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Nov 1, 7:24 am

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DeFi Trajectory Mirrors the Internet's Shift to App-based Interactions, With Regulators Targeting CeFi Platforms

Charles D’Haussy, CEO of the dYdX foundation, predicts DeFi growth akin to the internet's evolution into app-based interactions. He sees regulators focusing on centralized finance platforms rather than DeFi protocols themselves, with Hong Kong potentially becoming a key hub for this financial future.

Charles D’Haussy, CEO of the dYdX foundation, predicts DeFi growth akin to the internet's evolution into app-based interactions. He sees regulators focusing on centralized finance platforms rather than DeFi protocols themselves, with Hong Kong potentially becoming a key hub for this financial future.

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