HashKey Capital has launched the first regulated XRP Tracker Fund in Asia, according to an April 18 statement. The XRP Tracker Fund closely follows the price of XRP, the third-largest crypto asset by market capitalization and a token widely used in Ripple’s global payments infrastructure. The fund is HashKey Capital’s third tracker product, following its […]
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World Liberty Financial (WLFI), a DeFi initiative linked to US President Donald Trump, has secured a $25 million investment from DWF Labs as it expands internationally. On April 16, the crypto market maker revealed that it acquired $25 million worth of WLFI’s governance tokens as part of its expansion into the US market. According to […]
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ProShares has confirmed plans to launch a set of XRP futures-based exchange-traded funds (ETFs) by April 30, according to an updated April 15 filing with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). According to the filing, the asset management firm plans to introduce three futures-based funds: the ProShares UltraShort XRP ETF, the ProShares Ultra XRP […]
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Tether, the company behind the world’s largest stablecoin USDT, has strategically invested in Fizen Limited to support the broader adoption of stablecoins and self-custody solutions. The deal, announced on April 15, did not disclose the financial details but aligns with Tether’s broader goal of promoting financial inclusion through blockchain technology. Boosting stablecoin payments According to […]
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The digital asset market faced another challenging week, with $795 million in outflows recorded across crypto investment products, according to CoinShares‘ latest weekly report. This marks the third consecutive week of declines, underlining growing caution among investors navigating global economic headwinds. The ongoing streak of negative sentiment has pushed total outflows since early February to $7.2 billion. […]
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World Liberty Financial (WLFI), the DeFi project partly owned by US President Donald Trump‘s family, has begun offloading some Ethereum holdings amid the top asset’s recent price struggles. On April 9, blockchain analysis platform Lookonchain, citing data from Arkham Intelligence, reported that a wallet linked to the DeFi venture sold 5,471 ETH for approximately $8.01 […]
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Ripple is set to acquire global prime brokerage platform Hidden Road for $1.25 billion. According to an April 8 statement, this acquisition makes Ripple the first crypto-native firm to own and operate a multi-asset prime broker with an established institutional network. Ripple noted that the deal will deepen its institutional service offerings and build a […]
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The New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) has approved listing a new exchange-traded fund (ETF) tied to XRP. The Teucrium 2x Long Daily XRP ETF (XXRP) will launch on April 8 and aims to deliver twice the daily performance of XRP using swap contracts. News of the approval drove XRP’s price up by around 7%, reaching […]
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Janover Inc., a real estate data platform, is undergoing a significant transformation after a group of former Kraken executives acquired a controlling stake. According to an April 7 statement, the company is rebranding to DeFi Development Corporation and redirecting its focus to decentralized finance, beginning with Solana. Janover explained that it has adopted a new […]
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Digital asset investment products saw $240 million in outflows last week, marking a sharp reversal in sentiment. Bitcoin-based products accounted for most of these losses, registering $207 million in outflows, according to CoinShares’ latest weekly report. Despite recent volatility, Bitcoin’s year-to-date inflows remain strong at $1.3 billion. Why outflows? CoinShares explained that the crypto outflows […]
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The number of Bitcoin-native startups receiving venture capital investment increased in 2024 despite a decline in the total capital allocated to the sector, according to a new report published by Trammell Venture Partners (TVP). The report highlighted that the number of unique Bitcoin-native companies funded rose 27.5% on a yearly basis, while the number of […]
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Metaplanet cemented its position among the top corporate Bitcoin holders globally following the acquisition of 696 BTC, valued at approximately $67.8 million (¥10.152 billion), on April 1. This move boosts the firm’s total Bitcoin holdings to 4,046 BTC, worth around ¥52.368 billion or $350 million. According to Bitcoin Treasuries data, Metaplanet’s growing BTC treasury now […]
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Bangkok-based Kliff Capital has committed $3 million to Asia-focused blockchain investment firm Sora Ventures in a move aimed at scaling Bitcoin-centric corporate treasury models across key Asian markets. The investment will support Sora Ventures’ ongoing efforts to expand institutional adoption of Bitcoin as a strategic reserve asset, particularly among publicly listed companies. The collaboration intends […]
