New OCC Rules, The Rise of ETFs, and The Future of Crypto

4 Feb 1h 32min

Join us for a special Leviathan News livestream as we dive deep into the highly anticipated Liquity V2 launch! We're bringing on Sam Lekhah and Colin Platt to break down everything you need to know about the latest iteration of the decentralized borrowing protocol. Make sure to go and check out our sponsor FX Protocol. They provide unliquidatable leverage for ETH BTC and other crypto up to 10x. Use our ref link: https://fx.aladdin.club/assets/?code=LeviathanN 🔥 Topics Covered: What’s new in Liquity V2? How it improves capital efficiency and decentralization Changes in stability mechanisms and liquidations What this means for DeFi and on-chain lending 🔹 Don't miss this alpha-packed session! Bring your questions and tune in live to get insights straight from the team. Links used in the show https://x.com/bjnpck/status/1883820067869327728 https://dune.com/liquity/protocol-incentivized-liquidity https://dune.com/liquity/liquity-v2 https://curve.fi/dex/#/ethereum/pools/factory-stable-ng-352/deposit https://www.liquity.org/blog/liquity-adopts-the-chainlink-standard-for-cross-chain-interoperability-for-bold https://docs.liquity.org/v2-documentation/friendly-fork-program https://app.lqty.io/earn/ https://app.defisaver.com/liquityV2/account/eth/manage https://parsec.fi/layout/geeogi/v-MaPJyt https://app.quill.finance/earn

29 Jan 49min

27 Jan 1h 8min

23 Jan 55min

Join Samuel McCulloch on this exciting episode of Leviathan News as he dives deep into the future of stablecoins and digital finance with special guests Sam from Frax and Jim Hiltner from Superstate. Discover the innovative structure of frxUSD, the collaborative efforts with Superstate, and their vision for integrating crypto into traditional financial systems. From the crypto ball gossip to the intricate design of new financial instruments, this episode covers it all. Tune in to understand how these leaders are solving core issues in the DeFi space and paving the way for the next billion users in the crypto world. 00:00 Introduction and Excitement 00:35 Meet the Guests: Sam and Jim 01:11 Jim's Background and Superstate 01:55 Sam's Crypto Ball Experience 05:03 The Future of frxUSD 07:47 Challenges and Innovations in Stablecoins 13:05 Superstate's Regulatory Journey 18:07 Technical Details of frxUSD 30:59 Incentives and Customer Relationships 31:17 Evolution of Frax and AMO Operations 31:41 Introduction of Superstate and Institutional Importance 32:29 Stablecoin Criticisms and NQA Principle 33:26 FDIC System and Enshrined Custodians 36:10 Superstate's Institutional Onboarding 37:25 DeFi Distribution and Global Market Expansion 39:19 Neobanks and Future Financial Systems 40:46 Tokenizing Treasuries and Eurodollar System 42:13 Design and Incentives of frxUSD 48:15 Yield Strategies and Market Conditions 50:58 Alternative Assets and Structured Products 57:49 Final Thoughts and Future Prospects

21 Jan 1h 2min

In this episode we have on Matthieu Gavadaun to come and chat about the launch of Infinity pools Make sure to check out our sponsor FX protocol: https://fx.aladdin.club/assets/?code=LeviathanN 🔔 Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and hit the notification bell to stay updated on all things DeFi! 📩 Questions or comments? Drop them below—we’d love to hear from you!

18 Jan 20min

In today’s episode of Leviathan News, we’re diving deep into the recent USD0++ depeg and its massive ripple effects across the DeFi ecosystem. What caused this bond-like stablecoin to drop from its $1 peg to $0.87? How did it trap leveraged farmers, ignite liquidation chaos, and raise questions about conflicts of interest between Usual Money and MEV Capital? We’ll explore it all. Joining us to unpack the drama are Darren from IPOR Labs, a leader in DeFi risk management, and Alex McFarlane from Keyring Network, an expert in decentralized infrastructure. Together, we’ll break down: The mechanics behind the USD0++ redemption shift The fallout for Morpho, Pendle, and other protocols MEV Capital’s controversial role and high-stakes profits What this means for DeFi’s future and trust in stablecoins If you’re fascinated by the intersections of finance, technology, and high-stakes decision-making, you won’t want to miss this episode. Make sure to check out our sponsor FX protocol: https://fx.aladdin.club/assets/?code=LeviathanN 🔔 Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and hit the notification bell to stay updated on all things DeFi! 📩 Questions or comments? Drop them below—we’d love to hear from you!

13 Jan 1h 2min

12 Jan 56min