DeFi
Defi Tokens Are Soaring, Leaving Behind OG Coins Like LTC, BCH and XMR
As bitcoin reaches a record high, tokens associated with DeFi and layer-2 networks are outperforming.
AAVE Surges to 3-Week High, Dominating Soaring $56B DeFi Lending Market
The token has established a robust support zone at $277-$280, while rising demand for DeFi borrowing and Aave's dominant role in the sector point to future gains.
Bitcoin DeFi Project BOB Launches BitVM Bridge Testnet
The testnet debuts with support from a host of major crypto firms who will be operating nodes on the BitVM bridge, such as Lombard, Amber Group and RockawayX
Bitcoin Layer-2 Botanix Mainnet Debuts, Cuts Block Times to 5 Seconds
Botanix Labs has emphasized its decentralized governance. The launch coincides with its transition to being operated by a federation of 16 node operators
Katana Mainnet Goes Live as Pre-Deposits Hit $232M
Depositors will receive rewards such as randomized NFT "Krates" and a portion of KAT tokens.
Trump-Linked DeFi Project World Liberty Teams With Re7 for USD1 Stablecoin Vault
The Re7 Capital partnership marks latest push to scale World Liberty's stablecoin ecosystem on BNB Chain.
Newest 'Star' in Sky Ecosystem Launches With $1B Tokenized Credit Strategy
Grove will receive a $1 billion allocation from DeFi lending giant Sky to invest in tokenized collateralized loan obligations.
Hong Kong Family Office VMS to Allocate Up to $10M to First Crypto Play: Bloomberg
VMS is looking to diversify its investment strategy, which has largely been focused on private equity.
Every Bank and Fintech Wants DeFi Under the Hood: Alchemy
Firms want to explore a “DeFi mullet:” compliance guardrails at the front, seamless access to DeFi tools at the back, said Web3 plumber Alchemy.
Crypto Lenders Hold Nearly $60B of Assets as New Wave of DeFi Adoption Sweeps In: Report
DeFi protocols are expanding into tokenized real-world assets, with crypto-native asset managers playing a key role in capital allocation and governance, according to a new report.
