DeFi

‘Blocks Are Dead. Long Live Blobs’: Ethereum researchers explore upgrade to ease validator data burden

South Korea to bring RWAs and stablecoins under existing financial frameworks: report

Chainlink SVR to Drive 5x–10x Revenue Growth for DeFi Protocols, Says Chainlink Labs CBO

Solana-based Stabble tells LPs to withdraw funds after identifying former North Korean employee

Polymarket’s $7.1m fee week turns it into DeFi’s prediction‑market tollbooth

DeFi yields are crashing so hard that they can't compete with a traditional savings account

Ether treasuries need liquid staking edge to beat ETFs, says Lido exec

Crypto Leaders ‘Hopeful’ On Latest Stablecoin Yield Language – Was A Solution Reached?

Is CRV price about to break below $0.20 support?

CRV price has been declining since late 2025 and is approaching the critical $0.20 support level. The Curve DAO token is testing the lower boundary of a descending channel that has controlled its price movement for several months.

Will AAVE price recover above $100 as DeFi selling intensifies?

AAVE price experienced a sharp decline on April 6, briefly crashing through $84 before partially recovering. The drop transformed the $100 level from support to resistance as DeFi selling pressure intensifies across the market.

Solana Foundation launches STRIDE and SIRN DeFi security programs

The Solana Foundation has launched two new DeFi security programs called STRIDE and SIRN to enhance security across the Solana ecosystem. The initiative comes in response to recent security exploits, including a hack affecting the Drift protocol, highlighting the urgent need for improved DeFi security measures.

Ethena Reaches for Yield Beyond Crypto Perps

Ethena is expanding USDe's yield generation strategy beyond cryptocurrency perpetual contracts to include institutional loans, private credit, and cross-market basis strategies. This diversification aims to enhance yield opportunities and reduce reliance on crypto derivatives markets.

Aster to Settle RWA Perps Exclusively in USD1

Aster, a perpetuals exchange, will exclusively use World Liberty Financial's USD1 stablecoin for settling real-world asset (RWA) perpetuals. The platform will initially offer commodity markets including gold, silver, and crude oil futures settled in USD1.

Polymarket unveils plans for trading engine overhaul, native stablecoin

Polymarket announced a comprehensive overhaul of its trading infrastructure over the next 2-3 weeks, including new smart contracts, an updated order book system, and the introduction of a native stablecoin as collateral. This represents a significant technical upgrade for the prediction market platform.

Ethena Strikes Lending Deals With Anchorage and Maple amid USDe Reserve Overhaul

Ethena is expanding its synthetic dollar protocol USDe beyond crypto basis trading by striking lending partnerships with Anchorage and Maple. The protocol is diversifying into institutional lending, real-world credit, and equity/commodity perpetuals as part of a broader reserve restructuring strategy.

CoinRabbit Reduces Crypto Lending Rates for XRP Loans and 300+ Assets

CoinRabbit has announced a reduction in crypto lending rates for XRP loans and over 300 other digital assets. This move aims to make crypto-backed lending more accessible and competitive for users looking to leverage their cryptocurrency holdings.

A Deep Dive into the Future of Onchain Liquidity Routing

The Block Research released a report analyzing the future of onchain liquidity routing in fragmented DeFi markets. The report emphasizes that traders can no longer rely on single venues for best execution, as liquidity is now distributed across multiple platforms.

dYdX Removes 12 Underperforming Markets Following Overwhelming Governance Approval

dYdX has removed 12 underperforming perpetual markets following a governance vote that achieved 91% approval. The decision aims to consolidate liquidity and improve trading efficiency by eliminating low-volume trading pairs.

Onchain perp DEX volumes fall for five straight months after October peak

Perpetual DEX daily trading volumes have declined for five consecutive months since their October peak, falling to $8.4 billion on April 4. This marks the first time volumes dropped below $10 billion since September and represents the lowest level since July 2023.

Maryland Man Accused of Stealing $53,300,000 From Decentralized Crypto Exchange, Laundering Funds Through Tornado Cash: DOJ

Jonathan Spalletta, a Maryland man also known as 'Cthulhon,' has been charged by the DOJ with stealing over $53 million from a decentralized cryptocurrency exchange. He allegedly laundered the stolen funds through Tornado Cash, facing charges of computer fraud and money laundering.

Hyperliquid Price Prediction Targets $90 as HYPE Hits Record Volume and Pepeto Presale Fills Faster Than Projected

Hyperliquid's open interest reached $2.3 billion with protocol revenue crossing $993 million, while HYPE token remains 40% below its all-time high. Analysts predict a price target of $90 for HYPE amid record trading volumes and strong fundamentals in the exchange infrastructure sector.

Hyperliquid Coin Price Prediction: HYPE Gains Traction While Pepeto Lands on CoinMarketCap With 300x Ahead Of Binance Official Launch

Hyperliquid launched its mobile app and achieved $205 billion in monthly trading volume, with price predictions targeting $41 by April. Meanwhile, Pepeto has been listed on CoinMarketCap with projected 300x gains ahead of its potential Binance launch.

LayerZero, Canton, and Zero Blockchain Are Building the Rails for Institutional Cross-Chain Value

Why RWA Regulation Is the True Foundation of Tokenized Asset Infrastructure

Tokenized Real-World Assets Hit $27.65B as Ondo Finance Dominates Equities With 60% Market Share