DeFi

GENIUS Act curbs Big Tech stablecoins, pushes DeFi as yields banned

The GENIUS Act introduces strict controls to prevent large technology and financial firms from dominating the U.S. stablecoin market. The law requires both non-bank and...

Shaurya Leads Crypto Data Team, Invests in 30+ DeFi Tokens

Shaurya is the Co-Leader of CoinDesk’s Asia tokens and data team, focusing on crypto derivatives and decentralized finance (DeFi) analysis. He holds more than $1,000...

DeFi Backdoor Threatens $10M as Texture, Kinto Face Attacks

Researchers uncovered a vulnerability in DeFi smart contracts, putting $10 million at risk, but most funds were secured before exploitation. A Hacker stole $2.2 million...

Robinhood, Crypto Titans Race to Lead Next DeFi Boom: Token Stocks

Tokenised stocks are emerging as the next growth area for decentralised finance (DeFi). Major firms such as Robinhood, Kraken, and Coinbase are expanding their tokenised...

Shaurya: CoinDesk Asia Co-Leader Active in Major DeFi Protocols

Shaurya serves as co-leader of the CoinDesk tokens and data team in Asia. He specializes in crypto derivatives, decentralized finance (DeFi), market microstructure, and protocol...

VCs Wary as DeFi Funding Stalls but TradFi Integration Grows

Developers believe DeFi is moving away from initial ideals, focusing more on merging with traditional finance. Institutions are directing funds toward Bitcoin ETFs...

R3 and Solana Partner to Bridge Corda Privacy With Public DeFi

R3 and Solana have formed a partnership to integrate the Corda platform with the public Solana Blockchain. The alliance aims to help financial institutions connect...

DeFi TVL Nears $60B as Institutions, Real-World Assets Boost Growth

Decentralized finance (DeFi) lending platforms now hold over $50 billion in total value, reflecting rapid institutional growth. User-focused fintech apps are connecting to DeFi infrastructure...

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US Admiral Praises Bitcoin as National Security ‘Tool’

Admiral Samuel Paparo called Bitcoin a "valuable computer science tool" for national security at a Senate hearing.He argued Bitcoin's...

Coinbase: Proof-of-Stake Most Vulnerable to Quantum Attacks

Coinbase's quantum advisory council warns that proof-of-stake chains like Ethereum and Solana face specific vulnerabilities in their validator signature...

Kalshi to Add Crypto Perpetual Futures, Expanding Beyond Events

Prediction market exchange Kalshi plans to introduce cryptocurrency perpetual futures contracts.The move marks a major shift from its core...