DeFi

Crypto Long & Short: When price stops working, yield starts mattering

Ethereum Foundation deepens DeFi treasury push with fresh Morpho deployment

UpOnly Redefines How Crypto Assets Are Designed

Stripe and Paradigm’s Tempo blockchain integrates RedStone as data feed provider

Pyth Network Launches 24/7 Oil Index as Volatility Spikes Amid Iran Conflict

Pyth Network has launched a 24/7 crude oil index that combines institutional and onchain data sources to provide continuous oil price updates. This launch comes as oil markets experience heightened volatility due to the Iran conflict.

Is Hyperliquid’s $3.64B whale book about to pick a side?

Hyperliquid's whale positioning has reached $3.64 billion with leverage evenly split between long and short positions. The balanced positioning on the decentralized derivatives platform suggests major traders are waiting for a directional catalyst.

Elixir Launches USDC Recovery Portal for Lenders Impacted by Stream Insolvency

Elixir has launched a USDC recovery portal for lenders affected by Stream's insolvency, which led to concerns over $63M in collateral. The platform had previously suspended deUSD withdrawals in November due to the insolvency issues.

Circle (CRCL) Stock Surges as USDC Launches on Injective Network

Circle's USDC stablecoin has launched natively on the Injective Network with Cross-Chain Transfer Protocol (CCTP) support, driving Circle's stock price up 2.83%. This integration enables secure cross-chain transfers and enhanced liquidity for USDC across different blockchain networks.

Tally shuts down operations amid reduced demand for DAO tools

Tally, a DAO governance tools platform, has shut down operations after six years due to declining demand in the decentralized governance sector. The closure reflects broader challenges facing DAO infrastructure providers amid regulatory uncertainties and market consolidation.

Injective to support native USDC and cross-chain transfers via Circle

Injective Protocol will integrate native USDC support through Circle, enabling cross-chain transfers of the stablecoin. This integration will provide Injective traders and DeFi applications with a mainstream dollar-denominated asset for use as collateral, liquidity provision, and trade settlement.

ASTER token rallies as privacy-preserving native blockchain powering DEX mainnets

ASTER token experiences a rally as Aster Chain launches its privacy-preserving native blockchain to power DEX mainnets. The blockchain boasts impressive technical specifications including 50ms block times, 100,000 TPS throughput, and cross-chain connectivity with major networks like BNB Chain, Arbitrum, Ethereum, and Solana.

Solana (SOL) DeFi Tops $19B Amid Declining Yields As Taurox Turns AI Performance Into 80% Staker Gains

Solana's DeFi total value locked surged 65% from $11.5B to over $19B between December 2025 and March 2026, with JitoSOL holding over $2B. However, native SOL staking yields have declined for three consecutive months, dropping from over 8% to 5.9-7.5%.

Ondo Tokenized Stocks Go Live on Bitget, Expanding Access to U.S. Equities on CEXs

Ondo tokenized stocks have launched on Bitget, allowing direct access to U.S. equities through cryptocurrency exchanges. The integration includes major stocks, ETFs, and commodities, strengthening Bitget's position as a multi-asset trading platform while Ondo Global Markets surpasses $600M in total value locked.

Analyst Says Hyperliquid Isn’t A Buy Right Now: Here’s Why

Michael Nadeau from The DeFi Report warns that Hyperliquid's HYPE token appears overvalued in the short term despite long-term bullishness, citing declining metrics including 56% lower fees, 55% lower volumes, and stagnant user growth. While maintaining positive long-term outlook, he argues current price action has outrun fundamental data support.

Orbs Launches Agentic Execution Layer for DeFi Automation

Orbs has launched an Agentic Execution Layer designed to automate DeFi operations and improve efficiency in decentralized finance protocols. The new infrastructure aims to reduce manual intervention and streamline complex DeFi transactions through automated execution capabilities.

Stand With Crypto stakeholders ramp up pressure on Senate Banking Committee on DeFi protections, stablecoin rewards

Stand With Crypto stakeholders from multiple states sent a letter to the Senate Banking Committee this week advocating for DeFi protections and stablecoin rewards. The coordinated effort represents growing political pressure on lawmakers to establish favorable regulatory frameworks for decentralized finance.

Hyperliquid (HYPE) Surges to $40 as Whale Activity and Open Interest Soar

Hyperliquid (HYPE) token surged 10% to reach $40 amid significant whale activity and record-breaking open interest of $1.67 billion. Tokenized assets achieved a milestone by representing 33% of the platform's weekly trading volume.

DeFi lobby drops airdrop lawsuit against SEC, citing crypto shift

The DeFi Education Fund and Beba voluntarily dismissed their lawsuit against the SEC regarding airdrop regulations, citing shifts in the crypto regulatory landscape. The dismissal was filed without prejudice, allowing them to potentially refile the case in the future.

Trump-backed crypto platform WLFI sells $5 million access while pitching “democratized” finance

Trump-backed World Liberty Financial (WLFI) is selling $5 million "Super Node" access packages that provide guaranteed direct access to its business development team, creating a privileged tier above regular governance participants. This premium access model contradicts the platform's stated mission of democratizing finance by establishing financial barriers to meaningful participation.

Cardano Founder Calls For Insider Recusal In Liqwid Governance Dispute

Cardano founder Charles Hoskinson has called for insiders connected to the Liqwid protocol to recuse themselves from a governance revote regarding disputed asset distribution. He argues that token holders should decide whether earlier public commitments should be honored, highlighting ongoing tensions in DeFi governance structures.

Spark Protocol votes to reactivate WBTC collateral and expand liquidity layer: Sky Ecosystem

The Spark Foundation has proposed reactivating WBTC as collateral on SparkLend after a 1.5-year operational review. The proposal also includes expanding the protocol's liquidity layer with new rate limits and pools within the Sky Ecosystem.

Wrapped XRP Gains New Trading Rails as Flare Integrates With Ripple Co-Founder's New Project

Flare Network has integrated with Yellow Network, a decentralized clearing protocol backed by a $10M investment from Ripple co-founder Chris Larsen. This integration enables wrapped XRP on Flare to access Layer 3 trading infrastructure, expanding trading opportunities for XRP holders.

Solana Foundation President Lily Liu: DeFi Is What Gives Blockchain Its True Economic Purpose

Solana Foundation President Lily Liu argues that DeFi serves as the primary economic engine that justifies the existence of non-Bitcoin blockchains. She emphasizes that blockchain networks must be neutral, global, and performant to provide open financial access to 5.5 billion users worldwide.

XRP’s DeFi Moment? On-Chain Numbers From Flare Tell A Different Story

XRP ecosystem activity is showing growth through Flare network, which brings smart contract and DeFi capabilities to XRP. On-chain data from Flare suggests increasing participation in decentralized finance applications tied to the XRP ecosystem.

Hyperliquid (HYPE) Could See Prices Reach $190 In Optimistic Market Capture Scenario

Hyperliquid (HYPE) has gained 23% over the past week but faces a potential short-term retracement to $34 according to technical indicators. Research firm DCo projects HYPE could reach $60-$190 based on market capture scenarios for its HIP-3 protocol, with even the bear case suggesting significant undervaluation at current $37 price.