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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.

Bitcoin ETF Inflows Rebound Amid Market Volatility
BITCOIN

Bitcoin ETF Inflows Rebound Amid Market Volatility

Bitcoin spot ETF inflows are rebounding as market volatility spikes. See how surging institutional demand is reshaping wBTC TVL and DeFi collateral markets.

Mar 27·4 min read·By Oliver Benjamin
Coinbase Bitcoin-Backed Mortgage: Buy a Home With BTC
BITCOIN

Coinbase Bitcoin-Backed Mortgage: Buy a Home With BTC

Coinbase now offers bitcoin-backed mortgages, letting Americans buy homes with BTC collateral. We break down how it works and the DeFi lending implications.

Mar 27·5 min read·By Oliver Benjamin
Crypto Open Interest Hits $30B as Binance Leads BTC and ETH Inflows
Market

Crypto Open Interest Hits $30B as Binance Leads BTC and ETH Inflows

Crypto open interest surged to ~$30B as prices rallied. Binance led the charge with $829M in BTC inflows and $1.6B in ETH inflows. Here's what the data signals.

Mar 26·3 min read·By Oliver Benjamin
Crypto ETF Flows Today: BTC & ETH DeFi Implications
Market

Crypto ETF Flows Today: BTC & ETH DeFi Implications

Bitcoin ETFs logged +86 BTC ($5.92M) daily inflows but shed -898 BTC over 7 days. Here's what the divergence means for wrapped BTC liquidity in DeFi.

Mar 26·4 min read·By Oliver Benjamin
Trust Wallet AI Agents: Binance's 220M-User Wallet Enables Crypto Trading Bots
BINANCE

Trust Wallet AI Agents: Binance's 220M-User Wallet Enables Crypto Trading Bots

Trust Wallet, Binance's 220-million-user wallet, now offers AI trading agents for crypto. Here's what the Forbes-reported rollout means for retail traders and TWT.

Mar 26·4 min read·By Oliver Benjamin
TON Catchain 2.0: Consensus Upgrade Hits Mainnet in April 2026
BLOCKCHAIN

TON Catchain 2.0: Consensus Upgrade Hits Mainnet in April 2026

TON deploys Catchain 2.0 to mainnet in April 2026, overhauling its consensus layer. Here's what it means for validators and DeFi protocols built on TON.

Mar 26·5 min read·By Oliver Benjamin
Machi Liquidated Again on ETH Long as Market Drops — Then Reopens Position
ETHEREUM

Machi Liquidated Again on ETH Long as Market Drops — Then Reopens Position

Crypto trader Machi was fully liquidated on his ETH long position as the market fell, but wasted no time reopening a new leveraged ETH trade. Here's what happened.

Mar 26·4 min read·By Oliver Benjamin
Morgan Stanley MSBT Bitcoin ETF: DeFi & wBTC Impact
BITCOIN

Morgan Stanley MSBT Bitcoin ETF: DeFi & wBTC Impact

Bloomberg analyst Eric Balchunas says Morgan Stanley's spot Bitcoin ETF (MSBT) is progressing fast. Here's how it could reshape wBTC demand in DeFi.

Mar 26·4 min read·By Oliver Benjamin
Bitcoin ETF Flows Today: $111M Single-Day Outflow as 7-Day Drain Hits $211M
Crypto

Bitcoin ETF Flows Today: $111M Single-Day Outflow as 7-Day Drain Hits $211M

Bitcoin ETF net flows turn sharply negative: a single-day outflow of 1,565 BTC ($111.64M) follows a 7-day drain of 2,966 BTC ($211.6M). Here's what the data signals for crypto markets.

Mar 26·5 min read·By Oliver Benjamin
Bitcoin Halving Cycle Points to Reversal in 2 Months
BITCOIN

Bitcoin Halving Cycle Points to Reversal in 2 Months

Bitcoin's halving cycle data suggests a price reversal within 2 months. Explore what historical cycle patterns mean for DeFi protocols and wrapped BTC liquidity.

Mar 25·5 min read·By Oliver Benjamin
Strive Launches Options Trading on $SATA Preferred Stock
BITCOIN

Strive Launches Options Trading on $SATA Preferred Stock

Strive Asset Management ($ASST) has enabled options trading on its $SATA perpetual preferred stock, adding derivatives access to a Bitcoin-backed yield instrument.

Mar 25·4 min read·By Oliver Benjamin
Morgan Stanley Spot Bitcoin ETF Gets Official Listing — Launch Imminent
BITCOIN

Morgan Stanley Spot Bitcoin ETF Gets Official Listing — Launch Imminent

Morgan Stanley's spot Bitcoin ETF has received an official listing announcement, with industry insiders suggesting the launch could be imminent. Here's what investors need to know.

Mar 25·5 min read·By Oliver Benjamin