@Coinbase now offers Bitcoin-backed onchain loans up to $100,000 in $USDC, powered by DeFi protocol Morpho. This service facilitates decentralized borrowing using Bitcoin as collateral on the Base network. #Update #Crypto $BTC (+4) ↗
Crypto strategist Bluntz highlights @AaveAave’s potential for a 56% rally, noting bullish signs on the eight-hour chart against both the US dollar and $BTC, suggesting AAVE/BTC may outperform Bitcoin. #Update #Crypto $AAVE (+3) ↗
@BitMEX has been ordered by Judge John G. Koeltl to pay a $100 million fine for money laundering violations, marking a significant legal setback for the exchange despite previous penalties and compliance improvements. #Breaking #Legal (-9) ↘
@WorldLibertyFi, linked to US President-elect Donald Trump, clarified $60M Ethereum transactions as routine treasury management, dispelling asset sale rumors. Lookonchain revealed WLFI’s significant crypto moves amid a $5M loss. #Breaking #Crypto $ETH (-8) ↘
@Startup1 and @Startup2 collaborate to introduce a solution verifying total value locked (TVL) claims in Bitcoin decentralized finance projects, addressing concerns over inflated figures in the $30B ecosystem. #Update #Crypto $BTC (-3) ↘
Singapore has banned access to @Polymarket as part of a crackdown on unlicensed online gambling, affecting 3,800 sites and blocking $37M in transactions. Violators face fines or imprisonment. #Update #Legal (+6) ↘
Proponents of decentralized finance believe AI-powered tools could enhance security and counter cybercriminals, as @Peckshield reports $3.01 billion in digital assets were stolen in 2024. #Update #Crypto (+6) ↗
DeFAI bridges AI and DeFi, introducing on-chain automation through projects like @HeyanonAI and @VirtualsProtocol, with a market cap of $1 billion. Prominent developer Daniele Sesta highlights its potential in governance and treasury optimization. #Update #Crypto (+4) ↗
Validators are crucial to PoS blockchains, but centralization and compromises threaten their integrity, security, and user trust, impacting DeFi’s reliability. #Update #Crypto $ETH (-4) ↘
@BlockchainAssn and others sue IRS over 2027 DeFi data rule, fearing tech exodus and privacy threats. • #Breaking • @BlockchainAssn • (-6) • ↘
@Ripple partners with @Chainlink to integrate RLUSD stablecoin into DeFi on Ethereum, targeting enhanced adoption with Chainlink’s pricing data services. RLUSD market cap at $72M. • #Update • #Crypto • @Ripple • (+4) • ↗
@Ripple partners with @Chainlink to integrate its oracle network, enhancing RLUSD’s DeFi utility by providing reliable price feeds essential for institutional adoption. This move aims to boost RLUSD’s competitive edge in the growing DeFi sector. • #Update • #Crypto • @Ripple • (+6) • ↗
@Gate_io researchers report DeFi’s market share in crypto trading surged to 11.91% in 2024, driven by regulatory clarity and layer-2 solutions, with $120B TVL highlighting its growth amid global economic instability. • #Update • #Crypto • @Gate_io • (+4) • ↗
Decentralized finance platforms, led by @Uniswap and Hyperliquid, saw $52.81B in trading volume in the first four days of January 2025, highlighting a strong start for the crypto economy. • #Update • #Crypto • @Uniswap • (+6) • ↗
