decentralized finance

decentralized finance

Abstract data network as a metaphor for staking

What is staking and how does it impact financial institutions?

What is staking? What are the different forms of staking? What are the regulatory requirements for staking activities?

In this article, we explain different forms of staking, with a focus on delegated staking and how it works. We discuss the regulatory aspects of MiCAR and DAC 8, explain the implications and make recommendations for financial institutions.

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Digital generated image as metaphor for Decentralized finance (DeFi

Decentralized finance

Decentralized finance describes decentralized systems that use software protocols to enable financial transactions between users without the involvement of financial intermediaries such as banks.

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Crypto crisis: the end of Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies or a wake-up call for stronger regulation?

The crypto debate: Is the crypto crisis the end of Bitcoin & other cryptocurrencies, or a call for stronger regulation? In this interview, Dr.ย Nils Bulling, Head of Strategic Innovation, Ecosystem & Digital Assets at Avaloq, shares his personal view on the current crisis in the crypto market and his predictions of how cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin could develop in the future.

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