Cardano founder Charles Hoskinson proposes converting $100M ADA to Bitcoin and stablecoins

Cardano founder Charles Hoskinson proposes converting $100M ADA to Bitcoin and stablecoins to boost liquidity and improve Cardano’s DeFi ecosystem, targeting a better stablecoin-to-TVL ratio.
$USD1 Stablecoin Begins Minting on TRON – Press release Bitcoin News

TRON DAO announces the first minting of USD1 stablecoin on the TRON blockchain, developed by World Liberty Financial, to enhance decentralized finance.
Bitcoin 2025 builders predict DeFi will unseat traditional finance
Bitcoin 2025 conference highlights DeFi’s potential to challenge traditional finance using Bitcoin’s security and infrastructure, with projects like Liquid Network leading the charge.
Cardano considers offloading $100M ADA to jumpstart lagging DeFi and stablecoin ecosystem

Cardano founder Charles Hoskinson proposes converting $100M ADA from treasury into stablecoins and Bitcoin to boost DeFi and stablecoin adoption, addressing ecosystem weaknesses.
Single Bitcoin Trader Loses $200M as Crypto Bulls See $1B Liquidations

A Bitcoin trader lost $200M amid $1B crypto liquidations, as reported by CoinDesk’s Shaurya, who analyzes derivatives and DeFi markets while holding diverse crypto assets.
DeFi Development Corp. Secures $5 Billion Equity to Boost Solana-Focused Strategy – Crypto News Bitcoin News

DeFi Development Corp. secured a $5 billion equity line to enhance its Solana-focused strategy, aiming to accelerate SOL per share growth and support the Solana ecosystem.
Maple Finance Partners with Lido to Offer Stablecoin Loans Against stETH – “The Defiant”

Maple Finance partners with Lido to offer stablecoin loans backed by stETH, allowing institutions to access liquidity without selling their staked ETH and maintain yield earnings.
XRP Moves Into High Gear With Bitgo as Institutional DeFi Race Accelerates – Featured Bitcoin News

Bitgo now supports custody for Flare and Songbird, expanding institutional DeFi access for XRP. Staking support is planned, enhancing XRP ecosystem infrastructure.
Tony G Expands Crypto Portfolio, Invests $438K in Hyperliquid

Tony G Co-Investment Holdings invested $438K in Hyperliquid’s $HYPE tokens, marking its largest DeFi investment. The tokens were bought at $42.24 each, making Tony G the largest public holder of $HYPE.
$USD1 Stablecoin Begins Minting on TRON

TRON DAO announces the first minting of USD1 stablecoin on TRON blockchain, backed by US treasuries and cash equivalents, enhancing institutional adoption and ecosystem growth.