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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.

BitGo Introduces Quantum Protection for Institutional Bitcoin Wallets
Protocols

BitGo Introduces Quantum Protection for Institutional Bitcoin Wallets

BitGo and Silence Laboratories have completed what they describe as the first post-quantum multi-party computation (MPC) transaction simulation by a regulated custodian, marking an early step toward quantum-resistant security for institutional Bitcoin wallets.

Jul 9·2 min read·By Oliver Benjamin
Bybit Delists ARTY, CTA, GTAI, LBTC, MBOX, NAKA and U From Spot Market
News

Bybit Delists ARTY, CTA, GTAI, LBTC, MBOX, NAKA and U From Spot Market

Traders holding any of these seven assets on Bybit should check the exchange's announcement for exact removal dates, final withdrawal deadlines and any automatic conversion details. Spot delistings typically mean open orders on affected pairs will be canceled once the removal takes effect.

Jul 9·2 min read·By Oliver Benjamin
VanEck Says Bitcoin Could Be Materially Higher in a Year
Market

VanEck Says Bitcoin Could Be Materially Higher in a Year

VanEck, the investment firm managing roughly $200 billion in assets, expects Bitcoin to be "materially higher" within a year, with its head of digital assets research Matthew Sigel actively advising clients to position accordingly.

Jul 9·2 min read·By Oliver Benjamin
Bitwise Adds HYPE to Bitwise 10 Crypto Index ETF in Rebalance
News

Bitwise Adds HYPE to Bitwise 10 Crypto Index ETF in Rebalance

Bitwise has added HYPE, the native token of the Hyperliquid decentralized exchange, to the Bitwise 10 Crypto Index ETF as part of its latest rebalance.

Jul 8·2 min read·By Oliver Benjamin
New Hampshire to review $100M Bitcoin-backed bond at hearing
News

New Hampshire to review $100M Bitcoin-backed bond at hearing

New Hampshire officials are set to review a $100 million Bitcoin-backed bond proposal at a public hearing on July 8, 2026, bringing the state one step closer to issuing what would be the first municipal bond of its kind in the United States.

Jul 8·3 min read·By Oliver Benjamin
Wallet 0x77ee Opens $31.08 Million 40x Bitcoin Short on HyperliquidX
Market

Wallet 0x77ee Opens $31.08 Million 40x Bitcoin Short on HyperliquidX

The position, tracked via Hyperdash on-chain data , shows wallet 0x77ee deploying $31. 08 million in notional value against Bitcoin at 40x leverage.

Jul 8·3 min read·By Oliver Benjamin
Upbit to List OpenGradient's OPG in Korean Won Market
Market

Upbit to List OpenGradient's OPG in Korean Won Market

The listing, reported by Crypto Briefing , adds OPG as a KRW-denominated trading pair. A KRW-market listing means South Korean users can buy and sell OPG directly with their local currency balances rather than needing to convert through another cryptocurrency first.

Jul 7·2 min read·By Oliver Benjamin
OranjeBTC Buys 8 Bitcoin, Holdings Reach 3,904 BTC
BUSINESS

OranjeBTC Buys 8 Bitcoin, Holdings Reach 3,904 BTC

Brazilian public company OranjeBTC has purchased 8 more Bitcoin, bringing its total treasury holdings to 3,904 BTC. The incremental buy signals continued commitment to the company's Bitcoin accumulation strategy.

Jul 6·2 min read·By Oliver Benjamin
American Bitcoin Increases Holdings by 500 BTC, Surpasses 8,000 BTC
BUSINESS

American Bitcoin Increases Holdings by 500 BTC, Surpasses 8,000 BTC

American Bitcoin has increased its bitcoin holdings by 500 BTC, bringing its total treasury above 8,000 BTC, the company disclosed.

Jul 6·2 min read·By Oliver Benjamin
Ripple Secures EU CASP License From Luxembourg CSSF
News

Ripple Secures EU CASP License From Luxembourg CSSF

Ripple has secured a Crypto-Asset Service Provider (CASP) license from Luxembourg's Commission de Surveillance du Secteur Financier (CSSF), strengthening its regulatory position across the European Union.

Jul 6·2 min read·By Oliver Benjamin
Spot Bitcoin ETFs Post $527M Weekly Outflows, Extending Streak to Eight Weeks
Market

Spot Bitcoin ETFs Post $527M Weekly Outflows, Extending Streak to Eight Weeks

Spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded $527 million in net outflows last week, extending an unbroken streak of weekly redemptions to eight consecutive weeks as investors continued pulling capital from the listed funds.

Jul 6·2 min read·By Oliver Benjamin
Whale Withdraws 4,942 ETH From Binance and Stakes It via Lido
Yield

Whale Withdraws 4,942 ETH From Binance and Stakes It via Lido

A large Ethereum holder withdrew 4,942 ETH from Binance and immediately staked the entire amount through Lido, moving capital from centralized exchange custody into a yield-bearing liquid staking position.

Jul 5·2 min read·By Oliver Benjamin