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We're told DeFi is the Wild West. Untamed. Risky. What if the greater risk isn’t in the decentralized wild west, but rather the concentrated hand of CeFi? What if, in our zeal to regulate DeFi out of existence, we lose sight of the ticking time bomb that is centralized crypto...

The real elephant in the room isn’t whether crypto has a future, but where that future will be. And right now, CeFi institutions are letting fear dictate their strategy, blinding them to the explosive growth happening right under their noses in DeFi. That 959% increase in DeFi lending since Q4...

The field of crypto finance is ever-evolving. This past year has illustrated the striking contrast between the promise and innovation of decentralized finance (DeFi) and the collapse of centralized finance (CeFi). DeFi lending is experiencing explosive growth. By comparison, CeFi is struggling to recover from the aftermath of unfortunate failures,...

The crypto landscape though has changed immensely since that post-recovery uptick. It’s obvious that Decentralized Finance (DeFi) lending platforms are crushing their Centralized Finance (CeFi) competitors. This new resurgence is a testament to the incredible super powers of DeFi. Its resilience, transparency, and decentralization make it an attractive option for...

Bybit, currently the 3rd largest cryptocurrency exchange in the world, just pulled a very unexpected trigger. So, they are busily preparing to create interoperability between traditional centralized finance (CeFi) and DeFi. Bybit is working with Avalon to bring a custom onboarding experience. Providing users a yield-earning opportunity on Bitcoin in...

It’s a sea change for the cryptocurrency lending landscape. Decentralized finance (DeFi) platforms have officially taken the lead over centralized or CeFi platforms as the crypto market continues to come alive after the unprecedented bear phase. A recent report by Galaxy Digital highlights this divergence, revealing that while DeFi lending...

And to Sarah, a single mom juggling two jobs, it seemed like she’d finally caught a break. A crypto lending platform that touted guaranteed returns on her modest Bitcoin portfolio. But when the platform suddenly froze withdrawals, blaming it on “market volatility,” Sarah lost it all. Her story isn't unique....

Tether, Galaxy, and Ledn are the leaders in centralized finance (CeFi) crypto lending. Combined, they will collectively administer an astounding $9.9 billion in loans outstanding by the end of 2024. This measures up to almost 90% of the whole CeFi market. Decentralized finance (DeFi) platforms are quickly becoming one of...

Welcome back to the enormous crypto lending market, which is booming again after a spectacular recovery from recent, years-long bear markets. A dramatic change in market share is fueling this comeback. Centralized finance (CeFi) and decentralized finance (DeFi) platforms are battling it out on an increasingly crowded battlefield. The market...

We are entering a seismic shift to the wild west of crypto finance. DeFi lending platforms are disrupting this sector at a remarkable pace, directly competing with and often overtaking traditional CeFi (Centralized Finance) institutions. MetaBlock X explores the factors driving this revolution, comparing the advantages of DeFi's transparency and...