DeFi Insights
DeFi Insights articles from the Coinchange Blog.
2026
How We Generate Returns on BTC Without Selling: The Covered Call Playbook
Learn how institutional investors generate 1–4% monthly yield on Bitcoin without selling—using covered call strategies. Explore the mechanics, trade-offs, and why Goldman Sachs, GameStop, and Grayscale all adopted this approach in 2026.
The Hybrid Financial Order: How Programmable Settlement Is Replacing the 35-Hour Banking Week
The convergence of TradFi and DeFi isn't coming — it's here. Discover how tokenized cash, regulatory clarity, and 24/7 programmable settlement are creating institutional-grade hybrid finance.
How the SEC's Landmark Crypto Interpretation Reshapes Digital Asset Markets
SEC and CFTC issue joint interpretation establishing a token taxonomy for digital assets, ending a decade of uncertainty with clear jurisdictional boundaries and a safe harbor framework for crypto innovation.
2025
Coinchange October 2025 Market Recap
Institutional adoption continued to accelerate all throughout October 2025, major infrastructure launches went live, and stablecoin markets remained remarkably stable amid volatility.
Crypto & Stablecoin Regulation in 2025: Overview
The regulatory landscape for crypto and stablecoins has changed more in 2025 than in the previous five years combined. Here, we break down where key regions stand.
The Responsible Financial Innovation Act of 2025: Key Points & Implications
The Responsible Financial Innovation Act of 2025 gives the much-needed clarification, but also has some challenges.
Implosion of Digital Asset Treasury Companies: Why This Could Spark the Next Crypto Downturn
Digital Asset Treasury companies have fatal flaws - such as premiums to NAV, heavy leverage, and defending stock price - that could lead to a major crypto downturn. Learn more here.
Fintech Stocks Rally: What China’s Market Surge Means for Crypto
China’s fintech rally and yuan-pegged stablecoin initiatives are reshaping global crypto markets, driving capital flows and policy momentum across Asia.
Stablecoin Supply at All‑Time Highs: What Actually Changes for Business and Fintech
The stablecoin supply hit a record-high of $160B today - this goes beyond just simple crypto liquidity moves. Find out the implications of it for business and fintech here.
VAULTs – What They Are, How They Work
To keep your large crypto assets safe and secure, businesses need to look into vaults - which are made for long-term storage of digital assets.
Bitcoin in Your 401(k)? Deep Dive into the Trump Executive Order and Its Consequences
Trump signed an executive order about Bitcoin & other cryptocurrencies to be available as 401(k) retirement investments.
Over-the-Counter vs Exchange Crypto Trading: Choosing the Right Method for Investments
Which best fits your needs: OTC vs exchange crypto trading? Each offers their own set of advantages that you should be aware of - read more about it on this page.
Coinchange Over-the-Counter Crypto Exchange Simplified: A Comprehensive Guide
The Coinchange Over-the-Counter Crypto Exchange product offers crypto-to-fiat and fiat-to-crypto services with regulatory compliance and reduced market impact.
Central Bank Digital Currencies - What They Are, Pros & Cons
Central Bank Digital Currencies(CBDCs) are digital versions of a country’s fiat currency. Learn how they work, which countries have implemented them, and more
TradFi to DeFi - Tokenization
Traditional finance can be transitioned into decentralized finance via the means of tokenization. Learn what this means, what benefits it has over fiat, and how it may benefit you in 2025.
Understanding Permissioned DeFi vs DeFi vs CeDeFi
Permissioned DeFi is like DeFi but with KYC procedures to ensure that the platform is up to standards and regulations. You can read more here
CeDeFi - Regulated Anarchy
DeFi can be anarchical in nature, not having enough regulatory compliance. CeDeFi solves this problem by combining decentralization with regulation - read more to find out how.
Key Developments in Crypto Regulation 2025
2025 is a big year for cryptocurrency regulation, with lots of changes coming such as the new SEC leadership, MiCA being in full effect, and lots of updates on taxations in the EU - learn more here!
2024
Cryptocurrency Market Predictions for 2025: DeFi, Stablecoins, Regulation
Based on trends observed this year, the entire crypto market is expected to undergo significant changes by 2025 due to advancements in decentralized finance platforms, the growing importance of stablecoins, and evolving regulatory environments. Read on for my predictions about the possible market trajectory below.
The 2024 Bitcoin Halving
Join Coinchange as we explore the 2024 Bitcoin Halving. Understand its significance, the expected impact on the market, and what it means for investors and the broader cryptocurrency ecosystem.
The Surge of Bitcoin ETFs: A New Era for Cryptocurrency Investment
Coinchange's blog delves into the historic approval of 11 spot bitcoin ETFs by the SEC, marking a new era in cryptocurrency investment. Explore the implications, market response, and the role of key players like BlackRock, Fidelity, and Coinbase in this transformative moment.
2023
Bitcoin Vs Stablecoins For Payments/Remittance
Coinchange's blog explores the debate between Bitcoin and stablecoins for payments and remittances. Delve into the Lightning Network's capabilities, challenges with BTC lightning, and why stablecoins like USDC are emerging as the more practical choice for transactions.
The Remittance Use Case For Stablecoin (Projects By Hedera And Circle)
In a research report by River, they made a case for how Bitcoin can be used for global payments. However, one core issue with Bitcoin is that it is highly volatile. And so, the organization or the…
Traditional Remittance players experimenting with Blockchain
Remittances play a crucial role in the economies of many countries, particularly in Low and Middle-Income Countries (LMICs).
