Kepler Cheuvreux raises ASML’s European share price target from €1,460 to €1,830.
Kepler Cheuvreux has raised the target price for ASML’s European shares from €1,460 to €1,830.
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Stifel: U.S. economy in "overheated expansion" as AI investment cycle outweighs consumer pressure
U.S. large diversified financial services holding company Stifel has raised its year-end S&P 500 target and rolled out a stock allocation framework for a "high-growth, high-inflation" environment. The firm lifted its year-end S&P 500 target to 7,800 points, noting the U.S. economy is entering a "running hot" state—where economic growth is strengthening alongside mounting inflationary pressure. Stifel’s models show U.S. growth momentum is picking up while inflation momentum is clearly overheating, a trend that will reshape the market’s leading sector structure in the second half of the year. Instead of traditional consumer sectors, Stifel’s top picks are investment-led cyclical industries, including banks, transportation, materials, energy, semiconductors, software and equipment. The firm adds that fixed-asset investment in AI remains on the rise: large tech firms including Amazon, Microsoft, Meta and Google are projected to combine for roughly $725 billion in total capital expenditures in 2026, some $100 billion higher than prior estimates. This means the AI investment chain is likely to continue outperforming the consumption chain squeezed by inflation. Stifel advises investors to reduce exposure to discretionary consumer, consumer staples, communication services and some financial services sectors, as these areas see weaker earnings revisions. Conversely, the firm favors cyclical value stocks and hedges with defensive value sectors such as insurance, autos, energy and banks.
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Analyst: Micron's earnings boost overall market sentiment for the tech sector
Chris Strazzeri, Financial Trading Manager of Moomoo’s Australia and New Zealand branch, stated: “The targeted sell-off indicates that following a sustained, strong rally in AI-related and speculative growth stocks, investors are enforcing strict valuation discipline. This serves as a warning to the market that actual earnings levels must now rise to support the currently overvalued price-to-earnings ratio. Micron Technology’s post-market earnings results largely confirm this, and its robust performance has lifted overall market sentiment in the tech sector.”
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2x Leveraged Long DRAM ETF (RAM) Records $383 Million in Trading Volume on Its First Day of Listing
According to Bitget market data, the Roundhill T-REX 2X Long DRAM Daily Target ETF (Nasdaq ticker: RAM) officially launched trading yesterday. On its first trading day, the fund recorded a total turnover of $383 million, and rose 29.47% in after-hours U.S. stock trading to hit $30.8. Note: RAM’s underlying exposure covers companies engaged in memory-related technologies, including DRAM, NAND and storage solutions, targeting active traders seeking leveraged exposure to the memory chip theme and artificial intelligence infrastructure development.
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BCA Research raises its S&P 500 target to 8,100 points, with AI remaining a core variable.
BCA Research has become the latest strategy firm to raise its US stock market target, reflecting Wall Street’s growing optimism about earnings support for US equities in the second half of the year. The institution lifted its year-end S&P 500 target from 7,700 points to 8,100 points. BCA’s core view is that first-quarter corporate earnings exceeded expectations in both strength and breadth, and the US economy has re-entered an expansion phase. Similar to JPMorgan Chase, BCA believes this stock rally is not only driven by valuation expansion—earnings themselves are delivering the index’s gains. AI remains the core variable in this assessment. Large tech firms including Alphabet, Microsoft, Amazon, Meta and Oracle continue to increase capital spending on data centers and AI infrastructure, driving growth in orders for chips, servers, construction, power and related industrial chains. This provides a clearer fundamental basis for upward revisions to 2026 and 2027 earnings. The institution points out that risks exist: the earnings expansion brought by AI investments has already been quickly priced into the market. If subsequent returns on capital spending are questioned, or interest rates remain elevated, further upside for the index will require more earnings confirmation rather than relying solely on investor risk appetite.
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Tom Lee: Markets have nearly priced in two interest rate hikes from the Federal Reserve this year, and the rise in US Treasury yields is weighing on market sentiment.
Tom Lee said the market is still digesting Kevin Warsh’s remarks from his first press conference last week and repricing the macro environment. Over the past week, oil prices have pulled back, with war premiums contracting. Current oil prices are not far from the roughly $65 level seen before the conflict, indicating the market views related war risks as declining. On the other hand, 10-year U.S. Treasury yields continue to rise, now around 4.5%, higher than the pre-conflict level of roughly 4.2%. The main headwind the market has faced recently has shifted from oil prices to yields. Tom Lee noted that the market is not only focused on 10-year U.S. Treasury yields but also starting to price in potential additional interest rate hikes from the Federal Reserve. According to federal funds futures, the market is currently pricing in nearly two rate hikes this year. Bank of America further projected today that the Fed will raise rates three times this year, in September, October, and December respectively. Jeffrey Gundlach often emphasizes the importance of monitoring 2-year U.S. Treasury yields, as they typically lead the Fed and signal the central bank’s policy direction. Between 2023 and 2025, the relationship between 2-year U.S. Treasury yields and the federal funds rate indicated that the Fed’s policy was overly tight, requiring interest rate cuts. However, this relationship has recently reversed, meaning the Fed would need two rate hikes to catch up with 2-year U.S. Treasury yields. He believes that, at least for now, yields have become a headwind for the market.
An attacker compromised a Humanity Protocol foundation member's private keys, drained 17-plus Gnosis Safe wallets across Ethereum and BNB Chain, and minted 100 million additional H tokens on BSC. Total losses reach about $36 million. The H token fell nearly 70% on the day. On-chain investigator ZachXBT alleges the incident may have been staged.
An attacker compromised the private keys of a Humanity Protocol foundation member Monday, draining funds from 17 or more Gnosis Safe wallets across Ethereum and BNB Chain and minting an additional 100 million H tokens on BSC.
Total losses reach approximately $36 million, the project posted via its official X account. The H token fell nearly 70% over the following 24 hours.
The breach began when a foundation employee's laptop was compromised, giving the attacker access to the private keys controlling multiple Gnosis Safe multisig wallets. Armed with those keys, the attacker upgraded bridge contracts to malicious implementations and drained holdings across more than 17 wallets on both Ethereum and BNB Chain.
Private-key compromises involving multisig wallets have become one of the most damaging attack vectors in DeFi. Blockaid documented a similar attack in April 2026 when Drift Protocol lost $285 million after a privileged key compromise. In each case the attacker waited for control of enough signers to act unilaterally and then moved rapidly.
The 100 million H tokens minted on BSC carried a value of approximately $12.9 million at pre-attack prices, contributing to the $36 million aggregate loss figure.
The Token CrashH traded around $0.18 Monday afternoon, down roughly 70% over the preceding 24 hours, per CoinGecko. The token had traded near $0.72 before the attack and touched an intraday low near $0.057 during the heaviest selling.
Blockaid, an on-chain security firm that monitors bridge and wallet transactions in real time, flagged the suspicious activity via its official X account early Tuesday. The firm attributed the breach to compromised private keys and malicious contract upgrades across Humanity Protocol's bridge infrastructure.
Backers and Project BackgroundHumanity Protocol raised backing from Animoca Brands and Polygon. The project describes itself as a Proof of Humanity blockchain verifying users' uniqueness through decentralized identifiers and verifiable credentials, and counts more than 8 million Human IDs created, per its website.
Animoca Brands is one of the most prolific investors in Web3 gaming and infrastructure. Polygon is the network behind the POL token and one of the leading Ethereum scaling platforms. Neither has made a public statement on the incident.
The Dogelon Mars community has introduced a proposal to expand the $ELON ecosystem on BNB Chain. Supporters argue that Binance’s blockchain offers high activity, strong developer incentives, and access to nearly half a billion unique wallet addresses. Critics, however, say a reliable decentralized bridge is needed before any expansion can succeed.
What is Dogelon Mars?Dogelon Mars ($ELON) began as a dog-themed memecoin on Ethereum and Polygon but has since grown into a multi-chain project. The token draws inspiration from Dogecoin and Elon Musk’s space exploration ambitions, with a community-driven storyline that follows a character called "Dogelon" on a mission to colonize Mars.
Today, Dogelon Mars operates across Ethereum, Polygon, Solana, BNB Chain, Cronos, and Fuse. It uses bridges to transfer tokens between these networks and maintains an active online presence with over:
487,000 followers on X (formerly Twitter)43,000 members on Telegram500,000+ community members across platforms
The project’s long-term focus includes:
Metaverse development – AI-powered "Land on Mars" platform set for Q2 2025.Tokenomics – “The Great Burn” aimed at reducing circulating supply.DeFi integration – Staking, yield farming, and GameFi rewards.Community governance – Proposals and interactive storytelling.Strategic partnerships – Collaborations with Magic Eden, Popsicle Finance, and others.Why Expand on BNB Chain?The proposal argues that activity on BNB Smart Chain (BSC) is growing rapidly, making it a strong candidate for further $ELON integration. Developed by Binance, BNB Chain has become one of the busiest blockchain networks with a surge in total value locked (TVL), decentralized exchange (DEX) activity, and nearly 500 million unique wallet addresses.
Proponents list several reasons why Dogelon Mars should double down on BNB Chain:
Institutional presence: Projects like Ondo Finance are using BSC to bridge traditional assets such as equities and ETFs into crypto.Binance Treasury: A planned publicly traded company designed to onboard traditional businesses into crypto using BNB.Exchange visibility: Binance handled about 40% of global spot trading volume in 2024. Expansion could increase Dogelon Mars’ exposure in the BSC ecosystem.Developer funding: BSC offers financial incentives for projects building on its network, which could support Dogelon Mars’ growth programs.Liquidity needs: Current liquidity for $ELON on BSC is limited, making trading difficult. Expanding liquidity would benefit both existing and new holders.Proposed ActionsThe community proposal outlines three key steps to strengthen Dogelon Mars on BNB Chain:
Add liquidity – Provide additional $ELON liquidity on BSC DEXs like PancakeSwap.Staking and yield farming – Launch BSC-specific reward programs to drive adoption and trading volume.Partnerships and co-branding – Work with BNB Chain protocols and collaborate on joint events to boost visibility.Community members also encouraged the development team to run social media campaigns aimed at integrating $ELON into the broader BSC ecosystem.
ConclusionThe Dogelon Mars proposal to expand its ecosystem on the BNB Chain highlights opportunities. Proponents see access to Binance’s vast user base, developer grants, and institutional participation as reasons to commit resources. Critics, including one posting as tstn, argue that without a decentralized, always-on bridge, expansion could be unrealistic for many holders.
Regardless of the outcome, the discussion reflects Dogelon Mars’ ongoing shift from a lighthearted memecoin into a multi-chain digital ecosystem with active governance, DeFi elements, and long-term community planning.
Resources:Dogelon Mars Proposal about expansion on BNB Chain: https://dao.dogelonmars.com/t/expand-dogelon-mars-on-bnb/858
The Dogelon Mars community has approved a proposal to expand the ELON token to the BNB Chain through a vote that concluded on August 24, 2025. This decision, driven by community members, aims to bridge the token to the BNB Chain, thereby improving accessibility and reducing transaction costs.
Overview of Dogelon Mars and the ELON TokenDogelon Mars, known by its ticker $ELON, is a memecoin that debuted in April 2021. It draws inspiration from themes involving Elon Musk, canine motifs similar to those found in Dogecoin and Shiba Inu, and concepts of space exploration focused on Mars colonization. The token functions as an ERC-20 standard on the Ethereum blockchain, with existing bridges to Polygon and Solana for broader use.
The project's narrative centers on a fictional comic storyline featuring a character named Dogelon, a dog-like figure navigating galactic adventures to recolonize Mars while confronting threats such as annihilators. This story has helped build a large community on X and Telegram.
ELON is available on Decentralized Exchanges (DEX), including Uniswap on Ethereum, QuickSwap on Polygon, and Raydium on Solana. It also trades on centralized platforms including Gate.io, HTX, and LBank.
The token emphasizes community governance through the Dogelon DAO, where holders use their tokens to vote on proposals. Previous community decisions have included burning 1 trillion ELON in March 2024, releasing NFT collections like Dogelon, and forming partnerships, such as with Meme Alliance FPS in April 2024.
The proposal to expand Dogelon Mars to the BNB Chain was submitted by a community member on August 17, 2025, via the Dogelon DAO forum. The initiative aimed to bridge the ELON token to BNB Chain. This blockchain is recognized for its high throughput and low transaction fees, often below $0.01 per operation, along with a substantial user base.
The rationale outlined in the proposal highlighted BNB Chain's increasing activity in daily transactions and decentralized finance volume. Proponents argued that this move would reduce dependence on Ethereum's higher gas fees, attract users from the Binance ecosystem, and facilitate cross-chain liquidity. The expansion positions ELON as a multi-chain asset, complementing its presence on Ethereum, Polygon, Solana, and even Bitcoin through a rune airdrop in December 2024.
Specific actions proposed included bridging ELON using secure protocols, establishing liquidity pools on BNB decentralized exchanges such as PancakeSwap, introducing staking and yield farming programs, and pursuing collaborations with BNB Chain protocols for marketing and integration. Ethereum would remain the primary chain, with mechanisms for seamless transfers across networks.
