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Vitalik’s take on decentralized stablecoins: What it means for DeFi
14.1.2026
Vitalik Buterin argues DeFi still lacks resilient decentralized stablecoins, highlighting benchmark risk, oracle design flaws and staking-driven incentives
Best Bitcoin Wallets [January 2026] – Recovery, Privacy, DeFi
14.1.2026
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Senators pitch more than 130 amendments for crypto bill, including on yield, DeFi sections
14.1.2026
A list of amendments — some of them far afield — is circulating for the planned markup hearing of the crypto market structure bill
CZ’s YZi Labs invests in trading terminal as DeFi execution takes priority
13.1.2026
The eight-figure investment in Genius Trading highlights how execution-focused tools are gaining relevance as crypto trading activity spreads across blockchains
Bank of Italy economist sends out warning on Ethereum's role in financial system
13.1.2026
The study suggests that Ethereum's role in financial systems makes its token economics a concern for regulators, who may need to consider safeguards for its use in regulated finance
Solana Policy Institute urges SEC to exempt DeFi developers from exchange rules
13.1.2026
The Solana Policy Institute urged the SEC to distinguish non-custodial DeFi code from exchanges, warning current rules could chill innovation
Sneak preview of Senate's unfinished crypto market structure bill shows DeFi protected
13.1.2026
A partial draft of the Senate's legislation shows the bill remains blank on stablecoin rewards and has some protections for decentralized finance, but they're weaker than before
Senator Lummis offers DeFi protections bill as broader market structure draft nears
12.1.2026
Senator Cynthia Lummis introduced a standalone bill to press a key point on how blockchain software developers are treated, though crypto market structure observers await the big show
World Liberty Markets Goes Live, Giving USD1 a Lending and Borrowing Use Case
12.1.2026
World Liberty Financial has launched its first web application, World Liberty Markets, introducing lending and borrowing functionality for its USD1 stablecoin through an integration with Dolomite. World Liberty Financial Introduces Lending and Borrowing Web Application World Liberty Markets marks...
World Liberty Financial rolls out lending platform for its USD1 stablecoin
12.1.2026
The Trump family–backed crypto venture has rolled out World Liberty Markets, a new DeFi app built on Dolomite. DOLO rose by 57% following the announcement
As the market tanks, crypto’s new gold rush is…gold
11.1.2026
The huge spike in onchain gold signals is that DeFi investors are planning to stay in DeFi, even when the tide turns, argues RAAC founder Kevin Rusher
Anti-DeFi group runs ads urging public to pressure Senators on crypto bill: Report
10.1.2026
A series of ads reportedly aired on Fox News, calling on the public to contact their senators to remove DeFi provisions from the CLARITY Act bill
Meme Coin Launchpad Pump.fun Moves to Rebalance Creator and Trader Incentives
10.1.2026
Solana-based meme coin launchpad Pump.fun is preparing changes to its creator-fee system after concluding that its current structure did not support the platform’s long-term market health. Pump.fun Rethinks Creator Fees as Trading Activity Takes Center Stage Essentially, Pump.fun is a token-launch...
Crypto crowd could still walk away from U.S. market structure bill if DeFi needs unmet
9.1.2026
There are red-line demands from decentralized finance — and backed by the rest of crypto — that remain unknowns as senators finish the draft they'll vote on
Babylon Secures $15M Funding From A16z Crypto to Expand Bitcoin Lending
8.1.2026
Babylon raises $15 million from A16z Crypto to develop trustless bitcoin lending protocols. Babylon, a bitcoin staking and lending startup founded by David Tse and Fisher Yu, announced a $15 million A16z Crypto investment. The funding will support the rollout of its trustless vaults architecture...
Memecoins, DeFi lead declines as caution seeps in: Crypto Daybook Americas
8.1.2026
Your day-ahead look for Jan. 8, 2026
$LSD Prepares to Launch as Solana DeFi Activity Accelerates
7.1.2026
This content is provided by a sponsor. PRESS RELEASE. London, UK, January 7th, 2026, Chainwire. LSD, a liquid staking optimizer built for the Solana ecosystem, has announced the upcoming launch of its AI-assisted protocol designed to streamline and automate staking processes for users. The platform...
DeFi, ethics disputes remain in Senate crypto bill ahead of Jan. 15 vote
7.1.2026
The Senate is approaching a potential markup that may advance crypto legislation to a vote, and industry insiders are amassing for a lobbying push this week
Ethereum’s staking queues have cleared and that changes the ETH trade
6.1.2026
With queues cleared and staking yields near 3%, the “supply shock” narrative is fading even as Ethereum remains the largest DeFi base layer
RWA Surge Pushes Aave Horizon to New Heights, AAVE Jumps 5.9%
6.1.2026
Key Highlights: Horizon RWA market on Aave hits new all-time high today, January 6, 2026. Institutions are using…