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Ekin Genç
Verified
Managing Editor, DL News
Oxford
Beats
Business News , Rugby
Content
By Ekin Genç, Eric Johansson Verified| DL News@ Decentralised finance relies heavily on data cloud computing like that provided by Amazon. However, an overreliance on it could still cause millions in losses for those staking Ether. DeFi’s main selling point is its decentralisation — no bosses, no hierarchies, and accessible to all. No other blockchain offers that promise like Ethereum.
By Ekin Genç, Joanna Wright, Aleksandar Gilbert| DL News@ A Bank for International Settlements report largely dismisses DeFi as failing to fulfill its promise to be an alternative to TradFi.BIS advises authorities to impose more regulatory guardrails even as Wall Street firms race to offer Bitcoin products. BIS report marks shift in tone as institution loses patience with lack of development in crypto sector. DeFi just lost the Bank of International Settlements.
By Trista Kelley Verified, Ekin Genç, Robert J. Holloway, Joanna Wright| DL News@ Trista KelleyEditor in ChiefTrista Kelley is DL News’ founding editor in chief. She came to DL News from Dow Jones-owned Financial News, where she was the deputy editor in chief. She was also the markets and finance editor at Business Insider UK. Prior to that she worked at Bloomberg for nearly 14 years in a variety of roles covering EMEA market infrastructure, high-frequency traders, equity markets, activist short sellers and merger arbitrage strategies.
Company Info
DL News
DL News is an independent news organization based in Lisbon, Portugal, dedicated to in-depth reporting and analysis on cryptocurrency and decentralized finance (DeFi). Launched in early 2023 under Defi Llama, DL News operates with a global team across over 14 countries, aiming to connect mainstream financial journalism with insights from the crypto world. The organization specializes in investigative journalism, focusing on fraud, regulatory developments, and market trends in the crypto industry. It provides accurate and forward-looking news coverage on DeFi and cryptocurrencies, ensuring balanced content through a mix of crypto-native journalists and traditional financial reporters. DL News emphasizes editorial independence and commercial neutrality, delivering data-backed reporting by integrating analytics tools from Defi Llama. Its audience includes crypto professionals, mainstream financial stakeholders, and regulators seeking informed narratives about the evolving financial landscape.
Founded: 2022