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Crypto Asset Manager Bitwise Deploys on DeFi Platform With Maple Finance Partnership
6.3.2025
Crypto asset manager and ETF provider Bitwise has made its first allocation into decentralized finance (DeFi) through a partnership with on-chain credit specialist Maple Finance
Trump-Linked World Liberty Financial Acquires $21.5M in Crypto Ahead of White House Summit
6.3.2025
World Liberty Financial (WLF), a decentralized finance platform associated with President Donald Trump, purchased $21.5 million in ethereum (ETH), wrapped bitcoin (WBTC), and movement network tokens (MOVE) on Thursday, just one day before the White House Crypto Summit focused on regulatory reforms....
US Senate Strikes Down IRS Crypto Rule With White House Support—DeFi Just Won a Huge Battle
6.3.2025
The U.S. Senate overwhelmingly rejected an IRS crypto rule targeting DeFi, dealing a major blow to regulations critics say would cripple crypto innovation and threaten digital privacy. Senate Overturns IRS DeFi Rule With a 70-28 Vote The U.S. Senate passed a resolution on March 4, led by Senator...
House Panel Strikes Down IRS Crypto Rule—DeFi Just Scored a Major Win
1.3.2025
A House committee has moved to repeal the IRS’ controversial “DeFi Broker Rule,” arguing it would stifle innovation, overwhelm the agency with filings, and disadvantage U.S. crypto users. House Committee Blocks IRS DeFi Broker Rule The House Ways and Means Committee has voted to repeal the Biden...
Uniswap Wallet Integrates Transak Off-Ramp for Global Crypto-to-Fiat Conversions
28.2.2025
Uniswap Wallet has introduced off-ramp capabilities through a deepened partnership with Web3 payments provider Transak, enabling users worldwide to convert cryptocurrencies to fiat currencies directly within the app. Uniswap and Transak Expand Partnership The integration, announced Feb. 26...
SEC Drops Uniswap Investigation Amid Shift to Crypto-Friendly Regulation
26.2.2025
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) closed its investigation into Uniswap Labs on Feb. 25, 2025, ending a four-year probe without enforcement action, a move seen as part of a broader pivot toward crypto-friendly regulation under new leadership. Crypto Industry Sees Relief as SEC Drops...
Study: South Africa’s DeFi Market Volume Set to Hit $180M by 2028
25.2.2025
A South African study reveals growing DeFi adoption, projecting $2.8 million in volume by the end of 2025, primarily driven by retail customers. FSCA to Focus on Stakeholder Engagement According to a study conducted by South Africa’s Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA), decentralized finance...
Report: Ethena Labs Secures $100M From Top-Tier Investors
24.2.2025
A recent Bloomberg report reveals that Ethena Labs, the crypto startup behind the yield-bearing stablecoin USDe, has secured $100 million from well known strategic investors. Ethena Labs Garners $100M in Pivotal Funding Round Over the past year, the yield-bearing stablecoin USDe has captured...
AI Agents in DeFi: User Control Must Be ‘Non-Negotiable,’ CEO Warns
23.2.2025
Renç Korzay, CEO of Giza, emphasizes that ethical considerations in AI agent development must be “architecturally enforced.” He advocates for built-in user control and “security-by-design” to minimize regulatory burdens. ‘Architecturally Enforced’ User Security...
Blockchain Association Urges Congress to Back Cruz Measure to Overturn DeFi Broker Rule
20.2.2025
The Blockchain Association is urging Congress to support a measure sponsored by Sen. Ted Cruz that aims to overturn the Internal Revenue Service’s decentralized finance broker rule. Broker Rule Threatens U.S. DeFi Leadership The Blockchain Association has urged the U.S. Congress to pass...
Sonic SVM Opens $1M Hackathon Ahead of Mainnet Launch
17.2.2025
Sonic SVM, Solana’s first chain extension, officially announced today its $1M hackathon, designed to spur native decentralized application development ahead of its main net launch on Feb. 27, 2025. New York-Based Sonic SVM Announces Hackathon to Spur Solana Dapp Development Organized...
Experts Bullish on BTC Decentralized Finance Growth, Predict Triple-Digit Rise in 2025
14.2.2025
Enthusiasm for Bitcoin in decentralized finance remains strong despite the stagnation of total value locked (TVL) since the start of 2025. Some experts attribute BTCFi’s growth to factors such as institutional investors seeking yield and the development of necessary infrastructure....
Ethereum Foundation Allocates 45,000 ETH to Decentralized Finance Protocols
13.2.2025
According to its recent disclosure, the Ethereum Foundation (EF) has channeled 45,000 ether, valued at approximately $120 million, into four decentralized finance (defi) platforms. 4 Defi Giants Get a Boost From the Ethereum Foundation Amid scrutiny over frequent large-scale divestments of ETH...
Unwrapping Bitcoin’s Potential: A Conversation With Z Liu of Bit Global Trust
12.2.2025
WBTC unlocks Bitcoin’s liquidity for decentralized finance (defi). In this interview, Z Liu discusses its role and future. Despite many wrapped bitcoin products now available, with many more likely coming out in the years ahead, the OG wrapped bitcoin WBTC continues to dominate this growing...
Lido V3 Enhances Ethereum Staking With Customizable Vaults
11.2.2025
Lido, a decentralized protocol enabling liquid staking on Ethereum, has released Version 3 (V3) of its infrastructure, centered on stVaults. These modular vaults allow users to customize staking parameters, including validator selection, fee structures, and risk profiles while retaining access...
Uniswap Launches Unichain Mainnet to Boost Defi Efficiency
11.2.2025
Uniswap Labs has launched Unichain Mainnet, a decentralized blockchain designed to reduce transaction costs and accelerate decentralized finance (defi) operations. Decentralized Rollup Unichain Goes Live, Targets Defi Scalability The Ethereum layer two (L2) network, tested through 95 million...
Collaboration Between Developers, Regulators Crucial for Defi’s Success, Says Former High-Tech Lawyer
10.2.2025
A former high-tech corporate lawyer has advocated for sector-specific regulations for decentralized finance that leverage the technology’s strengths while addressing its weaknesses. The Importance of Collaboration Ran Hammer, a blockchain and crypto-focused lawyer, is advocating...
Confidence Shaken: Value Locked in Defi Endures a $15B Blow
8.2.2025
The past seven days have proven tumultuous for digital assets, with decentralized finance (defi) protocols hemorrhaging 12.71% of their locked capital. From the twilight hours of Jan. 31 through Feb. 7, 2025, a staggering $15.088 billion evaporated from the ecosystem. Defi Protocol Holdings...
Balancer V3 Debuts on Arbitrum Featuring Boosted Pools System
7.2.2025
Balancer claims that this new development will allow for more effective utilization of the funds in these pools on Arbitrum as part of its version 3 (v3) launch, automatizing their management to maximize yield. The new version also includes more optimizations. Balancer Launches Boosted Pools On...
Ondo Finance Introduces Ondo Chain: An Initiative to Bring Wall Street Onchain
7.2.2025
Ondo Finance states that this new project seeks to combine the decentralization and convenience of blockchains with the world of permissioned traditional finance markets. Ondo Finance Announces Ondo Chain to Bring Real-World Assets to Blockchain Ondo Finance, a protocol for real-world assets,...