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Stablecoin loan repayments flag early signs of Ethereum volatility, report finds

Stablecoin loan repayments flag early signs of Ethereum volatility, report finds

Repayments of on-chain loans using stablecoins can often serve as an early warning indicator of liquidity shifts and volatility spikes in Ethereum’s (ETH) price, according to a recent Amberdata report.  The report highlighted how lending behaviors within DeFi ecosystems, particularly repayment frequency, can serve as early indicators of emerging market stress. The study examined the […]

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Former Riot Platforms VP launches Bitcoin securitization venture to ‘accelerate the adoption flywheel’

Former Riot Platforms VP launches Bitcoin securitization venture to ‘accelerate the adoption flywheel’

Pierre Rochard announced on April 7 a new firm focused on Bitcoin (BTC)-backed structured finance, called The Bitcoin Bond Company, with the goal of acquiring $1 trillion in BTC by 2046 on behalf of its clients. Rochard is the former vice president of research at Riot Platforms and will serve as CEO of the new

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Solana DeFi Ecosystem Strengthens: TVL Climbs To Highest Level In Nearly 2 Years

Solana DeFi Ecosystem Strengthens: TVL Climbs To Highest Level In Nearly 2 Years

Trusted Editorial content, reviewed by leading industry experts and seasoned editors. Ad Disclosure After a prolonged period of reduced activity, the Solana network and ecosystem have regained traction once again with network activities surging to new levels. SOL’s price may be struggling with heightened volatility, but its network has displayed resilience, painting a bullish future

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Bank of Canada assesses flash loans relevance in latest study

Bank of Canada assesses flash loans relevance in latest study

The Bank of Canada published a staff discussion paper on March 21, analyzing flash loans and their relevance for policymakers, as well as potential risks. The study introduced flash loans as blockchain-native financial tools that enable users to borrow crypto without posting collateral, provided the loan is repaid within a single atomic transaction.  What is

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Janover stock soars 300% as former Kraken execs push for pivot to Solana-centered strategy

Janover stock soars 300% as former Kraken execs push for pivot to Solana-centered strategy

Janover Inc., a real estate data platform, is undergoing a significant transformation after a group of former Kraken executives acquired a controlling stake. According to an April 7 statement, the company is rebranding to DeFi Development Corporation and redirecting its focus to decentralized finance, beginning with Solana. Janover explained that it has adopted a new

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Aave DAO greenlights  million weekly token buyback amid market decline

Aave DAO greenlights $1 million weekly token buyback amid market decline

DeFi’s largest protocol, the Aave decentralized autonomous organization (DAO), has officially approved a $1 million token buyback initiative that will start on April 9. The proposal secured 439,000 votes in favor, well above the required 320,000 quorum, while only 2,020 votes opposed it. This move is part of a broader plan to strengthen Aave’s tokenomics

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AI and Social Dapps Lead Growth as Crypto Market Cools Post-Trump Election

AI and Social Dapps Lead Growth as Crypto Market Cools Post-Trump Election

In Q1 2025, the dapp industry maintained its strength despite a mild dip in activity. Although the crypto market had solid momentum leading up to Trump’s presidency, sentiment shifted quickly afterward and ended up triggering a decline in asset prices. Historically, such downturns reduce user engagement with decentralized applications. Still, daily unique active wallets (dUAW)

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Major DeFi Protocol Revenues Drop Sharply in March, Data Shows

Major DeFi Protocol Revenues Drop Sharply in March, Data Shows

Revenue across major decentralized finance (DeFi) protocols saw a sharp decline in March, reflecting a broader slowdown in on-chain activity and trading volumes across multiple blockchains. According to industry data, Solana-based DeFi platforms such as Pump.fun, Jito, and Raydium collectively brought in around $42 million in March, down 55% from February and a steep 75%

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Bitcoin Staking Protocol Babylon Aims to Reward Early Users With 10B BABY Token Airdrop

Bitcoin Staking Protocol Babylon Aims to Reward Early Users With 10B BABY Token Airdrop

The Babylon Foundation has unveiled an airdrop for its BABY token, rewarding early backers of its Bitcoin-native staking protocol. Babylon Foundation Reveals 10B BABY Token Airdrop The Babylon Foundation, a decentralized finance (defi) protocol focused on the Bitcoin network, has announced plans for its BABY token generation event, which includes an airdrop to early supporters.

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USDC Issuer Circle Set To File For IPO By April, Eyes  Billion Market Valuation

USDC Issuer Circle Set To File For IPO By April, Eyes $5 Billion Market Valuation

Trusted Editorial content, reviewed by leading industry experts and seasoned editors. Ad Disclosure Circle Internet Financial, the issuer of the second largest stablecoin, USDC, is advancing its long-planned initial public offering (IPO) by hiring JPMorgan Chase and Citi as underwriters.  According to a recent report by Fortune, the fintech company is expected to publicly file

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