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Strategy, formerly known as MicroStrategy, has acquired 22,048 additional Bitcoin between March 24 and March 30, bringing its total holdings to 528,185 BTC, according to a March 31 filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. The purchase, valued at approximately $1.92 billion, was executed at an average price of $86,969 per Bitcoin, including fees […]
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Hut 8 has partnered with Eric Trump and Donald Trump Jr. to launch American Bitcoin, a new entity focused exclusively on industrial-scale Bitcoin mining and strategic reserve development. The initiative is structured as a majority-owned subsidiary of Hut 8 and formalizes the Trump family’s continued investment in digital assets through equity, operational roles, and infrastructure […]
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Stablecoin issuer Tether continues to expand beyond financial technology with a fresh investment into Italy’s media landscape. On March 27, the company revealed a €10 million capital injection into Be Water, an Italian media firm. As part of the deal, Tether will secure a 30.4% equity stake in the company by the end of the […]
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GameStop has updated its corporate investment policy to include Bitcoin (BTC) as a treasury reserve asset, the company announced on March 25. The decision was unanimously approved by the firm’s board of directors. GameStop did not disclose the size or timing of any initial allocation but confirmed that Bitcoin will now be considered a component of […]
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BlackRock, the largest investment firm in the world with over $11 trillion in assets under management, made two significant moves on March 25 to increase its presence in the crypto industry. The firm has extended its tokenized money market fund to the Solana blockchain and introduced its first Bitcoin exchange-traded product (ETP) in the European […]
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Japan-based Bitcoin investment firm Metaplanet has reported a record-breaking daily trading volume of ¥50.4 billion (around $337 million) following its latest BTC acquisition. The surge places the company 13th among Japanese firms in terms of trading activity, outpacing automotive giant Toyota, which has the country’s highest market capitalization. Metaplanet CEO Michael Gerovich confirmed the milestone […]
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Crypto-related exchange-traded products (ETPs) ended their five-week outflow streak, recording strong weekly inflows of $644 million, according to CoinShares’ latest report. James Butterfill, Head of Research at CoinShares, noted that the trend reversal reflects a marked improvement in investor sentiment across the digital asset sector. According to him, crypto ETPs saw inflows every day last […]
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Kraken has entered into an agreement to acquire futures trading platform NinjaTrader for $1.5 billion, marking the largest deal to date integrating traditional finance and crypto markets. Announced on March 20, the acquisition significantly expands Kraken’s presence in the US futures sector, leveraging NinjaTrader’s status as a CFTC-registered Futures Commission Merchant. Founded in 2003, NinjaTrader […]
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Strategy (formerly known as MicroStrategy) has announced plans to raise additional capital through a Strife Preferred Stock (STRF) offering. In a March 18 announcement, the firm intends to issue 5 million shares of its Series A Perpetual STRF stock, subject to regulatory approval and market conditions. The capital raised will be directed toward corporate operations, […]
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Investment in crypto exchange-traded products (ETPs) took a heavy hit last week, with outflows reaching $1.7 billion, according to the latest CoinShares report. This marks the fifth consecutive week of capital flight, bringing total outflows to $6.4 billion—an all-time high. As a result, year-to-date inflows for the sector have now dropped to $912 million. James […]
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Venture capital funding for crypto startups has yet to rebound in line with recent regulatory clarity in the U.S. despite showing signs of recovery in the months following President Donald Trump’s election. According to analysts, the excessive capital inflows during 2021 and 2022 did not result in proportional returns for investors, which has damaged confidence […]
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BlackRock’s USD Institutional Digital Liquidity Fund, known on-chain as BUIDL, reached $1 billion in tokenized assets as of March 2025, per data from rwa.xyz. On March 13, the fund minted over $206 million in new tokens as liquidity continues to flow into the fund. While Bitcoin and the broader crypto market is down over the […]
