Nansen highlights AI-fueled NodeFi, GPUfi for DePIN investment
[Nov 1, 2024 4:04 PM] Nansen takes a detailed look at an emerging opportunity for Web3-powered investors in a new report.
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Crypto surges in Eastern Europe: DeFi drives 33% of transactions
[Nov 1, 2024 9:27 AM] Eastern Europe has become the fourth-largest cryptocurrency market in the world, accounting for over 11% of the total crypto value received worldwide.
DeFi to Have ‘Walled Garden’ Moment as Internet of Money Matures: dYdX’s D’Haussy
[Nov 1, 2024 7:24 AM] The CEO of the dYdX Foundation sees parallels between the internet of the 1990s and where Decentralized Finance (DeFi) is today.
How the Lindy Effect can make users overconfident in DeFi 'brands'
[Oct 31, 2024 3:00 PM] Users have more confidence in DeFi brands the longer they survive without incident, but every new upgrade may reset the clock.
Tron replaces oracle provider with Chainlink
[Oct 31, 2024 9:51 AM] Tron DAO said in an announcement that DeFi applications JustLend and JustStable — with over $6.5 billion in TVL — will use Chainlink’s data feeds.
Centralized stablecoins may pose risk to DeFi — Curve Finance founder
[Oct 30, 2024 7:39 PM] As centralized US dollar-pegged stablecoins continue to gain popularity, the potential for regulatory capture has grown.
1inch, Bruce Lee family launch ‘seriousLee’ DeFi campaign
[Oct 28, 2024 5:00 AM] 1inch has teamed up with the Bruce Lee Family Company for the “Take crypto seriousLee” campaign, merging DeFi and Lee’s legacy to shift public perception of cryptocurrencies.
Disappearing Satoshi statue in Lugano took 21 months to create, says artist
[Oct 28, 2024 4:36 AM] Valentina Picozzi, an Italian artist, and orthodontist, became a Bitcoiner in 2012 and has been an activist artist since.
Kraken to launch Ink blockchain for DeFi in early 2025
[Oct 24, 2024 1:45 PM] Kraken’s new blockchain, Ink, will simplify decentralized finance access, offering trading, lending and borrowing services without intermediaries.
Winklevoss-backed DeFi platform launches after $6.9M investment round
[Oct 22, 2024 1:50 PM] Azura completed a $6.9 million investment round backed by the Winklevoss twins, Volt Capital and Alliance DAO.
Is Complete Decentralization of Finance Realistic? Fed Governor Waller Says No
[Oct 18, 2024 11:30 PM] A Federal Reserve governor questioned whether decentralized finance (defi) can truly eliminate the need for intermediaries, despite bitcoin’s revolutionary promise. While decentralized systems aim to bypass traditional structures, he argues that…
Stablecoins can benefit financial system, Fed governor says
[Oct 18, 2024 7:37 PM] The United States national debt has crossed $35 trillion, with $500 billion added to the government debt in the last two weeks alone.
Freedom Factory unveils ethOS mobile hardware for Ethereum ecosystem
[Oct 18, 2024 5:44 PM] Users must first mint a non-fungible token on the Base layer-2 network to redeem the NFT for the upcoming crypto-native device.
5 DeFi predictions for 2025: Rise of AI, Omnichain and BTC derivatives
[Oct 18, 2024 3:30 PM] It's that time of year again when pundits break out the crystal ball to predict the big new trends in DeFi for 2025.
TON could help DeFi break into mainstream: Report
[Oct 18, 2024 1:57 PM] The prediction raises a hopeful sign for the struggling DeFi sector, which has been underperforming other crypto niches such as memecoins and smart contract platform-related tokens.
