Aave DAO Approves V4 Mainnet Plan
Aave founder Stani Kulechov announced that the Aave DAO has nearly unanimously supported a proposal to move forward with a binding on-chain vote for V4’s deployment on Ethereum. #Update #DeFi $AAVE
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Stablecoins Surge as Pharma Firm Holds 9% SKY
NovaBay Pharmaceuticals rebrands as Stablecoin Development Corporation, raising $134M to acquire 2.06B SKY tokens (8.78% of supply) and earn staking rewards. $SKY down 1.45%. #Update #Crypto $SKY
Grayscale Launches Crypto Trading Frenzy for Brokerages
@Grayscale has filed with the SEC to launch an ETF for the $HYPE token, aiming to capitalize on Hyperliquid’s trading surge, which saw $50B in weekly derivatives volume. #Update #Crypto $HYPE
DeFi Revolutionizes Fixed-Income for Institutions
@DWFVentures highlights that DeFi is evolving to meet institutional needs by integrating privacy and compliance into tokenized assets, transforming them into active financial instruments. #Update #Crypto $ETH
Bitcoin DeFi Launches Without Bridges or Wrapped BTC
@OP_NET is launching a “SlowFi” DeFi stack on Bitcoin, utilizing standard transactions and native fees, aiming to enhance miner revenue amid declining subsidies. Critics argue it dilutes Bitcoin’s focus. #Update #Crypto $BTC
Bitcoin DeFi Launches Without Bridges or Wrapping
@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
Bitcoin Unlocks Smart Contracts on OpNet Mainnet
Bitcoin’s DeFi limitations are challenged as @OpNet launches a smart-contract protocol on Bitcoin’s mainnet, enabling yield-generating strategies without custody risks. #Update #Crypto $BTC
Polymarket Acquires DeFi Startup Brahma
@Polymarket acquires DeFi startup Brahma to enhance blockchain and traditional finance infrastructure, as stated by CEO Shayne Coplan. #Update #Crypto
Crypto Market Structure Overhaul Predicted
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Senator Cynthia Lummis predicts a crypto market structure markup in April, with Senate passage expected by year-end. #Update #Legal
Coinshares Launches Regulated DeFi Yield Strategy
Coinshares unveils a regulated onchain strategy combining DeFi yields with tokenized real-world assets, partnering with Kiln. #Update #DeFi
DeFi Movement Urges Colleges to Teach Crypto
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
Aave Liquidations Triggered by 2.85% Price Error
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 Launches $50M Shield After Mishap
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
Cardano DeFi Activity Surges Price Stalls Below $0.3
DeFi activity on Cardano surges with a 23.5% TVL increase, yet $ADA remains under $0.3 amid persistent sell-offs and price swings. #Update #DeFi $ADA