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What is yield farming? Yield farming, also known as liquidity mining, is a decentralized finance (DeFi) strategy where cryptocurrency holders lend or stake their assets in various DeFi protocols to earn rewards. These rewards often come in the form of additional tokens, interest or a share of transaction fees generated by the platform. In the yield farming ecosystem, individuals known as liquidity providers (LPs) supply their assets to liquidity pools, smart contracts that facilitate trading, lending or borrowing on DeFi platforms.By contributing to these pools, LPs enable the smooth operation of decentralized exchanges (DEXs) and lending platforms. In return for their participation, LPs earn rewards, which may include:Transaction fees: A portion of the fees generated from trades or transactions within the pool.Interest payments: Earnings from lending assets to borrowers.Governance tokens: Native tokens of the platform that often grant voting rights on protocol decisions and can appreciate in value.Key components of yield farmingLiquidity pools: These are collections of funds locked in smart contracts that provide liquidity for decentralized trading, lending or other financial services. Users deposit their assets into these pools, enabling various DeFi functions.Automated market makers (AMMs): AMMs are protocols that use algorithms to price assets within liquidity pools, allowing for automated and permissionless trading without the need for a traditional order book.Governance tokens: Tokens distributed to users as rewards for participating in the protocol. These tokens often grant holders the right to vote on changes to the protocol, influencing its future direction.Yield farming vs. traditional financial yield mechanismsYield farming in DeFi differs significantly from traditional financial yield mechanisms:Accessibility: DeFi platforms are typically open to anyone with an internet connection, removing barriers associated with traditional banking systems.Potential returns: While traditional savings accounts offer relatively low interest rates, yield farming can provide substantially higher returns. However, these higher yields come with increased risks, including market volatility and smart contract vulnerabilities.Intermediaries: Traditional finance relies on centralized institutions to manage funds and transactions. In contrast, DeFi operates on decentralized protocols, reducing the need for intermediaries and allowing users to retain control over their assets. Is yield farming profitable in 2025? As of February 2025, yield farming remains a profitable strategy, though it is less lucrative than in previous years due to reduced token incentives and heightened competition among liquidity providers. That being said, the DeFi sector continues to expand rapidly, with the total value locked (TVL) reaching $129 billion in January 2025, reflecting a 137% year-over-year increase.Projections suggest that this figure could escalate to over $200 billion by the end of 2025, driven by advancements in liquid staking, decentralized lending and stablecoins.This growth, fueled by innovations in liquid staking, decentralized lending and stablecoins, is creating new and potentially lucrative yield farming opportunities.Moreover, the macroeconomic environment plays a crucial role in shaping DeFi yields. In 2024, the US Federal Reserve implemented rate cuts, lowering its policy rate by half a percentage point for the first time in four years. This monetary easing has historically increased the attractiveness of DeFi platforms, as lower traditional savings rates drive investors toward alternative high-yield opportunities. As a result, despite overall yield compression, some DeFi platforms still offer double-digit annual percentage yields (APYs), far surpassing traditional financial instruments.However, note that yield farming isn’t just about earning passive income — it’s a cycle of reinvesting rewards to maximize gains. Farmers earn tokens as rewards and often reinvest them into new liquidity pools, creating a fast-moving loop of capital flow or token velocity. This cycle helps DeFi grow by keeping liquidity high, but it also introduces risks. If new users stop adding funds, some farming schemes can collapse like a Ponzi structure, relying more on fresh liquidity than on real value creation. How does yield farming work? Embarking on yield farming within the DeFi ecosystem can be a lucrative endeavor. This step-by-step guide will assist you in navigating the process, from selecting a platform to implementing effective risk management strategies.Step 1: Choosing a platformSelecting the right DeFi platform is crucial for a successful yield farming experience. Established platforms such as Aave, Uniswap and Compound are often recommended due to their reliability and user-friendly interfaces.Additionally, platforms such as Curve Finance, which specializes in stablecoin trading with low fees and minimal slippage, and PancakeSwap, operating on the BNB Smart Chain (BSC), which offers lower transaction fees and a variety of yield farming opportunities, are also worth considering.Step 2: Selecting a liquidity poolWhen selecting a liquidity pool for yield farming, it’s essential to evaluate the tokens involved, the pool’s historical performance and the platform’s credibility to mitigate risks, such as impermanent loss, which will be discussed later in this article.Did you know? Annual percentage yield (APY) accounts for compounding interest, reflecting the total amount of interest earned over a year, including interest on interest, while annual percentage rate (APR) denotes the annual return without considering compounding.Step 3: Staking and farming tokens — How