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Total Value Locked (TVL) has long been the go-to headline metric in decentralized finance (DeFi), but according to David Silverman of Polygon Labs, it's time the industry looked deeper. In a recent interview with BeInCrypto, Silverman argued that while TVL gives a snapshot of on-chain assets, it fails
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Decentralized Finance (DeFi) is emerging as the clear leader in the resurgence of the crypto lending market, outpacing Centralized Finance (CeFi) counterparts in a rebound from the sector’s severe post-2022 downturn, according to a new report by Galaxy Digital. The report paints a cautiously optimistic picture for crypto lending
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While the broader crypto market faces widespread selloffs, MANTRA's native token OM is bucking the trend — emerging as the only top-30 altcoin to post gains in the last 24 hours. The surge comes on the heels of MANTRA’s bold announcement: a $108,888,888 Ecosystem Fund designed
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The decentralized finance (DeFi) ecosystem witnessed a steep drop in protocol revenues during March, as on-chain activity and trading volumes slowed across the board. The decline reflects broader market headwinds that have impacted user engagement and transaction volumes throughout 2025. According to the latest data, most major DeFi platforms reported
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BlackRock CEO Larry Fink has once again highlighted Bitcoin’s growing role in the financial landscape, suggesting that the U.S. dollar’s position as the world’s reserve currency may not be guaranteed indefinitely. In his latest annual letter, Fink delves into the shifting dynamics of global finance, emphasizing
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Binance Wallet and PancakeSwap have joined forces to host the exclusive Token Generation Event (TGE) for KiloEx (KILO), marking a significant step in Binance’s evolving approach to token launches. This collaboration aims to provide a seamless experience for investors while enhancing the liquidity and accessibility of KILO tokens. KILO
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Bitwise, a prominent crypto asset manager and ETF provider, has stepped into the world of decentralized finance (DeFi) through a new partnership with Maple Finance, a specialist in on-chain credit. Announced Thursday, this collaboration introduces Bitwise’s first allocation into DeFi, offering a bitcoin-backed lending product to accredited U.S.
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Lombard Finance is set to launch its liquid-staking bitcoin token, LBTC, on the Sui blockchain this Thursday, marking a significant step in expanding bitcoin’s role in decentralized finance (DeFi). This move introduces LBTC to its first blockchain outside the Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM) family, joining networks like Ethereum, Base,
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Tether, the company behind the world’s largest stablecoin USDT, has led a $10 million funding round for MANSA, a cross-border payments platform aiming to streamline international transactions through blockchain technology. The funding includes a $3 million pre-seed round, co-led by Polymorphic Capital, alongside contributions from Octerra Capital, Faculty Group,
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Blockchain-based financial platform DigiFT has announced plans to tokenize a $6.3 billion private credit fund from Invesco, marking a significant step toward bridging traditional finance and blockchain technology. Institutional Access to Tokenized Credit Funds Institutional investors will be able to purchase tokenized shares of the Invesco fund using US
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The Ethereum staking ecosystem has experienced its first notable decline since May 2023, with the percentage of staked ETH dropping to 27%. This figure marks a return to levels last seen in July 2024, after peaking at 29% late last year. Staking Decline Signals Market Shift As of now, approximately
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World Liberty Financial, a new cryptocurrency platform supported by former U.S. President Donald Trump and his sons, is on the verge of completing its initial token sale. After a slow start four months ago, the platform has now sold over 96% of its tokens, signaling strong investor interest. Successful