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Oliver Benjamin

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Oliver Benjamin is a DeFi research writer at DefiLiban, specializing in decentralized finance systems, token economics, liquidity design, and blockchain market structure. His work focuses on analyzing how DeFi protocols function beneath surface-level narratives, with particular attention to incentives, on-chain behavior, yield systems, and emerging crypto infrastructure. He is known for producing research-driven content that explains complex decentralized systems in a structured and accessible way. Before joining DefiLiban, Oliver worked across quantitative finance, blockchain research, and digital asset analysis roles involving DeFi strategy evaluation, smart contract ecosystems, and market data interpretation. He holds an M.Sc. in Quantitative Finance from Frankfurt School of Finance & Management and has completed additional certifications in blockchain architecture, machine learning, and DeFi research. Oliver’s writing combines analytical depth with practical market insight, focusing on system design, protocol mechanics, and long-term developments within decentralized finance.

数据:VanEck ETF 钱包通过 Gemini 出售约 1076 万美元 BTC 和 ETH
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数据:VanEck ETF 钱包通过 Gemini 出售约 1076 万美元 BTC 和 ETH

资金从被标注为 ETF 托管相关的钱包流向 Gemini 这类支持自动化交易的中心化平台 ,可能对应多种运营场景,包括申赎执行、托管账户之间的内部调拨、结算安排或再平衡操作。单笔转账流向本身无法区分上述情形。 For related coverage, see Gemini Lawsuit: Investors Allege Exchange Misled Market .

4h ago·1 min read·By Oliver Benjamin
SEC Crypto Custody Proposal: What Advisers Need to Know
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SEC Crypto Custody Proposal: What Advisers Need to Know

The SEC press release announced proposed amendments to Rule 206(4)-2 under the Investment Advisers Act, commonly called the Custody Rule.

9h ago·3 min read·By Oliver Benjamin
farokh on Markets, $NEAR, MetaMask and $HYPE at Decrypt
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farokh on Markets, $NEAR, MetaMask and $HYPE at Decrypt

Crypto commentator farokh engaged in an information exchange with @DecryptMedia covering four intersecting threads: broader market conditions, a reported $NEAR exploit, a MetaMask-related incident, and leads tied to the Hyperliquid-native $HYPE token.

14h ago·2 min read·By Oliver Benjamin
Crypto Lost $1.26B in Hacks as Bitcoin Bulls Had a Monster Quarter
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Crypto Lost $1.26B in Hacks as Bitcoin Bulls Had a Monster Quarter

Crypto protocols and users lost a reported $1. 26 billion to hacks and exploits during the most recent quarter, a figure that exposes the persistent gap between bullish price action and the security posture of the broader ecosystem.

19h ago·3 min read·By Oliver Benjamin
Coinbase Gets CFTC Approval for Its Own Clearinghouse
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Coinbase Gets CFTC Approval for Its Own Clearinghouse

A clearinghouse sits between the buyer and the seller in every derivatives trade, becoming the counterparty to both sides and guaranteeing settlement if one party defaults.

1d ago·3 min read·By Oliver Benjamin

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Bitget CEO Pledges Protection Fund Refill Within a Week
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Bitget CEO Pledges Protection Fund Refill Within a Week

Chen's stated timetable is precise: the fund will be replenished within one week of the announcement. The protection fund serves as an exchange-level backstop designed to cover user losses in the event of a security breach or operational failure.

1d ago·3 min read·By Oliver Benjamin
Bitcoin, XRP Rally After Key Fed Inflation Report
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Bitcoin, XRP Rally After Key Fed Inflation Report

Bitcoin and XRP posted gains on September 30, 2026, following the release of the Bureau of Economic Analysis's Personal Income and Outlays report for August 2026, a data set that feeds directly into Federal Reserve rate-path expectations and risk-asset positioning across DeFi and CeFi markets alike.

1d ago·3 min read·By Oliver Benjamin
Ripple USD Stablecoin Reaches New All-Time High
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Ripple USD Stablecoin Reaches New All-Time High

Ripple's USD-pegged stablecoin RLUSD has crossed a new all-time high in circulating supply, with on-chain data from DeFiLlama recording more than $2. 52 billion in circulation, up from roughly $2.

2d ago·4 min read·By Oliver Benjamin
Cathie Wood Increases Stake in Surging Crypto ETF
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Cathie Wood Increases Stake in Surging Crypto ETF

Cathie Wood has increased her stake in a crypto exchange-traded fund described as surging, according to reports. The specific fund, the size of the position change, and the execution date have not been confirmed in available source material, making independent verification of the full details impossible at this stage.

2d ago·3 min read·By Oliver Benjamin
Bitwise NEAR ETF Begins Trading on NYSE Arca
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Bitwise NEAR ETF Begins Trading on NYSE Arca

Bitwise has launched a NEAR Protocol exchange-traded fund on NYSE Arca, giving eligible market participants an exchange-traded route to NEAR exposure without direct on-chain custody. The listing marks the first dedicated NEAR ETF to reach a major U.

2d ago·3 min read·By Oliver Benjamin
Altcoin Spot Volume Nears 4x Bitcoin, Glassnode Says
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Altcoin Spot Volume Nears 4x Bitcoin, Glassnode Says

Altcoin spot volume has climbed to nearly four times Bitcoin's, reaching its highest ratio since September 2025, according to on-chain analytics firm Glassnode.

2d ago·3 min read·By Oliver Benjamin
Bitget Restarts Withdrawals Asset by Asset: BTC Open, ETH Due Sept. 29
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Bitget Restarts Withdrawals Asset by Asset: BTC Open, ETH Due Sept. 29

Bitget is restoring withdrawals on a per-asset basis following a hack that disrupted the exchange, with Bitcoin withdrawals confirmed open and Ethereum withdrawals scheduled to resume on September 29, according to the exchange.

3d ago·2 min read·By Oliver Benjamin