Theme DeFi

The transition from a centralized exchange platform (CEX) to the decentralized universe (DEX) represents a technological leap that has long intimidated crypto investors. Managing private keys, navigating multiple blockchains, securing assets: these obstacles have slowed massive adoption of DeFi.

Decentralized finance is about to reach a new milestone. Aave, a leading crypto lending protocol, is preparing to launch its V4 update by the end of 2025. After crossing the symbolic mark of 50 billion dollars in net deposits, the ecosystem is ready for a major transformation. But what will this new version concretely bring?

While Aster is leading, Bitwise plays its joker: an ETF on a declining crypto. Should you bet on HYPE... or on the high hopes of financiers?

With renewed confidence in the crypto market following macroeconomic events, the decentralized finance (DeFi) niche is showing strong performance, as evidenced by its recent growth. The latest data now shows that the sector could be poised to touch the previous peak it reached nearly four years ago.

What if Ethereum abandoned speculation to bet on stability? Vitalik Buterin proposes an unexpected strategic shift: making low-risk DeFi the main economic driver of the network. This is a sober vision, far from memecoins and NFTs, but potentially structuring. Like Google, whose search finances the ecosystem, Ethereum could find in this discreet but steady DeFi a durable foundation. This assumed disruption could redefine the priorities of the entire ecosystem.

Decentralized exchanges (DEX) continue their rapid rise. Last week, they generated over $171.26 billion in spot volume, a 21% increase in just seven days. These figures, revealed by Phoenix Group, confirm that decentralized finance continues to attract more traders, at the expense of centralized platforms (CEX).

The spectacular fall of SafeMoon continues to cause ripples. After the conviction of its CEO for fraud, the FBI now opens its doors to victims to try to recover part of the lost funds. But is restitution in the crypto universe as complex as hoped?

BlackRock, which has already cashed in with its bitcoin ETF, now dreams of putting its ETFs into blockchain tokens. Markets wonder: digital revolution or financial snake oil?

Weaker US jobs data boosts interest in DeFi tokens as market watchers anticipate potential Federal Reserve rate cuts.

The decentralized finance (DeFi) landscape continues evolving beyond traditional crypto-collateralized lending, with platforms like Credefi pioneering a revolutionary approach that bridges digital assets with tangible real-world collateral. This innovative platform addresses one of DeFi's most persistent challenges: the volatility inherent in crypto-backed lending protocols.

Ethereum Foundation sells 10,000 ETH on centralized platforms. Pragmatic or heresy? The community cries out DeFi betrayal, the foundation pleads transparency… Schizophrenic atmosphere among cryptophiles.

REAL positions itself as the first Layer 1 blockchain specialized in the tokenization of real-world assets (RWA), with business validators integrated into the consensus and over 500 million dollars of assets already in preparation. This unique technical approach could revolutionize the institutional adoption of RWAs.

Chainlink dominates real-world asset tokenization with major partnerships and growing institutional adoption.

An exceptional technical show of force is currently shaking the crypto ecosystem. Qubic now controls 58% of Monero's (XMR) total hashrate during its marathon periods, setting a new record of computational power while simultaneously proving that technical innovation and responsibility can coexist. This remarkable performance illustrates the unique capabilities of the Qubic network and its revolutionary vision of Useful Proof of Work.

Credefi launches its groundbreaking Platform 3.0 with xCREDI staking at 34% APY and permissionless RWA lending via Brickken.

Crypto loans at their peak, manipulated volumes, vanished users: between incentive bubbles and invisible debt, has DeFi become a big bank... without counters or clients?

The boom of stablecoins and the crypto industry breathed a contrastive and lively breath. To some speculative frenzy responds the quest for efficiency of others. Amid this turmoil, Aave advances by leaps and bounds. Backed by $70 billion in aggregated deposits, the protocol expands its territory on Aptos, a non-EVM blockchain designed for performance. A disruptive strategy, designed to chase speed, security, and new liquidity flows all at once. A new chapter of DeFi is being written, between institutional ambitions and technical pragmatism.

Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller has urged key personalities within the U.S. financial space to approach DeFi and stablecoins without fear. Waller believes that the crypto sector is here to stay and will continue to drive advancement in the U.S. payments system.

The horrific universe of H.P. Lovecraft makes its way into the Web3 collectible card game ecosystem with "Call of Myth", the ambitious project from Kadath Studio. This competitive PvP CCG promises to revolutionize the genre through innovative mechanics, a fair economy, and full immersion in Lovecraftian cosmic horror.

The strategic partnership between Kadath Studio's Call of Myth and Immutable goes far beyond a simple technical agreement. This alliance symbolizes the evolution of Web3 gaming towards maturity, combining gameplay innovation with a blockchain infrastructure optimized for mainstream adoption. This collaboration could set a new standard for the industry by demonstrating how to overcome traditional decentralized gaming obstacles.

When Uncle Sam plays the DeFi watchdog: he quickly slips biometric identifiers into crypto contracts. Freedom takes a hit... or two.

The future of stablecoins is taking shape in this colorful and often unpredictable world of cryptos. Records are breaking one after another, driven by massive adoption and piling innovations. And while some see it as a simple fad, others bet that this wave will not stop anytime soon. The numbers speak for themselves... and they have rarely been so eloquent.

They were thought buried under the dust of the bear market… NFTs re-emerge, stealing the spotlight from DeFi. A plot twist or the beginning of a new crypto empire?

The tokenization of real assets (RWA) is no longer a laboratory experiment: it is a global undertaking that, quietly, is rewriting the way we own a building, a government bond, or a corporate debt. The idea is simple: to represent an economic right (rent, coupon, dividend) by a token registered on a blockchain, exchangeable at any time and, above all, programmable. But behind the apparent simplicity hides a legal, technical and financial mechanism that is refined month after month.

DeFi platform CrediX Finance has disappeared from the web following a $4.5 million exploit that drained its liquidity pools, prompting suspicions of a coordinated exit scam. The incident was first flagged on Monday by blockchain security firms, who found that the attackers gained control of the protocol’s multisig admin and bridge wallets six days prior. Using this access, they minted new tokens, posted them as collateral, and then siphoned liquidity from CrediX’s pools.

While some tighten their belts, Tether stacks billions in Treasury bonds. Crypto miracle or well-oiled cash machine? You be the judge, numbers to support.

While Bitcoin makes headlines, the discreet BNB is climbing quietly. An ATH that tastes of revenge? A crypto that works while others act like stars!

The decentralized finance giant Aave has just crossed a symbolic threshold by surpassing 50 billion dollars in net deposits. This historic achievement solidifies the protocol's position as the undisputed leader in DeFi lending. A major milestone that reflects both the maturity of the sector and its growing attractiveness to institutions.