DeFi
Follow decentralized finance news across lending, trading, liquidity, protocol governance and on-chain markets. This section covers product changes, major transactions and risks that can affect DeFi users.
Uniswap V4 Commands 31% of Tokenized-Stock Liquidity as Protocol Revenue Surges
Uniswap V4 has captured $59.1 million in tokenized-stock liquidity, representing 31% of the $192.6 million market. Rising protocol revenue is expected to accelerate UNI token burns once the fee switch activates.
Injective Plans Native Privacy Features for Institutional Transactions
Injective announced plans to build privacy capabilities into its layer-1 blockchain, targeting institutional-grade transactions, token issuance, and real-world asset functionality, though technical details remain undiscl...
Aave DAO Votes on Risk Steward Proposal with Delayed Emergency Powers
Aave DAO voters are deciding whether to grant Risk Stewards limited control over V4 parameters on Ethereum and Avalanche, including no-delay emergency roles that cannot yet be used by current steward software.
Pencil Finance Completes $1 Million On-Chain Student Loan Cycle
Decentralized lending protocol Pencil Finance announced the completion of a $1 million student-loan cycle managed entirely on-chain, supporting thousands of students in Southeast Asia.
Robinhood Chain DEX Volume Doubles to $10.47 Billion Weekly
Robinhood's Arbitrum-based Layer 2 blockchain recorded $10.47 billion in decentralized exchange volume in a single week, nearly doubling the prior week's activity and positioning the chain among major DeFi platforms.
Uniswap Records $1.15M in Daily UNI Burns as Robinhood Chain Activity Surges
Uniswap's daily UNI token burns reached $1.15 million for the first time, driven by increased activity on Robinhood Chain where the decentralized exchange accounts for 98% of trading volume.
Uniswap v4 hits over 90K hooks initialized and linked to deployed pools
Uniswap v4's rapid hook adoption highlights a shift towards customizable, efficient DeFi solutions, potentially reshaping liquidity management. The post Uniswap v4 hits over 90K hooks initialized and linked to deployed p...
LeBron James Hints at Polymarket Partnership as Prediction Markets Surge
NBA star LeBron James teased an upcoming partnership with prediction marketplace Polymarket in a video posted Saturday, as the sector logs billions in monthly trading volume.
Study Highlights Hidden DeFi Credit Risks Linked to Tax Strategies
A recent academic study explores how traditional tax-avoidance strategies adapted for decentralized finance can create hidden credit risks for lending pools.
Tokenized Gold Surges as XAUT Expands Across DeFi Markets
Tether Gold (XAUT) is driving renewed interest in blockchain-based gold, with growing activity on decentralized exchanges, lending platforms, and futures markets as traders seek defensive assets and collateral alternativ...
Robinhood Overtakes Binance in Tokenized Stock Holders Two Months After Launch
Robinhood's stock tokens have reached 862,800 holders, surpassing Binance bStocks, while its Ethereum layer-2 network generates revenue at a $1.7 billion annualized pace.
Leaked Ripple Documents Identify Uber and Airbnb as Target Markets for Instant Worker Payo...
Confidential Ripple slides shared by crypto researcher SMQKE describe gig-economy platforms as prime use cases for instant cross-border payments to overseas workers and suppliers.
CoinRabbit Named Best Crypto Lending Platform 2026 by International Business Magazine
CoinRabbit has received the Best Crypto Lending Platform 2026 award from International Business Magazine, recognizing the platform's lending services that have issued over $1.45 billion in loans since 2020.
Polymarket Launches Perpetual Futures With Up to 20x Leverage
Polymarket expanded its prediction market platform on September 3 with a new perpetual futures product offering leverage up to 20x across crypto, stocks, and commodities. U.S. traders remain restricted to a separate CFTC...
CoinRabbit Named Best Crypto Lending Platform 2026 by International Business Magazine
CoinRabbit has received the Best Crypto Lending Platform 2026 award from International Business Magazine, recognizing over $1.45 billion in loans issued since 2020 and the platform's no-rehypothecation policy.
CoinRabbit Wins Best Crypto Lending Platform 2026 Award
CoinRabbit has been named Best Crypto Lending Platform 2026 by International Business Magazine, recognizing the platform's lending product that has issued more than $1.45 billion in loans since 2020.
Bottomline Integrates Chainlink Into $16 Trillion Payment Network
Swift service provider Bottomline has partnered with Chainlink to enable blockchain-based payments for over 600 banks while maintaining compatibility with existing financial messaging standards.
Uniswap Investment Sends PONS Token to All-Time High of $0.75
Uniswap Labs purchased a stake in PONS as part of a partnership agreement, triggering a 40% surge in the token's price to a new record and driving significant trading volume on Robinhood Chain.
Uniswap Labs Acquires PONS Token Amid Launchpad Fee Growth on Robinhood Chain
Uniswap Labs has purchased PONS, the token of a launchpad platform on Robinhood Chain, citing long-term alignment between the projects. The deal terms remain undisclosed, but PONS surged 17.5% following the announcement....
Rain Protocol Completes First DAO Settlement with 7.4 Billion RAIN Tokens Burned
Rain Protocol has permanently burned 7.4 billion RAIN tokens following community approval of a settlement addressing coordinated activity in its Credit Refund program. The Rain Foundation committed $23 million in USDT to...
























