DeFi
DeFi

Coinbase helped build USDC – Why is it now backing the stablecoin trying to replace it, Open USD?

The stablecoin market has long rewarded the companies that issue digital dollars. They take in customer cash, hold reserves in…
DeFi

Solana Foundation launches framework for protocol-level governance

The Solana Foundation launched a framework for protocol-level governance, enabling validators with at least 100,000 delegated SOL to publish new…
DeFi

Circle CEO says Open USD must break USDC’s network effect before its 140 backers matter

Allaire says the stablecoin fight will hinge on liquidity, integrations and regulated usage once OUSD goes live. The post Circle…
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Robinhood rolls out public blockchain, plans crypto trading for UK residents

The company announced a suite of DeFi products, plans for launching crypto trading in the UK and its public mainnet…
Data

Uniswap V4 TVL drops 18.9% to $0.77B

Uniswap V4 protocol TVL moved -18.9% in 24h to $0.77B. Category: Dexs. Active on Ethereum, Base, Binance. Read the full…
DeFi

Is OpenUSD the answer to bank push back on CLARITY? Hints stablecoin yield concessions will fail

The 140-partner model challenges USDC reserve economics while leaving issuer, reserve and redemption tests unresolved. The post Is OpenUSD the…
DeFi

Preferred Stock Is Becoming Bitcoin Treasury Firms’ Financing Tool of Choice: Report

Bitcoin Magazine Preferred Stock Is Becoming Bitcoin Treasury Firms’ Financing Tool of Choice: Report Bitcoin-backed preferred shares — led by…
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Robinhood Launches Robinhood Chain Mainnet, Adds Stock Tokens, Onchain Lending, and Agentic Crypto Trading

At a London keynote, the trading platform opened its Arbitrum-based Layer 2 to the public, rolled out new stock tokens…
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Binance and Anchorage Digital Launch Off-Exchange Settlement for Institutional Traders

Binance and Anchorage Digital launched an off-exchange settlement integration on Tuesday, letting institutional traders access Binance’s liquidity while keeping assets…
DeFi

Taiwan’s new crypto law gives banks the first real stablecoin advantage

The rules do not hand issuance to banks, but reserves, custody, audits and no-yield limits put financial infrastructure first. The…