Bitwise Asset Management reports that decentralized finance (DeFi) tokens have outperformed Bitcoin recently, defying their usual volatility. This resilience is linked to strong revenue generation from top DeFi protocols like Aave and PancakeSwap, which earned nearly $900 million last year from fees and trading activities. Institutional investors are increasingly attracted to these revenue-generating DeFi tokens, leading to a "quiet re-rating" of the sector despite a broader crypto market downturn. Investors should watch for regulatory decisions on DeFi ETFs and future revenue trends to gauge ongoing sector strength.
Morpho surged 20.10% to $2.75, topping the gainers chart after recent platform upgrades boosted interest in its decentralized lending solutions. Its market cap reached $1.81 billion. Other notable gainers include Pudgy Penguins, Lighter, Aave, and NE...
LayerZero announced it will withdraw off-chain support for 14 low-activity blockchain networks, including Arbitrum Nova, by September. This move involves deprecating its decentralized verifier network and Executors, which facilitate cross-chain commu...
Aave's total deposits have surged to $30 billion, marking a 30% increase in Q3 2026 and signaling a recovery in liquidity for the DeFi lending platform. Active loans stand at about $10 billion, showing significant capital use within the ecosystem. Th...
Aave's token AAVE surged nearly 25% following a rise in the protocol's Total Value Locked (TVL) to $18.05 billion, indicating increased capital inflow. User incentives also reached their highest since December 2025, supporting protocol activity. Howe...
Bitcoin Cash surged 32.2% to $295.41, leading the day's top gainers as investors show renewed interest in Bitcoin forks, which are seen as more scalable alternatives to Bitcoin. Other notable gainers include Zcash (+29.5%), known for privacy features...
