DeFi
Hemi Labs Raises $15M to Expand Bitcoin Programmability
The Jeff Garzik–backed network adds fresh funding as it pushes to merge Bitcoin’s security with Ethereum’s flexibility for DeFi applications.
Ethereum DeFi Lags Behind, Even as Ether Price Crossed Record Highs
Institutional inflows are driving ETH's price highs, while retail DeFi activity remains subdued compared to previous cycles.
Bitcoin Liquid Staking Gains Momentum as Lombard Launches BARD Token and Foundation
Lombard is attempting to make the world's original cryptocurrency into a more productive asset for DeFi functions
Hyperliquid Now Dominates DeFi Derivatives, Processing $30B a Day
A new RedStone report says Hyperliquid’s on-chain order book, HIP-3 market creation, and dual-chain design have propelled it to over 80% market share.
The Era of Real-World Assets DeFi Looping is Here
Looping is a proven DeFi strategy offering higher yields with transparent, managed risks and is set to become key in on-chain portfolios as tokenized RWAs grow, bridging traditional and decentralized finance, writes RedStone’s Marcin Kazmierczak.
Bitlayer's YBTC Enters Solana as the DeFi Project Partners With Kamino Finance, Orca
This integration is intended to combine Bitlayer's security with Solana's speed and scalability, aligning with Bitlayer's goal of expanding the Bitcoin DeFi sector.
Billionaire Winklevoss Twins-Backed Gemini Launches Self-Custodial Smart Wallet
Gemini users can now access Web3 and DeFi ecosystems with social recovery, gas sponsorship, and integrated trading support.
A16z, DeFi Group Pitch U.S. SEC on Safe Harbor for DeFi Apps
The crypto investment firm and the DeFi Education Fund have proposed an approach to exempting broker registration for tech offering gateways to DeFi activity.
Coinbase Revives Stablecoin Funding Program to Bolster DeFi Liquidity
The fund placements, managed by Coinbase's asset management arm, begin on Aave, Morpho, Kamino and Jupiter, with broader rollouts planned.
ETH Transaction Volume Climbs on Price Rally, Cheaper DeFi Costs
Analysts suggest that this momentum is fueled by a recent increase in network capacity, rising ether price, and a reduction in transaction costs, particularly for DeFi protocols and stablecoin transfers.
