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Staking has become a central component of BitcoinFi, with over 68,500 bitcoins locked, amounting to a total value locked (TVL) of $7.39 billion. Three protocols—Babylon, Solv, and Lombard—dominate the market, controlling about 85% of the TVL. Staking Dominance and Market Concentration Staking has emerged as the “core engine of BitcoinFi,” locking up more than 68,500 … Read more
Chainlink has launched Data Streams, providing real-time pricing for U.S. equities and exchange-traded funds (ETFs) directly on blockchain networks. Chainlink Data Streams Target Tokenized Real-World Asset Market The service delivers high-frequency market data for assets including SPY, CRCL, QQQ, NVDA, AAPL, and MSFT. This data is now accessible across 37 different blockchains. The streams incorporate … Read more
Redstone has launched Atom, an oracle designed to enable real-time liquidations and capture miner-extractable value (MEV) for decentralized finance (DeFi) lending protocols. Redstone Debuts MEV-Capturing Oracle for Lending Protocols The system, Redstone said, addresses delays in traditional “push” oracles, which update prices at fixed intervals or after predefined deviations. During market volatility, these delays cause … Read more
Consensys has integrated Aave’s lending protocol into Metamask, enabling users to earn yield on stablecoins directly within the wallet. Aave Powers New MetaMask Stablecoin Yield Feature Consensys has selected decentralized finance (DeFi) protocol Aave to power its new “Stablecoin Earn” feature within the Metamask wallet. The integration allows users to earn yield on USDC, USDT, … Read more
According to the decentralized finance (DeFi) project SparkDEX, the team will launch its SPRK token on July 29, 2025, marking the first native token debut on the Flare blockchain. SparkDEX Token Launch Coincides With Flare’s FXRP Mainnet Plans Just recently, the Flare-based decentralized exchange (DEX) suite SparkDEX integrated USDTO, Tether’s multi-chain liquidity standard. This drove … Read more
The GoMining Launchpad is a platform designed to assist Bitcoin-focused projects in launching tokens, securing funding, and reaching engaged communities. It serves as a carefully curated bridge between innovative startups and the individuals who drive their growth. Its first project, Bitlayer, is pioneering the first BitVM implementation, unlocking the full potential of Bitcoin DeFi. In … Read more
Marvin Bertin has raised concerns about the security risks posed by bridges and wrapped assets. He warned that these solutions introduce vulnerabilities that compromise Bitcoin’s security model. Bertin: Wrappers Are Worse In the rapidly expanding world of decentralized finance, cross-chain solutions like bridges and wrapped assets have emerged as popular tools to enhance interoperability between … Read more
Although blockchain technology has made considerable strides, bringing these innovations into traditional finance remains a complex endeavor. According to Howard Wu regulatory ambiguity was historically the biggest obstacle but now the focus has shifted toward the equally demanding task of implementation. From Regulatory Clarity to Implementation Complexities Despite rapid technical advancements in the blockchain space, … Read more
A Carbontec investigation revealed that over $520,000 in mis-sent tokens were quietly withdrawn from 1inch Routers v4–v6 via public functions, exposing a security blind spot in one of defi’s most widely used contracts. Design Oversight in 1inch Router Allowed Withdrawal of Mis-Sent Funds Blockchain security firm Carbontec has uncovered a significant design vulnerability in 1inch’s … Read more
Now live on Sui, tBTC enables users to trade, lend, and engage in advanced DeFi strategies within a secure and scalable environment, boasting transaction finality as fast as 400 milliseconds. Jameel Khalfan, Head of Ecosystem Development at the SUI Foundation, and MacLane Wilkison, co-founder and CEO of Threshold Labs, delve into the exciting collaboration between … Read more
