Decentralized finance (Defi)

Crypto’s Existential Crisis: Can Decentralization and Regulation Coexist?

March 25, 2025 Bitcoin.com

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Decentralized finance experts agree that collaboration is key to building a framework that addresses regulators’ concerns without undermining the potential of decentralized technologies. Bybit Hack Puts DeFi Regulation Debate in Spotlight Following the Lazarus Group’s Bybit hack, which is said to biggest crypto heist in history, initial industry-wide cooperation to block the outflow of over […]

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The DeFi Time Bomb: Market Manipulation, Low Liquidity Threaten Industry’s Future

March 24, 2025 Bitcoin.com

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A recent Kaiko Research report highlights how market manipulation tactics, such as sandwich attacks on platforms like Uniswap and Hyperliquid, deter institutional players from engaging with decentralized finance. An expert recommends full insurance coverage for DeFi assets and transaction privacy to enhance institutional confidence. Rising Incidents of Sandwich Attacks A recent report by Kaiko Research […]

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DEX Platform Pancakeswap Dethrones Uniswap in Weekly Volume Race

March 23, 2025 Bitcoin.com

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Per data aggregated from coinmarketcap.com and defillama.com, the decentralized exchange (DEX) platform Pancakeswap has eclipsed Uniswap in seven-day trading volume this week. DEX Volume Wars Analytics unveiled via a Sunday post on X by coinmarketcap.com’s social media account reveal that the DEX Pancakeswap secured the top position in this week’s trading volume figures. “With over […]

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Coinbase Launches Verified Pools to Bring Clarity to Onchain Liquidity

March 20, 2025 Bitcoin.com

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Coinbase claims these verified pools will allow institutions and companies to invest and trade onchain, reducing counterparty risks while still reaping the benefits of a blockchain-based operational system for these transactions. Coinbase Debuts Verified Pools Liquidity System Built on Base Coinbase has taken a new step in the innovation of onchain decentralized finance. On March […]

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Cboe seeks approval for Fidelity’s Solana ETF

Trump-Backed World Liberty Financial Secures $550M Through Token Offerings

March 19, 2025 Bitcoin.com

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The Trump family receives 75% of all WLFI token proceeds, and a little math shows the family raked in $413 million from selling the tokens. World Liberty Financial Raises $550M in Token Sales World Liberty Financial (WLFI) announced on Monday that it had sold $550 million of its tokens to 85,000 registered participants. The token […]

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Solv Protocol Targets Bitcoin for Institutions With $10M Raise

March 19, 2025 Bitcoin.com

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With the dominant cryptocurrency now playing the role of “digital gold,” Solv wants to help institutional investors squeeze out as much yield as possible from the asset. Solv Protocol Secures $10M to Bring Bitcoin Solutions to Institutional Investors The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) opened the floodgates to institutional bitcoin ( BTC) adoption in […]

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ZKsync Sunsets Ignite, Its Liquidity Rewards Program, Amid Market Challenges

March 16, 2025 Bitcoin.com

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The ZKsync Ignite program will be discontinued after its first season, with the DeFi Steering Committee (DSC) announcing that rewards will cease on March 17, 2025. The decision is driven by a strategic shift towards focusing resources on the Elastic Network, which is seen as essential for the long-term vision of ZKsync. The DSC noted […]

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Restaked Bitcoin Protocols Skyrocket 4,459% in Just 9 Months

March 15, 2025 Bitcoin.com

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Since the advent of restaking bitcoin and Babylon’s leading role in the space, restaked bitcoin protocols have exploded onto the scene with phenomenal momentum. Over the past nine months, these protocols have skyrocketed by 4,459%, showcasing a significant upward trajectory. From $69 Million to $3.1 Billion: The Meteoric Growth of Restaked Bitcoin Ecosystems Bitcoin-based decentralized […]

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Aave Labs Introduces Compliance-Friendly DeFi Platform for Institutional Investors

March 14, 2025 Bitcoin.com

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Aave Labs launched the Horizon initiative on Thursday targeting institutional investors with products centered on tokenized real-world assets (RWAs) to bridge decentralized finance (DeFi) and traditional financial systems. Horizon Initiative Launches to Expand DeFi Access for Institutional Investors The initiative aims to integrate institutional capital into DeFi by tokenizing assets such as securities, bonds, and […]

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Hyperliquid Mandates 20% Margin Requirement Following System Stress Test 

March 14, 2025 Bitcoin.com

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Hyperliquid, the decentralized exchange (DEX) surpassing $1 trillion in lifetime trading volume, will enforce a 20% margin ratio requirement on fund transfers starting March 15 to bolster its risk management framework. Hyperliquid DEX Tightens Margin Rules The update follows a March 12 incident where a trader’s highly leveraged ethereum position triggered a $4 million loss […]

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Cboe seeks approval for Fidelity’s Solana ETF