Voting options were straightforward: yes or no on the expansion. Community discussions on the forum addressed the potential benefits of trading, staking, and yield farming, while also noting concerns about token dilution and implementation challenges. The proposal emphasized BNB Chain's compatibility with the Ethereum Virtual Machine, which simplifies the transition for developers.
The vote took place via the Dogelon DAO on Snapshot, a tool that enables gas-free voting based on token holdings. It ran from August 17 to around August 24, 2025, aligning with standard DAO timelines. Following the conclusion, the protocol took to X that the vote was passed.
Final Thoughts: Potential Impacts of the BNB Chain LaunchThe expansion to BNB Chain could offer lower entry barriers for users, integration with Binance tools like wallets and decentralized exchanges, and decentralized finance features such as staking with potential annual percentage yields of 10% to 20%, comparable to those of other projects. This fits ELON's multi-chain approach, which may enhance adoption and increase token burns through transaction fees.
Risks include liquidity spread across multiple chains, reliance on BNB's ecosystem amid regulatory scrutiny of Binance, and inherent volatility associated with memecoin investments. Past expansions, such as the Solana bridge, have led to short-term price movements followed by stabilization, without guaranteeing long-term gains.
In the meantime, the vote has been passed, but no launch date has been set. Implementation typically occurs within weeks to months, involving the setup of a bridge and the addition of liquidity. BSCN recommends following the official Dogelon Mars X account to stay updated with further developments.
Resources:
Dogelon Mars X account: https://x.com/DogelonMars Dogelon Mars Website: https://dogelonmars.com/ Dogelon Proposals: https://dao.dogelonmars.com/
Santiment reports Bitcoin BEP2 leads BSC development. Flux and BNB also post high GitHub activity. Top 10 projects cover DeFi, privacy, cloud, and wallets.
Bitcoin BEP2 ranks highest in Binance Smart Chain developer activity, with Flux and BNB close behind. Santiment’s rankings focus on notable GitHub events, excluding vanity metrics for more accurate project tracking. Top projects span cloud computing, privacy upgrades, wallets, DeFi, and protocol governance across the ecosystem Development activity across Binance Smart Chain (BSC) and Binance Chain accelerated this month, according to data released by analytics firm Santiment.
The firm’s updated rankings, which track the ten most active projects based on GitHub activity, showed several shifts across the ecosystem, Santiment reported.
Bitcoin (BTC) BEP2 ranked first with 57.43 notable GitHub events over the last 30 days, maintaining the strongest development footprint across the BSC ecosystem, according to the data. FLUX, a decentralized cloud project, placed second with 212 development events recorded during the period.
BNB (BNB), Binance’s flagship asset, secured third place with 17.47 development events, the rankings showed.
Zcash (ZEC) maintained activity levels due to ongoing security and privacy upgrades, while Trust Wallet showed developer engagement as it expands cross-chain integrations and wallet functionalities, according to Santiment. Dusk remained active in the zero-knowledge and regulated finance sector, with development progress continuing along its roadmap.
The remainder of the top 10 included Band Protocol, Beefy Finance, 0x Protocol, and Saito. Santiment’s directional markers indicated some projects climbed the rankings while others experienced minor declines.
Santiment stated its rankings exclude vanity metrics such as commits or forks, instead relying on a methodology that tracks notable GitHub events to capture meaningful development work.
The data revealed developer activity distributed across multiple sectors including cryptocurrency and Binance-native assets, cloud computing, privacy, wallet infrastructure, protocol governance, DeFi yield optimization, and blockchain networking, according to Santiment’s visual analysis.
PANews reported on April 23 that, according to Cryptopolitan, Token Terminal data shows that the total value locked (TVL) of tokenized US Treasury bonds on-chain has surpassed $14 billion, setting a new record. Benji Fund, owned by Franklin Templeton, saw its on-chain assets grow by over 381% in the past month, becoming the fastest-growing issuer of tokenized debt. Tokenized Treasury bonds are primarily issued on Ethereum, with significant growth also observed on BNB and Solana. Currently, approximately 33,900 wallets hold tokenized Treasury bonds, nearing the historical peak. Holders are mainly DeFi teams and protocols, using tokenized Treasury bonds as collateral in lending protocols such as Morpho, Sky, and Flux. Based on an annualized yield of 3.68%, the $14 billion TVL could generate approximately $515 million in returns annually.
Nervos Network's Force Bridge, a cross-chain bridge facilitating transfers between Ethereum and Binance Smart Chain (BNB), has been exploited in a cyberattack resulting in the theft of approximately $3
Nervos Network's Force Bridge, a cross-chain bridge facilitating transfers between Ethereum and Binance Smart Chain (BNB), has been exploited in a cyberattack resulting in the theft of approximately $3.9 million in cryptocurrency.
Security analysts and blockchain security firm HashEx identified the hack as stemming from an access control failure in the bridge's system. Reports indicate that a failed exploit attempt occurred about six hours prior to the successful breach. The incident highlights ongoing vulnerabilities in cross-chain bridge technologies used in decentralized finance.
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Analyst: Micron's earnings boost overall market sentiment for the tech sector
Chris Strazzeri, Financial Trading Manager of Moomoo’s Australia and New Zealand branch, stated: “The targeted sell-off indicates that following a sustained, strong rally in AI-related and speculative growth stocks, investors are enforcing strict valuation discipline. This serves as a warning to the market that actual earnings levels must now rise to support the currently overvalued price-to-earnings ratio. Micron Technology’s post-market earnings results largely confirm this, and its robust performance has lifted overall market sentiment in the tech sector.”
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2x Leveraged Long DRAM ETF (RAM) Records $383 Million in Trading Volume on Its First Day of Listing
According to Bitget market data, the Roundhill T-REX 2X Long DRAM Daily Target ETF (Nasdaq ticker: RAM) officially launched trading yesterday. On its first trading day, the fund recorded a total turnover of $383 million, and rose 29.47% in after-hours U.S. stock trading to hit $30.8. Note: RAM’s underlying exposure covers companies engaged in memory-related technologies, including DRAM, NAND and storage solutions, targeting active traders seeking leveraged exposure to the memory chip theme and artificial intelligence infrastructure development.
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BCA Research raises its S&P 500 target to 8,100 points, with AI remaining a core variable.
BCA Research has become the latest strategy firm to raise its US stock market target, reflecting Wall Street’s growing optimism about earnings support for US equities in the second half of the year. The institution lifted its year-end S&P 500 target from 7,700 points to 8,100 points. BCA’s core view is that first-quarter corporate earnings exceeded expectations in both strength and breadth, and the US economy has re-entered an expansion phase. Similar to JPMorgan Chase, BCA believes this stock rally is not only driven by valuation expansion—earnings themselves are delivering the index’s gains. AI remains the core variable in this assessment. Large tech firms including Alphabet, Microsoft, Amazon, Meta and Oracle continue to increase capital spending on data centers and AI infrastructure, driving growth in orders for chips, servers, construction, power and related industrial chains. This provides a clearer fundamental basis for upward revisions to 2026 and 2027 earnings. The institution points out that risks exist: the earnings expansion brought by AI investments has already been quickly priced into the market. If subsequent returns on capital spending are questioned, or interest rates remain elevated, further upside for the index will require more earnings confirmation rather than relying solely on investor risk appetite.
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Tom Lee: Markets have nearly priced in two interest rate hikes from the Federal Reserve this year, and the rise in US Treasury yields is weighing on market sentiment.
Tom Lee said the market is still digesting Kevin Warsh’s remarks from his first press conference last week and repricing the macro environment. Over the past week, oil prices have pulled back, with war premiums contracting. Current oil prices are not far from the roughly $65 level seen before the conflict, indicating the market views related war risks as declining. On the other hand, 10-year U.S. Treasury yields continue to rise, now around 4.5%, higher than the pre-conflict level of roughly 4.2%. The main headwind the market has faced recently has shifted from oil prices to yields. Tom Lee noted that the market is not only focused on 10-year U.S. Treasury yields but also starting to price in potential additional interest rate hikes from the Federal Reserve. According to federal funds futures, the market is currently pricing in nearly two rate hikes this year. Bank of America further projected today that the Fed will raise rates three times this year, in September, October, and December respectively. Jeffrey Gundlach often emphasizes the importance of monitoring 2-year U.S. Treasury yields, as they typically lead the Fed and signal the central bank’s policy direction. Between 2023 and 2025, the relationship between 2-year U.S. Treasury yields and the federal funds rate indicated that the Fed’s policy was overly tight, requiring interest rate cuts. However, this relationship has recently reversed, meaning the Fed would need two rate hikes to catch up with 2-year U.S. Treasury yields. He believes that, at least for now, yields have become a headwind for the market.
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Japan and South Korea's stock markets closed higher across the board, with Japan's stock market hitting a new closing high.
According to Bitget market data, the Nikkei 225 index closed up 3,191.37 points, or 4.61%, at 72,366.34 points on Thursday, June 25, hitting a new all-time closing high. South Korea’s KOSPI index rose 459.76 points (5.43%) to end at 8,930.78 points; SK Hynix surged 13% while Samsung Electronics gained more than 5%.
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A newly created wallet withdrew 17,675 ETH from Binance, valued at $28.58 million.
According to monitoring by Onchain Lens, a newly created wallet withdrew 17,675 ETH from Binance, valued at $28.58 million.
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BNB Hack: AI Trading Agent Edition is a multi-week hackathon hosted by BNB Chain, CoinMarketCap, and Trust Wallet. $36,000 in prizes. Two tracks. June 3-28.
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Self-funding via x402. Your agent can pay for its own compute - LLM calls, data APIs, any x402-compatible service — on-chain, within developer-defined limits. No manual top-up required between sessions.
30+ chains from day one. Track 1 is focused on BSC, but Trust Wallet Agent Kit supports the full multi-chain landscape. Agents built on Trust Wallet Agent Kit aren't locked to a single venue.
Developer-defined policy. Every transaction the agent makes is governed by rules you set upfront — daily spend caps, asset allowlists, address restrictions. The agent is autonomous within the boundaries you define.
The tw.agenticWallet.* namespace is live in BNB Chain AI Studio's MCP Server alongside ERC-8004, ERC-8183, and x402. Trust Wallet Agent Kit is built to compose with the rest of the open agent stack.
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twak wallet create twak compete register twak x402 pay --url <llm-service> --amount 0.01 --asset BNB twak start crypto Agent is live on BSC → own wallet → registered on-chain → self-funded → running.
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The strongest agent built using TWAK for non-custodial signing, x402 self-funding, or both wins. Judged on TWAK integration depth, self-custody integrity throughout the full trade loop, autonomous mode usage, and native x402. The winner's project is published as a reference agent on the Trust Wallet Builder Portal.
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PANews reported on June 3rd that BNB Chain, in collaboration with CoinMarketCap and Trust Wallet, launched the "BNB Hack: AI Trading Agent Season," running from June 3rd to 21st with a total prize pool of $36,000. The competition is divided into two tracks: Track 1 focuses on building an intelligent agent capable of autonomously executing trades on BSC, and Track 2 focuses on building CMC Skills based on CoinMarketCap data to generate trading strategies. Track 1 will be ranked by live trading PnL and total return rate under maximum drawdown limits; Track 2 and the special award will be judged by judges based on four criteria: technical execution, creativity, application value, and live demonstration. Finalist projects will also receive CMC API points, Trust Wallet inclusion eligibility, eligibility to apply for the BNB Chain Accelerator Program, and one-on-one mentorship from three third-party mentors.
Binance just made it possible to trade tokenized versions of Nvidia and Tesla stock at 3 a.m. on a Sunday. The exchange launched bStocks on June 10, bringing 24/7 on-chain trading of 1:1-backed US equity tokens to BNB Chain, with full withdrawal support to self-custody wallets like Trust Wallet.
The initial lineup includes five tokens: NVDAB (Nvidia), TSLAB (Tesla), CRCLB (Circle), MUB (Micron), and SNDKB (SanDisk). Each token is backed one-to-one by the underlying US equity, held through Binance’s brokerage framework and structured via an Abu Dhabi-based Special Purpose Vehicle.
How bStocks actually works Binance purchases the actual shares, locks them under a regulated SPV in Abu Dhabi, and issues corresponding tokens on BNB Chain. When you buy TSLAB, there’s a real Tesla share sitting in custody backing it up.
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The zero-fee structure is the attention-grabber here. Traditional brokerages have largely moved to commission-free trading for US equities, but adding 24/7 availability and near-instant on-chain settlement is a different proposition entirely. No waiting for T+1 clearing. No market hours. No weekends off.
Users can withdraw their tokenized equities to Trust Wallet, meaning the tokens live in a wallet the user controls rather than sitting on a centralized exchange.
