Category: DeFi Digest
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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.
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Cardano DeFi TVL hits three-year high amid whale accumulation of 348 million tokens
Cardano’s DeFi ecosystem shows growing institutional confidence as whale accumulation signals strong belief in ADA’s long-term value and network utility.
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Uniswap founder submits governance proposal to burn UNI token
The UNI token price surged following Hayden Adams’ governance proposal to burn tokens, reflecting market optimism about reduced supply and potential value appreciation for holders.
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MegaETH revokes token sale allotment after influencer trading plan posts
MegaETH revoked a $1 million token sale allotment after an influencer disclosed trading plans, highlighting enforcement of compliance standards in crypto fundraising.