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AAVE Nears $280: Whale Activity and Exchange Flows Fuel DeFi Surge

AAVE Nears $280 Resistance: Whales and Exchange Flows Stir DeFi Market AAVE, a key player in the decentralized finance (DeFi) sector, is inching closer to a significant resistance level at $280. This movement is driven by whale accumulation and rising exchange flows, stirring excitement and speculation within the DeFi community. AAVE nears $280 resistance Whale […]

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Kraken Launches xStocks: Tokenized Equities on Solana for Non-US Users

Kraken Launches xStocks: Tokenized Equities for Non-US Users on Solana Imagine trading Apple stocks from your smartphone in Kenya or Brazil, 24/7, without any fees. Kraken’s new xStocks platform makes this possible, bringing tokenized shares of major companies to non-US users via the Solana blockchain. This initiative aims to enhance global financial inclusion and open […]

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Synthetix Abandons $27M Derive Deal After DeFi Community Outcry

Synthetix Cancels $27M Derive Acquisition Amid DeFi Community Backlash Synthetix, a prominent player in the decentralized finance (DeFi) sector, has withdrawn its $27 million proposal to acquire the crypto options platform Derive. The decision was influenced by significant community opposition, underlining the crucial role of community governance in DeFi and the challenges of asset valuation […]

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SafeMoon CEO Convicted in $8B Crypto Fraud, Faces 45 Years

SafeMoon’s $8B Crypto Collapse: CEO Convicted in Massive Fraud, Faces 45-Year Sentence Braden Karony, the former CEO of SafeMoon, has been convicted of wire fraud, securities fraud, and money laundering, marking the end of a once-promising DeFi project that reached an $8 billion market cap before crashing spectacularly. – Braden Karony convicted of fraud and […]

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Bancor Sues Uniswap for Patent Infringement on CPAMM Tech: DeFi’s Future at Stake

Bancor Takes Uniswap to Court Over Alleged Patent Infringement Bancor, through its entities Bprotocol Foundation and LocalCoin, has filed a lawsuit against Uniswap Labs and the Uniswap Foundation, alleging patent infringement over the use of constant product automated market maker (CPAMM) technology. This legal battle, filed in the United States District Court for the Southern […]

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Curve Finance Hit by Twitter Hack and Website Hijack: DeFi Security Under Scrutiny

Curve Finance Grapples with Security Breaches: Twitter Hack and Website Hijack Curve Finance, a major player in DeFi, recently faced significant security breaches that underscore the ongoing challenges in the decentralized finance sector. Curve Finance, a key DeFi platform, hit by Twitter and website hacks. Repeated security incidents highlight the need for stronger DeFi security. […]

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Gnosis Buys HQ.xyz for $14.95M, Perpl Secures $8.25M in Crypto Funding Surge

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Crypto VC Funding Surge: Gnosis Acquires HQ.xyz for $14.95M, Perpl Raises $8.25M Over $73 million was invested in various blockchain projects during the week of May 11-17, 2025, showcasing continued enthusiasm for DeFi, gaming, and other ecosystem-specific initiatives. The most significant deal saw Gnosis, a German Web3 infrastructure firm, acquire HQ.xyz, a Singapore-based on-chain business […]

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Unlocking Global Liquidity: The Key to DeFi’s Future – Overcoming Fragmentation

Unlocking Global Liquidity: The Key to DeFi’s Future Decentralized Finance (DeFi) faces a critical challenge: fragmented liquidity across blockchains, with over $400 billion in assets locked in silos. This hinders growth and competition with traditional finance. Fragmented liquidity stifles DeFi’s growth. A global liquidity layer is crucial for DeFi’s evolution. Collaboration and shared infrastructure are […]

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CoinMarketCap’s CMC Launch Debuts with Aster DEX: A New Era for Pre-TGE Projects

CoinMarketCap Unveils CMC Launch: A Gateway for Pre-TGE Crypto Projects – CoinMarketCap launches CMC Launch for pre-TGE projects. – Aster DEX, first on CMC Launch, offers high leverage trading. – Aster DEX plans to launch its own Layer 1 blockchain. – CMC Launch aligns with growing pre-token investment trend. CoinMarketCap, a leading platform for crypto […]

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Solana Eyes $200-$250 Surge as Mutuum Finance Presale Soars Past $8M

Solana’s Bullish Outlook and Mutuum Finance’s Presale Success Solana (SOL) is poised for another surge, with analysts predicting it could reach the $200-$250 range in the next bull run. Meanwhile, Mutuum Finance (MUTM) is making headlines with its innovative features and a presale that has raised over $8.1 million, attracting over 9,800 holders. Solana projected […]

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Dogecoin’s Wild Ride: Social Media, Volatility, and Beyond

Myriad Markets: Exploring Dogecoin Predictions and Other Trending Opportunities Dogecoin, once a meme, has surged into the spotlight, captivating investors with its wild price swings and celebrity endorsements. Dogecoin’s volatility Social media’s impact Exploring other trends The Dogecoin Phenomenon Dogecoin’s journey from a playful digital currency to a serious investment opportunity highlights its rapid increase, […]

