Category: DeFi Digest
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Ondo Finance Debuts a Tokenized US Treasury Fund (USDY) on the SEI Blockchain
Ondo Finance launches USDY, the first tokenized US Treasury fund on Sei blockchain, offering yield-bearing RWAs backed by short-term Treasuries and bank deposits, enhancing DeFi integration.
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WLFI token set to trade within eight weeks after 99.94% vote opens transfers
WLFI token will start trading in 6-8 weeks after 99.94% of voters approved lifting transfer restrictions. The team will finalize exchange listings and unlock schedules before launch.
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dYdX Acquires Telegram App With $1B Trading Volume
dYdX acquires Telegram-native trading app Pocket Protector, which achieved $1B annualized volume. Co-founders join dYdX leadership as the platform integrates messaging-based trading features.
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Recent Injective Updates (as of July 18, 2025) News ETHNews
Injective Mainnet 2.0 enhances speed, security, and supports perpetual futures and options. The platform’s Peggy 2.0 bridge enables cross-chain transfers, while its developer fund exceeds $100M in grants.
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From Staking to Arbitrage: Why Mevstaking Is Gaining Investor Attention
Mevstaking combines staking with MEV strategies, using sandwich bots for arbitrage to generate passive income, differing from traditional staking by leveraging market inefficiencies.
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dYdX Acquires Pocket Protector in Bold DeFi Expansion
dYdX acquires Pocket Protector, marking its first external acquisition. The deal includes team integration and leadership roles for Pocket Protector’s co-founders, signaling dYdX’s expansion into social trading features.
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CZ is right: There is a structural gap in Web3 trading
CZ’s proposal for a dark-pool DEX highlights Web3’s trading infrastructure gaps, addressing MEV attacks and institutional needs for privacy and scale in crypto markets.
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KuCoin Launches xStocks, Delivering a One-Stop Access Point to Top Global Tokenized Equities
KuCoin launches xStocks, offering tokenized equities like Tesla and NVIDIA, backed 1:1 by real stocks on Solana. This provides global investors seamless access to traditional and crypto assets.
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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.
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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.
