Starknet Unveils Plan to Unify Bitcoin and Ethereum, Enhancing Bitcoin’s DeFi Functionality

Starknet has announced its ambitious plan to become the first Layer 2 solution to unify Bitcoin and Ethereum, aiming to enhance bitcoin’s functionality and scalability while preserving its core principles of decentralization and trustlessness. The initiative includes the integration of the Bitcoin wallet Xverse with Starknet, allowing users to utilize Bitcoin assets on the platform … Read more

TWAP Orders on Cow DAO Cross $1 Billion Mark

Cow DAO, a decentralized autonomous organization focused on Ethereum-based trading, has processed more than $1 billion in Time-Weighted Average Price (TWAP) orders, marking a significant milestone for the decentralized finance (DeFi) platform’s adoption. Cow DAO Hits $1B in TWAP Order Volume as DeFi Adoption Grows Cow DAO (Coincidence of Wants Decentralized Autonomous Organization), which enhances … Read more

Sui Partners With Trump-Inspired World Liberty Financial for Macro Strategy Reserve

Sui, a layer one (L1) blockchain project has announced a collaboration with World Liberty Financial (WLFI), a Donald Trump-inspired DeFi protocol. The partnership aims to explore blockchain applications and decentralized asset management, with WLFI integrating Sui-based assets into its Macro Strategy reserve. Sui and World Liberty Financial Explore DeFi Innovations World Liberty Financial (WLFI), a … Read more

Trump-Linked World Liberty Financial Acquires $21.5M in Crypto Ahead of White House Summit

World Liberty Financial (WLF), a decentralized finance platform associated with President Donald Trump, purchased $21.5 million in ethereum (ETH), wrapped bitcoin (WBTC), and movement network tokens (MOVE) on Thursday, just one day before the White House Crypto Summit focused on regulatory reforms. WLF Invests in Ethereum, Bitcoin, and MOVE Tokens Ahead of Key Policy Talks … Read more

US Senate Strikes Down IRS Crypto Rule With White House Support—DeFi Just Won a Huge Battle

The U.S. Senate overwhelmingly rejected an IRS crypto rule targeting DeFi, dealing a major blow to regulations critics say would cripple crypto innovation and threaten digital privacy. Senate Overturns IRS DeFi Rule With a 70-28 Vote The U.S. Senate passed a resolution on March 4, led by Senator Ted Cruz (R-TX), to overturn an Internal … Read more

House Panel Strikes Down IRS Crypto Rule—DeFi Just Scored a Major Win

A House committee has moved to repeal the IRS’ controversial “DeFi Broker Rule,” arguing it would stifle innovation, overwhelm the agency with filings, and disadvantage U.S. crypto users. House Committee Blocks IRS DeFi Broker Rule The House Ways and Means Committee has voted to repeal the Biden Administration’s last-minute “DeFi Broker Rule,” arguing that the … Read more

Uniswap Wallet Integrates Transak Off-Ramp for Global Crypto-to-Fiat Conversions

Uniswap Wallet has introduced off-ramp capabilities through a deepened partnership with Web3 payments provider Transak, enabling users worldwide to convert cryptocurrencies to fiat currencies directly within the app. Uniswap and Transak Expand Partnership The integration, announced Feb. 26 and effective Feb. 27, allows users to sell assets like ethereum (ETH) and stablecoins into local currencies … Read more

SEC Drops Uniswap Investigation Amid Shift to Crypto-Friendly Regulation

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) closed its investigation into Uniswap Labs on Feb. 25, 2025, ending a four-year probe without enforcement action, a move seen as part of a broader pivot toward crypto-friendly regulation under new leadership. Crypto Industry Sees Relief as SEC Drops Uniswap Labs Investigation The investigation, launched in 2021, centered … Read more

Study: South Africa’s DeFi Market Volume Set to Hit $180M by 2028

A South African study reveals growing DeFi adoption, projecting $2.8 million in volume by the end of 2025, primarily driven by retail customers. FSCA to Focus on Stakeholder Engagement According to a study conducted by South Africa’s Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA), decentralized finance (DeFi) activities are gaining traction, with projected volume expected to reach … Read more

Report: Ethena Labs Secures $100M From Top-Tier Investors

A recent Bloomberg report reveals that Ethena Labs, the crypto startup behind the yield-bearing stablecoin USDe, has secured $100 million from well known strategic investors. Ethena Labs Garners $100M in Pivotal Funding Round Over the past year, the yield-bearing stablecoin USDe has captured considerable attention, emerging as the third-largest fiat-pegged token by market capitalization. It … Read more