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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

Tokenization

Janover stock soars 300% as former Kraken execs push for pivot to Solana-centered strategy

Crypto-focused venture funds back Janover’s $42 million raise, supporting its pivot to a Solana-centric strategy.

12 months ago

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DeFi

Aave DAO greenlights $1 million weekly token buyback amid market decline

The Aave Finance Committee introduces safeguards and oversight in their $1 million weekly buyback initiative for a six-month trial.

12 months ago

RWA

BlackRock’s BUIDL fund pays $4.17M dividends in March, surpasses $25M in total payout

The dividends paid in March are nearly double the previous all-time high of $2.1 million, registered in July 2024.

12 months ago

DeFi

Compound looks to emulate Uniswap with new foundation initiative

The new foundation plan sends Compound token tumbling 6%.

12 months ago

Hacks

Crypto exchanges at risk: What the industry must learn from the largest Bybit hack

Recent Bybit hack exposes vulnerabilities in centralized exchange systems, prompting urgent calls for advanced security measures and decentralized solutions.

1 year ago

Analysis

Protocols must prove demand as stablecoin liquidity per token falls 99%

The liquidity per token collapsed from $1.8 million to $5,500 between March 2021 and 2025, forcing protocols to adapt.

1 year ago

DeFi

Binance listing manipulated Jelly token spurs ‘FTX-like’ takedown rumors for Hyperliquid

Community questions whether Binance's Jelly token listing is strategic or destabilizing as high-profile manipulations surface.

1 year ago

Stablecoins

Andre Cronje teases algorithmic stablecoin on Sonic with projected 19%+ APY

The new stablecoin could be launched within the next five weeks, potentially based on a dynamic incentive system.

1 year ago

SEC ends probe into Immutable, signaling regulatory shift in blockchain gaming

Regulation 1 year ago

Congress moves to overturn IRS broker rule targeting DeFi platforms, potential Trump signing on March 28

Regulation 1 year ago

DeFi platform MIM Spell offers 20% bounty to hacker after $12.9 million ETH heist

Hacks 1 year ago

World Liberty Financial releases USD1 stablecoin plans to ease pressure from scam clones

Stablecoins 1 year ago

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DeFi News

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

Janover stock soars 300% as former Kraken execs push for pivot to Solana-centered strategy

Aave DAO greenlights $1 million weekly token buyback amid market decline

BlackRock’s BUIDL fund pays $4.17M dividends in March, surpasses $25M in total payout

Compound looks to emulate Uniswap with new foundation initiative

Crypto exchanges at risk: What the industry must learn from the largest Bybit hack

Protocols must prove demand as stablecoin liquidity per token falls 99%

Binance listing manipulated Jelly token spurs ‘FTX-like’ takedown rumors for Hyperliquid

Andre Cronje teases algorithmic stablecoin on Sonic with projected 19%+ APY

SEC ends probe into Immutable, signaling regulatory shift in blockchain gaming

Congress moves to overturn IRS broker rule targeting DeFi platforms, potential Trump signing on March 28

DeFi platform MIM Spell offers 20% bounty to hacker after $12.9 million ETH heist

World Liberty Financial releases USD1 stablecoin plans to ease pressure from scam clones