DeFi

Bitcoin Yields as High as 45% on Offer in Pendle's New Pools
The floating yields on the bitcoin-based LBTC token are from pools that went live on Wednesday. There's also a fixed-yield option of an annualized 10%.

Osmosis Launches Cross-Chain Token Portal 'Polaris,' Expanding Beyond Cosmos Roots
Polaris is described as a "token portal" aimed at solving one of decentralized finance's biggest challenges: fragmented user experience.

How Ethereum 2.0 Can Transform DeFi
The shift to proof-of-stake has raised worries about over-centralization. By reaffirming its commitment to decentralization, the blockchain can realize its goals, says James Wo, Founder & CEO of DFG.

Inside the Trump Crypto Project Linked to a $2M DeFi Hack and Former Pick-Up Artist
Four team members listed in World Liberty Financial's white paper previously worked on Dough Finance, which was drained of $2 million in July. One also founded Date Hotter Girls LLC.

DeFi Protocol Penpie Exploited for $27M of Crypto Assets; PNP Token Craters 40%
Crypto users lost some $2 billion due to hacks, scams and exploits throughout 2023, one report said.

Institutional DeFi Needs a BUIDL Moment
The lack of institutional adoption in DeFi is mostly due to capability limitations, not just regulatory uncertainty, says Jesus Rodriguez, CEO, IntoTheBlock.

U.S. House Committee Plans for Heap of Crypto Hearings in September
The House Financial Services Committee is expected to look at DeFi, U.S. enforcement and "pig butchering" in a series of hearings the panel is set to schedule for next month.

Trump's New Crypto Business to Offer Access to 'High-Yield' Investments, Website Says
World Liberty Financial is "the only crypto DeFi platform supported by Donald J. Trump," according to homepage metadata.

Trump Keeps Teasing His New Crypto Project, but Details Remain Scant
There have been hints it will involve DeFi.

Is DeFi Summer Making a Comeback?
CoinDesk's Jennifer Sanasie discusses the comeback of DeFi summer as Steno Research's new report points to a potential resurgence of decentralized finance. This content should not be construed or relied upon as investment advice. It is for entertainment and general information purposes.