to deposit and withdraw fundsEngaging in yield farming involves depositing (staking) and withdrawing funds:Depositing funds:Connect your wallet: Use a compatible cryptocurrency wallet (e.g., MetaMask) to connect to the chosen DeFi platform.Select the liquidity pool: Choose the desired pool and review its terms.Approve the transaction: Authorize the platform to access your tokens.Supply liquidity: Deposit the required tokens into the pool.Withdrawing funds:Navigate to the pool: Access the pool where your funds are staked.Initiate withdrawal: Specify the amount to withdraw and confirm the transaction.Confirm the transaction: Approve the transaction in your wallet to receive your tokens back.Step 4: Risk management tipsMitigating risks is essential in yield farming:Stablecoin pools: Participating in pools that involve stablecoins like Tether’s USDt (USDT) and USD Coin (USDC) to reduce exposure to market volatility.Diversification: Spread investments across multiple pools and platforms to minimize potential losses.Research and due diligence: Investigate the security measures, audits and reputation of platforms before committing funds. DeFi yield farming calculator: How to estimate returns Yield farming calculators estimate returns by factoring in capital supplied, fees earned and token rewards, with several tools aiding projections.To accurately estimate potential returns in yield farming, calculators require inputs such as the amount of capital supplied to a liquidity pool (liquidity provided), the portion of transaction fees distributed to liquidity providers (fees earned) and any additional incentives or tokens granted by the protocol (token rewards). By inputting these variables, calculators can project potential earnings over a specified period.Several platforms provide tools to assist in estimating DeFi yields:DefiLlama: Offers comprehensive analytics on various DeFi protocols, including yield farming opportunities.Zapper: Allows users to manage and track their DeFi investments, providing insights into potential returns.Yieldwatch: A dashboard that monitors yield farming and staking, offering real-time data on earnings.CoinGecko’s APY calculator: Breaks down annual percentage yield across different timeframes, helping estimate earnings based on principal and APY percentage.Did you know? In yield farming, frequent compounding boosts returns. Manual compounding requires reinvesting earnings, while automated compounding reinvests them for you. The more often it happens, the higher your APY. Understanding impermanent loss in yield farming Impermanent loss occurs when the value of assets deposited into a liquidity pool changes compared to their value if held outside the pool. This phenomenon arises due to price fluctuations between paired assets, leading to a potential shortfall in returns for LPs. The loss is termed “impermanent” because it remains unrealized until the assets are withdrawn; if asset prices revert to their original state, the loss can diminish or disappear.In AMM protocols, liquidity pools maintain a constant ratio between paired assets. When the price of one asset shifts significantly relative to the other, arbitrage traders exploit these discrepancies, adjusting the pool’s composition. This rebalancing can result in LPs holding a different proportion of assets than initially deposited, potentially leading to impermanent loss.Consider an LP who deposits 1 Ether (ETH) and 2,000 Dai (DAI) into a liquidity pool, with 1 ETH valued at 2,000 DAI at the time of deposit. If the price of ETH increases to 3,000 DAI, arbitrage activities will adjust the pool’s balance. Upon withdrawing, the LP might receive less ETH and more DAI, and the total value could be less than if the assets were simply held, illustrating impermanent loss.For detailed strategies on managing impermanent loss, refer to Step 4 of card 3 in this article. The future of yield farming The early days of sky-high, unsustainable returns fueled by inflationary token rewards are fading. Instead, DeFi is evolving toward more sustainable models, integrating AI-driven strategies, regulatory shifts and crosschain innovations.1. Real yield replaces inflationary rewardsDeFi is moving away from token emissions and toward real yield — rewards are generated from actual platform revenue like trading fees and lending interest. In 2024, this shift was clear: 77% of DeFi yields came from real fee revenue, amounting to over $6 billion. 2. AI-driven DeFi strategiesAI is becoming a game-changer in yield farming. DeFi protocols now use AI to optimize strategies, assess risks, and execute trades with minimal human input. Smart contracts powered by AI can adjust lending rates in real-time or shift funds between liquidity pools for maximum efficiency. 3. RegulationsWith DeFi’s expansion, regulatory scrutiny is ramping up. Governments are pushing for frameworks to protect investors and prevent illicit activities. While increased oversight might add compliance hurdles, it could also attract institutional players, bringing more liquidity and legitimacy to the space. 