Category: DeFi & DApps
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Ethereum Storage Just Got Stronger: Filecoin & Arweave Integration Live News ETHNews
Ethereum integrates Filecoin and Arweave for decentralized storage, enhancing DApp reliability. Arbitrum Orbit enables custom L3 chains, while Coinbase rewards long-term ETH stakers. Institutional interest grows with BlackRock and Fidelity’s Ethereum funds.
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DRIFT Surges 30% after Protocol Sees Record Perp Volumes over $1B – “The Defiant”
DRIFT token surged 30% after Drift Protocol hit $1B in daily perpetual trading volume, briefly becoming the second-largest perp DEX. Zero-fee ETH perpetuals with 101x leverage drove Solana volume spikes.
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New Ethena Treasury Company Raises $360 Million, Plans Nasdaq Listing – “The Defiant”
Ethena Labs forms StableCoinX Inc, raising $360M to buy ENA tokens for Nasdaq listing. The treasury strategy aims to capitalize on digital dollar growth, with $5M daily ENA purchases planned.
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Solana Treasury Giant Records 999,999 SOL as Market Cap Surges Past $100B
DeFi Development Corp. holds 999,999 SOL, nearing 1 million SOL milestone, with $181M in Solana treasury as market cap exceeds $100B, showcasing institutional Solana accumulation.
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MoonPay launches TRON wallet for seamless TRX and USDT access
MoonPay launches a TRON wallet for seamless TRX and USDT transactions, enhancing accessibility and low-cost, high-speed blockchain interactions within its platform.
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Stellar Advances Mobile Finance and Tokenization in Key Markets News ETHNews
Stellar’s USDC usage surged 45% in Q2 2025, driven by African fintech and remittance firms. It expanded mobile money transfers in East Africa and launched tokenized municipal bonds with Franklin Templeton. XLM price rose 2.68%.
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Aave News: Massive Shift Incoming? Aave DAO Eyes Deployment on Kraken’s Ink Network News ETHNews
Aave DAO is voting to deploy a white-label lending protocol on Kraken’s Ink Network, expanding DeFi access while raising decentralization concerns. The proposal has strong community support.
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Ethereum NFTs dominate 7-day sales rankings as ETH nears $4K
Ethereum NFTs lead weekly sales with nine of the top 10 collections, including CryptoPunks and Pudgy Penguins, as ETH nears $4K. Trading volumes and market caps surge amid broader NFT market growth.
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USDT Rates Spike on Aave After HTX-Linked Addresses Withdraw Liquidity – “The Defiant”
USDT interest rates on Aave surged above 10% after HTX-linked wallets withdrew hundreds of millions, highlighting DeFi liquidity fragility and concentration risks among major players.
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Pi Network App Studio Sees Over 7,900 dApps Launched Debut, Community Shares Early Feedback
Pi Network’s App Studio has launched over 7,900 dApps, with 34,800 creators participating. The platform aims for mass adoption but faces mixed feedback on feature limitations.
