Aave's V4 protocol on Ethereum now distributes USDe rewards within the Ethena ecosystem, enhancing incentives for DeFi users to engage with the synthetic dollar system. This integration supports leveraged yield strategies called "Aavethena," where users recursively borrow and deposit USDe to maximize returns. USDe supply has surpassed $12 billion, driven by these strategies and Aave's significant liquidity role. New features like Liquid Leverage improve liquidity and reduce unstaking cooldowns, while governance safeguards manage risk between protocols.
Pendle became the second-largest DeFi protocol on OKX's XLayer in less than 30 days, reaching $37.5 million in total value locked (TVL). This rapid growth was driven mainly by a single USDG stablecoin market and integration with Aave V3, which allowe...
Jupiter (JUP) surged 18.86% to $0.2670, leading crypto market gains due to growing interest in its blockchain solutions focused on data privacy and security. Other notable gainers included Zcash, Bittensor, NEAR Protocol, and Polkadot, while Pons and...
Kalshi, a CFTC-regulated platform, introduced perpetual futures contracts for BNB on September 4, allowing eligible US investors to trade BNB as a regulated derivative. This addition is part of a broader expansion including altcoins like Cardano and ...
When Bitcoin collateral is liquidated in DeFi lending, the protocol sells or transfers BTC-linked tokens like WBTC, tBTC, or sBTC to repay borrower debt. This process reduces both debt and collateral but may not fully cover the loan, potentially leav...
Kalshi has introduced perpetual futures contracts for cryptocurrencies including BNB, Cardano (ADA), Aave (AAVE), Worldcoin (WLD), and Venice Token (VVV), broadening its regulated crypto derivatives offerings in the U.S. These contracts, which have n...