Stablecoin Regulations around the Globe
The rapid rise of stablecoin usage and the potential risks associated with their adoption have captured the attention of regulators worldwide.
The Need For Stablecoin Regulations
Explore the critical need for stablecoin regulations as highlighted by Coinchange. Understand the risks, market impacts, and the importance of regulatory frameworks for stablecoins in the evolving digital currency ecosystem.
The Rise and Fall of Stablecoins: Lessons from the History of FAILED Stablecoins
This blog post delves into the stories of these failed stablecoins, unraveling the reasons behind their demise and highlighting key takeaways that can guide future stablecoin builders
Stablecoins to Keep an Eye on
Stablecoins are digital assets issued on the blockchain that represent an equivalent value of a real-world asset, often a fiat currency like the U.S. dollar or Euro.
What are Stablecoins and the Type of Stablecoins
An explainer on stablecoins: what they are, and how fiat-collateralized, crypto-collateralized and algorithmic stablecoins differ.
Over-the-Counter Crypto Trading Mastery: Insights from Coinchange's Andrew Bulman
Unlock the secrets of OTC crypto trading with Andrew Bulman, Head of OTC Trading Desk at Coinchange. Learn about the advantages, flexibility, and personalized service that sets Coinchange's OTC platform apart in the evolving crypto landscape.
The Rise of Regenerative Finance: How Blockchain Infrastructure is Changing the Game for Impact Investing
Uncover blockchain's transformative role in Regenerative Finance with a focus on Celo, Chainlink, and Polygon's contributions.
The Next Generation of Sustainable DeFi Returns: Real World Assets and ReFi
Decentralized Finance, or DeFi, offers several advantages over Centralized Finance, or CeFi. It is more transparent and secure as it operates on a blockchain.
Blockchain Bridges and Crosschain Interoperability: A Security Perspective
Understand the security challenges and solutions in blockchain bridges and crosschain interoperability. Read our comprehensive report co-authored with LI.FI and Hacken.
What Are The Types Of Crosschain Bridges?
Delve into the world of crosschain solutions with Coinchange. Learn about the different types of bridges, including token bridges and their subcategories. Understand the core messaging infrastructure and the applications of these bridges in the DeFi ecosystem.
Validating Messages on Crypto Bridges: 3 Main Ways
Learn about the three main ways of validating messages on crypto bridges: decentralized, centralized, and hybrid. Understand the complexities of each method and how they contribute to the security and efficiency of cross-chain transactions. Dive into the world of DeFi with Coinchange.
2022
The Need For Interoperability of Blockchains
An explainer on why separate blockchains need to connect: how Bitcoin and Ethereum led to parallel chains, what a blockchain bridge is, how a bridge works, and how real-world data reaches a blockchain.
Securing Your Crypto: Exploring 9 DeFi Incidents
Discover how Coinchange implements advanced protocol Risk Assessment Frameworks and a dedicated team of Research Professionals to protect its users from DeFi hacks and cyber threats. Learn about the various incidents and how Coinchange safeguards its users.
Designing DeFi for Institutions: What to Consider
Financial institutions should not simply replicate what works in the cryptoasset industry. Why? Find out more.
The True Value of Institutional DeFi
Explore the true value of Institutional DeFi and its potential to revolutionize the financial industry. Understand how Coinchange is leveraging DeFi protocols to provide secure, efficient, and compliant financial services.
Crypto Treasury Management: Why it is important and how Coinchange can help you
Treasury management can be an overlooked aspect of the crypto space, but is nevertheless one of the most important. Why is it important? Find our more.
Stablecoins: What They Are & Why They’re Better
Learn all about why investing in Stablecoins with Coinchange will earn you more yield, and keep your wallet growing.
Terra Crashes Back to Earth in Unfortunate Death Spiral
What happened to Terra UST that caused Luna and UST's death spiral.
How Coinchange Mitigates Custody Risk
Understand the common risks in cryptocurrency and DeFi markets and how Coinchange mitigates them. Learn about our partnerships with Fireblocks, Coincover, and our continuous audits by Grant Thornton.
How Coinchange Mitigates Smart Contract Risk
Understand the risks associated with smart contracts in DeFi and how Coinchange mitigates them. From protocol evaluation to diversification strategies, we ensure the security of your funds.
Surviving a Bear Market with Coinchange: Stablecoins & High Returns
Learn how to survive a bear market with Coinchange. Explore the benefits of stablecoins in maintaining portfolio value and earning high yields even amidst market downturns."
How Coinchange Mitigates Operational Risk
Understand operational risks in DeFi and how Coinchange mitigates them. From reliable team management to regulatory compliance and strong economic models, we ensure the security of your funds.
2021
How Coinchange Mitigates Risk in DeFi
Learn how Coinchange mitigates risks in the DeFi space. From smart contract vulnerabilities to market and custody risks, discover our strategies for secure and efficient crypto asset management.
Democratizing Access to Wealth
Coinchange is bridging the wealth gap by democratizing access to financial services. Explore how blockchain technology and cryptocurrencies are empowering individuals globally.
Cash, Stocks and Bonds vs Crypto: a Look at Investment Classes
Building an investment portfolio is about sustainable growth over time, and making wise decisions to maximize the opportunities the market presents.
Diversification, Financial Well-being and Planning for Your Future
Learn the importance of diversification in planning for your future. Understand how spreading risk across different investments can secure your financial well-being with Coinchange.