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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...

Let me tell you about Sarah. Or her own single mom, busting her butt, one day hoping to have her own cupcake shop. But the bank? They told her to get lost. "No collateral," they said. "Too risky." Sarah was heartbroken, her dream yet again snuffed out by the impersonal,...

The crypto lending market resurgence is real, without a doubt. Galaxy's recent report highlights this recovery, but the real story isn't just the comeback. It's who is leading the charge. CeFi is alive and kicking, you may say, up 73% in outstanding loans from its lows. Let’s face it—the scars...

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...

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...

The broader crypto lending market, reanimated like a zombie from the grave. The ghosts of BlockFi, Celsius and Voyager are quickly fading, replaced by a new breed of players on the scene. CeFi is consolidating, DeFi is exploding, and Bitcoin ETFs are starting to shake the industry up. What if...

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...

The numbers are in, and they're screaming: DeFi lending has exploded. $19.1 billion. Nearly double CeFi. And that’s not just a blip; it’s a seismic shift. Before we raise a toast and declare DeFi the future of crypto lending, hold your horses. It’s high time to bring reality back to...

In lending, decentralized finance (DeFi) lending platforms have overtaken decentralized finance (CeFi) platforms. By end of 2024, DeFi platforms will have at least 2x more in outstanding loans versus CeFi. In the Q4, open borrows on all DeFi protocols jumped to $19.1 billion. This remarkable number eclipsed the $11 billion...