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Ethereum Surges 21% in a Day: Biggest Gain Since 2021 Driven by Pectra Upgrade and DeFi Demand

Ethereum Soars 21% in a Day, Biggest Gain Since 2021 Ethereum (ETH) rocketed up by 21% in a single day, marking its most significant daily increase since 2021. This surge not only showcases renewed vigor in the cryptocurrency market but also underscores Ethereum’s crucial role in decentralized finance (DeFi) and non-fungible tokens (NFTs). Ethereum (ETH) […]

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Cardano and Mutuum Finance Eye $3: Analyst Predictions and Presale Insights

Analyst Predicts Cardano and Mutuum Finance to Reach $3: A Detailed Analysis Analysts are setting high expectations for Cardano (ADA) and Mutuum Finance (MUTM), projecting both to potentially reach $3 in the coming years. This bold forecast has sparked interest and debate within the crypto community. ADA predicted to reach $1 by 2025, $3.29 by […]

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Ethereum Rollups Fuel DeFi and NFT Surge: Optimism and Arbitrum Lead the Charge

How Leading Ethereum Rollup Platforms Are Powering the Next Wave of DeFi and NFT Growth Ethereum rollups, such as Optimism and Arbitrum, are driving significant growth in decentralized finance (DeFi) and non-fungible tokens (NFTs) by tackling scalability issues, despite facing some challenges along the way. Ethereum rollups explained Impact on DeFi and NFTs Leading platforms: […]

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Ethereum Soars Past $1,845: Institutional Interest and Upgrades Fuel Surge

Ethereum Price Surges Past $1,845: Driven by Upgrades and Institutional Interest Ethereum’s price has skyrocketed past the $1,845 mark, igniting a bullish fervor among investors with their sights set on the next resistance level of $1,950. This surge is fueled by a mix of increased institutional interest and the anticipation of significant network upgrades. Ethereum’s […]

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U.S. Crypto Bill Unveiled: SEC, CFTC Roles Defined, DeFi Exemptions Added

Major Crypto Bill Finally Here: Key Details The U.S. crypto market structure bill, a game-changer for the digital asset landscape, was released as a discussion draft on Monday. This legislation, titled the “Digital Asset Market Structure and Investor Protection Act” (H.R.5745), aims to clarify the roles of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the […]

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Specialized Blockchains Reshape DeFi: Berachain, Story IPfi Lead the Charge

Specialized Blockchains: The New Frontier in DeFi Specialized blockchains such as Berachain, Story (IPfi), Unichain, Monad, and MegaETH are reshaping the decentralized finance (DeFi) landscape by providing tailored solutions that outperform general-purpose blockchains in specific areas. Specialized blockchains for DeFi applications Institutional demand driving innovation Challenges of interoperability and adoption Introduction to Specialized Blockchains The […]

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Ethereum’s Buterin Outlines Plan to Maximize Usage and Ensure Decentralization

Ethereum’s Buterin Unveils Twofold Vision for the Future Vitalik Buterin, Ethereum’s co-founder, alongside Ethereum Foundation President Aya Miyaguchi, has outlined a bold vision focused on maximizing usage and ensuring the platform’s resilience and decentralization. Ethereum Foundation’s goals: maximize usage and ensure resilience and decentralization. Usage driven by tokenized assets, DeFi, and decentralized social media. Resilience […]

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Trump-Backed WLF and Pakistan Team Up to Boost Blockchain and Crypto: Can They Succeed?

Trump-Backed World Liberty Financial Partners with Pakistan to Propel Blockchain and Crypto Growth World Liberty Financial (WLF), a cryptocurrency project with backing from the Trump family, has partnered with the Pakistan Crypto Council (PCC) to drive blockchain, stablecoin, and DeFi growth in Pakistan. This move comes as Pakistan stands on the brink of full crypto […]

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Mantle’s $400M MI4 Fund: Bridging TradFi and DeFi, But Is It a True Game-Changer?

Mantle’s $400M Leap into DeFi with MI4 Fund: A Game-Changer or Just Another Token? Mantle has launched the MI4 Fund with a $400 million investment from its treasury, aiming to bridge traditional and decentralized finance. Mantle launches MI4 Fund with $400M from treasury Tokenized with Securitize, blending TradFi and DeFi Portfolio includes Bitcoin, Ethereum, Solana, […]

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Uniswap Foundation’s 2024 Report: $5.79M Expenses, $2.94T Swap Volume, $30M Reserves

Uniswap Foundation’s 2024 Fiscal Year: A Deep Dive into Growth and Challenges The Uniswap Foundation’s unaudited financial report for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2024, provides a comprehensive look at a DeFi giant’s ongoing journey of strategic growth and consolidation. With operating expenses of $5.79 million against revenue of $1.11 million, the year was […]

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