Latest Updates Around The World
The integrated infrastructure takes care of the complexity behind the scenes, while users enjoy a one-click experience through a single XRPL transaction. Layer-1 decentralized finance (DeFi) application platform Flare has taken another step toward improving the XRP DeFi (XRPFi) ecosystem. The blockchain’s latest partnership with XRP Ledger (XRPL)-based self-custodial wallet Xaman unlocks a one-click DeFi […]
After exploring fundraising and acquisition options, the teams concluded that there was no sustainable recovery path following the breach. Solana-based DeFi aggregator Step Finance, along with two other affiliated projects, SolanaFloor and Remora Markets, have announced plans to cease all operations with immediate effect. The decision follows the aftermath of a major security incident earlier […]
TLDR Flare and Xaman introduced a one-click system that allows XRP holders to access DeFi directly from their existing wallets. The integration targets more than 2 billion XRP tokens that remain dormant in wallets and outside of decentralized finance. The new process eliminates the need for separate wallets, gas tokens and complex bridging steps. FAssets […]
Bitwise exec said Aave’s governance proposal stands out as a positive development for DeFi during the crypto crisis. Even after four months since its massive drop from a record price above $126,000, sentiment around Bitcoin remains fragile. The inability to bounce back has increased fears of another crypto winter. But Matt Hougan, Chief Investment Officer […]
TLDR Vitalik Buterin condemned the Russian invasion of Ukraine, calling it criminal aggression and not a similar situation. He argued that lasting peace in Ukraine and Europe can only be achieved through internal changes within Russia. Buterin argued that decentralized governance could be the key to reforming Russia’s political system. He highlighted tools such as […]
Buterin criticized modern DeFi as centralized in disguise, arguing that USDC yield farming lacks core principles. Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin has questioned the legitimacy of popular USDC return strategies, arguing that they do not follow the principles of true decentralized finance (DeFi). His criticism was in response to crypto analyst C-node, who said most modern […]
Merkle plans to return the entire $180 million raised to investors, describing the move as responsible capital management. Farcaster co-founder Dan Romero said on January 22 that the decentralized social protocol will not be discontinued, pushing back against online claims that followed its acquisition by Neynar earlier this week. He also said Merkle, Farcaster’s parent […]
Ethereum’s DeFi TVL exceeded $99 billion, over nine times larger than the next Layer 1, demonstrating dominant network adoption in the decentralized finance world. Ethereum reported strong growth in the decentralized finance (DeFi) and stablecoin space in 2025. This was mainly because lower transaction costs and the expansion of the infrastructure contributed to greater use […]
Adams argues that automated market makers are quietly winning where capital is cheap and volatility is low, such as stablecoin pools. Uniswap founder Hayden Adams has pushed back on claims that automated market makers (AMMs) can’t keep it going, responding to X on January 6 to criticism that liquidity providers (LPs) are structurally underpaid. The […]
Most of the redistributed funds flowed to Pendle, Lido, Ethena and Ether.fi within minutes of the ETH sale. Former BitMEX CEO Arthur Hayes sold a significant portion of his Ethereum (ETH) holdings this week, diverting millions into select DeFi tokens. The move highlights a calculated shift in strategy from a core blue chip value to […]
