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Iakov Levin, the founder of the recently failed Dubai-headquartered custodial crypto investment platform Midas Investments, has unveiled his latest project, Locus Finance, a DeFi platform.<h2 id="header-0">Starting over</h2>That’s according to a recent<a href="https://www.theblock.co/post/240980/founder-of-defunct-midas-foundation-launches-new-defi-investment-platform-locus-finance" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow"> report</a> published by The Block. Locus Finance’s main focus lies in providing connectivity with high-yield tokenized vaults. In its initial stages, the company will introduce three yield-generating products, centered around Ethereum staking, DeFi expansion, and Arbitrum trading.Levin believes that investors are not interested in the intricacies of blockchains, protocols, or daily portfolio management. This is where vaults play a crucial role, catering to the retail yield market and generating profits for retail investors. In a statement Levin said:“Investors don’t want to worry about blockchains, protocols, transaction costs, and daily portfolio management. They need specific exposure in a set-and-forget style. Vaults represent a unique approach necessary for maturing the retail yield market, allowing for optimal wealth generation for retail investors.”With Locus Finance, Levin aims to learn from past experiences and provide a platform that meets the demands of retail investors seeking a more simplified and profitable DeFi experience. The company’s approach centers around yield generation and a seamless user experience, allowing users to focus on their investments without being bogged down by complex technicalities.<h2 id="header-1">Midas downfall</h2>Midas Investments, established in 2018, had seen significant success as a custodial crypto investment platform which offered yields on a range of digital assets. It managed assets worth over $250 million at its peak in 2021. However, the volatile market conditions in 2022 led to losses exceeding $50 million, forcing the company to close its doors in December 2022.The loss incurred accounted for 20% of the $250 million assets under management (AUM). The platform’s demise followed the collapse of prominent projects like Terra, FTX, and Celsius earlier in 2022. Those collapses prompted Midas Investments users to withdraw over 60% of their assets. That run on the platform rendered its fixed yield model unsustainable.Midas faced total liabilities of $115 million in Bitcoin, ETH, and stablecoins, with assets valued at $51.7 million. At the time of the platform’s collapse, Levin expressed his optimism about future plans. He disclosed plans to introduce an offering that would feature new investment strategies. Fast forward seven months and it appears that those plans have taken shape in the form of this newly-launched Locus Finance platform.However, Locus Finance’s success will be closely monitored in light of the challenges faced by its predecessor. A former Midas Investments customer took to<a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/CryptoScams/comments/12iyro9/be_weary_of_locusfinance_its_midasinvestments_20/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow"> Reddit</a> three months ago to warn people to stay away from the new platform once launched.At that time, Midas Investments management had advised customers of its intention to start over via Lotus Finance. “Users lost tons of money and Midas got away with the bags. . . . I’d recommend staying as far away from them as possible,” the former customer warned.

Midas Investments Founder Launches Locus Finance

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