Bitcoin Runes protocol sees sharp decline in popularity
The Bitcoin Runes protocol initially dominated daily transactions post-launch but is now seeing a decline, with BTC reclaiming its network dominance. Go to Source
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DeFi Blue Chips Poised For Breakout Despite Record Low Valuations
Despite lagging in 2023, DeFi 1.0 assets are now positioned for a significant breakout. DeFi blue chips like AAVE, Maker (MKR), and Lido (LDO) are hitting all-time high revenues even as their valuations remain low. This trend is driven by several factors, including a pro-crypto U.S. landscape, ETH institutional adoption via ETFs, a stronger focus … Read more
Worldcoin faces ‘scam’ allegations after extending token lockup by 2 years
Worldcoin faces allegations of price manipulation after delaying unlocking 80% of its native tokens. Go to Source
New risk assessment guidelines for DeFi protocols unveiled
The EEA’s new guidelines aim to establish a standard for mitigating risks in DeFi protocols, which will benefit regulators, developers and users alike. Go to Source
MakerDAO Leads DeFi Market With Strong Performance In 2021
MakerDAO has emerged as the standout performer in the multi-cycle DeFi space, surpassing Ethereum’s growth since the beginning of 2021. The DAO’s recent Endgame proposal has injected fresh momentum into its asset, bolstering its already robust fundamentals. In terms of revenue, MakerDAO has maintained a dominant position within the DeFi sector, capturing nearly 40% of all … Read more
Hermetica Introduces Bitcoin-Backed Synthetic Dollar on Bitcoin L1
Bitcoin-based decentralized finance (defi) protocol Hermetica has launched its BTC-backed synthetic dollar, USDH, on Bitcoin’s layer one (L1) through the Runes protocol. The company also announced plans to scale its Bitcoin-native defi operations using layer two (L2) solutions like Stacks. Hermetica Launches BTC-Backed Stablecoin USDH Hermetica‘s USDH offers Bitcoin holders a new way to maintain … Read more
Lifi Finance Hit by $8 Million Exploit, Warns Users to Avoid Applications
According to reports, the decentralized finance (defi) protocol Lifi Finance experienced an $8 million loss due to an exploit. Lifi confirmed the breach on X and advised users to avoid interacting with Lifi-powered applications. Lifi Finance Loses $8 Million to Exploit On Tuesday, the onchain security firm Peckshield revealed that Lifi Finance had been compromised, … Read more
Usual Money Launches Usual USD on Public Mainnet; TVL Reaches $90M
A project called Usual Money has officially unveiled its public mainnet, launching the usual usd (USD0) stablecoin. This initiative seeks to provide a decentralized alternative to traditional fiat-backed stablecoins. Usual Money Debuts USD0 Stablecoin and USD0++ Liquid Bond According to the project’s team, usual usd (USD0) is a stablecoin supported by real-world assets (RWAs), crafted … Read more
290,000 ETH Added to Liquid Staking Protocols Ahead of Spot ETF Launch
According to data, liquid staking protocols accumulated an additional 290,000 ether in the past 46 days. This increase raised the proportion of ETH in liquid staking protocols by 0.24%, bringing the total to 11.18% of Ethereum’s 120.2 million circulating supply. Shift in Liquid Staking: Swell Drops, Frax Ether Moves Up At the time of writing, … Read more
Q2 2024 Crypto Fundraising Report: Infrastructure and DeFi Sectors Dominate
The crypto fundraising landscape in Q2 2024 saw remarkable activity, with 521 projects successfully raising over $3.563 billion. This represents an increase from the previous quarter’s 469 projects, highlighting growing investor interest. Notably, 141 projects did not disclose their raised amounts. Top Fundraisers and Sector Breakdown The Infrastructure sector led in both total funds raised … Read more