4. Crosschain yield farmingSingle-chain ecosystems have limited features. Crosschain yield farming and interoperability solutions are breaking down barriers, allowing users to move assets seamlessly across blockchains. This opens up more farming opportunities and reduces reliance on any single network’s liquidity. What’s next?Several emerging trends are reshaping yield farming. Liquid staking lets users stake assets while still using them in DeFi. Automated vaults simplify farming by dynamically shifting funds for optimized returns. Decentralized index funds offer exposure to multiple assets through a single token, reducing risk while maintaining yield potential.In short, yield farming is becoming more sophisticated, sustainable and interconnected. The days of easy money are gone, but the opportunities for smart, long-term strategies are only getting better. Yield farming vs staking: Key differences The primary distinction between yield farming and staking is that the former necessitates consumers depositing their cryptocurrency cash on DeFi platforms while the latter mandates investors put their money into the blockchain to help validate transactions and blocks.Yield farming necessitates a well-considered investment strategy. It's not as simple as staking, but it can result in significantly higher payouts of up to 100%. Staking has a predetermined reward, which is stated as an annual percentage yield. Usually, it is approximately 5%; however, it might be more significant depending on the staking token and technique.The liquidity pool determines the yield farming rates or rewards, which might alter as the token's price changes. Validators who assist the blockchain establish consensus and generate new blocks are rewarded with staking incentives.Yield farming is based on DeFi protocols and smart contracts, which hackers can exploit if the programming is done incorrectly. However, staking tokens have a tight policy that is directly linked to the consensus of the blockchain. Bad actors who try to deceive the system risk losing their money.Because of the unpredictable pricing of digital assets, yield farmers are susceptible to some risks. When your funds are trapped in a liquidity pool, you will experience an impermanent loss if the token ratio is unequal. In other words, you will suffer an impermanent loss if the price of your token changes when it is in the liquidity pool. When you stake crypto, there is no impermanent loss.Users are not required to lock up their funds for a set time when using yield farming. However, in staking, users are required to stake their funds for a set period on various blockchain networks. A minimum sum is also required in some cases.The summary of the differences between yield farming and staking is discussed in the table below: Is yield farming safe? Every crypto investor should be aware of the risks, including liquidation, control and price risk related to yield farming.Liquidation risk occurs when the value of your collateral falls below the value of your loan, resulting in a liquidation penalty on your collateral. When the value of your collateral diminishes or the cost of your loan rises, you may face liquidation.The difficulty with yield farming is that small-fund participants may be at risk because large-fund founders and investors have greater control over the protocol than small-fund investors. In terms of yield farming, the price risk, such as a loan, is a significant barrier. Assume the collateral's price falls below a certain level. Before the borrower has an opportunity to repay the debt, the platform will liquidate him.Nevertheless, yield farming is still one of the most risk-free ways to earn free cash. All you have to do now is keep the above mentioned risks in mind and design a strategy to address them. You will be able to better manage your funds if you take a practical approach rather than a wholly optimistic one, making the project worthwhile. If you have a pessimistic view of yield farming, on the other hand, you'll almost certainly miss out on a rich earning opportunity.
Digital asset investment products continued their losing streak for the fourth consecutive week, with outflows reaching $876 million, according to CoinShares‘ latest report. James Butterfill, head of research at CoinShares, noted that while the rate of capital flight has slowed, investors remain cautious amid the bearish market situation. He said the outflow brought the total […]
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Sui, a prominent Layer 1 blockchain platform, has announced a collaboration with World Liberty Financial (WLFI), a DeFi protocol partly owned by President Donald Trump. This partnership aims to foster a more open and transparent financial ecosystem. The native SUI token is up 14% on the day. As part of this collaboration, WLFI plans to […]
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The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has approved a new 40-month arrangement under the Extended Fund Facility (EFF) for El Salvador, providing access to approximately $1.4 billion to boost the country’s growth prospects and address macroeconomic imbalances. A new report published on March 3 follows El Salvador’s undertaking of significant policy reforms, including restrictions on its […]
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Last week, the crypto market witnessed its most significant weekly sell-off, with outflows hitting a record $2.9 billion, according to CoinShares‘ latest weekly report. This marked the third consecutive week of capital exiting digital asset investment products, bringing total outflows to $3.8 billion. CoinShares’ Head of Research, James Butterfill, pointed out multiple reasons for the downturn. […]
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