Building on a tokenized foundation bStocks didn’t appear out of nowhere. Back in late April 2026, BNB Chain saw the deployment of xStocks, which brought over 50 tokenized assets on-chain with plans to add more than 100 additional assets shortly after. Earlier in June 2026, Binance also rolled out zero-commission trading of over 7,000 US stocks and ETFs for eligible non-US users. bStocks takes the next logical step by pushing those assets onto the blockchain itself.
The choice of Abu Dhabi as the regulatory home for the SPV structure is deliberate. The UAE has positioned itself as one of the more crypto-accommodating jurisdictions globally, and Binance has been building its presence there for years.
What this means for investors The pitch is straightforward. If you’re a non-US investor who wants exposure to major US equities without dealing with traditional brokerage infrastructure, bStocks removes several layers of friction. No commissions, no market hour restrictions, and the ability to hold your stock tokens in a self-custody wallet alongside your crypto holdings.
The 1:1 backing depends entirely on the integrity and solvency of the custodial structure and the Abu Dhabi SPV. If anything goes sideways with the custodian or Binance’s brokerage operations, token holders could find their “stock” is worth considerably less than the underlying share.
The initial five tokens are a conservative starting lineup, all recognizable names that crypto-native investors already follow. If bStocks grows to match the scale of the 7,000-plus equities already available on Binance’s traditional trading product, it could become one of the most significant real-world asset deployments in DeFi history.
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Key HighlightsTrust Wallet Integration Opens New Channels for bStocks DistributionMajor Tech Stocks Enter Non-Custodial Wallet EcosystemTokenized Equities Gain Access to Decentralized Finance ProtocolsGet 3 Free Stock Ebooks Trust Wallet integration enables direct access to tokenized Tesla and Nvidia securities
Round-the-clock trading available for bStocks through BNB Chain network
Self-custody wallets now support tokenized representations of major US stocks
Initial launch features Tesla and Nvidia among five tokenized equities
Integration bridges traditional stock markets with decentralized finance protocols
Binance has taken its bStocks initiative into the self-custody realm by integrating tokenized versions of Tesla and Nvidia securities into Trust Wallet. This development provides qualified users with unmediated access to blockchain-based US equity tokens through BNB Chain infrastructure. The integration marks a significant step in Binance’s broader strategy to merge traditional securities with decentralized platforms.
Trust Wallet Integration Opens New Channels for bStocks Distribution Trust Wallet has incorporated support for bStocks, enabling users to interact with digitized representations of specific American securities. Qualified participants can now obtain these assets directly via the wallet interface without requiring conventional brokerage services. The implementation additionally enables direct token swaps using USDT as the base currency.
The initial asset selection encompasses TSLAB, NVDAB, CRCLB, MUB, and SNDKB. These digital tokens mirror the performance of Tesla, Nvidia, Circle Internet Group, Micron Technology, and SanDisk Corporation respectively. Additional asset classes are scheduled for integration following the completion of this preliminary deployment.
This release builds upon Binance’s ongoing tokenized equity initiative on BNB Chain infrastructure. The company unveiled bStocks on June 10 with comprehensive withdrawal capabilities to non-custodial wallet solutions. Trust Wallet integration now provides users with an additional pathway for direct asset management and utilization.
Major Tech Stocks Enter Non-Custodial Wallet Ecosystem The bStocks product delivers financial exposure to American equities through blockchain-native token mechanisms. These digital instruments mirror price fluctuations, dividend distributions, and corporate restructuring events from their corresponding securities. All corporate actions execute automatically without requiring manual user intervention.
Binance maintains a one-to-one reserve ratio between each token and its underlying equity through its brokerage infrastructure. The actual shares remain held within an Abu Dhabi-domiciled special purpose vehicle. This framework enables the token mechanism while establishing connectivity between publicly traded companies and BNB Chain.
The arrangement fundamentally alters user engagement with equity instruments. Participants can maintain TSLAB or NVDAB within Trust Wallet alongside cryptocurrency holdings. Additionally, they can execute transactions beyond traditional market operating hours since the tokens function within blockchain infrastructure.
Tokenized Equities Gain Access to Decentralized Finance Protocols The Trust Wallet integration provides bStocks with immediate connectivity to BNB Chain’s decentralized finance landscape. Users can exchange supported tokens through PancakeSwap and Aster platforms. They can also deploy them across credit protocols including Venus and Lista DAO.
This interoperability distinguishes the offering from traditional brokerage services. Participants can deploy tokenized securities throughout DeFi infrastructure while continuing to receive associated dividend payments. The architecture also maintains custody within user-controlled wallets rather than centralized platforms.
The rollout follows previous tokenized asset developments across BNB Chain. The xStocks platform introduced over 50 tokenized assets to the blockchain in April 2026. Binance separately launched commission-free trading for thousands of American stocks and ETFs for eligible international users.
bStocks now establish a more defined connection between equity markets and blockchain-based financial systems. The initial deployment focuses on five prominent corporations that already command substantial market attention. Future asset additions could significantly expand the function of tokenized securities throughout self-custody and decentralized finance environments.
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Five tokenized U.S. stocks are currently accessible at the time of launch. From the very beginning, users will be able to put their bStocks to use throughout the whole DeFi ecosystem of BNB Chain. Through a self-custodial experience, Trust Wallet, the premier self-custody cryptocurrency wallet in the world, has announced that it will now offer bStocks. This will provide users with direct access to tokenized U.S. stocks on BNB Chain. It is now possible for customers who meet the requirements to access tokenized securities around the clock, straight from their wallets, and without the need for a conventional brokerage account.
Five tokenized U.S. stocks are currently accessible at the time of launch. These securities are TSLAB (Tesla), CRCLB (Circle Internet Group), MUB (Micron Technology), SNDKB (SanDisk Corporation), and NVDAB (NVIDIA). Additional assets are expected to be released in the near future. Through the use of USDT, users are able to instantly convert into bStocks inside Trust Wallet.
The bStocks are tokenized securities that are hosted on the BNB Chain. They provide economic exposure to U.S.-listed shares by automatically processing price changes, dividends, and stock splits. The user is not needed to take any action in order to get this exposure.
From the very beginning, users will be able to put their bStocks to use throughout the whole DeFi ecosystem of BNB Chain. This includes lending on Venus and Lista DAO, trading on PancakeSwap and Aster, and more. All of this will be possible as they continue to receive dividends on the underlying security. We respect the self-custodial architecture of Trust Wallet, therefore there is no need for Know Your Customer.
On the addition of bStocks, Felix Fan, CEO of Trust Wallet, said:
“Stocks are one of the most popular financial assets in the world, and yet for too many people, the barriers to accessing them are still enormous. bStocks on Trust Wallet is a meaningful step toward removing those barriers – direct access to tokenized U.S. securities, 24/7, self-custodied, and composable across DeFi. And this is just the beginning, bStocks won’t be the last step in that direction.”
The arrival of bStocks is Trust Wallet’s most recent foray into the realm of real-world assets onchain. Trust Wallet is now in the process of developing the self-custody interface in order to facilitate the accessibility of tokenized stocks and other conventional financial instruments as they continue to migrate onto public blockchain blockchains. The Trust Wallet platform is now offering bStocks to users that meet the requirements.
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Please note that Stocks Tokenized Securities are categorized as Certificates that represent certain Financial Instruments (according to paragraph 92 of Schedule 1 to FSMR). By definition, bStocks are not stocks or shares, and holders of bStocks are not permitted to directly own a share or stock in the firm that is listed as the underlying corporation. It is only in the ADGM that stocks are made available for purchase via an Approved Prospectus; they are not made available in any other jurisdiction. Securities that have been tokenized are only offered on a secondary market basis to users who are qualified and who reside in areas that are authorized. Legal, regulatory, operational, sanctions, tax, market, or risk-control factors may cause changes in product availability at any moment. These changes may occur for a variety of reasons. Once you have passed an eligibility check, you do not automatically have the right to continue using the service. Those terms are not within Trust Wallet’s control, and the company does not make any promises or assurances about them. bStocks are not accessible for purchase or sale in specific locations, such as the United States of America, the United Kingdom, or the European Union.
Furthermore, they are not permitted to be offered for sale, sold, or delivered to any “U.S. Person.” Before moving on, it is solely your duty to check if the accessing and trading of tokenized securities is legal in the country in which you reside. The fact that you are accessing this product from a country in which it is restricted or forbidden does not in any way establish any duty or obligation on the part of Trust Wallet.
It is merely for general information that this material is provided. The information that is provided in conjunction with tokenized securities is not meant to be construed as an offer, solicitation, promotion, recommendation, or invitation to purchase or sell shares in any jurisdiction. bStocks are susceptible to a variety of risks, including liquidity risk, issuer risk, custody risk, broker risk, operational risk, technological risk, regulatory risk, tax risk, fees, withholding, transfer limitations, and the possibility of losing the whole investment. bStocks do not reflect ownership of the underlying asset’s issuer, nor do they even have any kind of link with the issuer. Invariably, DYOR. With assistance from external parties. Your use of Trust Wallet is subject to the Terms of Service, which can be found at https://trustwallet.com/terms-of-service.
Trust Wallet is a Web3 wallet and gateway that provides users with the ability to completely own, manage, and utilize the power of their digital assets. It is a secure wallet that allows users to do so on their own. In a single location and without any restrictions, Trust Wallet makes it simpler, more secure, and more convenient for millions of people all over the globe to experience Web3, use decentralized applications (dApps) in a secure manner, store and manage their cryptocurrency, purchase, trade, and stake cryptocurrency in order to receive rewards. This is true for both novice and expert users alike.
Analyst: Micron's earnings boost overall market sentiment for the tech sector
Chris Strazzeri, Financial Trading Manager of Moomoo’s Australia and New Zealand branch, stated: “The targeted sell-off indicates that following a sustained, strong rally in AI-related and speculative growth stocks, investors are enforcing strict valuation discipline. This serves as a warning to the market that actual earnings levels must now rise to support the currently overvalued price-to-earnings ratio. Micron Technology’s post-market earnings results largely confirm this, and its robust performance has lifted overall market sentiment in the tech sector.”
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2x Leveraged Long DRAM ETF (RAM) Records $383 Million in Trading Volume on Its First Day of Listing
According to Bitget market data, the Roundhill T-REX 2X Long DRAM Daily Target ETF (Nasdaq ticker: RAM) officially launched trading yesterday. On its first trading day, the fund recorded a total turnover of $383 million, and rose 29.47% in after-hours U.S. stock trading to hit $30.8. Note: RAM’s underlying exposure covers companies engaged in memory-related technologies, including DRAM, NAND and storage solutions, targeting active traders seeking leveraged exposure to the memory chip theme and artificial intelligence infrastructure development.
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BCA Research raises its S&P 500 target to 8,100 points, with AI remaining a core variable.
BCA Research has become the latest strategy firm to raise its US stock market target, reflecting Wall Street’s growing optimism about earnings support for US equities in the second half of the year. The institution lifted its year-end S&P 500 target from 7,700 points to 8,100 points. BCA’s core view is that first-quarter corporate earnings exceeded expectations in both strength and breadth, and the US economy has re-entered an expansion phase. Similar to JPMorgan Chase, BCA believes this stock rally is not only driven by valuation expansion—earnings themselves are delivering the index’s gains. AI remains the core variable in this assessment. Large tech firms including Alphabet, Microsoft, Amazon, Meta and Oracle continue to increase capital spending on data centers and AI infrastructure, driving growth in orders for chips, servers, construction, power and related industrial chains. This provides a clearer fundamental basis for upward revisions to 2026 and 2027 earnings. The institution points out that risks exist: the earnings expansion brought by AI investments has already been quickly priced into the market. If subsequent returns on capital spending are questioned, or interest rates remain elevated, further upside for the index will require more earnings confirmation rather than relying solely on investor risk appetite.
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Tom Lee: Markets have nearly priced in two interest rate hikes from the Federal Reserve this year, and the rise in US Treasury yields is weighing on market sentiment.
Tom Lee said the market is still digesting Kevin Warsh’s remarks from his first press conference last week and repricing the macro environment. Over the past week, oil prices have pulled back, with war premiums contracting. Current oil prices are not far from the roughly $65 level seen before the conflict, indicating the market views related war risks as declining. On the other hand, 10-year U.S. Treasury yields continue to rise, now around 4.5%, higher than the pre-conflict level of roughly 4.2%. The main headwind the market has faced recently has shifted from oil prices to yields. Tom Lee noted that the market is not only focused on 10-year U.S. Treasury yields but also starting to price in potential additional interest rate hikes from the Federal Reserve. According to federal funds futures, the market is currently pricing in nearly two rate hikes this year. Bank of America further projected today that the Fed will raise rates three times this year, in September, October, and December respectively. Jeffrey Gundlach often emphasizes the importance of monitoring 2-year U.S. Treasury yields, as they typically lead the Fed and signal the central bank’s policy direction. Between 2023 and 2025, the relationship between 2-year U.S. Treasury yields and the federal funds rate indicated that the Fed’s policy was overly tight, requiring interest rate cuts. However, this relationship has recently reversed, meaning the Fed would need two rate hikes to catch up with 2-year U.S. Treasury yields. He believes that, at least for now, yields have become a headwind for the market.
