MakerDAO

MakerDAO Moves to Full Decentralization; Maker Foundation to Close in ‘Months’

Brady DaleJul 20, 2021

The move by the protocol’s home office has been long expected.

Opinion

MakerDAO on Collision Course With Banking Regulators

JP KoningMay 10, 2021

As MakerDAO rolls out real estate loans, banking regulators are unlikely to ignore DeFi banks, our columnist says.

Regulation

Who in Crypto Met With Brian Brooks When He Ran OCC? Here’s His Calendar

Nate DiCamilloJul 26, 2021

As Donald Trump’s national bank regulator, Brooks met with a wide range of crypto market participants, from Fortune 500 execs to DeFi protocol founders, documents show.

MakerDAO

Maker Price Passes $4K for First Time, as MakerDAO Brings Real Estate to DeFi

Muyao ShenApr 21, 2021

"Real world" assets have entered DeFi, as the Maker protocol reportedly just minted $38,000 of dai stablecoins to finance a mortgage loan.

Stablecoins

Bullish Sign for Crypto? USDC and Dai Balances on Exchanges Hit Record Highs

Muyao ShenFeb 2, 2021

Buying in these stablecoins may foretell where the crypto market is going.

MakerDAO

MKR

Maker’s MKR Token Surges to 2-Year High on DeFi Growth

Muyao ShenJan 6, 2021

Maker's MKR token surged to its highest level in more than two years.

Explainers

What Is a Stablecoin?

Alyssa HertigDec 29, 2020

A stablecoin is a type of cryptocurrency whose value is tied to an outside asset, such as the U.S. dollar or gold, to stabilize the price.

MakerDAO

MakerDAO Loans Can Be Gamed to Hold Out Funds From Liquidation, Startup Finds

William FoxleyNov 16, 2020

A loophole in MakerDAO’s collateralized debt market enables positions to be closed far more leniently than intended due to an oversight in the auction process.