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Research & Opinion
Stablecoin Usage Soars in Emerging Markets: Messari
BNB Chain and Tron lead by active stablecoin users, according to the research firm’s State of Stablecoins 2025 report.

Hacks
North Korean Hackers Have Laundered Over $1 Billion Stolen From Bybit in Under Six Months
Despite the crypto community’s best efforts, over 80% of the $1.5 billion stolen from Bybit has disappeared into the hands of Chinese money launderers and decentralized platforms.

CeFi
MEXC Embraces Stock Trading Frenzy With Zero-Fee Futures
MEXC has launched zero-fee stock futures tracking nine popular U.S. stocks, joining crypto platforms bridging traditional equities with digital trading.

Research & Opinion
Galaxy Digital Claims Futarchy Model Can Give DAOs ‘Stronger Chance of Success’
With traditional token-based voting often producing unclear or skewed results, a market-based governance model is slowly gaining traction.

NFTs & Web3
CryptoPunks Lead NFT Resurgence as ETH Rallies
Ether’s bullish momentum is boosting its ecosystem, fueling a rally in Ethereum-based NFTs and their corresponding ERC-20 tokens.

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.





