Designating DeFi Protocols as Critical Infrastructure: A Proposal by Polygon Labs

Polygon Labs, in collaboration with Arktouros law firm, has proposed a new regulatory framework that seeks to designate certain decentralized finance (DeFi) protocols as critical infrastructure crucial to the national and economic security of the United States. This groundbreaking proposal aims to recognize the importance of DeFi in the modern financial landscape and ensure its protection and stability within the regulatory framework.

Coinbase introduces fees for USDC to USD conversions

Coinbase, the popular cryptocurrency exchange, has announced that it will now charge a fee for converting the stablecoin USD Coin (USDC) into USD. This new fee will apply to institutional clients and will be implemented in order to cover the costs associated with the conversion process. The fee was introduced in a recent post on Coinbase’s website, dated January 29, 2024.

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