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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.

89,026 ETH Withdrawn From FalconX and Kraken by Four Wallets
ETHEREUM

89,026 ETH Withdrawn From FalconX and Kraken by Four Wallets

Four wallets withdrew 89,026 ETH worth about $197.85 million from FalconX and Kraken, putting fresh focus on Ethereum exchange outflows and what they may signal next.

May 16·2 min read·By Oliver Benjamin
Mubadala Increases BlackRock Bitcoin ETF Holdings to More Than $565 Million
BITCOIN

Mubadala Increases BlackRock Bitcoin ETF Holdings to More Than $565 Million

Mubadala has raised its BlackRock Bitcoin ETF exposure above $565 million, underscoring growing institutional demand for regulated Bitcoin investment products.

May 15·3 min read·By Oliver Benjamin
CME Group to Launch Bitcoin and Crypto Index Futures on June 8, 2026
Crypto

CME Group to Launch Bitcoin and Crypto Index Futures on June 8, 2026

CME Group will launch Bitcoin and crypto index futures on June 8, 2026. Here is what the new products could mean for crypto traders and the broader market.

May 15·2 min read·By Oliver Benjamin
OKX Plans to Acquire 20% Stake in Coinone: What It Means
Crypto

OKX Plans to Acquire 20% Stake in Coinone: What It Means

OKX plans to acquire a 20% stake in South Korean crypto exchange Coinone. Explore the deal focus, strategic implications, and why the South Korea angle matters.

May 15·3 min read·By Oliver Benjamin
Kraken Says It Is Switching Its Cross-Chain Provider From LayerZero to Chainlink
Crypto

Kraken Says It Is Switching Its Cross-Chain Provider From LayerZero to Chainlink

Kraken says it is moving its cross-chain provider from LayerZero to Chainlink. Here is what the switch means and what to watch next.

May 15·2 min read·By Oliver Benjamin
USDC Treasury Mints 249,936,787 USDC: What the New Issuance Signals
Crypto

USDC Treasury Mints 249,936,787 USDC: What the New Issuance Signals

USDC Treasury minted 249,936,787 USDC in a fresh issuance. Here is what the mint means, why treasury activity matters, and what traders should watch next.

May 15·2 min read·By Oliver Benjamin
West Main Self Storage Raises $1.6 Million to Expand Bitcoin Treasury
BITCOIN

West Main Self Storage Raises $1.6 Million to Expand Bitcoin Treasury

West Main Self Storage has raised $1.6 million to expand its Bitcoin treasury. Here is what the funding means for its balance sheet, strategy, and broader corporate BTC adoption trend.

May 14·2 min read·By Oliver Benjamin
Crypto Market Structure Bill Clears Banking Committee With Bipartisan Support
Crypto

Crypto Market Structure Bill Clears Banking Committee With Bipartisan Support

A bipartisan banking committee vote advances the crypto market structure bill, signaling momentum for clearer digital asset rules and industry oversight.

May 14·3 min read·By Oliver Benjamin
Metaplanet to Launch First Bitcoin Perpetual Preferred Shares in Japan
BITCOIN

Metaplanet to Launch First Bitcoin Perpetual Preferred Shares in Japan

Metaplanet plans to launch Japan's first Bitcoin perpetual preferred shares, signaling a new bridge between BTC treasury strategy and capital markets.

May 14·3 min read·By Oliver Benjamin
Jane Street Cuts Bitcoin Exposure, Adds Ether ETFs in Q1 2026
Crypto

Jane Street Cuts Bitcoin Exposure, Adds Ether ETFs in Q1 2026

Jane Street trimmed Bitcoin-related exposure in Q1 2026 while boosting Ether ETF holdings, signaling a notable institutional shift across crypto ETFs.

May 13·3 min read·By Oliver Benjamin
Metaplanet Q1 2026 BTC Treasury Hits 40,177 as Sales Jump 251%
BITCOIN

Metaplanet Q1 2026 BTC Treasury Hits 40,177 as Sales Jump 251%

Metaplanet reported Q1 2026 bitcoin treasury growth to 40,177 BTC while sales rose 251%. Here is what the company materials show and what remains unconfirmed.

May 13·3 min read·By Oliver Benjamin
Bybit Lists BZ Futures: What the New Contract Means
Crypto

Bybit Lists BZ Futures: What the New Contract Means

Bybit lists BZ futures, opening a new derivatives market for crypto traders. Here are the listing details, why it matters, and what to watch next.

May 13·2 min read·By Oliver Benjamin