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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.

Market

Strategy STRC Climbs Into PFF Top Holdings at BlackRock

Strategy's STRC now ranks among the largest positions in BlackRock's PFF, highlighting institutional demand for Strategy's Bitcoin-linked preferred stock.

Apr 2·3 min read·By Oliver Benjamin

BITCOIN

BITA Ticker Revealed for iShares Bitcoin Premium Income ETF

Eric Balchunas says the upcoming iShares Bitcoin Premium Income ETF will trade under ticker BITA, offering an early signal for Bitcoin ETF watchers.

Apr 1·3 min read·By Oliver Benjamin

BITCOIN

March Bitcoin Update: Mempool Upgrades and BIP-360 Progress

A focused March Bitcoin technology update covering mempool upgrades, progress on quantum-resistance via BIP-360, and why these changes matter now.

Apr 1·4 min read·By Oliver Benjamin

Crypto

Fed's Barr Warns Private Money Needs Safeguards as Stablecoin Scrutiny Grows

Fed Vice Chair Michael Barr warned that private money without safeguards has a painful history. Here is what that means for stablecoins and crypto policy.

Apr 1·4 min read·By Oliver Benjamin

Crypto

US-Iran Conflict Odds Hit 70%: Crypto Risk Outlook

US-Iran conflict odds rising toward 70% through May could reshape crypto risk sentiment. This outline focuses on the market signal, evidence, and DeFi angle.

Apr 1·5 min read·By Oliver Benjamin

BITCOIN

Whale bc1qfs Adds 500.78 BTC in Ongoing Buying Streak

Whale bc1qfs extended its daily Bitcoin buying streak since Mar. 10 with another 500.78 BTC purchase worth about $37.16M. Here is what stands out.

Apr 1·4 min read·By Oliver Benjamin

Crypto

Oakland Crypto Wash-Trading Case Names Gotbit, 3 Others

A reported Oakland federal case links 10 people at four crypto market-making firms to alleged wash trading, extending the U.S. crackdown led by DOJ and SEC.

Apr 1·5 min read·By Oliver Benjamin

BITCOIN

Bitcoin at -46% From ATH: Is the Cycle Bottom In?

Bitcoin is down 46% from its latest all-time high. This analysis compares the current drawdown with past cycle-bottom behavior and outlines what would strengthen a bottom case.

Mar 31·4 min read·By Oliver Benjamin

Crypto

Token Launch Failure Rates Hit Record Levels as 21Shares Researcher Appears at EthCC

EthCC speaker Darius Moukhtarzadeh of 21Shares is addressing record token launch failure rates. CoinGecko's 2025 data shows why the issue matters.

Mar 31·4 min read·By Oliver Benjamin

Crypto

Bitcoin ETFs Lose $296M as Ethereum ETF Flows Also Weaken

From March 23 to March 27 ET, spot Bitcoin ETFs posted $296 million in net outflows while spot Ethereum ETFs also weakened. Here is the key ETF flow takeaway.

Mar 30·3 min read·By Oliver Benjamin

BITCOIN

Bitcoin Falls Below $65,000 as $190 Million Liquidated From Crypto in 15 Minutes

Bitcoin has fallen below $65,000 as the crypto market sees $190 million in liquidations within just 15 minutes, signaling a sharp wave of forced selling across exchanges.

Mar 30·2 min read·By Oliver Benjamin

Crypto

Worldcoin Sells 226M WLD via OTC for $63M USDC

Worldcoin executed a 226.43M WLD over-the-counter sale for $63M USDC. Explore the DeFi liquidity implications, WLD token mechanics, and protocol treasury impact.

Mar 29·2 min read·By Oliver Benjamin