DeFi is often touted as the “future of finance” by crypto natives. But the concept is still very much in its infancy, and increased regulatory scrutiny is expected. How far away is the world from fully embracing DeFi, if it even becomes mainstream?
Featuring: Boris Alergant (Head of Defi Markets, Ripple), Kanny Lee (Managing Director, OSL), Edward Lashinski (CEO – AlgoRai Finance), Francesca Tay (CMO, Davion Labs)
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Gold has experienced a significant pullback, down over 8% from its all-time high, as the US election results reduced political uncertainty and raised confidence in the economy. The Fed's cautious stance on rate cuts has made the non-yielding metal less attractive, while boosting assets like Bitcoin.
With its Major Payment Institution License granted by the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) in August 2024, BitGo Singapore is positioned as a key player in addressing the region’s growing demand for institutional-grade digital asset infrastructure.
Michael Saylor, the company’s chairman, has been a strong advocate for Bitcoin, believing its value will continue to rise. With over $40 billion in Bitcoin assets, MicroStrategy’s stock has surged, becoming the most traded in the U.S.
Accused of using his regulatory powers for personal gain, Yao allegedly accepted bribes in crypto, engaged in financial misconduct, and misused his position to benefit specific technology providers. His case has been referred for criminal prosecution.
