DeFi – Decentralized Finance

21Shares files for a spot Solana ETF, a day after VanEck submitted its application for a similar product with the SEC.

Recent analysis points to a potential bottom in Bitcoin’s value, with key metrics signaling a turning point.

Fantom Foundation’s $120 million investment aims to expand the Sonic blockchain network, enhancing DeFi accessibility.

Blockchain detective ZachXBT identifies Martin Shkreli as DJT token creator, earning a US$150,000 reward from Arkham Intelligence.

The Open Network (TON) has achieved a record Total Value Locked (TVL) of $608 million, indicating a thriving ecosystem and increased investor trust.

TON blockchain surpasses Ethereum in user activity, leveraging Telegram’s extensive user base for growth.

ZKsync airdrops 3.675 billion tokens to users, enhancing Ethereum’s Layer 2 governance.

Friend.tech’s transition to a proprietary blockchain, Friendchain, prompts user concerns and market fluctuations.

JPMorgan casts doubt on the likelihood of further SEC approvals for crypto ETFs after Ethereum ETF nod.

Bipartisan lawmakers call on SEC for consistent crypto ETF standards as decision looms.

Fidelity’s updated ETF filing drops staking options amid regulatory concerns, impacting the crypto investment landscape.

One of the world’s largest digital currency asset management company has changed CEOs.

Dutch court convicts Tornado Cash creator for aiding in crypto crimes.

Lazarus Group’s crypto laundering operation exposed by on-chain investigator.

Hong Kong’s first spot Bitcoin ETFs rise on first trading day as Ether ETFs drop.

The SEC signals a cautious crypto stance, likely rejecting Ethereum ETFs and delaying Bitcoin ETF options.

City’s first spot cryptocurrency ETFs to offer regulated investment options.

The SEC extends review of Ethereum ETFs and requests public comments on BlackRock’s proposal, casting uncertainty on May approvals.

Arkham Intelligence reveals unclaimed crypto, including Ethereum co-founder’s assets, in bridge contracts.

Stablecoin issuer Tether has expanded to The Open Network with its USDT and gold-backed XAUT tokens, aiming to enhance liquidity.

OKX’s X Layer promises faster, cheaper Ethereum transactions with enhanced security.

Web3 fitness app STEPN rewards users with a $30 million airdrop as it prepares for a major brand collaboration.

Marginfi’s CEO departure leads to a $100M withdrawal and a 25% TVL decline.

Wormhole team prevents hacker from claiming airdrop tokens.

VanEck forecasts a $1 trillion market cap for Ethereum Layer-2 networks by 2030, highlighting their scalability and efficiency.

Ethereum’s restaking protocols reach $13 billion TVL, raising questions about potential risks.

Telegram introduces a new feature allowing channel owners to earn 50% ad revenue in Toncoin.

Ethereum’s security strengthens as validator numbers reach a new milestone.

Sonic upgrade promises 2,000 TPS boost and improved DeFi for Fantom users.

Cardano’s new USDM stablecoin, developed by Mehen Finance, is slated for a retail rollout in April.

New PancakeSwap upgrade introduces hooks, lower gas costs, and custom pools, aiming to enhance DeFi trading experience.

U.S. Senators Jack Reed and Laphonza Butler have expressed concerns over the approval of crypto ETFs beyond Bitcoin.

MakerDAO’s Endgame plan introduces new tokens and features to enhance user engagement and target mass adoption.

Wormhole’s airdrop of 617 million W tokens aims to decentralize governance and reward community engagement across multiple blockchains.

EigenLayer’s total value locked reaches $10 billion, flipping Maker to become the third-largest DeFi protocol.

ERC-404 is a new Ethereum token standard for semi-fungible tokens.

The Ethereum network is poised for a significant upgrade this March, with the Dencun update focusing on proto-danksharding.

Despite the Shapella upgrade allowing withdrawals, Ethereum’s proof-of-stake transition continues to attract validators, with over 30 million Ether staked.

Friendzone is poised to challenge traditional social media models with its blockchain-powered SocialFi application on the Polygon network.

The “One BNB Paradigm” aims to streamline BNB Chain’s ecosystem, focusing on DeFi, gaming, and AI.

Floki Inu suspends its staking program in Hong Kong following regulatory warnings.

Jupiter Exchange experiences a trading boom as the Solana community awaits the upcoming JUP airdrop.

Hong Kong could welcome its first spot Bitcoin ETF, courtesy of Harvest Global’s recent filing.

Ether ETF hopefuls on hold as SEC postpones decision.

Do Kwon-founded Terraform Labs files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in the U.S.

Fidelity’s bid for a spot Ethereum ETF hits a snag as SEC delays decision.

With the acquisition of Valkyrie Funds, CoinShares aims to strengthen its position in the competitive ETF market.

Ether’s price rises sharply, contrasting with Bitcoin’s stagnant performance despite recent ETF launches.

Grayscale and BlackRock’s ETFs lead a bullish debut for newly listed Bitcoin ETFs.

Following a misleading tweet about Bitcoin ETFs, Senators Vance and Tillis demand answers from the SEC regarding its cybersecurity measures.

Steven McClurg says Valkyrie Investments may be poised for a historic ETF launch this week, with the potential to inject up to US$400 million into the market.

Imminent SEC decision on Bitcoin ETFs could mark a watershed moment for crypto, spearheaded by industry giants BlackRock and VanEck, reshaping the investment world.

BNB Chain’s merger plans aims for a seamless and secure blockchain by April 2024

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Three SFC-authorized crypto ETFs will be available on UBS’ Hong Kong platform.

BlackRock’s Ether ETF filing comes as the U.S. SEC entered an eight-day window to potentially approve pending Bitcoin ETF applications.

Ether rose to an over six-month high of US$2,045.

The SEC has reportedly been in contact with Grayscale since its court victory in August.

Bitcoin is up over 32% in the past month.

The artificial intelligence service is designed to predict the depegging of stablecoins in 24-hours.

The new ETF will offer investors short exposure to Ether.

Neo’s new sidechain hopes to counter MEV attacks to mitigate exploits and manipulations.

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Bitcoin gained over 10% this past week, boosted by Grayscale’s renewed spot Bitcoin ETF application.

Grayscale said that its fund is ready to operate as an ETF upon regulatory approval.

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Bitcoin briefly spiked to US$29,388 after the fake post, before tracing back the gains.

The regulator said that DeFi doesn’t pose a risk to financial stability, due to its small size, but said it needs to be monitored in the future.

Inflows in cryptocurrency investment products reached US$78 million last week, the highest volume since July, according to crypto asset manager CoinShares.  See related article: Alameda had a US$65 bln line of credit, says FTX co-founder Gary Wang Fast Facts See related article: DOJ seeks to block Bankman-Fried from bringing up Anthropic fundraise in court

Bitwise Asset Management, a U.S.-based cryptocurrency index fund, announced that its two Ethereum futures exchange-traded funds (ETFs), the Bitwise Ethereum Strategy ETF (AETH) and the Bitwise Bitcoin and Ether Equal Weight Strategy ETF (BTOP), will start trading on Monday, Oct. 2.  See related article: Valkyrie CIO expects US spot Bitcoin ETF approval in Q2 2024 […]

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