Ethereum Prepares Mainnet Launch of AI Agent Economy Standard
Ethereum is set to activate ERC-8004 on mainnet, introducing a standardized framework that allows AI agents to operate as economic actors across decentralized networks.
Decentralized Finance (DeFi) - Page 6
Decentralized Finance, or DeFi, refers to a financial system built on blockchain technology that operates without traditional intermediaries like banks or brokers. DeFi platforms use smart contracts to offer services such as lending, borrowing, trading, and yield generation. These systems are typically open-source and accessible to anyone with a crypto wallet. While DeFi enables greater financial inclusion and innovation, it also carries risks related to smart contract vulnerabilities and market volatility. DeFi has become one of the most influential sectors in the crypto industry.
Latest Decentralized Finance (DeFi) News
Animoca Brands Japan and RootstockLabs Target Bitcoin DeFi Adoption among Japanese Institutions
Animoca Brands Japan has partnered with RootstockLabs to introduce Bitcoin-native DeFi tools to Japanese corporations, focusing on regulated treasury management use cases.
Binance to List Ripple’s RLUSD Stablecoin on Ethereum
Ripple’s dollar-backed stablecoin RLUSD will begin trading on Binance with Ethereum support on January 22, while XRP Ledger integration is expected in the near term.
Pump.fun Launches Investment Arm with $3M Fund
Memecoin launchpad Pump.fun is expanding beyond token launches with the creation of Pump Fund, an investment arm that will back up to 12 early-stage projects through…
Bitcoin Hits $0 on Paradex as Glitch Triggers Mass Liquidations
A database migration error on Paradex’s perps exchange caused Bitcoin to show $0, prompting a liquidation cascade and requiring a chain rollback to restore normal operations.
DeFi Leaders Raise Concerns as US Market Structure Bill Faces Delay
Decentralized finance leaders are urging lawmakers to revise the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act as uncertainty grows around its path through the US Senate.
Ethereum Network Activity Surges as New Users Double
Ethereum network engagement has accelerated sharply, with new user activity nearly doubling and daily transactions reaching record highs.
BitMine Invests $200 Million in MrBeast’s Beast Industries
BitMine Immersion Technologies announces a $200 million equity investment in MrBeast's Beast Industries, expanding its institutional crypto strategy into media and consumer products.
Solana Mobile Confirms 1.8B SKR Airdrop for Seeker Users
Solana Mobile has confirmed a 1.8 billion SKR token airdrop for Seeker smartphone users and developers, marking a major step in expanding its onchain mobile ecosystem.
a16z Raises $15 Billion Fund to Boost US Crypto and AI
Andreessen Horowitz has raised $15 billion to invest in crypto, blockchain, and AI startups, aiming to strengthen US leadership in technology and finance.