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DeFi
Crypto Lending Market Down 43% From Bull Market Peak: Galaxy Report
Despite the drop, the DeFi lending sector has surged nearly tenfold since 2022.
Markets
Bitcoin and Ether Gain as Broader Market Fizzles, OM Craters
Global markets started the week in the green after Trump exempted many electronics from tariffs over the weekend.
Blockchains
Mantra Plummets 93%, Loses $5 Billion of Market Cap in 20 Minutes
The RWA project dropped by 93% on Sunday afternoon in what the team claims were “reckless forced liquidations.”
Research & Opinion
Stablecoins Are a Matter of US National Security
USD-pegged stablecoins offer the United States a powerful tool for reinforcing economic dominance and national security.
Blockchains
BABY Surges 25% After Top Bitcoin DeFi Protocol Babylon Launches L1
This past week, top Bitcoin staking protocol Babylon launched its L1 mainnet, Genesis, and native crypto asset, BABY. The protocol also announced a partnership with web3 interoperability platform, Axelar.
Regulation & Politics
US States Push Forward on Pro-Crypto Legislation
North Carolina, New York, and Arizona weigh bills aimed at integrating crypto into state government operations.
Blockchains
Vitalik Buterin Unveils Roadmap for Improving Privacy on Ethereum
Ethereum’s co-founder reveals nine steps he’d take to make Ethereum better at protecting user privacy.
DeFi
Tokenized Real-World Assets Cross $20 Billion in Onchain Value
Led by BlackRock, the RWA sector experienced record growth as institutions explored the benefits of tokenization.
Blockchains
Abstract DEX Trading Volumes Hit Highest Level Since Launch
The creator-focused Layer 2 blockchain is witnessing a surge in trading activity due to Bigcoin, an onchain game.
Markets
Crypto Markets Gain as U.S. Dollar Drops, Wholesale Inflation Cools
BTC, ETH and SOL climbed as the Dollar Index dipped under 100 for the first time since July 2023.
