BNB Staking is Now Available on the Binance Chain Testnet 18
In brief: Binance has announced that crypto enthusiasts can now stake BNB on the Binance Chain Testnet.  The staking will be via testnet BNB available through a faucet.  The move is in anticipation of the actual staking of BNB on the mainnet of the Binance Chain.  Earlier today, the crypto...
Binance Smart Chain Integrates Band (BAND) Protocol's Oracle Network 20
In summary: The team at Binance has announced a partnership with the Band (BAND) Protocol. Binance Smart Chain has integrated BandChain’s decentralized Oracle Network. The oracle network connects real-world data and APIs to smart contracts. This move solidifies Binance Chain’s intention to venture into DeFi. A few hours ago, the...
Binance Launches BNB DeFi Staking with Up to 25% APR 21
In brief: Binance has launched the long-awaited staking of BNB on the trading platform. The DeFi staking of BNB will commence today, August 20th, at 1 pm (UTC).  7-day and 30-day products will be available and participants stand the chance to earn 25% APY on their BNB.  The BNB staked...
Bitfinex Switches all Crypto Information Widgets to CoinGecko 24
In summary: Bitfinex now uses CoinGecko for its crypto information widgets The move was first announced on the 23rd of August by Bitfinex CTO, Paolo Ardoino This was after Mr. Ardoino pointed out that Coinmarketcap accounted for perpetual contracts from selected exchanges The crypto exchange of Bitfinex has officially switched...
DeFi Tokens Hit Hardest by Crypto Market Selloff 25
Quick take: Bitcoin’s drop from $12k to $10k levels has affected DeFi tokens the most Popular tokens such as LINK, LEND, YFI, COMP and more are experiencing double-digit losses However, crypto exchanges such as Binance and Poloniex continue to list DeFi assets indicating confidence in the industry Bitcoin’s recent drop...
Over $250M in Binance Coin (BNB) Locked to Farm BEL Tokens 26
Quick take: Over $250 million in Binance Coin has been staked to farm Bella Protocol (BEL) tokens Binance launched its newest launchpool feature to offer a secure way of yield farming The aim of launchpool is to allow investors to stake BNB, BUSD and other tokens to farm other tokens...
Binance Launches BNB and BUSD Staking With Up to 60% APR 27
Quick take: Binance is offering staking of BNB and BUSD at 60% and 50% APR respectively The popular exchange has decided to embrace DeFi wholeheartedly Continual focus on DeFi is having a positive impact on the price of Binance Coin (BNB) Earlier today, the crypto exchange of Binance announced that...