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Japan and South Korea's stock markets closed higher across the board, with Japan's stock market hitting a new closing high.
According to Bitget market data, the Nikkei 225 index closed up 3,191.37 points, or 4.61%, at 72,366.34 points on Thursday, June 25, hitting a new all-time closing high. South Korea’s KOSPI index rose 459.76 points (5.43%) to end at 8,930.78 points; SK Hynix surged 13% while Samsung Electronics gained more than 5%.
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A newly created wallet withdrew 17,675 ETH from Binance, valued at $28.58 million.
According to monitoring by Onchain Lens, a newly created wallet withdrew 17,675 ETH from Binance, valued at $28.58 million.
Bitcoin price is testing the USD 19,500 support.Ethereum is consolidating near USD 1,050, XRP is stable near USD 0.312.SRM and QNT are the best performers today.Bitcoin price followed a bearish path below the USD 20,500 level and even declined below the USD 19,500 support zone before moving higher again. It is currently (04:00 UTC) consolidating near USD 19,500 and is down 2% in a day and 3% in a week.
Similarly, most major altcoins are showing bearish signs. ETH traded below the USD 1,070 support zone and tested USD 1,050. XRP is consolidating near USD 0.312. ADA tested the USD 0.420 support zone.
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Source: CoincodexLearn more: Crypto Falls Ahead of US Inflation Figure as Bitcoin On-Chain Metrics Signal ‘Oversold Conditions’
Bitcoin priceIn the past three sessions, bitcoin price saw bearish moves below the USD 21,200 level. BTC traded below the USD 20,500 support and even settled below USD 20,000. There was a spike below the USD 19,500 level before the bulls appeared. The next major support is near the USD 19,200 zone, below which the price could decline towards the USD 18,800 support.
On the upside, the price might struggle near the USD 20,000 level. The next major resistance could be USD 20,500, above which bitcoin could start a recovery wave.
Ethereum priceEthereum price declined further below the USD 1,070 level. ETH even spiked below the USD 1,050 level before moving back. It is now consolidating near the USD 1,050 level and is down 3% in a day and 7% in a week. On the upside, the price might face resistance near USD 1,100. The next major resistance is at USD 1,120, above which the price could aim for a steady recovery.
If there is no upward move, the price might even test the USD 1,000 support. The next major support is near USD 950, below which the price could revisit the USD 900 support zone.
ADA, BNB, SOL, DOGE, and XRP priceCardano (ADA) declined below the USD 0.434 support zone. It even spiked below the USD 0.42 support zone before recovering. Any more losses might send the price towards the USD 0.40 level.
BNB extended decline below the USD 225 support zone. The next major support is near the USD 220 level. A downside break below the USD 220 level might send the price towards the USD 200 level.
Solana (SOL) is moving lower towards the USD 32 support zone. If there is a break below the USD 32 level, the price might continue to move down towards the USD 30 level.
DOGE is down almost 3% and there was a brief spike below the USD 0.060 support level. The next key support is near USD 0.0585, below which the bears might aim for a move towards USD 0.0550 in the near term.
XRP price is now consolidating near the USD 0.312 level. The main support is still near the USD 0.302 zone, below which the price might drop towards USD 0.288.
Other altcoins market todayMany altcoins are in the red zone, including DOT, SHIB, AVAX, MATIC, LTC, FTT, CRO, ATOM, VET, ICP, and XTZ. Conversely, SRM and QNT are the two best performers among the top 100 cryptoassets by market capitalization today as they both jumped almost 8%. SRM trades above USD 1 and is also up 37% in a week, while QNT moved above USD 83, increasing its weekly gains to 41%.
Overall, bitcoin price is showing bearish signs below the USD 20,000 level. If BTC settles below the USD 19,500 support, it could decline further in the coming sessions.
BNB has seen a 5.5% price jump following the White House announcement that Binance co-founder has been pardoned by US President Donald Trump, leading some analysts to suggest that a new leg up might be around the corner.
US President Grants Pardon To Binance Founder On Thursday, the White House revealed that US President Donald Trump had pardoned Binance co-founder and former CEO Changpeng Zhao, also known as CZ, two years after pleading guilty.
In an official statement, the White House’s press secretary, Karoline Leavitt, said that the US President “exercised his constitutional authority by issuing a pardon for Mr. Zhao, who was prosecuted by the Biden Administration in their war on cryptocurrency.”
Leavitt stated that “In their desire to punish the cryptocurrency industry, the Biden Administration pursued Mr. Zhao despite no allegations of fraud or identifiable victims.”
In 2023, Zhao pleaded guilty to Anti-Money Laundering (AML) violations while being the CEO of Binance. As part of his plea deal, he stepped down from his position in the crypto exchange and served a four-month prison sentence last year. Additionally, Binance reached a $4.3 billion settlement with the Department of Justice (DOJ).
The White House press secretary affirmed that “these actions by the Biden Administration severely damaged the United States’ reputation as a global leader in technology and innovation,” declaring that “the Biden Administration’s war on crypto is over.”
Notably, there have been rumors that President Trump could grant a pardon to Zhao after January’s pardon of Silk Road founder Ross Ulbricht. In March, the Wall Street Journal reported that Zhao allegedly had been “pushing” a Binance US deal for a pardon since 2024. However, he quickly denied these claims.
In an X post, CZ thanked the Trump Administration, stating that he is “deeply grateful” for the long-awaited pardon and “to President Trump for upholding America’s commitment to fairness, innovation, and justice.” The Binance co-founder also pledged to “do everything we can to help make America the Capital of Crypto.”
CZ Pardon Pushes BNB To $1,100 Following the news, BNB saw a 5.5% jump to reclaim the $1,100 mark. The cryptocurrency has recorded a massive rally over the past few months, reaching a new all-time high (ATH) of $1,375 nearly two weeks ago.
Altcoin Sherpa highlighted the altcoin’s price action amid the recent market performance. However, he expressed doubt about whether BNB will “continue being the strongest major or not,” at least in the short term.
He suggested that Solana (SOL) could have a better performance in the coming weeks, arguing that “both ETH and BNB had incredible runs previously and probably need more time to chill out.”
Since last Friday’s correction, BNB has been trading within the $1,050-$1,125 range, failing to break out of the upper level for the past six days. Analyst Open4Profit noted that if the altcoin reclaims the range’s resistance, the price could rally toward its ATH levels and continue its price discovery uptrend toward the $1,500 target.
Market watcher CW pointed out that BNB has two key sell walls ahead, one at the $1,180-$1,190 area and another between the $1,200-$1,220 mark, suggesting that the altcoin could face resistance around these levels if the price breaks out.
As of this writing, BNB is trading at $1,116, a 10.5% increase in the monthly timeframe.
BNB’s performance in the one-week chart. Source: BNBUSDT on TradingView Featured Image from Unsplash.com, Chart from TradingView.com
Aster, a decentralized perpetuals exchange, surged over the weekend after Binance founder Changpeng “CZ” Zhao revealed a personal investment of more than $2 million in its native token. His entry into the project reignited market excitement, drawing investors back to the fast-growing DeFi platform and reaffirming his lasting influence over digital-asset markets.
In brief CZ invests over $2M of personal funds in Aster, sending its price soaring from $0.91 to above $1.20 within an hour. Aster surpasses Hyperliquid with $70B in weekly trading, cementing its place as a top decentralized perpetuals exchange. CZ’s post-pardon comeback boosts sentiment across DeFi, signaling a revival of institutional and retail crypto confidence. Aster’s transparency tools and Layer-2 integrations enhance credibility, driving renewed trust and trading activity. Changpeng Zhao’s Personal Investment Triggers Aster Price Rally Zhao announced the purchase in a post on X, saying he had bought Aster with his own funds on Binance and that he viewed himself as a long-term holder rather than a trader.
Following his post, Aster’s price jumped from around $0.91 to over $1.20 within an hour, according to market data. A surge in trading volume accompanied the sharp rise as market participants quickly followed CZ’s lead.
Aster’s close ties to YZi Labs—Zhao’s family office—drew additional attention to the project. The connection strengthened investor confidence in Aster’s foundations and its expanding role in decentralized perpetual trading.
Aster Emerges as a Leader in the Expanding Perpetuals Market Perpetual exchanges have emerged as one of 2025’s standout growth sectors, and Aster is now positioned among the leaders. It recently surpassed Hyperliquid in reported trading volumes, logging more than $70 billion in transactions over a seven-day span, according to The Block data.
Earlier this year, questions over data accuracy surfaced when DefiLlama founder 0xngmi temporarily removed Aster’s metrics, citing verification challenges. The data was later reinstated after new monitoring systems were deployed to improve the tracking of decentralized-exchange volumes.
As scrutiny eased, traders began to reassess Aster’s strength and market position. Zhao’s investment amplified that focus, highlighting several key factors behind the protocol’s rise:
High trading throughput: Processes billions in daily volume through on-chain settlement. Deepening liquidity: Growing participation from major market makers supports stronger price stability. Community governance: Token holders have direct input on protocol fees and incentive structures. Cross-chain compatibility: Integrations with leading Layer-2 networks improve access and efficiency. Transparency upgrades: New verification tools help validate reported trading data. These features have strengthened Aster’s credibility and helped it capture a larger share of the perpetual-trading market.
Market Sentiment Shifts as CZ Reclaims Spotlight Following Pardon Zhao’s return to the public stage represents a significant turning point for crypto. After resigning as Binance CEO and serving a four-month U.S. prison sentence for banking-law violations, he received a presidential pardon from Donald Trump on October 23—a move that swiftly reshaped sentiment toward both him and his affiliated projects.
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt described the pardon as the end of what she called the previous administration’s “war on cryptocurrency.” Market analysts viewed it as a signal of easing regulatory pressure and a potential revival of institutional interest.
Both Aster and Binance’s BNB token responded immediately. Aster climbed to $1.07, while BNB gained more than 5%, reaching $1,123. Despite Aster’s Fear & Greed Index reading of 42, investor enthusiasm appears to be returning.
Sunday’s surge reinforced Zhao’s continuing ability to move markets. With his re-emergence in the public eye and Aster’s growing momentum, the decentralized-perpetuals sector may be entering a new phase of renewed confidence and attention.
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It’s been a good month for Bitcoin (BTC) holders, but it’s not yet clear what the latest movements mean for the rest of the market. While the leading virtual currency has gone from strength to strength – up more than 200% since the bottom in December – altcoin values have lagged behind.
Since the latest ‘bitcoin boom’ began in early April, the best-performing large cap currencies have been Binance Coin (BNB), with a modest gain of 50% , and Ether (ETH), whose price roughly doubled during that timeframe.
Prices for XRP grew by around 50% by the end of June, before reversing almost all of their gains. Similar losses befell Litecoin (LTC), Bitcoin Cash (BCH), EOS and TRON (TRX), each of which has slid back to the prices of early April.
Bitcoin dominance has also grown, indicating that BTC widened its lead over the rest of the market. After comprising roughly 51% of the crypto market in April, BTC now accounts for 66% of total market capitalization.
Source: CoinMarketCap “When these buyers enter the market, one of the first assets they go to – because of its brand, its liquidity, and its accessibility – is Bitcoin,” explained Kevin Murcko, CEO of CoinMetro. As the most famous digital asset, new investors are most likely to acquire BTC.
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A recent report by U.S. investment bank Morgan Stanley found a declining correlation between Bitcoin and other virtual currencies, which analysts suggested could be a result of “slowing technological development and adoption of these altcoins.”
Some tokens are rising against the ebbing tide. Chainlink (LINK) saw significant growth in the past few months, with prices rising sixfold since the beginning of May. Favorable headlines, like the Coinbase listing and Google integration, may have helped the token beat the market.
But sentiment data suggest that an altcoin rally is still far off. Figures from analytics site TheTIE, which aggregates the number and positivity of crypto-related tweets, found that favorable mentions of the top ten altcoins peaked in late May and has been falling ever since.
Via TheTIE By comparison, Bitcoin sentiment is booming. BTC tweet volume is at its highest level since December 2017, accounting for 64% of cryptocurrency mentions on Twitter. After seventeen months without crossing the 60% mark, Bitcoin tweet volume reached that level at least three times last month.
Via TheTIE Long-term Bitcoin sentiment – which measures positive conversations on Twitter on a 50-day vs. 200-day moving average – is also increasing, despite the latest downturn.
Source: TheTIE “This is still Bitcoin season,” explained Joshua Frank, co-founder of TheTIE. “Bitcoin is continuing to dominate. While Bitcoin’s tweet volume dominance…is volatile, it does appear to be increasing along with market cap dominance.”
A change in sentiment does not necessitate a change in prices, but in a speculative market it’s an easy metric to determine which way the herd is moving. As a case in point, the 2017 ICO boom galvanized interest in altcoins, thereby spreading capital among a wide range of digital assets.
IEOs have failed to attract anywhere near the same level of investment. As the Morgan Stanley report highlights, exchange-launched tokens attracted only $0.2bn of investment in May – a pittance compared to figures raised even at the end of the ICO boom.
