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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.

BINANCE

Binance Releases Market Maker Guidelines Requiring Token Issuers to Disclose Relationships

Binance has published new market maker guidelines requiring token issuers to promptly disclose their market maker relationships, increasing transparency on the world's largest crypto exchange.

Mar 25·4 min read·By Oliver Benjamin

BLOCKCHAIN

RBA: Asset Tokenization Could Unlock AUD 24B in Australia

The Reserve Bank of Australia estimates asset and money tokenization could generate AUD 24 billion in value, signaling institutional DeFi momentum.

Mar 25·4 min read·By Oliver Benjamin

BLOCKCHAIN

Ripple Tests XRP Trade Finance in MAS Singapore Sandbox

Ripple tests an XRP trade finance system in Singapore's MAS sandbox, marking a key step for institutional blockchain adoption and XRP protocol liquidity.

Mar 25·5 min read·By Oliver Benjamin

Crypto

Whale Opens $40M in 20x Leveraged Longs on ETH and BTC — Market Impact Explained

A crypto whale identified as 0x049b opened 20x leveraged long positions worth over $40M — 9,256 ETH ($20.16M) and 282.47 BTC ($20.13M) — in a single hour. Here's what it signals for the market.

Mar 25·5 min read·By Oliver Benjamin

BUSINESS

Ark Invest Buys $16M Circle Shares After 20% Stock Crash

Cathie Wood's Ark Invest scooped $16M in Circle shares after CRCL dropped 20%. What the sell-off means for USDC liquidity across DeFi protocols.

Mar 25·4 min read·By Oliver Benjamin

BITCOIN

700+ Days Post-Bitcoin Halving: Are We Approaching the Cycle Bottom?

It has been over 700 days since the last Bitcoin halving. Analysis of previous BTC halving cycles reveals when bottom formation typically begins — and what that means for price now.

Mar 25·5 min read·By Oliver Benjamin

BUSINESS

Canadian Fintech Delphx Capital Markets ($DELX) Announces Crypto Treasury Plans

Delphx Capital Markets Inc ($DELX), a Canadian publicly traded fintech company, has announced plans to initiate a cryptocurrency treasury strategy — joining a growing wave of public companies adding digital assets to their balance sheets.

Mar 24·5 min read·By Oliver Benjamin

ETHEREUM

New Wallet 0x8315 Withdraws 10,899 ETH ($23.5M) From Binance

A newly created wallet identified as 0x8315 withdrew 10,899 ETH — roughly $23.5 million — from Binance within a single hour, raising whale-watching alerts across the crypto community.

Mar 24·3 min read·By Oliver Benjamin

BITCOIN

US Bitcoin Spot ETFs Log $167M Net Inflow on March 23 — SoSoValue Data

SoSoValue data shows U.S. Bitcoin spot ETFs posted a combined $167 million net inflow on March 23, signaling renewed institutional demand for Bitcoin exposure via regulated products.

Mar 24·3 min read·By Oliver Benjamin

ETHEREUM

Ethereum Foundation Lays Out L1 and L2 Future Vision

The Ethereum Foundation has outlined its vision for L1 and L2 ecosystem development. We break down what it means for DeFi protocols and liquidity flows.

Mar 24·5 min read·By Oliver Benjamin

Market

Israel-Iran Tensions and the DeFi Liquidity Fallout

Israel vows continued strikes on Iran as diplomatic contact is denied. Here's how the escalating conflict is hitting DeFi TVL, stablecoin flows, and protocol risk appetite.

Mar 23·5 min read·By Oliver Benjamin

BITCOIN

Bitcoin Onchain Transactions Spike: What the Surge in BTC Network Activity Means

A sharp spike in Bitcoin onchain transactions has been recorded, signaling increased network activity. Learn what the BTC transaction surge means for the market and investors.

Mar 23·4 min read·By Oliver Benjamin