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Bitpay Launches HODL Pay to Enable Crypto-Backed Stablecoin Spending
14.5.2025
Atlanta-based firm Bitpay has introduced HODL Pay, enabling users to borrow stablecoins against cryptocurrency holdings for payments without liquidating assets. The service integrates decentralized finance (DeFi) protocols with Bitpay’s merchant network. Crypto Users Can Now Borrow Stablecoins...
The facet of TradFi most ripe for disruption is equities
14.5.2025
Opinion by: Mike Cahill, co-founder and CEO of Douro LabsDespite the institutional frenzy around crypto and the ubiquitous narrative of democratized access to investing, most of the world population is still barred from traditional wealth-building. Take the US, for example — here,...
Solana (SOL) Surges 5% on Heavy Volume and Strengthening DeFi Metrics
14.5.2025
Institutional investors appear to be flocking to SOL as DeFi metrics show remarkable growth, creating a strong technical foundation for further gains
Synthetix Considers Purchase of Options Platform Derive in $27M Token-Swap Deal
14.5.2025
If approved, the uncommon token swap deal would reunite two previously split protocols as Synthetix expands its derivatives suite
Solana network and DeFi activity suggest SOL price rally will continue
13.5.2025
Key takeaways:Solana's $10.9 billion TVL surpassed the entire Ethereum layer-2 ecosystem.Solana’s 30-day fee revenue ($43.4 million) rose 109% compared to the previous month.SOL’s 8% funding rate shows healthy leverage demand from bulls.Solana’s native token SOL (SOL) surged 24.8%...
Solana network and DeFi activity suggest SOL price rally will continue
13.5.2025
Key takeaways:Solana's $10.9 billion TVL surpassed the entire Ethereum layer-2 ecosystem.Solana’s 30-day fee revenue ($43.4 million) rose 109% compared to the previous month.SOL’s 8% funding rate shows healthy leverage demand from bulls.Solana’s native token SOL (SOL) surged 24.8%...
DeFi Development Corp. Acquires $23.6 Million in Solana, Expanding Total Holdings to 595,988 SOL
13.5.2025
DeFi Development Corp. (Nasdaq: DFDV) announced the acquisition of 172,670 solana ( SOL) tokens at an average price of $136.81, totaling approximately $23.6 million, marking the company’s largest purchase of solana to date and its tenth acquisition under its digital asset treasury strategy....
DeFi Savings Protocol Sky Slumps to $5M Loss as USDS Interest Payments Wipe Out Profit
13.5.2025
The first-quarter loss is a stark turnaround from the previous quarter, when Sky registered a $31 million profit
Morgan Stanley Crypto Chief Exits to Launch DeFi Fund in Switzerland: Bloomberg
13.5.2025
Andrew Peel plans to start fundraising for the new venture soon, according to the story
DeFi lender Aave reaches $40B in value locked onchain
13.5.2025
Aave, a decentralized finance (DeFi) protocol, has reached a new record of funds onchain, according to data from DefiLlama.In an X post, Aave said it topped $40.3 billion in total value locked (TVL) on May 12. Onchain data reveals that Aave v3, the latest version of the protocol,...
DeFi Development Soars 20% as Solana Holdings Top $100M With Latest Purchase
12.5.2025
The Nasdaq-listed firm has accumulated 595,988 in Solana's SOL, worth nearly $105 million, in the month since its crypto pivot
DeFi lending TVL is outpacing DEXs due to more sustainable yield — VC
12.5.2025
Crypto users could be looking for a more sustainable yield this cycle, as total value locked in decentralized finance (DeFi) lending continues to hit new highs while decentralized exchanges (DEXs) have lagged in comparison.DeFi lending protocols are currently the leading DeFi vertical in TVL...
Value Locked in Aave Reaches All-Time High of $24.4B Amid Lending Protocol Momentum
12.5.2025
Aave’s total value locked (TVL) has reached an all-time high of $24.389 billion, signaling renewed investor confidence in the decentralized finance (DeFi) protocol. Onchain Lending Platform Aave Sets New TVL Benchmark The lending protocol’s latest milestone places it among the largest DeFi...
Hyperliquid Hits $5.6B Open Interest High Amid Hyperbridge Debut
12.5.2025
Layerzero has launched Hyperbridge, a new interoperability solution connecting external blockchain assets to Hyperliquid’s decentralized trading ecosystem, which recently saw its open interest hit a record $5.6 billion. Cross-Chain Trading Boosted as Layerzero Rolls Out Hyperbridge for Hyperliquid...
Bitcoin DeFi Security Improves as Rootstock Boosts Hashrate Share
11.5.2025
Rootstock is one of numerous projects looking to bring greater utility to Bitcoin by expanding the provision for DeFi with smart contracts
AI agents are coming for DeFi — Wallets are the weakest link
11.5.2025
Opinion by: Sean Li, co-founder of Magic LabsCrypto markets run 24/7. Human traders don’t. As AI agents begin to manage liquidity, optimize yield, and execute trades at all hours, they’re quickly becoming essential infrastructure for decentralized finance’s (DeFi) future. While...
Oxbow Lifts Deposit Limits on Privacy Pools, Opens Doors to Institutional Users
10.5.2025
Oxbow, a decentralized finance (DeFi) platform balancing privacy and compliance, has removed deposit limits on its Privacy Pools tool, enabling unrestricted Ethereum transactions while screening illicit funds. Regulatory-Friendly Privacy: Oxbow’s Tool Now Accepts Large-Scale ETH Deposits Oxbow,...
Stakestone and Trump’s World Liberty Financial Launch Cross-Chain Integration
9.5.2025
Stakestone announced Friday its integration with World Liberty Financial (WLFI) is now live, enabling cross-chain asset transfers, yield generation, and capital access without lock-in periods. USD1 Stablecoin Anchors Stakestone’s Multichain Ecosystem Stakestone is an Omnichain liquidity protocol...
Bitcoin hits $103K but DeFi is a mixed bag: Finance Redefined
9.5.2025
The cryptocurrency market continued to surge this past week as the overall digital asset market capitalization exceeded $3.27 trillion, an 8.6% increase over the previous week.Bitcoin (BTC) reached a high of $103,600 on May 8 after reclaiming $100,000 for the first time since January. Its market...
Bitcoin hits $103K but DeFi is a mixed bag: Finance Redefined
9.5.2025
The cryptocurrency market continued to surge this past week as the overall digital asset market capitalization exceeded $3.27 trillion, an 8.6% increase over the previous week.Bitcoin (BTC) reached a high of $103,600 on May 8 after reclaiming $100,000 for the first time since January. Its market...