Avoiding the Icebergs: Three Rules for Surviving DeFi Lending

Decentralized finance (DeFi) platforms offer the promise of democratized financial services but come with significant risks. Tobias van Amstel emphasizes that both newcomers and experienced users can navigate the complexities of DeFi lending by following a disciplined approach. Understanding the Threats: Smart Contracts and Mismanagement DeFi platforms, while revolutionary in their promise of democratized financial … Read more

$50 Million Gamble or Genius Move? Eyenovia’s Big Blockchain Bet

Eyenovia, a Nasdaq-listed ophthalmic technology company, announced on June 17 a $50 million private placement to acquire the native token of the Hyperliquid blockchain. Eyenovia to Rebrand as Hyperion DeFi Nasdaq-listed Eyenovia, an ophthalmic technology company, announced June 17 a strategic shift into the digital asset space with a $50 million private placement. The financing … Read more

Bybit Debuts Hybrid Exchange Byreal on Solana, Targets Q3 Mainnet Launch

Bybit is betting big on hybrid finance with Byreal, its new Solana-powered decentralized exchange (DEX) merging Wall Street-grade liquidity with DeFi’s trustless trading—set to shake up crypto this summer. Bybit Incubates Solana DEX Byreal, Testnet Starts June 30 Ahead of Q3 Mainnet Cryptocurrency exchange Bybit has unveiled Byreal, its first Solana-based decentralized exchange (DEX), with … Read more

Sonic Integrates Bubblemaps V2 to Enhance Onchain Intelligence

Responding to the surging demand for transparency in decentralized finance (DeFi), Sonic Labs is boosting its onchain intelligence by integrating Bubblemaps V2, giving users better visibility into wallet behavior and token flows. Deeper Visibility into Wallet Behavior and Token Flows Sonic, the high-performance EVM blockchain, is significantly bolstering its on-chain intelligence capabilities through the integration … Read more

Tony G Co-Investment Buys 10,000 Hyperliquid Tokens to Strengthen DeFi Strategy

Tony G Co-Investment Holdings has made its first direct investment in the Hyperliquid ecosystem, purchasing over 10,000 HYPE tokens to bolster its DeFi-focused digital asset strategy. $438,000 HyperLiquid Token Purchase Expands Tony G Co-Investment DeFi Portfolio Tony G Co-Investment Holdings Ltd. (CSE: TONY) has announced its initial investment into the Hyperliquid ecosystem with the acquisition … Read more

XRP Moves Into High Gear With Bitgo as Institutional DeFi Race Accelerates

Bitgo has expanded XRP-related DeFi access by adding custody support for Flare and Songbird. The move enables institutions to securely store assets connected to the XRP ecosystem, with staking support planned. Bitgo Lights up Flare Support— XRP Institutions Get DeFi Infrastructure Digital asset infrastructure and custodian provider Bitgo announced on June 12 the addition of … Read more

SEC Commissioner Rejects DeFi Overreach, Defends Core US Principles

Decentralized finance took center stage in Washington as the SEC’s latest policy roundtable spotlighted code-driven innovation, individual empowerment, and freedom from centralized financial control. DeFi Embodies US Values, SEC Commissioner Argues Amid Regulatory Debate U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Commissioner Hester Peirce addressed the audience on June 9 during the final session of the … Read more

Aave Expands to Sony Backed Soneium L2

Aave has deployed its decentralized finance protocol on Soneium, an Ethereum layer two (L2) developed by Sony Block Solutions Labs. Sony’s Soneium Welcomes DeFi Giant Aave to Its L2 Network Aave, a major decentralized finance (defi) protocol, has launched on Soneium, a new Ethereum L2 developed by Sony Block Solutions Labs, a joint venture between … Read more

SEC Chair Champions Self-Custody Rights—New Exemption Could Fuel Crypto Boom

SEC Chair Paul Atkins’ push for greater self-custody rights and regulatory clarity could unleash massive growth in crypto and DeFi, empowering users and fueling innovation across the sector. Bullish Signals: SEC’s Self-Custody and Exemption Proposal Could Spark DeFi Frenzy U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chair Paul Atkins addressed the Crypto Task Force Roundtable on … Read more

Cetus Protocol Relaunches After $220M Hack, Restores Liquidity

Cetus Protocol has relaunched just two weeks after a significant hack that compromised its concentrated liquidity market maker pools. Normal Users’ LP Functions to Resume Cetus Protocol, a leading decentralized exchange (DEX) and concentrated liquidity market maker (CLMM) on the Sui and Aptos blockchains, has relaunched just two weeks after a sophisticated hack severely impacted … Read more