Kraken Unveils a New Wrapped Bitcoin Product—Here’s What It Means for Defi
[Oct 17, 2024 10:10 PM] Kraken has launched KBTC, a wrapped bitcoin product fully backed 1:1 by bitcoin and compatible with multiple networks. KBTC aims to expand bitcoin’s use beyond its native chain and into decentralized finance (defi) ecosystems. Kraken…
The Big Role Ethena’s USDE Could Play in Hyperliquid’s Upcoming Mainnet
[Oct 17, 2024 9:05 PM] Ethena has proposed integrating its liquidity and hedging engine into Hyperliquid, a layer one (L1) blockchain set to launch its EVM mainnet. The proposal includes adding USDE, Ethena’s stablecoin, within the Hyperliquid ecosystem upon…
Hermetica Raises $1.7M in Seed Round to Fuel Stablecoin Expansion
[Oct 17, 2024 5:30 AM] Hermetica, the creator of USDH, a Bitcoin-backed, yield-bearing synthetic dollar, has secured $1.7 million in seed funding. The round, led by UTXO Management, will accelerate the development of USDH, a stablecoin that operates on Bitcoin’s…
Kraken Integrates In-House Ethereum Restaking via Eigenlayer
[Oct 16, 2024 8:35 PM] Kraken has launched a new feature allowing its clients to restake their ether (ETH) directly on the platform through Eigenlayer. This integration, Kraken says, makes the relatively complex process of restaking more accessible to a broader audience…
Dydx Launches Trump Election Perpetual Trading Market
[Oct 16, 2024 3:30 PM] The decentralized finance (defi) platform Dydx has introduced a new prediction market allowing traders to speculate on Donald Trump’s chances in the 2024 U.S. presidential election. The decentralized platform enables users to leverage positions in…
USDS and RLUSD Stablecoins See Uptick in Supply Amid Broader Stablecoin Growth
[Oct 15, 2024 2:05 PM] The latest data highlights that the stablecoin market currently sits at $173 billion, with two recently introduced U.S. dollar-backed stablecoins showing significant growth. The decentralized finance (defi) project Sky, previously known as…
PancakeSwapX launches with zero-fees, gasless swaps on Ethereum, Arbitrum
[Oct 15, 2024 1:00 PM] Gasless swaps could ease the DeFi onboarding process, bolstering mass crypto adoption among new holders.
World Liberty Financial Adds 100K Investors to Whitelist, Eyes $1.5B Valuation Post-Raise
[Oct 14, 2024 4:40 PM] On Monday, the team behind the decentralized finance (defi) project World Liberty Financial (WLF), backed by the Trump family, announced that over 100,000 accredited U.S. investors have been added to the whitelist. During the X Spaces event, WLF…
Donald Trump Reveals Defi Project’s Token Launch—But Not Everyone’s Happy About It
[Oct 13, 2024 1:40 PM] On Saturday, former President Donald Trump announced that the World Liberty Financial (WLF) token sale will kick off on Tuesday, Oct. 15. In his post on X, Trump described it as a “chance to help shape the future of finance.” He also noted that an…
Elizabeth Warren vs. Innovation: It’s Time for Massachusetts to Choose
Tokenized US Treasuries Climb by $210M Since Crossing the $2 Billion Mark
[Oct 12, 2024 2:30 PM] Since surpassing the $2 billion milestone in tokenized U.S. Treasuries at the end of August, the sector has added another $210 million. The Blackrock USD Institutional Digital Liquidity Fund (BUIDL) still holds the top spot with a market cap of…
Scroll lists on Binance, sparking debate over centralization concerns
[Oct 12, 2024 10:36 AM] Scroll’s Binance listing has sparked community debate, with critics raising concerns about centralization, while Scroll’s co-founder has highlighted global growth strategies.
Trump’s World Liberty Financial Announces Bold Plan — But Will It Work?
[Oct 11, 2024 2:30 PM] The Trump family-backed World Liberty Financial, a financial technology firm, has announced plans to launch a decentralized finance (defi) protocol designed for widespread adoption. The company aims to integrate blockchain technology and a…
Trump’s World Liberty Financial Proposes Aave Deployment to Enhance Defi Accessibility
[Oct 10, 2024 2:30 PM] World Liberty Financial (WLF), the decentralized finance (defi) project backed by former President Donald Trump and his family, has submitted a proposal to Aave’s governance forum, seeking approval for the launch of an Aave v3 instance on…
Ronin to secure cross-chain bridge with Chainlink CCIP
[Oct 10, 2024 2:00 PM] Ronin said the Chainlink CCIP integration would reinforce its bridge’s security and free up resources to accelerate Its adoption.