DeFi offers a blank canvas to reimagine markets insurance with programmability and decentralization as core constructs, says the CEO of IntoTheBlock. Author: Jesus Rodriguez

Blockchain Australia, the nation’s industry body advocating for appropriate regulation and policy, has appointed Laura Mercurio as its new CEO, at a time when the nation has signalled a new approach toward crypto adoption. Mercurio has previously gained experience working with the likes of BlackRock, Merrill Lynch, and Deutsche Bank. Author: Amitoj Singh

The exchange is hoping to generate one big pool for USD stablecoins to be used for trading and powered by Binance’s USD stablecoin; bitcoin drops below $19K. Author: Sam Reynolds, James Rubin

Surprisingly, Circle’s CEO expects USDC to benefit from getting booted from Binance, while market insiders predict a better trading experience. Author: Krisztian Sandor

Standard-setters say existing rules for lending securities should apply to crypto, too, noting they could’ve prevented Celsius-style messy breakups. Author: Jack Schickler