DeFi Crypto News
DeFi crypto news from Token Times: 35 original briefs, each synthesised from across 50+ outlets, cross-checked for agreement on the key figures, enriched with live market data and Bitcoin-timestamped for provenance. The latest DeFi developments are below — updated hourly, with the data context no single outlet carries.
Analysts predict XRP could reach $5 by 2032, driven by institutional DeFi adoption and Ripple's technology advancements.
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XRP-0.6%The CFTC's new rules differentiate event contracts from traditional gambling under federal derivatives oversight.
Sui's Hashi platform, designed for institutional Bitcoin finance, is set to launch with over $500 million in committed capital and support from major players like Anchorage Digital.
BTC+0.4%Arbitrum DAO is considering a proposal to allocate 100 million ARB tokens to support USDG as a core stablecoin for the ecosystem.
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ARB-8.5%Wells Fargo's stock declined amid reports of potential crypto trading liquidity partnership with Payward, parent of Kraken.
BTC-2.7%Canary Capital has filed an amendment for a proposed ETF that would stake 90% of its SEI holdings, pending regulatory approval.
SEI-4.2%The House Financial Services Committee chair criticizes current SEC and CFTC actions as insufficient for crypto industry clarity.
JST+0.0%Solana's new address growth outpaces major competitors amid rising network usage and price momentum.
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LINK-4.4%The Sepolia testnet is trialing a 200 million gas limit, more than triple its previous capacity, as part of preparations for the Glamorous upgrade.
ETH-4.6%THORChain has completed Zcash integration, enabling direct ZEC swaps across supported blockchains.
ZEC-1.5%Aave has integrated syrupUSDC as collateral, expanding its lending options for USDC borrowers.
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AAVE-4.7%Polygon integrates TRON's $94 billion stablecoin ecosystem for frictionless cross-border USDT transfers.
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TRX-0.1%BitGo and HashKey Cloud have broadened their institutional services collaboration in the Asia-Pacific region.
RWA perpetual futures trading volume fell 15% in September, even as open interest surged to new highs.
PYTH-8.3%Cybersecurity consultant Jonathan Spalletta faces up to 20 years in prison for laundering millions from 2021's Uranium Finance attacks.
Stove Finance has introduced tokenized US and South Korean stocks on Uniswap, using UniswapX's trading infrastructure.
UNI-10.1%Solana's stablecoin ecosystem has grown significantly, reaching new milestones in user adoption and transaction volume.
SOL-3.5%JST+1.3%BitGo Bank & Trust has expanded its Ethereum staking services to US institutional clients, allowing them to stake ETH and hold stETH.
ETH-5.7%Abstract becomes the latest Ethereum Layer 2 to close operations, raising concerns about the sector's sustainability.
ETH-4.5%Bitcoin's drop below $84,000 and geopolitical tensions triggered a wave of liquidations across the crypto market.
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AVAX-4.6%Ledger has launched a Bitcoin-backed lending feature through Morpho, enabling users to borrow stablecoins while maintaining BTC exposure.
BTC-2.5%USDT-0.0%USDC-0.0%Ondo Finance has introduced a platform offering tokenized exposure to private companies with 24/7 secondary trading for non-U.S. investors.
ONDO-6.8%OKX has introduced a standalone app offering high-yield stablecoin savings and global spending features.
Kalshi's new gold markets have quickly outpaced Ether in trading activity just weeks after launch.
BTC-2.5%JST+1.0%Cardano's new CIP-0113 standard allows token issuers to implement KYC, sanctions checks, and asset control mechanisms.
ADA-5.6%The new open-source program enables simultaneous exchange of assets and payments in a single transaction.
SOL-3.9%OKX raises new funding from existing infrastructure partners Circle, Ripple, and others, reinforcing its position as a major crypto exchange and financial platform.
The new open-source tool enables atomic delivery-versus-payment settlement for financial institutions on the Solana blockchain.
SOL-3.9%Polymarket's upgraded infrastructure introduces pUSD collateral and a unified ERC-1155 positions system while maintaining legacy markets.
AVAX's October price trajectory hinges on maintaining support above $10.40 while targeting resistance near $12.20.
AVAX-0.1%The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) has rescinded proposed rules targeting self-hosted crypto wallets and mixing services.
Crypto investigator ZachXBT infiltrated a Chinese syndicate linked to North Korea's Lazarus Group by posing as a client and risking $349,700 in USDC.
ETH-5.6%USDC-0.0%Changer+ introduces a multi-chain stablecoin wallet focused on user-friendly features and security.
The U.S. Financial Crimes Enforcement Network has withdrawn two long-standing proposals targeting crypto transactions involving self-hosted wallets and mixers.
Umia has secured $6 million through a token auction to develop its onchain formation platform for token-native projects.