Category: DeFi & DApps
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Uniswap web app adds Solana support with Jupiter Ultra API
Uniswap expands multi-chain capabilities by integrating Jupiter Ultra API, enabling Solana support to increase DeFi interoperability and user access across blockchain ecosystems.
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Stablecoins power 670 billion dollars in onchain loans according to Visa
Visa’s analysis reveals stablecoins are becoming critical infrastructure for decentralized finance, enabling large-scale lending without traditional intermediaries and reshaping global financial systems.
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Hyperliquid-based Ventuals attracts $38 million within 30 minutes
Ventuals raised $38 million in 30 minutes on Hyperliquid, demonstrating strong investor demand for new DeFi platforms and rapid capital deployment in crypto markets.
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A16z crypto invests $50 million in Solana liquid staking protocol Jito
Andreessen Horowitz’s investment signals institutional confidence in Solana’s DeFi ecosystem, strengthening Jito’s position in liquid staking and enhancing network security through increased validator participation.
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Tron gains as Yield.Xyz launches TRX staking on Ledger
TRX becomes the only major cryptocurrency showing gains as Yield.Xyz introduces Ledger staking, highlighting Tron’s ecosystem expansion and growing institutional integration opportunities.
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Typus Finance loses $3 million in third major Sui blockchain exploit this year
This marks the third major security incident on Sui blockchain in 2025, highlighting persistent smart contract vulnerabilities and raising concerns about unaudited DeFi protocols.
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Jito secures $50 million investment from Andreessen Horowitz for Solana staking
Andreessen Horowitz’s investment signals institutional confidence in Solana’s DeFi ecosystem, potentially accelerating liquid staking adoption and validating Jito’s protocol innovation within blockchain infrastructure.
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TRX staking now available on Ledger Live through Yield.xyz
TRX holders can now stake directly through Ledger Live via Yield.xyz, enhancing decentralized finance accessibility and secure asset management for the Tron ecosystem.
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Ethereum briefly hosts $300 trillion PYUSD mint error by Paxos
Paxos accidentally minted $300 trillion in PYUSD tokens on Ethereum, highlighting smart contract risks and the need for robust auditing protocols in stablecoin operations.
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a16z Crypto invests $50 million in Solana staking protocol Jito
This investment strengthens Solana’s DeFi ecosystem by supporting liquid staking infrastructure, indicating continued venture capital interest in blockchain scalability solutions and staking derivatives.
