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Updated April 21, 2026 · 8:00 PM UTC

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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.

8 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.

8 months ago

A glowing ghost-like figure represents Aave, surrounded by digital coins and financial charts, symbolizing its record $41.1 billion TVL milestone - Cover art/illustration via CryptoSlate. Image includes combined content which may include AI-generated content

Lending

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

Adding the active borrows would raise the combined figure to $71.1 billion, enough to place Aave among the 37th largest US commercial banks.

8 months ago

A large U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) seal is shown surrounded by stacks of gold coins, symbolizing regulation and finance - Cover art/illustration via CryptoSlate. Image includes combined content which may include AI-generated content

Crypto

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

ETF issuers believe staking funds are likely to tap centralized partners first, before an eventual pivot to DeFi protocols.

8 months ago

Crypto

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

Amid crypto winter's thaw, Ethereum, Avalanche, and Cardano lead potential Layer-1 resurgence.

8 months ago

A man yawns in front of a glowing Bitcoin symbol, representing Wall Street's continued lack of enthusiasm for cryptocurrency adoption - Cover art/illustration via CryptoSlate

TradFi

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

Franklin Templeton's Max Gokhman says traditional fund managers just don't want to add crypto, but education and yield might change it quickly.

8 months ago

A glowing USD1 coin marked with World Liberty Financial is shown being minted, symbolizing Trump’s treasury allocation of 10% supply - Cover art/illustration via CryptoSlate. Image includes combined content which may include AI-generated content

Stablecoins

Trump’s World Liberty Financial mints 10% of USD1 supply for treasury

With $205 million minted for treasury, WLFI accelerates USD1's adoption through strategic incentives.

8 months ago

Deals

Wormhole Foundation challenges LayerZero’s $110M Stargate acquisition proposal

Wormhole Foundation contended that LayerZero's bid fails to reflect Stargate's true value.

8 months ago

A pile of Hyperliquid tokens is shown in front of a trading chart interface highlighting the platform’s financial performance - Cover art/illustration via CryptoSlate. Image includes combined content which may include AI-generated content

Derivatives

Hyperliquid achieves record revenue per employee globally at $106M

Hyperliquid has $1.167 billion in estimated annualized revenue, with its CEO reporting 11 people as core contributors.

8 months ago

Fed Governor Waller says ‘there is nothing scary’ in payments using DeFi rails

Payments 8 months ago

Pump Fun reclaims Solana memecoin launchpad dominance with 62% revenue share over two weeks

Crypto 8 months ago

Circle’s new Gateway promises instant cross-chain USDC transfers that feel like one chain

Stablecoins 8 months ago

1inch launches trustless Solana cross-chain swaps, bypassing bridges entirely

DeFi 8 months ago

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DeFi news today

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

Trump’s World Liberty Financial mints 10% of USD1 supply for treasury

Wormhole Foundation challenges LayerZero’s $110M Stargate acquisition proposal

Hyperliquid achieves record revenue per employee globally at $106M

Fed Governor Waller says ‘there is nothing scary’ in payments using DeFi rails

Pump Fun reclaims Solana memecoin launchpad dominance with 62% revenue share over two weeks

Circle’s new Gateway promises instant cross-chain USDC transfers that feel like one chain

1inch launches trustless Solana cross-chain swaps, bypassing bridges entirely

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