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Markets
Crypto Markets Mixed, BTC Holds Steady amid Major Trade and Regulatory News
Major crypto assets are mostly flat today, with the exception of SOL and DOGE, amid concerns over tariffs and UK BTC sale.

DeFi
Polymarket Strikes $112 Million Deal to Return to the United States
The prediction market acquired CFTC-compliant exchange, QCX, which will allow it to reenter the U.S. market.

DeFi
DRIFT Surges 30% after Protocol Sees Record Perp Volumes over $1B
As Solana perpetual futures volumes spiked over 230%, Drift briefly became the second-largest perp DEX by daily volume.
Podcast
How Lido is Redefining Ethereum Staking: Dual Governance, Liquid Staking, and the V3 Upgrade
In this episode of The Defiant Podcast, we sit down with Hasu, strategic advisor to Lido, to explore their cutting-edge developments in Ethereum staking. From the introduction of dual governance to the game-changing Lido V3 upgrade, Hasu breaks down how Lido is enhancing decentralization, liquidity, and security for stakers. We also dive into the evolving role of Ethereum in DeFi, the future of staking for institutions, and the broader implications of programmable money.

TradFi & Fintech
New Ethena Treasury Company Raises $360 Million, Plans Nasdaq Listing
StableCoinX's ENA treasury aims to capture growth in digital dollars.

Markets
ETC Soars 50% in a Month as Community Presses Coinbase to Reduce Transaction Wait Times
Ethereum Classic users face long delays on Coinbase as the exchange holds firm on an 11-hour confirmation wait despite improved network security.

DeFi
USDT Rates Spike on Aave After HTX-Linked Addresses Withdraw Liquidity
Interest rates on Aave’s USDT pool jumped above 10% after wallets linked to crypto exchange HTX pulled hundreds of millions in liquidity, exposing fragility in the DeFi lending market.

TradFi & Fintech
The Ether Machine Secures $1.5 Billion in Commitments to Go Public via SPAC Merger
A new Ethereum-focused public vehicle is planning a Nasdaq debut with more than $1.5 billion in backing and a strategy built around ETH yield.

DeFi
Liquid Collective TVL Surges Above $1.3 Billion After Solana Expansion
The institution-focused liquid staking protocol’s total value locked (TVL) has increased by more than 500% since April.

Research & Opinion
Altcoin Treasury Mania Pumps Stock Prices, But Underlying Tokens Remain Muted: Animoca
Announcing an altcoin treasury plan has boosted company shares, but the altcoins themselves don’t share the same momentum, a new report finds.





