Is a $25 million refund clause in a major DeFi project’s funding round a sign of investor caution or standard practice? Berachain Investment Dispute Unfolds Berachain, a blockchain project focused on decentralized finance (DeFi), has publicly contested the portrayal of a refund agreement involving one of its key Series B investors. The disagreement centers on…
In the evolving landscape of decentralized finance (DeFi), institutional players are increasingly integrating staking and custody solutions to provide secure access to blockchain yields, reflecting a broader push toward regulated on-chain services. Institutional DeFi Infrastructure Gains Traction Anchorage Digital has launched staking support for HYPE tokens on the HyperCORE network, building on its existing custody…
The cryptocurrency industry is experiencing heightened scrutiny over privacy protections, driven by recent legal actions against developers of privacy tools and a surge in interest for anonymous transactions. As regulators balance innovation with oversight, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has announced a roundtable to discuss these issues. Renewed Focus on Privacy in Cryptocurrency…
In the marbled halls of the U.S. Senate, a key figure in the crypto regulatory landscape faced probing questions on the future of decentralized finance, highlighting the growing intersection of innovation and oversight in digital markets. Selig's Nomination and Views on Crypto Oversight Michael Selig, currently chief counsel for the crypto task force at the…
The stablecoin market has reached a total capitalization of $303.44 billion as of November 2025, reflecting a nearly $100 billion increase since the start of the year, driven by growing adoption in decentralized finance ecosystems. Expanding Stablecoin Accessibility in DeFi Paxos Labs announced the launch of USDG0 on November 19, 2025, positioning it as an…
In the fast-evolving world of decentralized finance, where seamless cross-chain transactions can make or break liquidity flows, Paxos Labs has unveiled a new tool aimed at bridging regulated stablecoins with diverse blockchain ecosystems. This launch comes at a time when developers and users seek frictionless ways to move dollar-backed assets without the complexities of traditional…
Risks of Illiquid Pools Highlighted in DeFi Trading Mishap In the decentralized finance (DeFi) sector, where liquidity can make or break large transactions, a recent incident underscores the perils of using low-volume trading pools for significant swaps. On November 17, 2025, a veteran Cardano holder, inactive since September 13, 2020, executed a trade that resulted…
Quantum Threat Looms Over Satoshi's 1 Million BTC: Will Early Wallets Survive? As quantum computing advances, a pressing question arises: Could Satoshi Nakamoto’s untouched 1.1 million Bitcoin become the ultimate prize for a breakthrough that cracks current encryption standards? Bitcoin’s foundational security, built on the Elliptic Curve Digital Signature Algorithm (ECDSA), faces an existential risk…
In the volatile world of cryptocurrency markets, Bitcoin has encountered renewed downward pressure, dropping to a six-month low despite positive political developments in the United States. The end of the record 43-day US government shutdown failed to reignite investor enthusiasm, with spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) experiencing significant outflows that underscore weakening demand amid broader…
Aave Advances Regulated DeFi Access Amid Growing Stablecoin Market The decentralized finance (DeFi) sector is witnessing increased regulatory integration in Europe, with major protocols adapting to the Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) framework to facilitate compliant fiat-to-crypto services. Aave Labs has emerged as one of the early adopters, gaining authorization that enables seamless conversions between euros…
