital asset transformation, particularly in acquiring and managing XRP digital assets [7][8] Strategic Partnership - The partnership will allow KWeather to become the first publicly listed company in South Korea to provide exposure to XRP and potentially Ripple Labs shares [1][4] - VivoPower will have two representatives on KWeather's board, enhancing its influence and strategic direction [1][4] Future Plans - The companies plan to finalize a definitive agreement by November 30, 2025, to solidify their partnership [1][4] - Vivo Federation aims to expand its digital asset treasury strategy globally, focusing on clean energy and sustainability projects [2]
VivoPower Enters Heads of Agreement with KOSDAQ Listed KWeather to Launch Initial US$5 Million XRP Focused Digital Asset Reserve & WeatherCoin Tokenization Project in South Korea
Markets.Businessinsider.Com· 2025-11-03 13:45
Core Insights - KWeather is South Korea's largest weather data company, established in 1997 and publicly listed since 2024, holding approximately 90% market share in the weather industry [3][5][6] - VivoPower has signed a non-binding heads of agreement with KWeather to invest US$5 million for a ~20% stake, aiming to launch the world's first WeatherCoin for climate risk management [1][4] - Vivo Federation, VivoPower's digital assets division, will serve as KWeather's exclusive partner for crypto and tokenization initiatives [1][2] Company Overview - KWeather's core business includes weather and air data as a service (DaaS) and air measurement and improvement solutions [3][5] - VivoPower International PLC focuses on sustainability and is undergoing a digital asset transformation, with a strategy centered on acquiring and managing XRP digital assets [7][8] Strategic Partnership - The partnership will allow KWeather to become the first publicly listed company in South Korea to provide exposure to XRP and potentially Ripple Labs shares [1][4] - VivoPower will have two representatives on KWeather's board, enhancing its influence and strategic direction [1][4] - The partnership is expected to leverage KWeather's extensive weather data for developing blockchain-based solutions [4][6]