EtherFi has restructured its weETH token by removing all restaking exposure, making it a pure liquid staking token (LST). This change aims to eliminate bundled risks associated with liquid restaking, which has faced security challenges such as major DeFi hacks and regulatory clean-ups. Despite a shrinking liquid restaking market, EtherFi still controls about half of it with $11.4 billion in locked value. Analysts view this move as a significant shift in the DeFi space, signaling a cautious approach to risk amid evolving market conditions and security frameworks.
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 us...
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...
