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Crime

US Treasury says lawful crypto users may use mixers for financial privacy

March 2026 Treasury report draws new line between crypto privacy and crypto crime.

3 weeks ago

DeFi

What’s behind XRP’s move to DeFi?

Ripple aims to transform XRP into a comprehensive finance ecosystem with strategic institutional involvement and DeFi advancements.

7 months ago

DeFi

Is TON’s DeFi ready to lead a true financial revolution?

The hype brought millions; now DeFi must keep them.

7 months ago

Stablecoins

Bitfinex-backed Plasma secures EtherFi partnership with $500 million ETH vault integration

The collaboration integrates EtherFi across Plasma's DeFi ecosystem, providing users with additional collateral options for lending and borrowing.

7 months ago

A monumental throne of Tether tokens dominates a CeFi citadel under golden daylight - Cover art/illustration via CryptoSlate. Image includes combined content which may include AI-generated content

Lending

Tether leads as crypto borrowing soars to $44 billion in record quarter

The competitive CeFi lending market sees Tether top $10 billion in Q2 amid increased demand for crypto loans.

7 months ago

A stack of Solana coins melts under intense spotlight, dripping into darkness on an abstract financial stage - Cover art/illustration via CryptoSlate. Image includes combined content which may include AI-generated content

DeFi

Solana faces 44% revenue dip in Q2 even as DeFi TVL soars near ATH

Despite revenue downturn, Solana's DeFi space solidifies its position as second-largest network after Ethereum.

7 months ago

Crypto

Wolf Token ($WOLF) lists on BitMart and CoinMarketCap amid Byrrgis’ Solana DeFi push

Byrrgis expands access to its Solana-native DeFi hub as $WOLF launches on BitMart with a USDT trading pair and gains global visibility on CoinMarketCap.

7 months ago

Lido announces the launch of its Identified Community Staker (ICS) on the CSM mainnet, expanding decentralized staking participation - Cover art/illustration via CryptoSlate. Image includes combined content which may include AI-generated content

DeFi

Why 2.2 million verified identities could reshape who profits most in Lido ETH staking

Lido opens Identified Community Staker applications on mainnet with priority terms for community operators.

7 months ago

DEX

Hyperliquid faces whale manipulation claims as HYPE reaches new all-time high

Despite controversy, Hyperliquid’s market dominance grows amidst rising trading activities.

7 months ago

Aave reaches $41.1 billion TVL record, equivalent to being the 54th largest US bank

Lending 7 months ago

Crypto staking ETF launch strategy prioritizes centralized partners over immediate DeFi adoption

Crypto 7 months ago

DeFi resurgence 2025: Layer-1 leaders poised for a post-Biden comeback

Contributor Crypto 7 months ago

The Great Crypto Divide: Why Wall Street’s old guard still won’t touch crypto

TradFi 7 months ago

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DeFi News

US Treasury says lawful crypto users may use mixers for financial privacy

What’s behind XRP’s move to DeFi?

Is TON’s DeFi ready to lead a true financial revolution?

Bitfinex-backed Plasma secures EtherFi partnership with $500 million ETH vault integration

Tether leads as crypto borrowing soars to $44 billion in record quarter

Solana faces 44% revenue dip in Q2 even as DeFi TVL soars near ATH

Wolf Token ($WOLF) lists on BitMart and CoinMarketCap amid Byrrgis’ Solana DeFi push

Why 2.2 million verified identities could reshape who profits most in Lido ETH staking

Hyperliquid faces whale manipulation claims as HYPE reaches new all-time high

Aave reaches $41.1 billion TVL record, equivalent to being the 54th largest US bank

Crypto staking ETF launch strategy prioritizes centralized partners over immediate DeFi adoption

DeFi resurgence 2025: Layer-1 leaders poised for a post-Biden comeback

The Great Crypto Divide: Why Wall Street’s old guard still won’t touch crypto