Tag: DeFi

XRP takes real step into DeFi with Flare’s FAssets upgrade

Flare rolls out an alternative way to give XRP DeFi capabilities, without the risks of traditional blockchain bridges. Flare (FLARE) has launched a major upgrade that will enable traders to use real XRP (XRP) tokens in DeFi. On Wednesday, May 14, Flare launched its FAssets on Songbird, bringing non-smart contract assets to DeFi, according to a note shared with crypto.news. The network will allow users to perform complex DeFi operations with assets such as Bitcoin (BTC) and Dogecoin (DOGE). The first asset that will be available on the platform is…

SUI DeFi TVL Shoots $2.1 Billion, SUI Price Rally to $10 Soon?

Key Notes Sui’s infrastructure is enabling innovations beyond DeFi, such as Mojito Loyalty, a gamified loyalty platform that integrates on-chain rewards. This reflects Sui’s expanding footprint in commerce and loyalty markets projected to reach $155 billion by 2029. SUI price has rallied 16.7% in the past week, fueled by speculation of a potential third-ever golden cross on its 1D chart. The Sui blockchain SUI $3.65 24h volatility: 5.3% Market cap: $12.18 B Vol. 24h: $1.76 B network has been making inroads in the decentralized finance (DeFi) space as it positions…

DeFi Development Corp. Acquires $23.6 Million in Solana, Expanding Total Holdings to 595,988 SOL

DeFi Development Corp. (Nasdaq: DFDV) announced the acquisition of 172,670 solana ( SOL) tokens at an average price of $136.81, totaling approximately $23.6 million, marking the company’s largest purchase of solana to date and its tenth acquisition under its digital asset treasury strategy. Following this transaction, DeFi Development Corp. now holds a total of 595,988 […] Source CryptoX Portal

AI agents are coming for DeFi — Wallets are the weakest link

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Opinion by: Sean Li, co-founder of Magic Labs Crypto markets run 24/7. Human traders don’t. As AI agents begin to manage liquidity, optimize yield, and execute trades at all hours, they’re quickly becoming essential infrastructure for decentralized finance’s (DeFi) future. While AI agents are evolving from niche tools for quant traders into mainstream financial operators, they’re rapidly outpacing the wallets meant to secure them.  Advancements in account abstraction and smart contract wallets have emerged, but most DeFi platforms still predominately rely on externally owned account wallets that require manual approvals…

Bitcoin hits $103K but DeFi is a mixed bag: Finance Redefined

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The cryptocurrency market continued to surge this past week as the overall digital asset market capitalization exceeded $3.27 trillion, an 8.6% increase over the previous week. Bitcoin (BTC) reached a high of $103,600 on May 8 after reclaiming $100,000 for the first time since January. Its market dominance also surged above 60%, reflecting more bullish BTC sentiment. This marked the third time BTC has broken through six figures since it reached the milestone on Dec. 5, 2024, and again on Jan. 20, ahead of US President Donald Trump’s inauguration.  The…

Bridging Bitcoin to DeFi: Insights from MacLane Wilkison, CEO of tLabs and Co-founder of Threshold

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In a recent podcast episode, MacLane Wilkison, CEO of tLabs and co-founder of Threshold Network, shared a compelling vision for Bitcoin’s future in decentralized finance (DeFi). At the center of the discussion was tBTC, a permissionless Bitcoin bridge designed to expand Bitcoin’s utility across DeFi ecosystems, while maintaining security and user control. A Journey Through […] Original

Core Ventures deployed $1m to grow Bitcoin’s DeFi ecosystem

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Core Ventures, the investment arm aligned with the Core Foundation, has deployed more than $1 million across 15 Bitcoin-aligned projects since launching in early 2024. Core Ventures is on a mission to transform Bitcoin (BTC) from a passive store-of-value into an active layer of financial infrastructure that can serve as the foundation for lending, yield generation, stablecoins, and decentralized finance, crypto.news can exclusively report. As the BTCFi continues to grow with a total value locked across Bitcoin-based DeFi protocols up 2,700% since January, Core Ventures is funding projects that push…

Is this the end of Bitcoin DeFi?

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Opinion by: Markus Bopp, CEO of TAP Protocol Not long ago, the idea of Bitcoin as a government-backed reserve asset seemed like a stretch. The US Federal Reserve’s move to establish a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve marks a clear turning point. Once dismissed as a speculative asset or niche investment, Bitcoin is increasingly being treated by some governments and financial institutions as a national store of value. This evolution puts blockchain development at a crossroads. On one hand, memecoins, once dismissed as internet jokes, have dominated transaction volumes and social buzz…

UK FCA Seeks Public Feedback on DeFi Regulation

Key Notes FCA opens discussion on regulating DeFi, staking, and crypto lending in the UK. Feedback invited from public and industry before June 13, 2025. Part of FCA’s 2025–2030 strategy for smarter crypto oversight. The UK’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has asked the public and those in the crypto industry to share their views on how some digital asset services should be handled under British law. This is part of a broader effort to introduce rules that protect users and give businesses clear guidance. FCA Outlines Next Steps for Crypto…