Tagged: defi

January 27, 2026 @ 8:28 am By Omar Faridi  |  

BNB Smart Chain has rolled out the Fermi hard fork, marking a pivotal upgrade that reportedly propels the network into its most advanced phase to date. This development slashes block production time from 0.75 seconds to a mere 0.45 seconds, all while ensuring the system… Read More

January 26, 2026 @ 8:43 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Chainlink, the decentralized oracle network focused on the web3 and blockchain space, has acquired Atlas, an onchain order flow system developed by FastLane. This deal, announced recently, integrates Atlas’s technology directly into Chainlink’s ecosystem, specifically bolstering its Secure Value Recapture (SVR) solution. By doing so,… Read More

January 23, 2026 @ 2:41 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

In the ecosystem of decentralized finance, web3 and blockchain, staying ahead of increasingly sophisticated cyber threats and shifting regulatory demands is becoming vital. Recent analyses from blockchain security firm CertiK highlight two key areas: a major security breach in a DeFi protocol and strategies for… Read More

January 19, 2026 @ 11:06 am By JD Alois  |  

Curve Finance, a DAO-DEX, says that trading volume rose slightly in 2025 from the prior year. According to the platform, the protocol recorded $122.3 billion in trading volume, up from $119.3 billion in 2024. Total value locked (TVL) started the year at approximately $2.44B, reached… Read More

January 19, 2026 @ 12:51 am By Michael Wong  |  

Veera, a Singapore-based crypto financial services platform focused on self-custody wallets and decentralised finance tools, has raised $10 million across its pre-seed and seed funding rounds as it expands its on-chain financial services and prepares to roll out a crypto-linked payment card. The company said… Read More

January 14, 2026 @ 6:38 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Figure Technology Solutions (Nasdaq: FIGR) a blockchain-native capital marketplace, has reported steady loan origination volumes for the fourth quarter of 2025. The announcement, shared by Executive Board Chair Mike Cagney, highlights a turnaround in what is typically a slower period for the lending industry. Despite… Read More

January 13, 2026 @ 4:05 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

In a significant blow to the nascent decentralized computing space, the Truebit Protocol fell victim to a sophisticated smart contract exploit on January 8, 2026. Attackers drained approximately 8,535 ETH, valued at around $26.44 million, from the protocol’s reserves. The incident, analyzed by the SlowMist… Read More

January 10, 2026 @ 5:20 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Chainlink solidified its position as a key part of onchain finance, as detailed in their recent blog post recapping 2025’s achievements. The latest update from Chainlink paints a picture of steady blockchain / crypto and web3 adoption across governments, financial institutions, and decentralized ecosystems. From… Read More

January 9, 2026 @ 8:57 am By Omar Faridi  |  

PwC Hong Kong released an update titled “Our Point of View on Stablecoins Distribution,” underscoring the pivotal role stablecoins now play in the digital asset landscape. As cryptocurrencies mature, stablecoins—digital tokens pegged to stable assets like the US dollar—have become indispensable for facilitating seamless, efficient… Read More

January 8, 2026 @ 10:03 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ:GOOG), the parent company of Google, has eclipsed Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) in market value for the first time since 2020. As of the close of trading on Wednesday, Alphabet’s valuation reached an impressive $3.88 trillion, narrowly edging out Apple’s $3.84 trillion. This reversal comes… Read More

January 7, 2026 @ 3:12 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Grayscale Investments‘ latest market update paints a picture of subdued cryptocurrency activity in December, contrasted by early signs of revival in 2026. While prices and fund flows remained largely range-bound amid holiday-season lethargy, underlying fundamentals accelerated, offering optimism for the year ahead. Grayscale also mentioned… Read More

January 6, 2026 @ 10:32 am By JD Alois  |  

The digital asset ecosystem is gearing up amid the Trump Administration’s embrace of blockchain technology and the recognition that digital is the future of all financial services, including securities. At least initially, back office services were in many respects the most obvious uses of distributed… Read More

January 6, 2026 @ 8:38 am By Tony Zerucha  |  

While some Bitcoin investors may begin 2026 with sour tastes in their mouths, there was more to like in 2025 than they might think, Coin Bureau co-founder Nic Puckrin believes. Puckrin understands the disappointment, as expectations were frequently defied throughout 2025. The year ends with… Read More

January 4, 2026 @ 5:13 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

In a bid to mend tensions within one of decentralized finance’s flagship protocols, Aave founder Stani Kulechov has signaled a potential shift in how value flows between developers and token holders. On January 2, 2026, Kulechov posted on the Aave governance forum, pledging that Aave… Read More

January 1, 2026 @ 9:18 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

The aftermath of the damaging December 27, 2025, security breach on the Flow blockchain continues to ripple through its volatile ecosystem, particularly affecting platforms that offer loans backed by non-fungible tokens (NFTs). While the Flow Foundation has emphasized that no direct user funds were compromised… Read More

December 31, 2025 @ 10:00 am By Tony Zerucha  |  

Our final Web3 Thoughts of the Week for 2025 looks ahead to how tokenization, stablecoins, RWAs, AI, DeFi, and politics will shape 2026. Tokenized real-world assets and stablecoins “As usual, most attention within the crypto sector is being paid to the price of Bitcoin, which… Read More

December 29, 2025 @ 11:21 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Arbitrum and Aave noted that combining the DeFi rollup with digital lending infrastructure creates improved user engagement, quicker uptake of product features, and so-called “flywheel effects” that are said to be amplified by proper incentives. Arbitrum, developed by Offchain Labs, is an Ethereum rollup, a… Read More

December 29, 2025 @ 12:57 am By Omar Faridi  |  

The Vision and Bitpanda Web3 ecosystems are about to take a leap forward. With the launch of Engage, the updated Bitpanda DeFi Wallet is now said to be transforming from a simple asset management tool into “a dynamic, gamified hub where actions have meaning.” Bitpanda… Read More

December 28, 2025 @ 2:12 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

The Uniswap governance community has now overwhelmingly passed the UNIfication proposal, which is being described by its supporters as a comprehensive reform package that is aimed at activating long-dormant protocol fees and establishing an ongoing token-burn system for UNI. Voting had reportedly concluded on December… Read More

December 17, 2025 @ 7:59 am By Omar Faridi  |  

As institutions adopt on-chain credit, FalconX’s lending desk has integrated Kamino, a “decentralized” lending protocol on Solana, into its lending and structured product offerings. By utilizing Kamino’s non-custodial infrastructure and fixed-rate lending design, FalconX can access liquidity, maximize capital efficiency, and support the institutional demand… Read More