Uniswap Surges as AI and DeFi Trends Thrive
@Hyperliquid, @Uniswap, and @Worldcoin show resilience as other tokens stall; traders pivot towards AI and DeFi trends. #Update #Crypto $BTC
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Ethereum Author Claims Institutions Can’t Win DeFi
@Brickken co-founder Dario Lo Buglio emphasizes that existing DeFi frameworks aren’t suitable for regulated real-world assets (RWAs). Tokenized RWAs surged from $6.4B in 2025 to $34B now. #Update #Crypto $USDC
Uniswap Targets $100 As RWA Thesis Builds
Reports citing Standard Chartered research suggest Uniswap’s UNI token could reach $100 by 2030, driven by a growing market for tokenized real-world assets. #Update #Crypto
SEC Defends DeFi Code as Free Speech
SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce asserts that publishing open-source DeFi code should not trigger federal securities regulations, emphasizing developer protection under the First Amendment. #Update #Crypto
DeFi Contracts Linked to $36.7M Losses
Unverified DeFi contracts led to $36.7M in losses from four exploits, with Truebit losing $26.2M due to an integer overflow vulnerability; Chainalysis urges source code verification and monitoring tools. #Update #Crypto
Tokenization Prioritized Over DeFi Rules in EU
One of the architects of the Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) framework stated that the European Union should focus on tokenization rather than regulating decentralized finance (DeFi) as it seeks feedback. #Update #Crypto
DeFi Risks Rise Despite Locked Liquidity
@DxSale suffered a breach resulting in a loss of $7.3M from 1,400 liquidity providers on BNB Chain, highlighting that locked liquidity does not eliminate all smart contract risks. #Update #DeFi $BNB
Bitcoin DeFi Demand Plummets as Botanix Closes
@Botanix is winding down after four years, urging users to withdraw assets by July 9 due to weak demand for Bitcoin DeFi. The project failed to find sustainable product-market fit. #Update #Crypto $BTC
DeFi Assets Surge to $2.7T by 2030
@StandardChartered predicts that decentralized finance (DeFi) assets will reach $2.7 trillion by 2030, driven by tokenized real-world assets and increased usage of stablecoins. #Update #Crypto $USDT
Ethereum Exploited Aztec Connect Loses $2.19M
A legacy Aztec Connect smart contract was exploited for $2.19M, affecting ETH, DAI, and wstETH, highlighting risks of “zombie” contracts in DeFi. #Breaking #Crypto $ETH
DeFi Assets Set to Reach $2.7T by 2030
Standard Chartered projects decentralized finance (DeFi) assets to grow 37-fold to $2.7 trillion by 2030, driven by tokenized real-world assets and crypto-native assets. #Update #Crypto
Tokenization Drives DeFi Assets to $2.7T
@StandardChartered forecasts DeFi assets to reach $2.7 trillion by 2030, driven by tokenized real-world assets and increased onchain activity. Current DeFi usage of stablecoins at 3%. #Update #Crypto $ETH
Bitcoin Drives Cardano’s $1B DeFi Liquidity Push
The Cardano community has approved the Orion Fund, unlocking 50 million ADA to attract Bitcoin liquidity into its DeFi ecosystem, aiming for a $3 billion on-chain economy by 2030. #Update #Crypto $ADA
Ethereum Startup Morpho Secures $175M Funding
Morpho raised $175M co-led by Paradigm, a16z crypto, and Ribbit Capital, enhancing DeFi lending infrastructure funding. #Update #DeFi