Unlike most altcoins, Bitcoin is unique in that it already has a well-established use case: it’s the main currency for crypto exchanges, and acts as a store of value which is not correlated with traditional markets.
With a few exceptions, most altcoins do not have the same appeal for the wider market. For the time being, the original digital cash is likely to remain investors’ plat du jour.
Disclosure: This article was edited by Paddy Baker. For more information on how we create and review content, see our Editorial Policy.
This article examines why Shiba Inu will remain a meme coin despite the numerous projects launched in its ecosystem.
Shiba Inu has been turning heads with its significant developments that have led to the growth of its ecosystem. The rationale behind these moves is to transition SHIB from a meme coin into a utility project.
Shiba Inu Achievements For context, Shiba Inu launched in August 2020, initially focusing on becoming the biggest meme coin in the market, a title Dogecoin has held for several years.
However, everything changed a few months later, as the ecosystem team, led by its pseudonymous founder, Ryoshi, outlined a strategic vision that will potentially transition SHIB from a meme coin to a utility token.
Ever since, Shiba Inu has grown from just a token into an ecosystem, with significant projects like an L2 blockchain (Shibarium), a decentralized exchange (ShibaSwap), and games (Shiba Eternity, Agent Shiboshi, Shiboshi Rush, Lap Dog, and Shibridge).
Other Shiba Inu ecosystem-related projects include SHIB: The Metaverse and non-fungible tokens (Shiboshi and SHEboshi).
Only Factor Keeping SHIB As a Meme Coin Despite these notable achievements, one factor has kept SHIB in the realm of meme coins: its hefty supply.
Unlike most established utility cryptocurrencies like BTC, ETH, XRP, BNB, and SOL, Shiba Inu boasts a hefty circulating supply. This enormous supply is a characteristic common to only meme coins.
Notably, the circulating supply of Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP, BNB, and Solana currently stands at 19.83 million, 120.59 million, 58.04 billion, 142.47 million, and 508.9 million, respectively.
The limited supply of these established cryptocurrencies makes them attractive to investors, potentially driving up their value. This is evident in the price surge of these assets over the past few weeks.
In contrast, Shiba Inu currently has a circulating supply of 589.25 trillion tokens, akin to most meme coins, which also have astronomical supplies.
This enormous supply of Shiba Inu dilutes the value of each SHIB, potentially making it difficult for the token to witness significant price spikes observed in other limited-supply assets like BTC, ETH, XRP, BNB, and SOL.
Therefore, for Shiba Inu to leave the realm of meme coins, the community must collectively burn a huge chunk of its supply.
Although 410.74 trillion SHIB has been incinerated so far, there is still a need for more burns due to the token’s 589.25 trillion astronomical supply.
DisClamier: This content is informational and should not be considered financial advice. The views expressed in this article may include the author's personal opinions and do not reflect The Crypto Basic opinion. Readers are encouraged to do thorough research before making any investment decisions. The Crypto Basic is not responsible for any financial losses.
The Shiba Inu team recently reminded Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin that SHIB funds were instrumental in supporting the Crypto Relief charitable organization.
This comes after Buterin thanked Binance co-founder Changpeng Zhao (CZ) for donating $10 million worth of BNB in support of his biotech project. In a tweet, the Ethereum founder noted that CZ’s financial donation will help protect humanity from airborne disease.
In a follow-up message, Buterin also expressed gratitude to Polygon’s CEO, Sandeep Nailwal, and the charitable organization Crypto Relief (now Blockchain for Impact). He thanked them for funding biomedical infrastructure in India and returning surplus funds to Balvi for global research and development.
Also worth reiterating thanks for all the support from @sandeepnailwal @CryptoRelief_, who both funded important biomedical infra in India and returned a large portion of to Balvi to expand on its research and dev mission globally.
— vitalik.eth (@VitalikButerin) July 1, 2025
However, Buterin’s appreciation post notably ignored the contributions of Shiba Inu to the charitable effort. In response, members of the SHIB community called out the omission.
Team Points Out SHIB Omission in Buterin’s Appreciation Post Notably, Kaal Dhairya, a top developer of the Shiba Inu ecosystem, pointed out that Buterin failed to acknowledge the billions of SHIB tokens that were initially used to fund Crypto Relief in its early stages.
Since @VitalikButerin forgot to mention the billions in #SHIB tokens that actually funded @CryptoRelief_, let me help complete his tweet 🐕💸
You’re welcome. https://t.co/QwPpaYVnzm
— Kaal (@kaaldhairya) July 1, 2025
To recap, Nailwal launched the Crypto Relief Fund in April 2021 during the second wave of the COVID-19 pandemic in India. Shortly after its creation, Buterin donated 50.6 trillion SHIB, then valued at approximately $1.2 billion, to the nonprofit.
The Ethereum co-founder made the donation using a portion of the 500 trillion SHIB tokens he received from Shiba Inu’s pseudonymous founder Ryoshi.
Of the 500 trillion SHIB tokens, Buterin sent over 410 trillion of these tokens to a dead address, permanently removing them from circulation. He subsequently sent the remaining tokens to other nonprofits, with Crypto Relief receiving 50.6 trillion SHIB (worth about $1.2 billion at the time).
Shiba Inu Craving Buterin’s Recognition Since Buterin’s initial SHIB donation contributed to Crypto Relief’s support for India’s biomedical infrastructure and Balvi’s global R&D efforts, Dhairya believes the Ethereum co-founder owes Shiba Inu a proper acknowledgment.
Additionally, Dhairya’s messages reminded the Shiba Inu community that SHIB played a part in Crypto Relief’s donations. It also positions Shiba Inu as a token that provides financial support for real-world causes, including charitable contributions.
Since last year, the Shiba Inu ecosystem team has been trying to gain Buterin’s attention following his statement that rival Dogecoin deserves to be the second-largest cryptocurrency by market cap.
This claim did not sit well with the Shiba Inu community. Many believe SHIB deserves recognition from Buterin, given its contributions to the Ethereum ecosystem. Notably, Kusama requested a 10-minute conversation with Buterin to discuss SHIB’s potential and why it should be recognized as a top digital asset.
Despite efforts by the SHIB community to draw Buterin’s attention to Kusama’s proposal, the Ethereum co-founder has yet to respond.
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A new crypto presale is opening its first public round on BNB Smart Chain with a CertiK-audited contract, a hardcoded 2% burn on every transfer, and a commitment to lock token allocations on Team Finance or UNCX Network at exchange listing — three structural commitments most 2026 presales still fail to make on day one.
SkyFleetDash, the play-to-earn space-racing platform behind the SFDT token, has confirmed a three-round public presale ahead of its Q3 token generation event. It follows a closed private round that placed 17 million SFDT with strategic backers, and arrives with a finished smart contract, a completed audit, and a playable build already in front of press for hands-on review.
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What the SFDT Presale Actually Looks LikeIs SkyFleetDash an Audited Project?What Is SkyFleetDash Beyond the Token?Why This Matters for the Best Crypto Presale 2026 Shortlist The SFDT presale is a three-round public sale priced at $0.05, $0.06, and $0.07, opening into a $0.10 public launch — early conviction is paid for, not promised.
Round 1 opens at $0.05 per SFDT — a 50% discount to the $0.10 public launch price. Round 2 lifts to $0.06 (40% off), and Round 3 closes at $0.07 (30% off). Together the three rounds release 100 million SFDT — exactly 10% of the fixed 1 billion total supply — for a presale hard
cap of $6.05 million, with another 10% reserved for the $0.10 public launch.
Round Price Tokens Raise Round 1 $0.05 30,000,000 SFDT $1.50M Round 2 $0.06 35,000,000 SFDT $2.10M Round 3 $0.07 35,000,000 SFDT $2.45M Public launch $0.10 — — Per-wallet entry is capped at $25,000 with a $50 minimum. Round 1 accepts BEP-20 USDT only; additional payment options (BNB, BUSD) will be added in later rounds as the community grows. Presale allocations unlock 20% at TGE, with the remaining 80% released monthly across four months — fully vested five months after TGE. Round 1 opening will be announced by the community; Rounds 2 and 3 follow sequentially.
Is SkyFleetDash an Audited Project? Yes, SkyFleetDash has completed a full CertiK smart-contract audit and holds CertiK team KYC verification. The audit report is publicly available on CertiK.
The wider trust stack is unusually well-assembled for a project entering its first public round:
Token locks — allocations will be secured on Team Finance or UNCX Network (industry-standard EVM locking platforms), with liquidity locked at exchange listing. The Reserve Fund sits in a 3-of-5 multisig, with milestone-gated releases and monthly transparency reports. The 2% burn tax is hardcoded into the SFDT smart contract — immutable, applied on every transfer, trade, and conversion. Quarterly burn events are planned on top of the per-transfer burn, with on-chain transaction hashes published each cycle for transparency. The official SFDT contract address will be published on skyfleetdash.com at TGE. Readers should verify the contract directly through the official site before sharing or interacting with it.
What Is SkyFleetDash Beyond the Token? SkyFleetDash is a skill-based competitive spacecraft-racing platform built on a dual-token economy, with customizable spacecraft, player-built tracks, and NFT-tradable rare items.
Players race customisable spacecraft across cosmic tracks, build and sell their own Sky Tracks, and convert race-earned GameCoin (the in-game currency) into SFDT through a KYC-gated conversion system. Tournament wagering is structured as skill-based competition, not gambling. A playable build is available at game.skyfleetdash.com for hands-on press review.
Most space-themed crypto projects today are exploration sims or strategy games. SkyFleetDash’s differentiator is real-time competitive racing combined with a deflationary dual-token economy.
Why This Matters for the Best Crypto Presale 2026 Shortlist Most new presales hitting the market in 2026 still arrive without an audit, without a credible token-locking commitment, and without a hard-capped public allocation. SkyFleetDash flips that default.
At the $0.10 launch price, initial market cap lands at ~$13.5 million against a $100 million fully diluted valuation — a tight float by GameFi standards, with continuous deflationary pressure baked into every on-chain transfer. The presale itself is hard-capped at $6.05 million across 100 million SFDT, with no further minting permitted post-launch.
For investors mapping the new crypto presale landscape ahead of Q3 TGE, SkyFleetDash is one of the few names entering public rounds with the audit and vesting structure already in place, and a clear locking commitment via Team Finance or UNCX at exchange listing.
Learn more at skyfleetdash.com. The official contract address will be published on the site at TGE.
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December 19th — On-chain data shows stablecoin U launched yesterday, with its circulating supply hitting $58.9 million in less than 24 hours since going live. Earlier reports: United Stables officially rolled out its U.S. dollar stablecoin U, which is now deployed on both the BNB Smart Chain (BSC) and Ethereum (ETH) blockchains and has completed multiple ecosystem integrations. For ecosystem support, U integrates with major DeFi protocols including PancakeSwap, Aster, Four.meme, and ListaDAO — letting users directly engage in on-chain trading, staking, lending, and liquidity provision. On the wallet front, Binance Wallet, Trust Wallet, and SafePal have added U to their platforms. Beyond the on-chain space, U has also been listed on centralized exchange HTX.
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PANews, June 20 – According to on-chain monitoring data from blockchain security firm PeckShield, the OLPC/LABUBU trading liquidity pool on PancakeSwap on BNB Chain was hit by a hacker attack, with the attacker stealing approximately $1.1 million worth of crypto assets.
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If traditional finance got a blockchain makeover, DeFi protocols would inevitably be the result. Here, decentralized apps (DApps) and smart contracts reign supreme, offering you control over your financial future.
From staking your digital assets for crypto yield to conducting anonymous crypto swaps, this guide introduces you to the top DeFi protocols to keep an eye on in 2026.
In This Guide:
12 Top DeFi protocols in 2026 DeFi protocols comparedWhat are DeFi protocols?How do DeFi protocols work?Should you use DeFi protocols?Could DeFi replace traditional finance?Frequently asked questions12 Top DeFi protocols in 2026
1. dYdX
Best DeFi protocol for liquid staking
Token
dYdX
Token max supply
1,000,000,000 DYDX
Market cap
$1.499B
TVL
$401.81M
The dYdX protocol provides advanced financial instruments like perpetual and margin trading within the DeFi ecosystem. The leading exchange operates without KYC, allowing for anonymous, trustless trading. It supports perpetual and margin trading, alongside lending and borrowing, and offers competitive fee structures and gas-free trading experiences.
The platform provides lower collateralization levels compared to competitors, increasing accessibility. dYdX also utilizes StarkWare for increased efficiency and lower transaction fees and allows for community contributions and governance.
Notably, dYdX also transitioned to an independent blockchain within the Cosmos ecosystem, enhancing performance and furthering decentralization.
Pros
Advanced trading options No KYC required Low fees Layer-2 scalability Dynamic interest rates Interoperability with Cosmos Cons
Complex for beginners Dependent on Ethereum Limited spot trading New chain transition challenges Ecosystem adaptation required Trade features: Perpetual trading, margin trading, decentralized order book, layer-2 scalability, cross-margin capabilities.
