Crypto Investing and DeFi by Arthur Cheong

Arthur is co-founder and Chief Investment Officer of DeFiance Capital, a leading investment firm managing multi-chain DeFi and Web3 infrastructure portfolios. With a strategic base in Singapore, Arthur directs capital allocation across emerging liquidity networks, L2 protocols, and middleware platforms. The firm has backed protocols including dYdX, Aave, Lido, and Synthetix, collectively commanding over $12 billion in TVL across supported ecosystems.

By mid-2025, Arthur’s public commentary on Ethereum rollup strategy, EigenLayer restaking, and cross-chain liquidity design reached 110,000+ followers on X. In Q1 2025, Arthur published a valuation memo on “modular versus monolithic chains,” which was downloaded more than 22,000 times by institutional research analysts and DeFi builders. He remains active in liquidity governance forums for five protocols and regularly presents at events such as TOKEN2049 and EthCC.

Arthur’s fund strategy and direct governance participation continue to shape capital concentration and functional design within Ethereum-aligned infrastructure.

  • Hanna Syniavska
  • 29.11.2025
Arthur Cheong sees bullish potential in crypto amid market challenges
Arthur Cheong, a prominent figure in the crypto community, shares his optimism about the potential for a bullish trend in the sector, based on recent inspiring analysis. However, he highlights a ...
  • Oleg Tkachenko
  • 06.11.2025
Arthur Cheong: Liti Capital commits 5 million to Binance arbitration
Arthur Cheong has reported that Liti Capital, a Swiss litigation finance firm, has committed at least $5 million to support an international arbitration case against Binance in Hong Kong. The ...
  • Yaroslav Dmytrenko
  • 31.10.2025
Arthur Cheong calls for accountability by crypto exchanges in market crash
Arthur Cheong, a prominent figure in the cryptocurrency industry, is demanding greater transparency and accountability from major centralized crypto exchanges. This call to action comes in ...
  • Andreas Kristo
  • 24.10.2025
Arthur Cheong warns of wealth-linked stress
Arthur Cheong, a notable figure in the finance industry, stresses that the benefits of wealth often come with added responsibilities that can lead to increased stress and worries. In a recent ...
  • Jose Antonio Gastelum
  • 21.10.2025
Arthur Cheong drives crypto talent hunt with top team expansion
Arthur Cheong, a notable influencer in the cryptocurrency sector, has announced the expansion of a leading team in the crypto space. This move underscores the growing demand for skilled ...
  • Igor Krasulya
  • 19.10.2025
Arthur Cheong offers insights on CEX flash crash legal paths
Arthur Cheong, a renowned figure in the crypto space, extends his support to those affected by the recent CEX flash crash on October 10th. Cheong, with his extensive experience in high-stakes ...
  • Jose Antonio Gastelum
  • 15.10.2025
Arthur Cheong calls for altcoin market structure overhaul
Arthur Cheong, a prominent figure in the cryptocurrency industry, has raised concerns about the current offshore CEX-dominated market structure for non-major crypto spot markets, especially ...
  • Daria Chernytska
  • 11.10.2025
Arthur Cheong warns of major altcoin liquidation amid market maker collapse
Arthur Cheong, a prominent figure in the cryptocurrency industry, has issued a stark warning about a major liquidation wave affecting altcoins. This phenomenon, he suggests, may be the result of ...
  • Jose Antonio Gastelum
  • 05.10.2025
Bitcoin hits all-time high of 125,000 signaling market excitement
Bitcoin has reached a significant milestone by hitting an all-time high of $125,000. This achievement marks a momentous end to the Token2049 week, reflecting strong interest and participation in ...
  • Olesia Kramarenko
  • 06.09.2025
Arthur Cheong highlights the most token holder aligned DAT financing structure yet
Arthur Cheong, a prominent figure in the cryptocurrency community, highlights a breakthrough in Digital Asset Trade (DAT) financing structures. The new structure, according to Cheong, is the most ...
  • Olga Shendetskaya
  • 12.08.2025
Arthur Cheong highlights Ethereum ETF net inflows reaching $1 billion in a day
Ethereum Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs) have witnessed a significant surge in investment, with net inflows reaching $1 billion in just one day, according to Arthur Cheong. This event marks a ...