Aave V3 now holds more than half of all tokenized gold deposits used as collateral in decentralized finance (DeFi), primarily through gold-backed tokens like PAXG and XAUT. This dominance highlights a shift toward using stable, commodity-backed assets in DeFi lending. Despite this, only about 1.5% of the $4.2 billion market cap of tokenized gold is currently used as collateral, indicating significant growth potential. Aave's isolation mode has helped manage risks effectively, and competitors like Morpho are beginning to challenge its market share.
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...
