Covers all aspects of DeFi – Decentralised Financial systems, protocols, and instruments built on blockchain.
@OP_NET has launched a “SlowFi” DeFi stack enabling smart contracts in standard Bitcoin transactions, utilizing $BTC as the sole gas asset, eliminating the need for bridges or wrapped BTC. #Update #Crypto $BTC
@FlowTraders launches 24/7 OTC liquidity for tokenized assets, enabling institutions to manage risk outside traditional market hours, addressing recent demand amid geopolitical tensions. #Update #Crypto $XAUT
@Polymarket acquires DeFi startup Brahma to enhance blockchain and traditional finance infrastructure, as stated by CEO Shayne Coplan. #Update #Crypto
Coinshares unveils a regulated onchain strategy combining DeFi yields with tokenized real-world assets, partnering with Kiln. #Update #DeFi
@NYSE expands crypto ETF options, aligning with @Nasdaq and @Cboe, removing fixed caps to enhance institutional access to $BTC and $ETH. SEC notice issued March 18, 2026. #Update #Crypto $BTC
Twenty-one crypto organizations, led by @1Inch, urge US colleges to integrate decentralized finance into curricula, citing rising demand for crypto talent on Wall Street. #Update #Crypto $BTC $ETH
Senator Tim Scott anticipates a stablecoin yield compromise by week’s end, crucial for advancing crypto market structure legislation. #Update #Crypto
XRP has rebounded to $1.50, with Binance reserves reaching 2.782 billion XRP, the highest since November, indicating increased market activity. #Update #Crypto $XRP
A temporary 2.85% pricing error in wstETH collateral led to $27 million in liquidations on @Aave, highlighting vulnerabilities in DeFi systems due to misconfigured price oracles. #Update #DeFi $AAVE
Aave plans to launch ‘Aave Shield’ following a $50 million loss incurred by a trader during a token swap due to an illiquid market, not slippage. #Update #Crypto $AAVE
@VenusProtocol has paused all borrows and withdrawals for the Thena ($THE) token due to a supply cap attack resulting in over $3.7M lost; $THE price dropped 17% to $0.2255. #Breaking #Crypto $THE (-8) ↘
Venus Protocol is probing a $3.7M exploit on BNB Chain after an attacker used the illiquid $THE token as collateral, triggering large liquidations. #Breaking #Crypto $BNB
The Basel III rules could be revised in 2026, potentially lowering Bitcoin’s risk weight from 1,250%, which may enable banks to integrate BTC into the financial system. #Update #Crypto $BTC
@Strategy’s STRC stock is now the most liquid preferred stock, with $296M average daily volume; traders speculate @MichaelSaylor bought over 1,000 $BTC this week. #Update #Crypto $STRC
