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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Kalshi Fines Candidates Betting on Their Own Elections

Kalshi penalized three political candidates for betting on their own elections, terming it "political insider trading."The harshest penalty went...

‘Godfather of Crypto’ Predicts Bitcoin Drop to $57K in 2026

Michael Terpin, an influential crypto investor, predicts the Bitcoin bull cycle peaked and will bottom at roughly $57,000 in...

Kraken Urges US Tax Reforms After Filing 56M Forms

Kraken issued over 56 million tax forms to the IRS in 2025, with 18.5 million for transactions under $1.The...