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GameFi.org (GAFI) - DeFi Agents AI IDO - From 16 Jan to 17 Jan 2025

GameFi.org (GAFI) - DeFi Agents AI IDO - From 16 Jan to 17 Jan 2025

The DeFi Agents AI IDO event could be a catalyst for GameFi.org’s (GAFI) price movement. Scheduled between January 16 and 17, 2025, this Initial DEX Offering (IDO) will sell DEFAI tokens at $0.002 each. DeFi Agents AI, an AI-powered trading assistant, holds promise with a noted 70% win rate and comp…

Red-Hot DeFi Platform Usual Faces Backlash as Protocol Update Triggers Sell-Off

Red-Hot DeFi Platform Usual Faces Backlash as Protocol Update Triggers Sell-Off

Usual Protocol, an up-and-coming decentralized finance (DeFi) protocol that has seen a remarkable rise over the past months, faced community backlash on Friday after a tweak in the protocol's yield-generating token triggered a sell-off on secondary markets.Amid the turmoil, the protocol's USD0++ tok…

Ripple Moves $682 Million XRP to Unknown Wallet as XRPUSD Rebounds

Ripple Moves $682 Million XRP to Unknown Wallet as XRPUSD Rebounds

Ripple, a San Francisco-based blockchain company, recently transferred $682 million worth of XRP to an unknown wallet, according to data from Whale Alert, a service that tracks large cryptocurrency transactions.Meanwhile, XRPUSD has been moving upward on the intraday charts following a decline yeste…

D2 Finance (D2), Solv Protocol SolvBTC (SOLVBTC) - Solv & D2 Finance - 08 Jan 2025

D2 Finance (D2), Solv Protocol SolvBTC (SOLVBTC) - Solv & D2 Finance - 08 Jan 2025

The introduction of HyperBera by Solv and D2 Finance on January 8, 2025, promises to offer innovative DeFi solutions for Bitcoin holders. This initiative could enhance the utility and attractiveness of both D2 and SOLVBTC tokens. By allowing BTC holders to generate returns through a novel 'vault' sy…

Stablecoins Could Reach $3 Trillion Market Cap by 2029 amid Institutional ETF Adoption

Stablecoins Could Reach $3 Trillion Market Cap by 2029 amid Institutional ETF Adoption

The past year has been a testament to crypto's resilience, with markets adjusting to regulatory crackdowns and the economic impact of interest rate hikes. Despite these challenges, the asset class has emerged more robust, gaining substantial ground in institutional adoption. Notably, in 2024, spot E…

Crypto Hack Losses Fall in December, but 2024 Ends Up 40%

Crypto Hack Losses Fall in December, but 2024 Ends Up 40%

Crypto hacks and scams took a surprising downturn in December 2024, marking the lowest monthly losses of the year. After months of escalating attacks, which peaked in October, December's losses dropped to $29 million, according to a recent report by two blockchain security firms.However, the month w…

IRS delays implementing crypto cost-basis reporting rules

IRS delays implementing crypto cost-basis reporting rules

The U.S. Internal Revenue Service announced Wednesday that it will postpone new tax reporting requirements for cryptocurrencies until the start of 2026. The delay will allow brokers to adapt to the new regulations on determining the cost basis for cryptocurrencies on centralized platforms.In July, t…

Crypto for Advisors: What’s Next for Crypto ETFs

Crypto for Advisors: What’s Next for Crypto ETFs

Happy New Year, advisors! We look forward to bringing you crypto news for advisors every Thursday this year!In today’s issue, our first newsletter of 2025, Roxanna Islam from TMX VettaFi provides a comprehensive guide to the world of crypto ETFs, looking at what happened in 2024 and what’s expected …

A Year of Crypto Tech In Review

A Year of Crypto Tech In Review

This special edition of the Protocol looks back at 2024's groundbreaking developments and forward to what the coming year might bring for blockchain technology.Let’s dive into the milestones, trends, and predictions shaping the next era of crypto.This article is featured in the latest issue of The P…

Composability is the only way DeFi will survive—and thrive | Opinion

Composability is the only way DeFi will survive—and thrive | Opinion

True composability would democratize financial experimentation, turning DeFi into a system that is as empowering as it is accessible.

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BIS report on DeFi activity reveals institutional traders heavily outmaneuver retail on Uniswap

BIS report on DeFi activity reveals institutional traders heavily outmaneuver retail on Uniswap

The Bank for International Settlements (BIS) has revealed that institutional players dominate liquidity provision on decentralized exchanges (DEXs) like Uniswap, according to a Nov. 19 report, In a recent report titled “Decentralized Dealers,” the BIS analyzed the behavior of sophisticated and retai…

Oluwapelumi Adejumo
Securitize Launches $1 Billion Partnership with Elixir To Increase RWA Liquidity

Securitize Launches $1 Billion Partnership with Elixir To Increase RWA Liquidity

Securitize announced a partnership with Elixir, offering new tokens that allow RWA holders to access DeFi liquidity while protecting asset yields. This program is specifically catered towards institutional investors and includes functionality for BlackRock BUIDL. Elixir and Securitize hope to “bridg…

Landon Manning