Security features: Self-custodial security, third-party audits, secured by Ethereum protocol.
Platform and ecosystem features: No KYC, open-source code, integration with Cosmos ecosystem, decentralized governance, off-chain order matching.
2. PancakeSwap
Best DeFi protocol for cost-effective transactions
Token
CAKE
Token max supply
450,000,000 CAKE
Market cap
$974.4M
TVL
$2.224B
PancakeSwap is a top-tier DeFi protocol. It focuses on the Binance Smart Chain blockchain, but supports a total of eight networks, including Ethereum.
PancakeSwap’s native crypto is CAKE, which has a total supply of 450 million tokens. This decentralized exchange leverages an automated market maker (AMM) model, allowing for direct, wallet-to-wallet trades without intermediaries, enhancing user control and security.
Moreover, it offers a range of services beyond simple trades, such as yield farming, staking, and lotteries, enabling users to earn rewards in various ways. Its user-friendly interface makes it accessible for beginners, while its innovative features, like the zkBridge technology, ensure secure and efficient transactions across different blockchain networks.
PancakeSwap’s growth is underscored by its status as the first billion-dollar project on the Binance Smart Chain and its continual upgrades, such as the current PancakeSwap V3, demonstrating its commitment to improving functionality and user experience.
Pros
Intuitive interface High APY for liquidity providers (LPs) Supports staking and farming NFT marketplace Cons
No mobile app No native crypto wallet Trade features: Instant crypto trading, liquidity pools, asset bridging, perpetual trading, and cryptocurrency purchasing.
Game and NFT features: Gaming marketplace, prediction market, NFT marketplace for NFTs on BNB Chain.
DeFi and ecosystem engagement: Governance, initial farm offerings (IFOs), gauge voting and revenue sharing, and farm booster.
3. De.Fi
Best DeFi protocol for monitoring
Token
DEFI
Token max supply
1,000,000,000 DEFI
Market cap
n/a
TVL
n/a
De.Fi provides detailed smart contract analysis to detect potential vulnerabilities and assign security scores. It offers an extensive dashboard for monitoring wallet transactions and balances, alongside powerful investment tools for analyzing and controlling positions in DeFi protocols, NFT collections, and lending markets.
Additionally, De.Fi includes specialized security features like the De.Fi Shield and Scanner for thorough contract examination. It also comes with user-friendly transaction tools such as secure crypto sending and De.Fi Swap for easy cryptocurrency exchanges across various blockchains, making it a well-rounded solution for utilizing the DeFi space safely and effectively.
Uniswap is another leading decentralized exchange. The native token is UNI, which has a total supply of 1 billion tokens.
Governed by its users through the UNI token, it offers a community-driven experience, unlike centralized platforms. Uniswap’s liquidity pools facilitate secure and direct token swaps, ensuring users maintain complete control over their funds. Originally built on Ethereum, it now supports other Ethereum-compatible networks like Polygon and Optimism, offering lower transaction costs.
Uniswap’s simplicity makes it accessible for beginners while providing advanced features for experienced users. This is rare when it comes to DEXs, which can often be tricky to use and less straightforward than their CEX counterparts. Uniswap also boasts broad token availability and deep liquidity, reducing price impact on large trades.
Additionally, the DEX has integrated NFT trading, enhancing its offerings. With nearly 5 million unique wallet addresses and surpassing $1 trillion in trading volume, its popularity and reliability are evident.
Finally, Uniswap’s swap fees are competitive, especially when compared to centralized exchanges, and users can choose cheaper networks to avoid high Ethereum gas fees.
Game and NFT features: NFT marketplace, prediction market.
DeFi and ecosystem engagement: Governance, concentrated liquidity, transaction fee structure.
5. Curve Finance
Best DeFi protocol for stablecoins
Token
CRV
Token max supply
2,091,644,627 CRV
Market cap
$730.32M
TVL
$2.486B
Curve Finance is a leading decentralized exchange (DEX) on the Ethereum blockchain, specializing in the efficient trading of stablecoins and wrapped tokens like wBTC, renBTC, and sBTC. Founded by Michael Egorov, it has quickly risen to prominence, and is particularly famed for its innovative use of liquidity pools and automated market maker (AMM) systems. These allow users to earn high annual interest rates — over 300% in some pools — on deposited cryptocurrency.
The platform distinguishes itself with its unique bonding curve. This is optimized for stablecoins to reduce slippage, allowing significant trades with minimal price impact. This has positioned Curve as a vital component in the DeFi space, especially for those interested in liquidity mining and yield farming.
Curve Finance operates as a decentralized autonomous organization (DAO), with its governance token CRV enabling holders to vote on changes and proposals. This shift to a DAO structure allows Curve to operate with enhanced transparency and community-driven development. Despite its complexity and the potential for impermanent loss, Curve Finance offers significant opportunities for liquidity providers and traders, underlined by security measures including multiple code audits and bug bounties to safeguard user assets.
Pros
Specializes in stablecoins Reduced slippage Governed by DAO Multiple security audits Bug bounties for added safety Cons
Complex for beginners Focused mainly on stablecoins and wrapped tokens Reliance on Ethereum blockchain, leading to potential high gas fees Trade features: Stablecoin specialization, efficient liquidity pools, unique bonding curve, minimal slippage in trades.
Earning features: High annual interest rates from liquidity pools, rewards in CRV tokens, participation in yield farming.
DeFi and ecosystem engagement: Governance via CRV token, high total value locked (TVL), support for various wrapped tokens.
6. Balancer
Best DeFi protocol for multi-tokens pools
Token
BAL
Token max supply
62,244,253 BAL
Market cap
$268.21M
TVL
$1.242B
Balancer is a versatile and innovative DeFi platform that redefines the concept of decentralized exchanges (DEXs) by combining elements of automated market makers (AMMs) and index funds.
Unlike traditional DEXs — which typically focus on two-token liquidity pools — Balancer’s USP lies in its ability to maintain a balanced portfolio through automatic rebalancing, adjusting the pool’s asset allocations in response to market price changes.
Balancer supports three types of pools: public pools, where anyone can add liquidity and earn trading fees; private pools, where only the creator can contribute liquidity and set parameters; and smart pools, which are private pools with adjustable parameters controlled by a smart contract. This flexibility caters to a wide range of user preferences and risk tolerances.
Furthermore, Balancer’s architecture is designed to function on Ethereum and also on six additional blockchain networks, expanding its accessibility and interoperability within DeFi ecosystems. By providing a decentralized platform for multi-asset liquidity, Balancer contributes significantly to the efficiency of the cryptocurrency market.
Complex for beginners Limited on smaller chains Trade features: Multi-token pools, automated portfolio rebalancing, customizable pool types (public, private, smart), wide asset variety, minimal slippage through dynamic trading fees.
Earning features: Rewards in BAL tokens, high yield from liquidity provision, participation in liquidity mining, diversified income streams through various pool types.
DeFi and ecosystem engagement: Governance via BAL token, significant total value locked (TVL), interoperability across multiple blockchains, support for a variety of digital assets and wrapped tokens.
7. Summer.fi
Best DeFi protocol for services
Token
Summer.fi
Token max supply
N/A
Market cap
N/A
TVL
$5.345b
Summer.fi, initially known as Oasis.app and one of the earliest MakerDAO projects from 2016, has evolved significantly beyond its original scope.
After Maker became fully decentralized, Summer.fi emerged as a standalone platform, dedicated to establishing a highly trusted application for DeFi capital deployment.
It now transcends being merely an interface for the Maker Protocol. It aims to be the most secure place for engaging with DeFi, providing users with advanced automation features like stop-loss, auto-buy, and auto-sell, as well as strategies such as Constant Multiples for optimizing Vault performance. If your Vault’s collateralization ratio hits your Sell Trigger, Constant Multiple will execute.
Summer.fi prioritizes user experience, offering clear insights into positions, returns, and associated risks, backed by a comprehensive knowledge base reflecting community feedback.
Pros
Comprehensive DeFi services Advanced automation features, (stop-loss, take-profit, auto-buy, etc.) User-friendly interface Integration with multiple protocols (Aave and Maker) Cons
Complex for new users Limited to ERC-20 tokens Borrowing features: Flexible repayment schedules, diverse collateral types, integrated with multiple protocols like Aave and Ajna, protection against market volatility through the Oracle Security Module and constant updates from Chainlink.
Multiplying features: Increase or decrease collateral exposure in one transaction, use borrowed funds to buy more collateral, integration with liquid platforms and the 1inch DEX aggregator for best execution prices, dedicated interface for managing positions.
Earning features: Self-custody solutions for yield earning, compatibility with Aave and Maker protocols, increase yield from StETH, participate in the Dai Savings Rate for passive income.
Automation features: Stop-loss to prevent liquidations, take-profit for efficient exits, auto-buy and auto-sell for Vault management, Constant Multiple to maintain predefined exposure levels.
Integration and partnerships: Support for various wallets like MetaMask and Ledger, integration with the 1inch Network for efficient token swaps, launched on Optimism layer-2 for reduced transaction costs, Ajna Protocol integration for curated borrowing and lending pools.
8. Aave
Best DeFi protocol for liquidity
Token
AAVE
Token max supply
16,000,000 AAVE
Market cap
$1.711B
TVL
$10.564B
Aave (AAVE) is a pioneering entity in the DeFi sector. The comprehensive lending platform boasts a significant Total Value Locked (TVL), which surpasses $10 billion in crypto collateral.
Aave enables users to lend and borrow a wide array of tokens across multiple ecosystems, ensuring a versatile and inclusive financial experience.
The platform’s latest iteration, Aave V3, expands its reach beyond Ethereum to include 10 different blockchain networks, further solidifying its position as a key player in DeFi by enhancing accessibility and providing a range of options for its diverse user base.
Pros
High TVL Wide range of tokens Multi-chain accessibility Flash loans availability Governance via AAVE token Cons
Complexity for beginners High gas fees on Ethereum Risk of liquidation Trade features: Flash loans, real-time interest accrual, stable and variable interest rates, Ethereum network integration, multi-asset collateral support.
Earning features: aTokens for deposit interest, decentralized lending and borrowing, yield optimization strategies, liquidity mining.
Security features: Over-collateralization of loans, smart contract audits, safety module for risk mitigation, bug bounties for platform integrity.
Platform and ecosystem features: Governance via AAVE tokens, layer-2 solutions for reduced fees, decentralized autonomous organization (DAO) structure, no KYC requirements, multi-chain accessibility.
9. MakerDAO
Best DeFi protocol for generating a stablecoin
Token
MKR
Token max supply
1,005,577 MKR
Market cap
$2.686B
TVL
$7B
MakerDAO is a pioneering DeFi platform that has revolutionized the way users engage with digital assets. The platform provides a decentralized borrowing and lending system with its stablecoin, DAI, at the core.
Built on the Ethereum blockchain, it allows users to leverage a variety of cryptocurrencies as collateral to generate DAI, maintaining stability through rigorous governance by MKR token holders.
The platform distinguishes itself with features like over-collateralization to ensure loan security, and a dual-rate model offering users the choice between stable and variable interest rates. However, users must navigate complexities such as liquidation risks and market volatility.
As MakerDAO evolves, it continues to solidify its status as a cornerstone of the DeFi landscape with the introduction of upgrades like V3 and the addition of the GHO stablecoin — balancing user empowerment with the intricate dynamics of decentralized finance.
Pros
Decentralized lending DAI stability Ethereum-based Governance by MKR Over-collateralization Variable interest rates Cons
Complexity High gas fees Liquidation risks Trade features: Flash loans, stable and variable interest rates, real-time aTokens, multi-currency collateral, governance-driven updates.
Earning features: Interest on deposits, participation in governance, yield farming opportunities, dynamic interest rates.
Security features: Over-collateralization, liquidation mechanisms, community governance for risk management, security modules for asset protection.
Platform and ecosystem features: Decentralized borrowing and lending, Ethereum-based, MKR token for governance, integration with multiple crypto assets, open-source development, Maker Vaults for asset management.
10. Compound Finance
Best DeFi protocol for staking
Token
COMP
Token max supply
10,000,000 COMP
Market cap
$487.27M
TVL
$2.668B
Compound Finance is a prominent decentralized lending platform operating on the Ethereum blockchain, known for pioneering the DeFi lending space.
Established by Robert Leshner and Geoffrey Hayes in 2018, Compound simplifies the process of borrowing and lending cryptocurrencies without intermediaries, allowing over $2 billion in assets to be locked on its platform.
Unique for its innovations, such as yield farming and governance through COMP tokens, the platform aims to provide financial inclusion, eliminating traditional transaction minimums and credit checks.
While offering competitive returns through real-time interest rates, users engaging with Compound and its governance token, COMP, must be cautious of market volatility and conduct in-depth research prior to investment.
Pros
Decentralized borrowing and lending No transaction minimums User-friendly interface Supports multiple ERC-20 assets Yield farming opportunities Cons
Market volatility risks Requires over-collateralization Complexity for new users High gas fees on Ethereum Trade features: Real-time interest rate adjustments, supports diverse ERC-20 tokens, and a user-centric lending and borrowing system.
