Category: DeFi & DApps
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Hoskinson says RealFi will make Cardano a $1 billion DeFi powerhouse by 2026
Charles Hoskinson projects RealFi will expand Cardano’s DeFi ecosystem to $1 billion by 2026, indicating strategic growth in decentralized finance applications on the platform.
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Uniswap community reviews UNIfication proposal for protocol fee restructuring
The UNI token governance proposal aims to enhance protocol sustainability and community alignment by restructuring fee mechanisms and treasury management for long-term growth.
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Sui Network launches native stablecoin for payments and DeFi with bridge
Sui Network’s native stablecoin launch enhances on-chain payment efficiency and DeFi interoperability, strengthening its ecosystem against competitors by integrating core financial infrastructure.
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Pantera-backed HSDT tokenizes assets through Superstate platform
HSDT’s tokenization through Superstate demonstrates institutional adoption of blockchain for traditional assets, reflecting broader finance sector digitization trends and regulatory evolution.
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Visa pilots USDC payouts for creators and gig workers
Visa expands digital currency capabilities by piloting USDC payouts, bridging traditional finance with blockchain for global creator and gig economy payments.
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Centrifuge launches asset tokenization service starting with Daylight platform
Centrifuge launches tokenization service for real-world assets, expanding DeFi accessibility and creating new on-chain investment opportunities beyond traditional crypto assets.
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Lighter becomes perpetual DEX by volume and discloses $68 million raise
Lighter’s $68 million funding and volume leadership signals strong investor confidence in decentralized perpetual trading platforms amid growing competition in DeFi derivatives markets.
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New Bitcoin yield platform connects idle BTC assets with miner capital requirements
This platform enables Bitcoin holders to earn yield on idle assets while providing capital access for miners, addressing liquidity challenges in crypto infrastructure development.
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Arthur Hayes urges Zcash holders to withdraw coins from centralized exchanges
Hayes advocates for Zcash self-custody to enhance privacy and security, reflecting broader crypto trends toward decentralization and reduced exchange reliance.
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Token buybacks by Uniswap Lido Aave centralize DeFi governance through voting consolidation
Token buybacks by major DeFi protocols like Uniswap, Lido, and Aave are increasing governance centralization, concentrating voting power among fewer holders and altering decentralized governance structures.