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Updated April 21, 2026 · 9:45 PM UTC

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Analysis

Bitwise predicts Ethereum revival in 2025 driven by institutional interest, RWA growth

Bitwise investment strategist estimates that fees generated from RWA-linked activity on Ethereum could ultimately surpass $100 billion annually.

1 year ago

Stablecoins

Ethena Labs launches stablecoin backed by BlackRock’s tokenized fund shares

Ethena Labs introduces USDtb, a stablecoin with BlackRock-backed security and multichain versatility.

1 year ago

DeFi

Stanford Blockchain Club slams DOJ’s use of archaic laws in Tornado Cash case

Stanford Blockchain Club challenges the DOJ's prosecution of Tornado Cash, arguing for legislative clarity.

1 year ago

DeFi

Aave mulls Polygon exit over risky stablecoin proposal

Aave's potential withdrawal from Polygon sparks debate over DeFi risk management and revenue priorities.

1 year ago

DeFi

The key challenges for institutional DeFi adoption

Unclear regulations, liquidity issues, and risk management hurdles impede institutional DeFi adoption despite potential innovations.

1 year ago

Tokenization

Donald Trump linked World Liberty Financial purchases $12 million Ethereum, Chainlink, and Aave

WLFI's asset choices fuel speculation of alignment with pro-crypto agenda under Trump's incoming administration.

1 year ago

Analysis

Crypto startups attract $800 million in VC backing during November

Projects building applications in the decentralized finance ecosystem saw a 31% growth in funding.

1 year ago

Technology

OORT launches blockchain-driven DataHub for ethical AI development

OORT DataHub aims to reshape AI with decentralized data collection and labeling, ensuring security, transparency and accessibility.

1 year ago

DEX

Jupiter to airdrop $860 million in JUP tokens to loyal community voters

The amount will be airdropped as JUP tokens to voters who actively participate in the protocol's governance.

1 year ago

Blockchain needs a killer use case, and authentication is cold-blooded

NFTs 1 year ago

DeFi lending on Liquidium hits 4-month high as Bitcoin soars past $100K

DeFi 1 year ago

Pump Fun updates terms to block UK users days after FCA warning

Regulation 1 year ago

TRON (TRX) reaches a new all-time high after nearly 7 years

Trading 1 year ago

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DeFi news today

Bitwise predicts Ethereum revival in 2025 driven by institutional interest, RWA growth

Ethena Labs launches stablecoin backed by BlackRock’s tokenized fund shares

Stanford Blockchain Club slams DOJ’s use of archaic laws in Tornado Cash case

Aave mulls Polygon exit over risky stablecoin proposal

The key challenges for institutional DeFi adoption

Donald Trump linked World Liberty Financial purchases $12 million Ethereum, Chainlink, and Aave

Crypto startups attract $800 million in VC backing during November

OORT launches blockchain-driven DataHub for ethical AI development

Jupiter to airdrop $860 million in JUP tokens to loyal community voters

Blockchain needs a killer use case, and authentication is cold-blooded

DeFi lending on Liquidium hits 4-month high as Bitcoin soars past $100K

Pump Fun updates terms to block UK users days after FCA warning

TRON (TRX) reaches a new all-time high after nearly 7 years

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