Earning features: Yield farming with COMP tokens, competitive APR for lenders, dynamic interest rates based on market conditions.
Security features: Extensive security audits (Trail of Bits, OpenZeppelin), economic risk analysis by Gauntlet, transparent and verifiable contracts.
DeFi and ecosystem engagement: Decentralized governance with COMP tokens, financial inclusion without traditional verifications, continuous platform innovation and updates.
11. Lido
Best DeFi protocol for ETH staking
Token
LDO
Token max supply
1,000,000,000 LDO
Market cap
$2.215B
TVL
$34.445B
Lido Finance is a DeFi staking protocol offering user-friendly, semi-custodial staking services across multiple cryptocurrencies. Known for its simple interface and decentralized structure, Lido allows users to stake their assets and receive liquid staking tokens, such as stETH, which can be utilized in the broader DeFi ecosystem for yield farming.
Supported by major players in DeFi and endorsed for its reasonable fees and rewarding referral program, Lido maximizes decentralization through its governance token, LDO, allowing stakeholders to partake in decision-making. While Lido streamlines the staking process, users should consider the semi-custodial nature, the staking rewards fees, and potential tax implications associated with rewards.
Semi-custodial service Staking rewards fees Potential tax implications Staking features: Easy and unrestricted staking, maximized earning potential, liquid staking tokens for yield farming.
Earning features: Daily staking rewards, assets used as collateral for lending and yield farming, participation in governance for reward optimization.
Security features: Smart contracts audited by Quantstamp and Sigma Prime, semi-custodial nature maintains user control.
DeFi and ecosystem engagement: Governance via LDO tokens, broad DeFi integration, supports multiple blockchains including Ethereum.
DeFi protocols comparedProtocolTypeTVLTokenNo. of blockchains supportedPancakeSwapDEX$2.224BCAKE9UniswapDEX$5.543BUNI8CurveDEX$2.486BCRV14BalancerDEX$1.242BBAL8Summer.fiDEX$5.345bsummer.fi4AaveLending$10.564BAAVE12MakerDAOLending$7BMKR1CompoundLending$2.668BCOMP4dYdXDEX$401.81MdYdX1LidoStaking$34.445BLDO5De.FiTracker and walletn/aDEFI15What are DeFi protocols?DeFi protocols are sets of rules, procedures, and codes that govern decentralized finance (DeFi) systems, enabling users to engage in activities such as trading, lending, and staking tokens within blockchain ecosystems.
DeFi represents a paradigm shift leveraging blockchain technology, primarily Ethereum, to cultivate an open, permissionless, and borderless financial ecosystem. Unlike traditional systems, developers write smart contracts to deploy DeFi protocols that enable peer-to-peer interactions without intermediaries. By adhering to the same set of rules, DeFi protocols ensure a standardized experience for all participants.
An example of a DeFi protocol is MakerDAO. The popular DeFi lending platform allows users to borrow against their crypto assets by locking them in exchange for a stablecoin, DAI, thus offering more predictable repayment terms despite the volatility of crypto markets.
Other protocols allow you to earn a passive income by generating yield from your staked assets. One popular example is the Lido protocol, which allows you to earn on stETH. Platforms like Lido aim to offer the highest APY on crypto staking, allowing users to maximize returns on their staked assets within the Ethereum ecosystem.
The total value locked (TVL) is often used as a metric to gauge a protocol’s adoption and utility, with MakerDAO being one of the largest by TVL, highlighting its significant role in DeFi.
In 2026, new and more efficient technologies are being developed. For instance, some protocols incorporate asynchronous smart contracts, which allow transactions and agreements to be executed without needing all parties to be present or online simultaneously. This helps streamline operations within networks like Ethereum.
According to DeFiLlama, the top protocol categories are lending, DEXs, bridges, CDP (protocols that mint their own stablecoin using collateralized lending), and restaking.
Protocol categories: DeFiLlamaWhy do you need DeFi protocols?DeFi allows decentralized apps (DApps) and platforms to provide services like crypto lending and crypto yield earning through staking. Users can participate in AMM (automated market maker) systems to improve liquidity.
These features offer a fertile ground for startups to innovate beyond conventional financial products, fostering rapid experimentation and potential disruption. The global accessibility facilitated by DeFi platforms makes them a significant tool for financial inclusion, allowing startups to reach a worldwide audience.
The interoperability among various DeFi protocols enhances this further, enabling seamless integration of services like web3 gaming and metaverse tokens, broadening the scope of what blockchain startups can achieve.
The total value locked (TVL) in DeFi platforms serves as a metric of trust and utility, indicating the number of cryptocurrencies staked, lent, or committed to liquidity pools, highlighting the ecosystem’s growth and stability.
By eliminating intermediaries, DeFi significantly lowers transaction costs, making it an attractive model for startups, especially in crypto lending and yield generation. Instead of being worried about your credit score, you can apply for a crypto loan with fewer restrictions than in TradFi. This reduction in costs, combined with the potential for high crypto yield through mechanisms like staking, positions DeFi as an increasingly popular option for both entrepreneurs and investors in the crypto market.
How do DeFi protocols work?DeFi protocols function by leveraging blockchain technology. While most of them are based on Ethereum, some may also support other networks. At the heart of these services are smart contracts, self-executing contracts with the terms of the agreement directly written into code, which facilitate, verify, and enforce the negotiation or performance of a contract.
DeFi, however, requires thorough research and understanding of several factors, including security, liquidity, and the platform’s governance structure. It’s important to assess the user experience, the degree of interoperability with other DApps and blockchain systems, and the level of community involvement in decision-making processes.
1. Decentralized apps (DApps)Users can engage with various DeFi platforms or DApps to access a wide range of financial services.
One common way to participate is through crypto lending on platforms. Protocols such as Aave or Compound allow you to deposit cryptocurrencies to earn interest. The earnings are measured as Annual Percentage Yield (APY), which is a volatile percentage that corresponds to the market’s demands.
2. Liquidity miningAnother popular DeFi activity is liquidity mining. You can provide liquidity to decentralized exchanges (DEXs) by depositing your assets into liquidity pools. This deposit is usually made for a pair of assets, such as ETH-USDT, but it can be anything else.
In return, you earn rewards, often in the platform’s native tokens. This process is critical for ensuring there is enough market liquidity for trading and is facilitated by AMMs, algorithms used by DEXs to determine the price of tokens and facilitate trades.
3. Swaps (trading)Trading on DEXs is another key function of DeFi protocols. These platforms allow users to trade cryptocurrencies directly with others in a more private and accessible manner than on centralized exchanges.
This not only supports the decentralized ethos of blockchain but also contributes to the Total Value Locked (TVL).
Should you use DeFi protocols?Pros Earn money: You can make your crypto work for you. Put your assets in DeFi platforms to earn interest or rewards. Trade easily: Swap cryptocurrencies directly with others. No need for a middleman. More control: You’re in charge of your money. No bank or institution can block your transactions. Open to everyone: Anyone with an internet connection can join. It’s global and inclusive. Transparent: Everything is recorded on the blockchain. You can see all transactions. New opportunities: Explore new financial services like crypto lending or web3 gaming. Cons Risky: Crypto values can change fast. Your investments can shrink quickly. Complicated: Some DeFi stuff is hard to understand. It’s not always beginner-friendly. Security issues: Hacks happen. If a DeFi platform gets attacked, you might lose your money. No customer support: If you have a problem, there’s no customer service to call. Research needed: You need to do your homework before investing. Not all platforms are safe. High fees: Sometimes, you’ll pay a lot to make transactions, especially when the network is busy. Could DeFi replace traditional finance?Decentralized finance has the potential to usurp traditional institutions, specifically TradFi. Decentralized finance enables users to transact securely, anonymously, and efficiently and is thus likely to gain popularity as web3 and crypto adoption grows. From crypto lending to staking to market makers, DeFi is exciting but also risky.
Do not interact with any DeFi protocols until you have developed a solid plan and are entirely comfortable with the mechanisms of the platform. Always be aware of the potential for losses, and never invest more than you can afford to lose.
Frequently asked questions What is the most popular DeFi protocol? The most popular DeFi protocol is often considered to be MakerDAO. It frequently leads in terms of Total Value Locked (TVL) and has a wide usage across the DeFi ecosystem. MakerDAO’s platform revolves around the generation of DAI, a stablecoin pegged to the U.S. dollar, and enables decentralized borrowing and saving. Its popularity stems from its innovative approach to maintaining currency stability and providing a decentralized credit service.
What are the top five DeFi tokens? The top five DeFi tokens typically include Maker (MKR), Aave (AAVE), Compound (COMP), Uniswap (UNI), and PancakeSwap (CAKE), based on their market capitalization and impact on the DeFi space. These tokens facilitate governance of their respective platforms, offering holders voting rights on decisions and upgrades. They are integral to the operations of these platforms, from lending and borrowing to providing liquidity and facilitating decentralized trading.
What is TVL in DeFi protocols? Total Value Locked (TVL) in DeFi protocols refers to the total amount of assets currently being staked, lent, or deposited within a DeFi protocol’s smart contracts. It serves as a metric to gauge the overall health and growth of the DeFi market, indicating how much money is actively used in these decentralized financial services. A higher TVL suggests greater user trust and utility of the DeFi ecosystem.
How many DeFi protocols are there? The number of DeFi protocols is constantly growing as the space evolves and new projects are launched. There are hundreds of DeFi protocols across various blockchains, catering to different aspects of decentralized finance such as lending, borrowing, trading, and liquidity provision. The exact number can vary daily due to the dynamic nature of the crypto and DeFi industries.
How many DeFi protocols are there? The number of DeFi protocols is constantly growing as the space evolves and new projects are launched. There are hundreds of DeFi protocols across various blockchains, catering to different aspects of decentralized finance such as lending, borrowing, trading, and liquidity provision. The exact number can vary daily due to the dynamic nature of the crypto and DeFi industries.
Is TVL a good metric? TVL is a good metric for understanding the scale and usage of a DeFi protocol, as it reflects the total capital committed by users. However, it should not be the sole metric for assessing a protocol’s value or success, as it does not account for risks, decentralization level, or liquidity. It’s best used in combination with other factors like user growth, transaction volume, and protocol governance for a comprehensive evaluation.
What is a good FDV TVL ratio? A good FDV (Fully Diluted Valuation) to TVL (Total Value Locked) ratio for a DeFi project is typically below one, indicating that the project’s market valuation is not excessively higher than the value of assets locked in the protocol. Lower FDV/TVL ratios suggest that the protocol is undervalued or efficiently using its capital, which can be attractive to investors. However, this ratio should be considered alongside other metrics and project fundamentals for a complete analysis.
What is the TVL formula? The TVL formula in DeFi protocols calculates the total value of all assets deposited in the protocol’s smart contracts, which can include cryptocurrencies, stablecoins, and other tokens. It aggregates the value of these assets, often converting them to a common currency like USD for a standardized measure. The formula is the sum of the value of each type of asset multiplied by its current market price.
How to calculate FDV? The Fully Diluted Valuation (FDV) is calculated by taking the total supply of a token (both circulating and non-circulating) and multiplying it by the current price of the token. This gives an idea of what the market cap would be if all tokens were in circulation and trading at the current price. It’s an important metric for understanding the potential market size and investment risk of a cryptocurrency or DeFi project.
The "Retail vs. Wall Street" concept-linked token WEN continues its strong run, rising over 18% in after-hours trading.
According to Bitget market data, Wendy's (WEN) rallied 25.66% in the regular trading session, then climbed an extra 18.96% in after-hours trading, now changing hands at $9.35. Earlier reports noted that Serenity took to Twitter to mock the latest meme stock movement unfolding on Reddit's high-risk trading communities, targeting U.S. fast-food chain Wendy's. The Reddit community's meme warning reads: "If Wendy's goes bankrupt, we'll all be out of jobs, and after losing all our trading money, we'll have to work behind Wendy's trash cans." Serenity later clarified that they hold no positions, only found the activity amusing, and added they were unsure if the campaign would succeed. Wendy's holds a special cultural status on Reddit's WallStreetBets community; for years, "working behind Wendy's trash cans" has been a staple joke among retail investors mocking their trading losses.
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Danske Bank: Federal Reserve may raise interest rates at least twice
Danske Bank senior analyst Kirstine Kundby-Nielsen and chief analyst Jens Peter Sorensen stated in a report that they expect the U.S. Federal Reserve to raise interest rates twice, in December 2026 and March 2027 respectively, bringing the federal funds rate to 4.00%-4.25%. "However, we emphasize there is a risk that rate hikes could come earlier and that the number of hikes may exceed two," they said. The first Federal Reserve meeting led by Kevin Warsh sent a clear signal that the Fed is increasingly moving away from forward guidance surrounding future monetary policy decisions. "All signs indicate that (the Fed) is leaning toward having greater discretion in future policy decisions," the Danske Bank analysts added. Source: Jin10
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SK Hynix's stock price rise widened to 15.4%, while Samsung Electronics gained 6.3%.
