Tokenized RWAs Surge as Fed Preps DeFi Talks
The U.S. Federal Reserve will host a payments innovation conference on Oct. 21, focusing on tokenization and DeFi, as the onchain value of real-world assets reaches $27.8 billion. #Update #Crypto $ETH
Defi
DeFi Lending Surges 72% on Institutional Interest
Decentralized finance (DeFi) lending protocols surged 72% YTD, reaching over $127B in total value locked, driven by institutional adoption of stablecoins and tokenized assets, per @Binance Research. #Update #Crypto $BTC $ETH
DeFi Thrives Amid Walled Garden Challenges
@WillReeves, CEO of Fold, asserts that DeFi protocols will endure regulatory pressures aimed at creating permissioned systems, warning that such measures threaten financial sovereignty and decentralization. #Update #Crypto $BTC
DeFi Thrives Amid Walled Garden Threats
@WillReeves, CEO of Fold, asserts that DeFi protocols will endure regulatory pressures aimed at creating controlled digital systems, emphasizing the importance of protecting open-source developers from legal liabilities. #Update #Crypto $BTC
DeFi ID Plan Invokes Privacy Concerns
The US Treasury is considering embedding identity checks in DeFi smart contracts under the GENIUS Act, raising concerns about privacy and access for unbanked populations. #Update #Crypto $BTC
Aave Launches $70B DeFi Protocol on Aptos
@Aave has launched on Aptos, enhancing stablecoin liquidity with support for $USDC, $USDT, $APT, and Ethena Staked USDe. Total value locked on Aptos is $857M. #Update #DeFi $APT
DeFi Investor Hit with $10.5M Tax Bill
A DeFi investor faces a $10.5 million tax bill from the Spanish tax agency, which classified a crypto-backed loan as taxable gains. #Breaking #Legal $BTC
Bitcoin Bull Launches $250M SPAC for DeFi AI
Billionaire Chamath Palihapitiya seeks to raise $250M for his SPAC, American Exceptionalism Acquisition Corp A, targeting decentralized finance and AI sectors. #Update #Crypto $AEXA
US Treasury Approves Digital ID for DeFi
The US Department of the Treasury seeks public feedback on integrating digital identity verification in DeFi to combat illicit finance, following the GENIUS Act. #Update #Crypto $BTC
US Treasury Approves Digital ID for DeFi
The US Department of the Treasury seeks public feedback on using digital identity tools in DeFi to combat illicit finance, as part of the GENIUS Act’s compliance technology exploration. #Update #Crypto $BTC
SEC Considers Safe Harbor for NFTs DeFi
@a16z and DeFi Education Fund urge the SEC to establish a safe harbor for NFT and DeFi apps, aiming to exempt them from broker-dealer registration requirements. #Update #Crypto $ETH
DeFi Protocol Sky Gets B- Credit Rating
S&P Global Ratings assigns a B- credit rating to @SkyProtocol, marking the first for a DeFi platform, citing risks like centralized governance and regulatory uncertainty. #Update #Crypto $USDS
Aave Faces Phishing Attack After $60B Milestone
@Aave surpassed $60 billion in net deposits, but a phishing campaign targeting its users emerged via Google Ads, risking funds linked to compromised wallets. #Update #Crypto $AAVE
DeFi Surges with Tokenized Stocks as NFTs Dominate
Locked liquidity in DeFi reached $270B in July, up 30%, while NFT trading volumes surged 96% to $530M, with Ethereum’s Blur dominating activity. #Update #Crypto $ETH