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XRP at center as Ripple lays out institutional DeFi blueprint for XRPL
6.2.2026
Ripple and XRPL developers say recent mainnet upgrades and upcoming features position the XRP Ledger as a hub for regulated, real-world finance
XRP Falls, But Institutional Utility Expands Through Hex Trust–Flare Deal
6.2.2026
XRP fundamentals are strengthening as institutional infrastructure expands, unlocking new onchain utility and regulated access that could reshape demand even while price action lags amid broader market pressure. XRP Pulls Back While Hex Trust and Flare Build Institutional Utility Layer...
XRP DeFi opens to institutions as Hex Trust adds custodial FXRP access
5.2.2026
Custodian Hex Trust will let clients mint and redeem FXRP and stake FLR through its platform, giving institutions a way to put XRP to work
Institutions don't want more risk—they want bitcoin yield that works like TradFi, says GlobalStake co-founder
5.2.2026
Collateralized, market-neutral strategies, not DeFi or smart contracts, are driving renewed institutional interest, says GlobalStake co-founder Thomas Chaffee
Fireblocks and Stacks Unlock Institutional Bitcoin DeFi Opportunities
5.2.2026
Fireblocks integrates with Stacks, enabling 2,400+ institutional clients to deploy bitcoin capital in native decentralized finance ( DeFi) applications. Stacks, a Bitcoin Layer 2 platform, has announced a strategic integration with Fireblocks that will allow institutional investors to access...
XRP Enters a New Yield Era as Modular Lending Goes Live on Flare
5.2.2026
XRP holders are gaining new ways to unlock yield and credit as Flare introduces permissionless modular lending, expanding XRPFi with institution-grade DeFi infrastructure that keeps XRP exposure intact while enabling composable onchain strategies. XRP DeFi Accelerates With Morpho-Powered Lending...
Fireblocks to integrate Stacks for institutional-grade Bitcoin DeFi
4.2.2026
The Bitcoin network has an average block time of about 10 minutes, which creates a challenge for decentralized finance applications
Crypto investors prioritize infrastructure over DeFi, survey finds
4.2.2026
Senior decision-makers flagged liquidity constraints and market depth as key barriers to institutional crypto adoption in 2026
Aave winds down Avara, shuts down Family wallet in refocus on DeFi
4.2.2026
Avara says “all current and future products” will be housed under Aave Labs, and accounts tied to the Family wallet will continue to be “core infrastructure.”
Aave Labs Pulls Plug on Avara Branding, Keeps Family Infrastructure
4.2.2026
Aave Labs is winding down its Avara branding, folding its consumer-facing experiments back into the core Aave stack as the Family wallet sunsets and the Lens social protocol continues under new stewardship. Avara—the umbrella brand that once housed the spun-out Lens and the Family wallet—will...
Metamask Wallet Adds Tokenized US Stocks, ETFs and Commodities
3.2.2026
Metamask has expanded beyond digital currencies, adding support for tokenized U.S. stocks, exchange-traded funds (ETFs) and commodities directly inside its self-custodial wallet. Metamask Users Gain Access to Tokenized U.S. Equities and Commodities The new feature is powered by an integration with...
Pharos Launches Incubator to Accelerate Real-World Asset Finance Onchain
3.2.2026
Pharos Network has launched an incubator program designed to accelerate innovation in decentralized finance and real-world asset applications on its Layer 1 blockchain. Strategic Support for Early-Stage Web3 Teams Pharos Network, a Layer 1 blockchain designed to host billions of dollars...
Flare unveils new way for XRP holders to earn yield through a massive DeFi upgrade
3.2.2026
Users can now lend FXRP to earn yield or use it as collateral to borrow other assets, giving XRP holders new ways to put their tokens to work onchain
DeFi’s quiet strength: Value locked on platforms holds as market selloff tests traders
3.2.2026
Even as major cryptocurrencies plunge to multi-year lows and forced liquidations ripple across the market, DeFi’s total value locked has only slipped modestly
DeFi doyen Stani Kulechov buys $30 million mansion in London’s Notting Hill: Bloomberg
3.2.2026
Kulechov, the founder of decentralized lending platform Aave, bought the luxury property in November, Bloomberg reported
Regulation Turns Bullish: US Positioned as Global Hub for Crypto, DeFi, Derivatives
1.2.2026
U.S. crypto regulation is entering a decisive new chapter as federal leaders move to align oversight, clarify rules, and cement American dominance in digital asset markets through coordinated action across agencies and existing regulatory authority. Crypto Takes Center Stage as U.S. Regulators...
Onchain Perp DEX Trading Accelerates With Nearly $1T in 30-Day Volume
31.1.2026
Decentralized perpetual exchanges are quietly stacking nine-figure monthly volumes as traders continue shifting leverage-heavy activity onchain, away from centralized venues. Decentralized Perps Platforms See Sustained Growth in Trading Activity Decentralized perpetual exchanges, often called perp...
Solana DeFi platform step finance hit by $27 million treasury hack as token price craters
31.1.2026
The platform's governance token (STEP) plummeted over 80% following the announcement amid a wider crypto market drawdown
DeFi stays outside the rules as regulators tighten elsewhere: Finance Redefined
30.1.2026
Europe narrows crypto tax gaps, US lawmakers revisit market structure, and institutions push DeFi into compliance territory
Citi says CLARITY Act momentum builds, but DeFi fight could stall crypto bill
30.1.2026
Washington is edging closer to a landmark crypto framework, though disputes over DeFi and stablecoin rewards risk pushing final passage beyond 2026