According to Bitget data, SK Hynix’s stock price gain has widened to 15.4%, with Samsung Electronics up 6.3%.
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The entire cryptocurrency market is down across the board; funding rates indicate BTC remains in bearish territory, while ETH’s bullish sentiment is significantly stronger than BTC’s.
According to HTX market data, Bitcoin is currently trading at $61,684.51, down 1.88% in the past 24 hours; Ethereum is at $1,647.36, down 1.48% over the same period. Current funding rates on major centralized exchanges (CEXs) show a clear divergence between BTC and ETH: BTC rates across all platforms have fallen back into bearish territory, while ETH rates on most platforms remain above the neutral range, indicating significantly stronger bullish sentiment for ETH than BTC. BlockBeats Note: Funding rates are fees set by cryptocurrency trading platforms to maintain the balance between contract prices and underlying asset prices, typically applicable to perpetual contracts. They serve as a fund exchange mechanism between long and short traders; platforms do not collect these fees, instead using them to adjust the cost or return of traders holding contracts, so that contract prices stay close to the underlying asset prices. A funding rate of 0.01% is the benchmark. A rate above 0.01% indicates broad bullish market sentiment, while a rate below 0.005% signals widespread bearish sentiment.
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South Korea's KOSPI index climbs back above the 9,000 mark, up 6.25% on the day.
According to Bitget data, South Korea’s KOSPI index has returned to the 9,000 level, gaining 6.25% on the day.
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Silver plunged 6% intraday, breaching the defense of long positions, as a smart money entity reaped $2.16 million in shorting profits.
According to Hyperinsight’s monitoring, the Silver (SILVER) contract on Hyperliquid is currently priced at $56.78, down 6.34% over 24 hours, with a trading volume of $263 million, ranking first in the precious metals sector. Driven by gold prices falling below $4,000 and safe-haven funds flowing back into chip stocks, short sellers have reaped significant profits. Notably, smart money address 0x49e has been shorting Silver on 3x leverage since April 29 at a high of $78.79, holding a position worth $5.77 million, and has already booked a precise profit of $2.16 million (+81%). On-chain Silver whales are overall bearish: the nominal position size of short sellers is approximately 1.5 times that of long positions. The average entry price for short positions is around $65.05, and the current price is 12.7% lower than this level. Long positions are overall trapped, with an average entry price of about $59.75, roughly 5% above the current price. Current short sellers have sufficient safety margins: the nearest short liquidation line stands at $77.18, some 36% above the current price, meaning short sellers face almost no liquidation pressure. Address: 0xe9ffe7698f46f96f980f2877e18c43f5b4165903-HyperInsight Bot is now live. Add @HyperInsightBot to your TG group and set it as an admin (enable message sending permission) to automatically sync on-chain updates.
Binance is beta-testing an in-app prediction market feature inside its Wallet app, powered by BNB Smart Chain protocol Predict.fun.
The crypto exchange confirmed it will aggregate prediction market access from third-party providers. Users will trade yes-or-no shares on real-world events, priced between $0.01 and $0.99 based on crowd consensus.
Binance Joins a Crowded RacePredict.fun launched in December 2025 and has processed over $1.5 billion in cumulative trading volume across more than 120,000 users. The protocol acquired rival Probable in March 2026 to consolidate BNB Chain liquidity.
According to Trust Wallet, its core differentiator is yield-bearing collateral. Deposited funds earn DeFi yield through protocols like Venus while positions remain open. That addresses idle capital, a persistent pain point on platforms like Polymarket.
Binance will require users to set up a dedicated prediction account, separate from spot holdings. The rollout date and supported jurisdictions remain undisclosed.
Growing Sector, Growing ScrutinyPrediction markets have surpassed $20 billion in monthly trading volume in 2026, up from $1.2 billion in early 2025.
Kalshi posted $12.35 billion in March alone, while Polymarket crossed $10 billion for the first time, according to DeFi Rate.
However, U.S. Senators Adam Schiff and John Curtis introduced the Prediction Markets Are Gambling Act in March, seeking to bar sports and casino-style contracts from CFTC-registered platforms.
Both Kalshi and Polymarket have since tightened controls on insider trading and market manipulation.
Binance’s entry, focused outside the U.S. through a self-custody wallet, could sidestep some of that regulatory friction while tapping into a fast-growing global user base.
PANews reported on April 30 that the tokenized stock platform xStocks has been launched on BNB Chain, initially offering more than 50 tokenized US stocks and ETFs, including Apple, Tesla, Nvidia, and the S&P 500 ETF. More than 100 more assets will be added in the coming weeks.
Currently, the tokenized assets are available for trading on PancakeSwap and CowSwap, and will soon be integrated with 1inch. In addition to direct trading, these tokenized shares can also be used as collateral for lending and integrated into structured yield strategies, and will be further integrated with protocols such as Chainlink, Venus Protocol, and Flux in the future.
BNB Chain currently has an on-chain RWA scale of $3.8 billion, approximately 45,000 holders, and a transaction volume of $1.17 billion, making it the second largest RWA public chain.
Native, a non-custodial autonomous trading Infrastructure for value exchange, announced its partnership with Venus Protocol, an algorithmic money market and synthetic stablecoin platform built on BNB Chain. This synergy aims at strengthening the on-chain liquidity and enabling the strong integration between tokenized stocks and DeFi applications. By doing so, both fintech platforms are set to expand bStocks utility on the BNB Chain. Native has unveiled this news through its X account.
bStocks utility is leveling up on @BNBChain 🔥
Excited to partner with @VenusProtocol for deeper integration and real DeFi composability.
Together, we're strengthening onchain liquidity and unlocking new ways to put tokenized stocks to work in the ecosystem.
📈 bStocks ×… pic.twitter.com/sCm46f29xN
— Native (@native_fi) June 20, 2026 Native and Venus Boost bStocks DeFi Utility and Liquidity The strategic collaboration of Native and Venus is not only leveling up the bStocks utility but also bringing deeper integration and decentralized finance (DeFi) composability. This would ultimately create new opportunities for users around the globe to utilize tokenized stocks. In addition to that, it is believed that this union will strengthen on-chain liquidity and carve out multiple ways for the community to put tokenized stocks to work.
Both fintech firms assure the community in their X posts that this synergy is highly significant, as it marks another crucial step toward making real-world assets (RWAs) more functional through decentralized finance (DeFi). Venus Protocol believes and urges users that tokenized stocks should not be left idle in users’ wallets. Hence, with this collaboration, Venus Protocol aims to introduce a meaningful and financially beneficial DeFi utility for bStocks on the BNB Chain.
Advancing the Tokenized Stock Adoption in DeFi Both Native and Venus ensure that their integration is set to improve the liquidity and unlock new opportunities for users to deploy tokenized stocks in the DeFi space. This can be regarded as a key milestone in accelerating the next phase of tokenized stock adoption. Hence, this synergy reflects the growing demand in the crypto space, where RWAs are being combined with DeFi strategies.
What’s more, by merging the tokenized stocks with lending, borrowing, and liquidity, Venus Protocol and Native are creating a more dynamic ecosystem that extends beyond simple ownership of assets. As the adoption of tokenized stocks is expanding, such collaborations are gaining significant attention for the global financial market because of bridging traditional finance (TradFi) and on-chain financial services.
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Venus Protocol announced that as of June 20, tokenized stocks have been added to its lending markets on BNB Chain, marking a significant expansion in DeFi collateral options. This integration allows eligible users to borrow funds against their equity-linked assets without having to sell them, bridging traditional finance with crypto-based lending. The protocol has included Binance-issued bStocks in its Core Pool, offering users a fresh avenue to access liquidity while maintaining exposure to traditional assets.
A new class of collateral for Core PoolWithin Venus’s Core Pool, bStocks now stand alongside major tokens like Bitcoin, Ether, BNB, USDT, and USDC. According to the protocol, tokenized stocks act as digital representations of exchange-listed shares, maintaining a one-to-one peg with the underlying equity. These assets are directly issued on the BNB Chain and seamlessly integrated into Venus’s lending architecture, enabling straightforward inclusion in decentralized financial services.
Users can access these lending features through major wallet solutions such as Binance Wallet, Trust Wallet, and PancakeSwap. Venus highlights that this model uniquely allows eligible investors to unlock liquidity without needing to liquidate their equity positions, helping maintain desired market exposure even while accessing borrowed capital.
Venus underscores that tokenized stocks offer qualified users an alternative to selling, enabling access to funds while preserving exposure to underlying equity positions.
With this update, Venus’s pool of collateral has expanded beyond crypto assets and tokenized commodities. The protocol had previously added Matrixdock’s gold-backed token, XAUm, to its markets. Now, for the first time, digital assets linked to publicly traded shares can be used as collateral in this structure.
Mini glossary: A tokenized stock is a blockchain-based digital representation of a traditional stock. The term bStocks refers to these Binance ecosystem assets that are designed to mirror the underlying share price one-to-one.
Liquidity and pricing mechanisms activatedThe integration has been supported by the Native.fi Product & Research team, who have collaborated with Venus to develop liquidity and broader utility for bStocks. The teams note that systems for price discovery and market operation have also been connected to this new market, ensuring that tokenized stocks function smoothly within the DeFi lending infrastructure.
These developments leverage three leading wallet applications as user entry points, aiming to transform tokenized equities from simple price-tracking tools into robust forms of collateral within the decentralized finance ecosystem.
Security was a major focus following past incidentsThis milestone follows an earlier incident in March, when Venus faced a security incident involving another token. At the time, attackers manipulated the THE token price during a period of low liquidity, targeting the protocol’s lending markets. The event reignited concerns about the risks associated with collateralized lending systems, particularly regarding liquidity and price volatility.
Current data shows Venus continues to hold its position as the largest lending protocol on BNB Chain, with approximately $1.47 billion in total value locked.
TitleDetailNew collateralbStocks issued by BinanceNetworkBNB ChainStart dateJune 20Total value locked$1.47 billionRollout aligns with Binance’s equity token expansionThe addition of tokenized equities comes as Binance is ramping up its blockchain-based stock services. Recently, the company began allowing non-US users to access stock trading features. The Venus integration is seen as a key move in bringing these innovations into the decentralized finance sphere, making stock-backed tokens foundational in DeFi lending.
With the new model, bStocks holders can leverage their equity-linked assets for capital on Venus, without sacrificing their market positions. This marks bStocks’ evolution from a price exposure tool to a direct collateral asset within BNB Chain’s lending protocols.
Disclaimer: The information contained in this article does not constitute investment advice. Investors should be aware that cryptocurrencies carry high volatility and therefore risk, and should conduct their own research.
2020 has so far been particularly positive for Bitcoin and the rest of the cryptocurrency market. Starting the year at around $7,100, BTC currently trades at almost $9,000, charting notable increases throughout the entire week.
In the past 24 hours alone, Bitcoin gained another 3% to its value, increasing from around $8,650 to about $9,000 from where it retraced a bit and it currently trades at $8,900.
BTC/USD. Source: TradingView Bitcoin’s total market capitalization has increased to $162 billion. However, its dominance has sized down to 66.1%, meaning that altcoins have managed to recover and to claim new grounds.
Indeed, looking at how other cryptocurrencies besides Bitcoin performed, it’s rather clear that they are flourishing. All of the projects from the top 20 are in the green, charting serious gains throughout the entire week. The past 24 hours are no exception.
Bitcoin SV is once again one of the best-performing altcoins, increasing by 10% throughout the past 24 hours. Others who marked serious gains include Binance Coin (9.14%), EOS, (8.84%), Bitcoin Cash (7.8%), and so forth.
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Craig Wright’s Defamation Case Against Hodlnaut Reportedly Dismissed By UK’s High Court. Self-proclaimed Satoshi Nakamoto, Craig Wright, has reportedly seen his defamation case against popular Twitter user Hodlnaut dismissed. The merit for the order is the is lack of jurisdiction but the case will supposedly continue in Norway.
Significant Daily Gainers and Losers Ethereum Classic (31.45%) Ethereum Classic (ETC) is undoubtedly the most significant daily gainer throughout the past 24 hours, at the time of this writing. Up 31.45% so far, ETC stands at a price of $10 and a total market capitalization of about $1.1 billion. More interestingly, ETC saw a surge in its 24-hour trading volume which is now more than $3.2 billion.
MonaCoin (24.72%) MonaCoin is another altcoin that managed to impress in today’s trading session. It’s up about 24 percent in the past day alone, bringing its price to $1.22 at the time of this writing. MonaCoin now sits on a market cap of about $80 million and is the 61st largest cryptocurrency. In terms of 24-hour trading volume, MonaCoin stands at about $21 million.
Swipe (-11.83%) Unfortunately, not all altcoins managed to increase with the rest of the market. Swipe is down about 11.8% and its price reduced to $1.30. The cryptocurrency stands on a total market cap of about $79 million and saw a trading volume of $14 million in the past 24 hours.
The past several days have been somewhat turbulent in the cryptocurrency space. