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Web3’s Swiss Army knife of personal finance Changex joins Cointelegraph Accelerator

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Changex combines crypto trading and lending with traditional banking features that also include an upcoming Visa debit card. Decentralized finance (DeFi) gave birth to a wide range of financial services that aim to challenge what traditional finance (TradFi) offers. However, the user experience persists as a major issue hindering the widespread adoption of DeFi apps and solutions. For years, the DeFi ecosystem has been seeking an entry point that can onboard the next wave of users to decentralized apps. One potential solution is a financial technology (fintech) app that’s catered toward TradFi users and also offers easy-to-use DeFi functionality. This way, users can realize that self-custody, a practice that enables safeguarding digital assets in personal wallets without the help of a third party, can be a way forward and start ditching centralized intermediaries like banks. While users’ quest to take full responsibility for storing and managing crypto assets picked up the pace wit...

Primary vs. secondary markets: Key differences

Primary and secondary markets differ in securities, pricing, risk, volume, liquidity, timeframe and more. Stock and crypto markets are essential components of the global financial system. These markets provide a platform for investors to buy and sell financial assets, which helps companies raise capital for investment and growth. Moreover, the stock and crypto markets play a crucial role in determining the value of an asset. The market price of a stock or cryptocurrency reflects the collective sentiment of investors about its prospects, which can impact its future growth potential.  Lastly, the stock and crypto markets can be used as indicators of broader economic trends and sentiments. For instance, swings in the stock market can indicate changes in investor perceptions of the health of the economy, whereas moves in the cryptocurrency market can be caused by changes in the law, developments in technology or changes in consumer tastes. Investors can learn more about the state of the ...