Derivatives
XRP futures debut on Coinbase as Ripple’s RLUSD stablecoin integrates into Aave
XRP futures and RLUSD stablecoin integration signal pivotal growth for Ripple in derivatives and DeFi markets.
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Regulation
Legal experts recommend flexible approach for SEC to define tokens as securities
The letter discuss the idea of a "token safe harbor," which would foster innovation while creating regulatory clarity.
Layer-2
Ethereum’s planned blob increases insufficient to sustain L2 transaction growth
A tenfold increase in transactions on Ethereum layer-2 blockchains could present prohibitive costs to users.
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DeFi
kiloEx recovers $7.5M after promising attacker 10% bounty
KiloEx sidesteps litigation, opting for bounty incentives in a successful $7.5 million fund recovery.
Trading
Mantra, market makers allegedly exploited validation gaps to inflate OM token liquidity
Among the solutions to prevent this, industry figures proposed disclosure of all market-making agreements as a condition for listing tokens on major exchanges.
DeFi
World Liberty Financial eyes global expansion as DWF Labs acquire $25 million of its token
DWF Labs' investment in WLFI marks a pivotal step in expanding stablecoin utility and solidifying a global DeFi framework.
Legal
OFAC keeps developers in the crosshairs despite Tornado Cash delisting
A recent article by the DeFi Education Fund highlighted that standards for sanctions are still unclear, while individuals and software still face enforcement.
Hacks
ZKsync admin wallet compromised in $5 million theft, ZK slides over 8%
The exploiter minted 111 million ZK tokens related to the unclaimed amount from ZKsync's first airdrop.
Lending
DeFi crypto lending surpasses $19 billion in 2024, nearly doubling CeFi counterpart
Open borrows across DeFi protocols reached $19.1 billion in the fourth quarter, nearly double the $11 billion registered by centralized platforms.
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DAOs
User spends $10k to control $6.5M in votes on Arbitrum DAO, sparks governance concerns
Stablecoins
Trump-backed World Liberty Financial proposes USD1 stablecoin airdrop
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