Crypto has spent years building yield infrastructure, such as staking on Ethereum and Solana, yield-bearing stablecoins, DeFi lending protocols, and tokenized Treasuries. The pipes already exist, the APYs are live, yet only 8% to 11% of the total crypto market generates yield today, compared to 55% to 65% of traditional financial (TradFi) assets, according to […]
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Ethereum founder Vitalik Buterin said there is a "night and day difference" in the level of security DeFi users can expect today.
Aerodrome and Velodrome merge as Aero, marking a major Aero DEX expansion to Ethereum and Circle's Arc blockchain in 2026.
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Dromos Labs unveiled a central liquidity hub called Aero to serve as a home base for additional EVM extensions beyond Base and Optimism.
An onchain analyst speculated Hyperliquid paused transactions after a trader tried to prop up the price of memecoin POPCAT.
The news comes a week after Google said it will integrate predictions data from Polymarket and Kalshi directly into its search results.
The introduction of USDsui could significantly boost Sui Network's ecosystem, enhancing DeFi and payment solutions with increased stability.
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RedStone's latest report predicts that yield-bearing stablecoins, staking products, and tokenized assets will grow under the GENIUS Act.
BNY Mellon just joined Citi, Bernstein, and a chorus of Wall Street analysts calling for up to $3.6 trillion of digital cash by 2030. The bet is that stablecoins and tokenized deposits will become core market plumbing, replacing correspondent banking friction and lubricating corporate treasury operations. The question: does that world exist outside a slide […]
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When Uniswap’s administrators filed their “UNIfication” proposal on Nov. 10, it read less like a protocol update and more like a corporate overhaul. The plan would activate dormant protocol fees, channel them through a new on-chain treasury engine, and utilize the proceeds to purchase and burn UNI tokens. This is a model that mirrors share-repurchase […]
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Bitcoin’s next chapter is unfolding, and Beyond is constructing a bridge that links BTC’s unmatched security and store-of-value status with the dynamic utility of modern blockchain ecosystems. This is a redefinition of BTC’s role in the global financial architecture, opening pathways for integration that could finally merge the worlds of traditional finance and decentralized networks. Why Interoperability Is The Key To Bitcoin’s Next Phase The crypto world has grappled with a fundamental paradox, and Beyond is building the bridge that Bitcoin has been waiting for. The Founder of DrAlphaweb3 and ordinalcarrots, Dr.OVG, has highlighted that BTC will remain the leading store of value, but in many decentralized finance (DeFi) setups, it is either locked out or wrapped. Related Reading: Bitcoin (BTC) Holds $100K as Investors Move Toward This New DeFi Crypto Project By enabling BTC liquidity to move natively across chains, like layer 1s, layer 2s, and various DeFi protocols, Beyond is set to unleash BTCFi. Specifically, the initiative will enable BTC holders to lend, borrow, earn yield, and deploy their BTC without sacrificing decentralisation and security. This innovation is critical because it will unlock BTC utility as it grows to transition into an active player in the global DeFi economy. Dr.OVG concluded that traders might see some crazy runners, so individuals should position themselves accordingly. A project and protocol writer, Mattcrypted, has also mentioned that BTCFi thrives with seamless UX powered by LayerZero’s Omni-chain Fungible Token (OFT) technology. Meanwhile, Beyond bridges connections with Echoport Ordinals to 140+ chains and 200+ partners for users to move BTC and LSTs effortlessly. With Beyond mainnet set to go live in Q4, the network will support the meta protocol, sidechain wrappers, and L2 integrations. In this innovation, the dual sale structure behind the upcoming project is also designed to deliver bear market-proof valuation for token sales. The combination of a token launchpad and Ordinals participation will ensure wide accessibility during the token sales. On the technical front, EVMs would seamlessly operate as a trusted protocol backed by Animoca Brands and vVv, which is bullish, and Beyond would pioneer BTC connections across the ecosystem. Why Bitcoin Next Chapter Demands Interoperability Bitcoin is not meant to stay siloed. According to a Web3 builder, Jaouad, Beyond is a native BTC L1 interoperability layer that enables seamless movement of any token within Bitcoin while linking the flagship crypto, BRC-20s, Runes, and more to over 100 chains. Related Reading: Big Bitcoin Holders Are Selling, But Few Buyers Are Stepping In As Demand Weakens Jaouad stated that as a Wallchain Quaker, he’s actively grinding on the Beyond Mindshare Leaderboard, as 4% of the total BYD supply is dedicated to contributors, with 2% reserved for Epoch 1, which will wrap up on December 8. “If you are serious about BTCFi, this is the bridge you cannot ignore,” Jaouad noted. Featured image from Pixabay, chart from Tradingview.com
The increase in shielding coincides with significant price appreciation as ZEC surged from approximately $400 on Nov. 1 to as high as $750.
Injective's EVM mainnet launch could revolutionize on-chain finance by enhancing interoperability, reducing costs, and boosting transaction speed.
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The upgrade aims to make Injective a go-to platform by combining Ethereum compatibility with Injective’s existing high-speed infrastructure.
Perp DEX Lighter has raised $68 million as venture capitalists double down on the surging market for decentralized perpetual trading platforms.
After Uniswap’s explosive 30% rally following founder Hayden Adams’ “UNIfication” proposal, the spotlight has shifted to the broader DeFi sector. The move reignited interest across major decentralized finance tokens, with traders now eyeing whether AAVE, Synthetix (SNX), and Compound (COMP) can mirror Uniswap’s momentum. The rally comes amid a cautiously optimistic tone in the broader …
Uniswap founder Hayden Adams and key Uniswap Foundation leaders proposed a plan to burn UNI tokens and merge the organizations.
In crypto, MEV typically refers to bots and searchers on chains like Ethereum reordering, inserting, or censoring transactions around DEX trades and liquidations to extract value from users in the form of worse prices, failed transactions, and higher costs. However, did you know that Bitcoin also has MEV-like dynamics at the mempool and policy layer? […]
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Euler DAO's new multi-sig address enhances security and governance, potentially setting a precedent for improved DeFi protocol operations.
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The following article is adapted from The Block’s newsletter, The Daily, which comes out on weekday afternoons.
As institutional comfort with Ethereum grows, more participants appear willing to commit capital for extended periods to earn yield.
Anchorage Digital is opening institutional pathways into Bitcoin-native DeFi, providing a regulated gateway to BOB’s hybrid Bitcoin–Ethereum ecosystem.
The DeFi industry has trained everyone to optimize for headline APY numbers while burying the costs that determine your returns, argues Blueprint Finance CEO Nic Roberts-Huntley
For years, DeFi occupied the edges of institutional strategy, a curiosity for crypto-native funds, and a compliance headache for everyone else. However, regulatory moves are slowly changing this stance. Among traditional hedge funds already holding digital assets, 43% now plan to expand into DeFi over the next three years, primarily through tokenised funds, tokenised assets, […]
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DeFi lenders are deleveraging but not retreating, with borrowing demand for majors like SOL and BTC staying firm and yields compressing across Maple and JitoSOL.
Elixir says it processed redemptions for 80% of deUSD holders, and has snapshotted the remaining balances for future USDC redemptions.
Sprinter is a crosschain “solving-as-a-service” infrastructure startup that provides access to collateral-free credit.
The following article is adapted from The Block’s newsletter, The Daily, which comes out on weekday afternoons.
Google said prediction markets data from leading platforms Polymarket and Kalshi will roll out over the coming weeks.
USDX, which had an all-time circulating supply of $683 million, is trading below $0.60, raising concerns of potential defaults.