For those of us who want to use crypto to make the world better, we need to start calling out this behavior for what it is: short-sighted, selfish, unwelcome greed, says VeChain co-founder Sunny Lu.
On Dec. 2, Citadel Securities filed a 13-page letter with the SEC arguing that decentralized protocols facilitating tokenized US equity trading already meet statutory definitions of exchanges and broker-dealers, and regulators should treat them accordingly. Two days later, the SEC’s Investor Advisory Committee convened a panel on tokenized equities that made clear the question is […]
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Base launched a bridge to Solana on Dec. 4, and within hours, Solana’s most vocal builders accused Jesse Pollak of running a vampire attack disguised as interoperability. The bridge uses Chainlink CCIP and Coinbase infrastructure to let users move assets between Base and Solana, with early integrations in Zora, Aerodrome, Virtuals, Flaunch, and Relay. These […]
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BisonFi's launch enhances Solana's DeFi landscape, potentially attracting more institutional capital and fostering innovation in decentralized finance.
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WisdomTree introduced an Ethereum-based fund in Europe that earns staking rewards using the decentralized Lido protocol.
Senate negotiators are struggling to finalize a bill as disputes over stablecoin yield, conflicts of interest, and DeFi slow progress.
Popular Ethereum Layer 2 Base will now support Solana-based assets natively, and enable the export of Base assets onto Solana.
Lighter also recently rolled out equities perp trading, starting with COIN and HOOD, and expanded foreign exchange offerings.
The following article is adapted from The Block’s newsletter, The Daily, which comes out on weekday afternoons.
Polymarket's integration into MetaMask mobile could significantly boost decentralized trading adoption by simplifying user access to prediction markets.
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Curve Finance reports record revenue as stronger stablecoin demand and deeper liquidity drive a sharp rebound in DeFi trading activity.
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The experience, which is designed to feel like Venmo or Cash App, allows users to earn yield on bitcoin (BTC) and stablecoins and borrow against their holdings.
Lighter expands beyond perpetual futures by launching spot trading with ETH deposits and mainnet transfers on its Ethereum layer 2 exchange.
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The collaboration introduces the first flash loan product built for intent-based infrastructure, enabling more programmable liquidity uses.
Plume is bringing real-world yield to Solana with the rollout of its Nest vaults, giving the network’s users direct access to on-chain credit, Treasuries and receivables.
A Citadel Securities letter to the SEC argues that some DeFi systems resemble traditional exchanges and should face comparable oversight.
Hyperliquid HIP-3 market trading volume surpassed $5 billion as the platform expands custom perpetuals for synthetic assets and tech stocks.
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Sui (SUI) is drawing renewed market attention after staging one of its strongest breakouts in months, rising sharply at a time when most large-cap altcoins remain range-bound. Related Reading: Bitcoin And The 2026 Fed Shift: Expert Says Markets Aren’t Ready The latest 31% surge was triggered by a series of developments that converged within days, most notably Coinbase’s approval to offer SUI trading to New York residents, a move that places the token inside one of the most heavily regulated crypto markets in the U.S. The rally also arrived immediately after one of the largest token unlocks of the month, an event that would normally dampen prices but instead saw buyers step in with force. SUI's price trends to the upside following a steep decline as seen on the daily chart. Source: SUIUSD on Tradingview New York Listing Boosts Liquidity and Institutional Demand SUI surged between 25% and 32% over the past 24 hours after Coinbase confirmed that New York residents can now buy and trade the token across its web and mobile platforms. The approval extends SUI’s reach into one of the most tightly regulated U.S. markets, strengthening its profile as a compliant layer-1 network and increasing accessibility for institutional investors. The listing comes at a notable time. On December 1, SUI unlocked approximately $82–86 million worth of tokens, increasing circulating supply by more than 0.5%. Large unlocks typically pressure prices, but SUI moved higher instead, signaling strong demand absorption. Trading volume has more than doubled, hitting roughly $1.5 billion, levels analysts say indicate genuine accumulation rather than short-lived speculation. The launch of USDsui, a fiat-backed stablecoin designed for payments and DeFi use across the Sui ecosystem, also contributed to renewed interest. Combined with Coinbase’s expansion, these developments have strengthened confidence in Sui’s broader market positioning. SUI Technical Indicators Point to Momentum Shift Price action shows that SUI recently rebounded from November’s lows near $1.12, climbing above the $1.60 support zone. Indicators such as RSI and MACD now suggest easing selling pressure and a potential shift in short-term momentum. Analysts note that breaking above the mid-Bollinger Band near $1.90 would confirm a broader trend reversal. SUI has also moved above the Keltner mid-band for the first time in weeks, with volume delta readings showing strong spot-market buying. The next major resistance sits between $1.80 and $1.95, followed by a wider zone extending to $2.30. A decisive close above $1.92 is viewed as critical for invalidating November’s downtrend. Rally Depends on Volume Holding Market watchers say the current rally hinges on sustained demand. If daily volume remains above $1.5 billion and price holds the $1.60–$1.67 support zone, institutional participation could continue to push the token higher toward the $1.90 level. Related Reading: $93K And Climbing: Analysts Say Bitcoin’s Push To $100K Has Begun However, weakening volume or a drop below $1.48 may signal that SUI has formed a local top. For now, sentiment remains constructive as the token benefits from increased U.S. accessibility, improving technical signals, and expanding ecosystem activity. Cover image from ChatGPT, SUIUSD chart from Tradingview
The following article is adapted from The Block’s newsletter, The Daily, which comes out on weekday afternoons.
The new protocol, developed by Sentora and Flare Network, aims to combine XRP yield opportunity with offering protection against DeFi hacks.
RWA-focused protocol Ostium has raised $24 million to scale its decentralized perpetuals exchange beyond U.S. markets.
Ostium's funding boost could accelerate the integration of traditional commodities with decentralized finance, enhancing market accessibility.
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Firelight's XRP staking on Flare enhances DeFi risk management, potentially boosting institutional trust and expanding XRP's utility in DeFi.
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World Liberty Financial's move could significantly enhance the integration of decentralized finance with traditional financial markets.
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This is Phase 1 of the rollout, so staking rewards aren’t live yet; they are expected to begin in Phase 2, early next year.
"Code is Law" co-director James Craig and Wildcat Finance co-founder Lawrence Day discuss their experiences with, and the consequences of, major DeFi hacks.
This partnership could accelerate institutional adoption of crypto by aligning staking services with traditional finance standards and security.
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Aave, the largest decentralized lending protocol, has historically taken a maximalist approach towards deploying on new blockchains.
The deal folds Everstake’s validator operations into Taurus’ regulated custody stack, giving banks a way to stake without shifting assets.
The DeFi lender's native token broke above key resistance level, eyeing $190 as the next target level.