# IDEX’s ‘hybrid liquidity pool’ aims to tackle some of DeFi’s biggest problems

# IDEX’s ‘hybrid liquidity pool’ aims to tackle some of DeFi’s biggest problems

“# IDEX’s ‘hybrid liquidity pool’ aims to tackle some of DeFi’s biggest problems ” IDEX, a San Francisco-based decentralized exchange, has unveiled new protocol upgrades designed to solve two of the biggest issues with DeFi — slippage and front-running.  The exchange claims that its Hybrid Liquidity protocol solves these challenges by combining an order book and trading…

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# Nuvei eyeing 0M acquisition of crypto startup Simplex

# Nuvei eyeing $250M acquisition of crypto startup Simplex

“# Nuvei eyeing $250M acquisition of crypto startup Simplex ” Canadian payments giant Nuvei is reportedly in talks to acquire Simplex, an Israeli cryptocurrency startup, for up to $250 million – sending a strong signal that the electronic payments processing industry was pivoting towards digital currencies.  The deal between Nuvei and Simplex is expected to…

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# Invictus Capital AUM reaches 2M as crypto adoption booms

# Invictus Capital AUM reaches $112M as crypto adoption booms

“# Invictus Capital AUM reaches $112M as crypto adoption booms ” Cryptocurrency asset manager Invictus Capital saw significant growth in assets under management during the first quarter, highlighting the rapid uptake of digital assets among institutional investors.  Assets under management surged by 50% to $112 million in the quarter ending March 31, Invictus disclosed Thursday….

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# Nasdaq-listed insurer Metromile plans M Bitcoin purchase

# Nasdaq-listed insurer Metromile plans $10M Bitcoin purchase

“# Nasdaq-listed insurer Metromile plans $10M Bitcoin purchase ” Metromile, Inc., a digital insurer headquartered in San Francisco, is making Bitcoin (BTC) a core part of its business operations, offering further evidence of growing mainstream adoption of digital assets.  The company announced Thursday that it will soon give policyholders the option to pay for insurance…

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# Digital Currency Group backs South Korean crypto exchange operator

# Digital Currency Group backs South Korean crypto exchange operator

“# Digital Currency Group backs South Korean crypto exchange operator ” Digital Currency Group, the venture capital firm behind some of the biggest companies in blockchain, has become the second-largest shareholder of Streami, a leading cryptocurrency exchange operator in South Korea.  Barry Silbert, founder and CEO of Digital Currency Group, explained his rationale for backing…

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# Deep tech: Why C-suite execs are pursuing blockchain

# Deep tech: Why C-suite execs are pursuing blockchain

“# Deep tech: Why C-suite execs are pursuing blockchain ” Blockchain is seen as a major area of interest by enterprises looking to invest in deep tech solutions, a new report suggests. An industry-wide survey conducted by quantum computing firm Seeqc revealed that 67% of executive decision-makers feared falling behind competitors when it comes to…

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