Chain Reaction - 11th December 2023
Advancing Together: Celebrating Achievements and Partnerships in DeFi
Welcome to this week's edition of Chain Reaction, the official newsletter of the Australian DeFi Association. As we journey through the digital frontier, this week has been bustling with exciting news, pivotal partnerships, and significant market developments. Let's dive into the highlights of the week:
Australian DeFi Association Updates and Partnerships
Celebrating events in Perth/Adelaide: we kick things off with our get together shots in Perth (and we also had folks get together in Adelaide). We're pumped for 2024! https://twitter.com/AusDeFi/status/1733758093207674966
Celebrating Crypto.com's UK License Achievement: Crypto.com has achieved a significant milestone by obtaining their UK license, marking a notable advancement in the global crypto space. https://www.linkedin.com/posts/karlmohan_as-they-say-in-our-industry-builders-keep-activity-7137376038858235904-DZrV
Blockchain Australia Collaboration Announcement: In the new year, we’re excited to partner with Blockchain Australia for Movember and other events, as per their recently announced schedule. https://www.linkedin.com/posts/blockchainaus_blockchain-australia-event-snapshot-activity-7137908508804476928-fxQb
Stables Integrates Solana: Congratulations to Stables for adding Solana to their integrations, expanding the possibilities within the DeFi ecosystem. https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:7137926212835807233/
Global and Local News in DeFi and Blockchain
CBDC under the hood: Check out this article from Max Kalkhof for Crypto Down Under as he chats with (me) about the ins and outs of a CBDC https://cryptodownunder.beehiiv.com/p/central-bank-digital-currencies
DOJ Monitors Binance Operations: The US Department of Justice reveals its extensive monitoring of Binance's operations in this insightful article. https://cointelegraph.com/news/doj-unveils-extensive-monitorship-over-binance-operations
Understanding Bitcoin Halving: The Chainsaw explains the concept of Bitcoin Halving and its implications for the future. https://thechainsaw.com/defi/bitcoin-halving-what-is-it-and-whens-the-next-one/
Bitcoin Halving's Impact on Miners: CoinDesk offers a less bullish perspective on the upcoming Bitcoin Halving and its potential impact on miners. https://www.coindesk.com/business/2023/12/08/bitcoin-halving-is-poised-to-unleash-darwinism-on-miners/
Hedera and Starlink Collaboration: Explore the exciting potential collaboration between Hedera and Starlink in this video.
Welcoming the Bull Market of 2024: Bankless covers the resurgence of the bull market and its implications for 2024.
Panel on Web3 Gaming at Consensus: CoinDesk publishes a compelling panel discussion on web3 gaming from the Consensus event earlier this year.
Remember to stay informed and connected as we navigate these exciting developments in the world of decentralized finance. Here's to another week of innovation and collaboration!
Quote of the Week:
"Innovation is the unrelenting drive to break the status quo and develop anew where few have dared to go" - Steven Jeffes
Until next week,
Mark, Editor, Australian DeFi Association.
About Aus DeFi Association
The Australian DeFi Association (Aus DeFi) is a non-profit community organization dedicated to increasing education and awareness of blockchain technology, specifically decentralized finance (DeFi) and web3-based projects. Their goal is to empower the Australian community with the knowledge and tools to participate in the decentralized economy, and to promote the adoption and growth of blockchain technology in Australia. They strive to provide a more grassroots approach to promoting blockchain technology compared to other industry-focused organizations in Australia, and to provide a platform for community members to learn about and engage with this emerging technology.
You can watch our recorded meetups and interviews here on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ausdefiassociation3956/videos
Sponsors
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