Category: DeFi & DApps
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DeFi total value locked climbs rapidly toward previous market cycle highs
Total value locked in DeFi protocols is rapidly increasing, approaching previous cycle peaks as adoption grows and new financial applications attract capital.
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MetaMask prepares for MASK token airdrop with reward points system launch
MetaMask prepares for a significant MASK token distribution by implementing a reward points system, enhancing user engagement and expanding its ecosystem utility.
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Plasma joins Chainlink SCALE program and integrates Aave protocol
Plasma’s integration with Chainlink SCALE and Aave enhances DeFi interoperability and data reliability, strengthening oracle infrastructure for decentralized applications across blockchain ecosystems.
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Shibarium network reboots and plans refunds after a four million dollar hack
The Shibarium network restarted operations following a security breach that resulted in $4 million losses, with plans to reimburse affected users to restore trust.
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Ethereum Foundation converts 1000 ETH to stablecoins through CoWSwap platform
The Ethereum Foundation’s conversion of 1000 ETH to stablecoins via CoWSwap may indicate treasury management or liquidity planning, reflecting strategic financial operations within the crypto ecosystem.
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Perpetual DEX trading volume reaches $1 trillion in September
Perpetual decentralized exchange volume exceeding $1 trillion in September demonstrates growing institutional adoption and maturation of DeFi derivatives markets amid expanding crypto liquidity.
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Solana DEX volume reaches $326 billion with 21% growth in Q3 2025
Solana’s DEX volume growth reflects its expanding ecosystem and competitive positioning against Ethereum, signaling increased adoption in decentralized finance markets.
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Shibarium developers detail bridge security plan to prevent hacks
Shiba Inu developers are implementing enhanced security protocols for the Shibarium bridge to prevent future exploits, addressing critical vulnerabilities in cross-chain asset transfers.
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Plasma integrates Chainlink oracles after locking six billion dollars in stablecoins
Plasma integrates Chainlink oracles to enhance security for its $6 billion stablecoin reserves, demonstrating DeFi’s shift toward reliable data feeds for managing large-scale assets.
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XRP launches mXRP and MPT to set new DeFi and tokenization standards
XRP introduces mXRP and MPT to enhance DeFi interoperability and tokenization capabilities, advancing blockchain utility for cross-border payments and asset representation.
