Kamino Becomes First Major DeFi Lender to Accept Tokenized Stocks as Collateral – “The Defiant”

Kamino, a Solana-based DeFi lender, now accepts tokenized stocks as collateral for stablecoin loans, marking a major milestone in integrating traditional finance with decentralized finance.
Pump.fun User Just Burned $75K Worth of PUMP Tokens – Coinspeaker

A user accidentally burned $75K worth of PUMP tokens during wallet cleanup. Pump.fun’s ICO sold out in 12 minutes, raising $500M, aiming to rival social platforms on Solana.
AAVE gains strength as Aave dominates DeFi lending with over $50B net deposits – CoinJournal

Aave becomes the first DeFi lending protocol to surpass $50B in deposits, signaling growing trust in decentralized finance. Its native token AAVE shows strong price momentum amid rising adoption.
Just In: Binance Introduces PumpFun Rival, New TGE Token Launch Platform Out

Binance launches a new token launch platform with Bonding Curve mechanism, rivaling PumpFun. The dynamic TGE model adjusts prices based on demand, enhancing user experience and competition.
MoonPay Partners with Revoult Pay to Make Crypto Payments in EU ‘Easy

MoonPay partners with Revolut Pay to simplify crypto payments in the EU and UK, enabling faster transactions via one-click checkout. The integration expands MoonPay’s compliance-ready infrastructure across 35+ countries.
Hyperliquid Layer 1 Gains Traction as TVL Grows to $2 Billion – “The Defiant”

Hyperliquid’s Layer 1 blockchain, HyperEVM, has reached $2B TVL in five months, with growing transaction volume and ecosystem development, fueled by infrastructure upgrades and airdrop speculation.
Cardano Bitcoin DeFi Vision Is No Longer Theory: Hoskinson

The article discusses the latest advancements in blockchain technology, focusing on scalability solutions and their impact on decentralized applications and enterprise adoption.
Pump.fun ICO Sold Out in 12 Minutes After $500M Raise, Rallies Snorter Token – Brave New Coin

Pump.fun’s ICO raised $500M in 12 minutes, valuing $PUMP at $4B. The Solana-based meme coin platform’s success boosted Snorter token’s presale to $1.6M. Pump.fun plans to expand while staying on Solana.
Ethereum vs. Solana in 2025: Why decentralization may surpass speed in DeFi’s next chapter

The article compares Ethereum and Solana in 2025, highlighting Ethereum’s decentralization-first approach versus Solana’s speed-focused model, and their implications for DeFi’s future.
GameSquare to Launch $100M Ethereum Treasury Targeting 14% Yields

GameSquare plans a $100M Ethereum treasury targeting 14% yields via DeFi, partnering with Dialectic. Shares surged 60% post-announcement, reflecting investor confidence in the strategy.