Fintech firms will move to DeFi lending within 3 years: Morpho co-founder

Fintech firms may shift to DeFi lending within three years due to lower fees and better accessibility, according to Morpho co-founder Merline Egalite. DeFi’s permissionless nature and higher yields are key advantages.
Cosmos Scraps Plans for Hub Smart Contracts amid Builder Exodus – “The Defiant”

Cosmos abandons plans for Hub smart contracts due to low demand and high costs, prompting developer frustration and ecosystem reevaluation amid builder exodus.
Did $600 million Pump Fun ICO fuel new memecoin season by legitimizing launchpad memes?

Pump.fun’s $600 million ICO has sparked debate on Solana’s meme launchpad model. The report examines its profitability, competitive landscape, and whether it signals a new memecoin season or speculative peak.
Missed Pi Network’s Pi2Day? Here’s Everything You Need to Know

Pi Network’s Pi2Day event introduced Pi App Studio and Ecosystem Directory Staking, attracting millions of users. The no-code platform saw 35,000 participants creating apps, while staking locked 38 million Pi tokens.
Stablecoin Blockchain Plasma Kicks Off $50 Million Token Sale – “The Defiant”

Plasma, an EVM-compatible Bitcoin sidechain for stablecoins, launches a $50M XPL token sale at a $500M valuation. Backed by Bitfinex and others, it aims to enhance stablecoin transactions with zero fees.
Trump’s World Liberty Financial crypto tokens WLFI approved for trading – Details

Trump-backed World Liberty Financial approves WLFI token trading, with a potential 767% surge from its $0.015 ICO price. The governance token supports DeFi lending and borrowing, with a 100B total supply.
Coinbase Rebrands Wallet Experience Under Base App: Adding Social And App Features | Bitcoinist.com

Coinbase rebrands its wallet as the Base App, integrating social features, messaging, and dApp discovery to create a comprehensive Web3 platform aimed at mainstream adoption.
Bitcoin DeFi Protocols See Impressive Growth as BTC Soars

Bitcoin DeFi protocols experience significant growth as BTC prices surge, with TVL rising from $304M to $7.1B in 2024. Institutional interest and new protocols drive adoption.
Bitcoin-backed mortgages debut in Australia amid housing crisis

Australia introduces Bitcoin-backed mortgages, allowing crypto holders to access property markets without selling assets. The US explores similar options amid housing crises in both countries.
Coinbase’s Base App Hits the Scene, Combining Crypto and Social Media

Coinbase rebrands its wallet to Base app, integrating crypto, social media, payments, and mini-apps on Ethereum Layer 2. The app enables asset management, social interaction, and earning opportunities.