DEX Platform Pancakeswap Dethrones Uniswap in Weekly Volume Race

Per data aggregated from coinmarketcap.com and defillama.com, the decentralized exchange (DEX) platform Pancakeswap has eclipsed Uniswap in seven-day trading volume this week. DEX Volume Wars Analytics unveiled via a Sunday post on X by coinmarketcap.com’s social media account reveal that the DEX Pancakeswap secured the top position in this week’s trading volume figures. “With over … Read more

Coinbase Launches Verified Pools to Bring Clarity to Onchain Liquidity

Coinbase claims these verified pools will allow institutions and companies to invest and trade onchain, reducing counterparty risks while still reaping the benefits of a blockchain-based operational system for these transactions. Coinbase Debuts Verified Pools Liquidity System Built on Base Coinbase has taken a new step in the innovation of onchain decentralized finance. On March … Read more

Trump-Backed World Liberty Financial Secures $550M Through Token Offerings

The Trump family receives 75% of all WLFI token proceeds, and a little math shows the family raked in $413 million from selling the tokens. World Liberty Financial Raises $550M in Token Sales World Liberty Financial (WLFI) announced on Monday that it had sold $550 million of its tokens to 85,000 registered participants. The token … Read more

Solv Protocol Targets Bitcoin for Institutions With $10M Raise

With the dominant cryptocurrency now playing the role of “digital gold,” Solv wants to help institutional investors squeeze out as much yield as possible from the asset. Solv Protocol Secures $10M to Bring Bitcoin Solutions to Institutional Investors The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) opened the floodgates to institutional bitcoin ( BTC) adoption in … Read more

ZKsync Sunsets Ignite, Its Liquidity Rewards Program, Amid Market Challenges

The ZKsync Ignite program will be discontinued after its first season, with the DeFi Steering Committee (DSC) announcing that rewards will cease on March 17, 2025. The decision is driven by a strategic shift towards focusing resources on the Elastic Network, which is seen as essential for the long-term vision of ZKsync. The DSC noted … Read more

Restaked Bitcoin Protocols Skyrocket 4,459% in Just 9 Months

Since the advent of restaking bitcoin and Babylon’s leading role in the space, restaked bitcoin protocols have exploded onto the scene with phenomenal momentum. Over the past nine months, these protocols have skyrocketed by 4,459%, showcasing a significant upward trajectory. From $69 Million to $3.1 Billion: The Meteoric Growth of Restaked Bitcoin Ecosystems Bitcoin-based decentralized … Read more

Aave Labs Introduces Compliance-Friendly DeFi Platform for Institutional Investors

Aave Labs launched the Horizon initiative on Thursday targeting institutional investors with products centered on tokenized real-world assets (RWAs) to bridge decentralized finance (DeFi) and traditional financial systems. Horizon Initiative Launches to Expand DeFi Access for Institutional Investors The initiative aims to integrate institutional capital into DeFi by tokenizing assets such as securities, bonds, and … Read more

Hyperliquid Mandates 20% Margin Requirement Following System Stress Test 

Hyperliquid, the decentralized exchange (DEX) surpassing $1 trillion in lifetime trading volume, will enforce a 20% margin ratio requirement on fund transfers starting March 15 to bolster its risk management framework. Hyperliquid DEX Tightens Margin Rules The update follows a March 12 incident where a trader’s highly leveraged ethereum position triggered a $4 million loss … Read more

Hemi Launches Mainnet With $440M TVL, Unifying Bitcoin and Ethereum in a New DeFi Supernetwork

Hemi has launched its mainnet, positioning itself as a significant player in the decentralized finance (DeFi) space by securing over $440 million in total value locked (TVL) and partnering with more than 50 ecosystem protocols. Founded by early Bitcoin developer Jeff Garzik, Hemi aims to unify Bitcoin and Ethereum into a single supernetwork, enhancing scalability, … Read more

Hyperliquid Absorbs $4M Loss as Whale Nets $1.8M Profit in Ethereum Trade 

A trader on decentralized exchange Hyperliquid exited a $200 million leveraged ethereum trade with a $1.8 million profit, while the platform’s liquidity pool absorbed a $4 million loss, prompting leverage adjustments to mitigate future risks. Trader Profits $1.8M as Hyperliquid’s Liquidity Pool Takes $4M Hit A Hyperliquid trader using wallet “0xf3f4” deposited $4.3 million in … Read more