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Coinbase shows interest in FTX Europe amid global crypto derivatives expansion

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Coinbase recently considered buying FTX Europe, highlighting the growing significance of crypto derivatives in global trading strategies. In the crypto trading space, derivatives have grown in significance, outpacing the popularity of spot trading. This trend is demonstrated by Coinbase’s recent interest in acquiring FTX Europe on Sept. 22, further underlining the expanding role of derivatives in global crypto trading strategies. Derivatives, which are intricate financial instruments taking their value from underlying assets like Bitcoin and Ether, have become the powerhouse in the crypto trade. Data from Kaiko Research highlights that in the second quarter of 2023, derivatives volume was a staggering six times more than spot volume. While spot trading centers on an asset’s current price, derivatives have been capturing the limelight. #Coinbase is considering the acquisition of #FTX Europe to expand its #Crypto derivatives business.#CryptoCom is also interested in acqui...

Analyzing the LSDfi project by Lybra Finance: the interest-bearing stablecoin built on LSD

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Author: @0xMavWisdom Note: This text is for informational purposes only and is not associated with any financial interests or endorsements of the mentioned project. With the continuous increase in ETH staking rate and LSD emerging as the leading asset category in terms of Total Value Locked (TVL), there is a growing trend in the community to explore more profit strategies around xETH. Integrating DeFi into the LSD space, which boasts $19.62 billion in assets, is becoming a focus of attention. According to data from Dune Analytics, as of May 30th, the TVL of LSDfi reached $315 million, which is only equivalent to 1.6% of the LSD TVL. Among them, Lybra Finance accounted for 56.9%, and it set a new record for single-day growth with over $43 million worth of ETH/stETH inflows on May 29th. The LBR Token has also achieved over 30x growth in just over a month. This article will analyze Lybra Finance with a focus on the eUSD stablecoin . Core Business: Lybra Finance allows users to deposit ETH...