Orca and Loopscale Merge to Finance AI, Robotics and Defense
Orca and Loopscale are combining as Formation, pairing Solana trading and lending infrastructure to finance AI, energy, robotics and defense.
Regulated DeFi - Page 4
The Regulated DeFi topic examines the growing convergence between decentralized finance and traditional regulatory frameworks. This section covers compliance-ready DeFi protocols, KYC-enabled liquidity pools, institutional-grade lending platforms, permissioned blockchains, and the integration of regulatory standards into on-chain financial products. It highlights developments in global policy, licensing, risk management, and the emergence of frameworks that allow institutions to participate safely in DeFi markets. Readers gain insights into how regulated DeFi is creating a bridge between open blockchain systems and institutional finance, enabling broader adoption and secure, compliant on-chain activity.
Latest Regulated DeFi News
Robinhood Chain Adds Confidential Swaps Through NEAR Intents
Robinhood Chain is live on near.com with ETH, USDG, PONS and CASHCAT, adding confidential transfers and access to liquidity across more than 30 networks.
Ledger Adds USDC and USDT Loans Backed by Wrapped Bitcoin
Ledger Wallet adds USDC and USDT loans against cbBTC or wBTC through Morpho and Yield.xyz, with on-device signing, variable rates and liquidation risk.
Ether.fi Introduces USD Stablecoin Powered by Ethena
Ether.fi USD will use Ethena Whitelabel for reserves, minting and redemption, building on more than $300 million in existing stablecoin balances.
Blast Announces L2 Shutdown, Sets October 26 Interface Deadline
Blast will wind down its Ethereum L2, pause withdrawals to unwind Lido assets and close its withdrawal interface on October 26.
CFTC Moves Crypto Market Rulemaking to White House Following Senate Legislative Stallement
Following the procedural failure of the federal Clarity Act in the Senate, the CFTC submitted a comprehensive rulemaking package to OIRA, signaling a push to establish…
Crypto VC Activity Rebounds to $5.6 Billion in Q2 2026 Led by Later-Stage Funding
According to a new report from Galaxy Research, the 31% quarter-over-quarter surge in capital was primarily driven by later-stage financings, even as fund managers faced a…
Crypto Exchange CoinEx to Shut Down Operations After Nine Years
CoinEx will halt spot trading on September 29, 2026, and close withdrawals in December.
Sam Bankman-Fried Appeals Fraud Conviction to Supreme Court
Defunct crypto exchange FTX co-founder Sam Bankman-Fried has petitioned the US Supreme Court to overturn his 2023 fraud conviction and a related $11 billion forfeiture order.
Senate Republicans Unveil Revised Clarity Act Ahead of Key Vote
Senate Republicans have released a revised 630-page draft of the Clarity Act cryptocurrency legislation ahead of a critical September 15 procedural vote.