Bitcoin and other altcoin prices traded lower on Wednesday after the U.S. released hotter-than-expected consumer inflation data. Bitcoin (BTC) fell by 3%, while other popular altcoins saw steeper declines. Litecoin (LTC) was one of the worst-performing coins, dropping over 11%…
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Stablecoin Revolution: Challenging Risk-Free Rates With On-Chain Money Markets
In traditional finance, the “risk-free rate,” the interest rate an investor can expect to earn on an investment that carries zero risk, serves as a