Crypto financial services run by companies that hold customer funds and control the platform, such as centralized exchanges and lending desks. CeFi is easier for beginners but requires trusting the operator. The collapse of FTX in 2022 showed the danger of handing custody to a central party.
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CeFi (Centralized Finance)
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