LayerZero Gets $55M from a16z for Cross-Chain Growth
In a landmark development for blockchain interoperability, LayerZero, a leading cross-chain protocol, has raised $55 million from Andreessen Horowitz (a16z)…
Category: DeFi
KiloEx Devastated by $7 Million Hack, KILO Token Sinks 32%
On April 14, 2025, KiloEx, a decentralized platform for perpetual futures trading, endured a crippling $7 million hack that drained…
Trump Overturns IRS DeFi Rule, Empowering Crypto
On April 10, 2025, President Donald Trump signed a landmark resolution abolishing a disputed IRS rule on Decentralized Finance (DeFi)…
Velora Emerges as ParaSwap’s Cross-Chain DeFi Solution
On April 3, 2025, ParaSwap, a well-known decentralized exchange (DEX) aggregator, rebranded as Velora, launching its innovative cross-chain DeFi protocol,…
On-Chain Slowdown Drives DeFi Revenue Down in March 2025
The decentralized finance (DeFi) landscape took a hit in March 2025, as on-chain activity tapered off and trading volumes sagged…
Top 5 Cross-Chain Bridges Powering DeFi in 2025
Decentralized finance (DeFi) thrives on connectivity, and in 2025, cross-chain bridges are the unsung heroes driving DeFi interoperability. These protocols…
Securitize CEO: Institutional Adoption Critical for DeFi Growth
Introduction Decentralized Finance (DeFi) stands at a crossroads, and Carlos Domingo, CEO of Securitize, argues that without institutional adoption, its…
Aave Horizon Blends NFTs with DeFi Innovation
Introduction The intersection of decentralized finance (DeFi) and non-fungible tokens (NFTs) is gaining momentum, and Aave, a top-tier DeFi protocol,…
Linear Finance Closes Operations, LINA Token Sinks
On March 27, 2025, Linear Finance, a decentralized finance (DeFi) protocol established in 2020, declared its permanent closure, marking a…
ShibaSwap DEX Sees Significant Growth
Introduction The Shiba Inu ecosystem is once again in the spotlight, this time due to the remarkable performance of its…