According to the latest figures, over the past 38 days, starting from Aug. 10, 2024, the total value locked in decentralized finance (defi) protocols has slipped by $5.07 billion. Despite this decrease, ethereum continues to pour into liquid staking derivative (LSD) platforms, with 29 distinct LSDs pulling in nearly $1 billion worth of ether during […]
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BOB (Build on Bitcoin), a hybrid layer two (L2) solution integrating Bitcoin and Ethereum, has launched BOB Stake, a new one-click bitcoin staking product. The platform allows users to stake bitcoin (BTC) and utilize Liquid Staking Tokens (LSTs) across decentralized finance (defi) applications. BOB Introduces One-Click Bitcoin Staking Portal and SDK According to the announcement
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Coinmarketcap (CMC) Research and Footprint Analytics have released a thorough report exploring the swift expansion of decentralized finance (defi) on the Bitcoin blockchain. The report delves into Bitcoin’s evolving role, driven by innovations that are redefining its potential within the defi space. Bitcoin’s Defi Ecosystem Grows: $1.07 Billion Locked According to the findings from the
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Two days ago, former President Donald Trump made headlines by announcing his family’s decentralized finance (defi) platform, World Liberty Financial, boldly claiming the initiative is “embracing the future with crypto.” Meanwhile, over on Polymarket, a blockchain-powered predictions platform, a new bet has emerged. People are now speculating on the chances of Trump launching a cryptocurrency
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Over the past few weeks, there’s been a buzz of intrigue and speculation around World Liberty Financial, a decentralized finance (defi) project led by Eric Trump and Donald Trump Jr. After facing some rumors and critiques, the project’s X account finally released fresh details about its mission, aiming to clear the air. World Liberty Financial
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has fined Universal Navigation Inc., operating as Uniswap Labs, $175,000 for illegal trading practices. The decentralized finance (defi) protocol operator was found in violation of the Commodity Exchange Act (CEA) for offering leveraged retail commodity transactions without proper registration. Uniswap Labs, the company behind a popular decentralized digital asset
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Currently, the total value locked (TVL) in decentralized finance (defi) stands at $82.2 billion, with Ethereum hosting a commanding 57.24% of that amount. Hot on its heels, Tron and Solana take the second and third spots for the largest TVLs today. Ethereum Reigns Supreme in Defi With 57% of Total Value Locked Despite ethereum (ETH)
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IVC is a Web3 venture capital fund backed by leading Japanese gaming studios. They focus on Web3 gaming, digital entertainment, AI, DeFi, and infrastructure, and have invested in over 200 projects. They also host Japan’s largest Web3 conference, IVS Crypto, which attracts over 12,000 attendees annually. Ann Chien serves as a Partner at IVC. She
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The Trump family’s decentralized finance (defi) venture, World Liberty Financial, which has been shrouded in secrecy for quite a while, has now revealed another development—the launch of an “epic meme contest.” The news broke on the social media platform X, where the World Liberty Financial account shared, “To celebrate President Trump’s tweet about us yesterday,
On Thursday, former President Donald Trump posted a video on X, where he announced his intention to chart a course for making the United States the “crypto capital of the planet.” As the video concludes, the logo of World Liberty Financial, a decentralized finance (defi) project founded by Trump’s sons, prominently appears. Trump Claims to
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