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Updated April 21, 2026 · 9:45 PM UTC

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DeFi

Ethereum vs. Solana in 2025: Why decentralization may surpass speed in DeFi’s next chapter

As DeFi matures, Ethereum's secure architecture contrasts with Solana's speed, influencing global financial systems.

9 months ago

Staking

Robinhood launches ETH, SOL staking services for US users with $1 minimum

Robinhood simplifies blockchain participation with ETH and SOL staking, catering to retail investors' convenience.

10 months ago

Derivatives

Hyperliquid breaks $8 billion daily trading volume pushing HYPE token near all-time highs

Buoyed by Phantom partnership, Hyperliquid’s innovative model drives its rise in the DeFi ecosystem.

10 months ago

Tokenization

Pump.fun faces scrutiny over PUMP token distribution in upcoming ICO

Crypto researcher criticizes Pump.fun ICO, calling tokenomics exploitative and lacking plans for community rewards.

10 months ago

Hacks

GMX suffers $42M hack, issues 10% bounty offer to hacker

Circle faces criticism for tardy actions as $4.3 million in USDC remains exposed after GMX exploit.

10 months ago

DeFi

Polygon surges 10% ahead of Heimdall v2 upgrade

The upcoming Heimdall upgrade is expected to reduce checkpoint delays and enhance security in migration phase.

10 months ago

DeFi

Pump.fun eyes EVM expansion amid Bonk.fun rivalry

As Pump.fun eyes Ethereum, Bonk.fun's strategic buyback program cements its lead in daily token launches.

10 months ago

Legal

US Court vacates Tornado Cash sanctions ruling, orders Florida case dismissal

Yet, the appeal’s dismissal do not affect the criminal proceedings against Tornado Cash co-founders Roman Storm and Roman Semenov.

10 months ago

Technology

Vitalik Buterin proposes to cap gas usage per Ethereum transaction to boost zkVM compatibility, security

EIP 7983 will limit the gas usage of each transaction to 16.77 million gas, aiming to reduce DoS attack vectors and balance gas allocation.

10 months ago

DeFi Is outpacing Bitcoin’s maximalist mindset

Contributor DeFi 10 months ago

Trump-backed World Liberty Financial seeks community vote on token mobility

Governance 10 months ago

DeFi TVL breaks above $116B as lending roars back

DeFi 10 months ago

Post-maintenance mishap on Solana’s Backpack triggers incorrect futures orders, balance reports

DeFi 10 months ago

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DeFi news today

Ethereum vs. Solana in 2025: Why decentralization may surpass speed in DeFi’s next chapter

Robinhood launches ETH, SOL staking services for US users with $1 minimum

Hyperliquid breaks $8 billion daily trading volume pushing HYPE token near all-time highs

Pump.fun faces scrutiny over PUMP token distribution in upcoming ICO

GMX suffers $42M hack, issues 10% bounty offer to hacker

Polygon surges 10% ahead of Heimdall v2 upgrade

Pump.fun eyes EVM expansion amid Bonk.fun rivalry

US Court vacates Tornado Cash sanctions ruling, orders Florida case dismissal

Vitalik Buterin proposes to cap gas usage per Ethereum transaction to boost zkVM compatibility, security

DeFi Is outpacing Bitcoin’s maximalist mindset

Trump-backed World Liberty Financial seeks community vote on token mobility

DeFi TVL breaks above $116B as lending roars back

Post-maintenance mishap on Solana’s Backpack triggers incorrect futures orders, balance reports

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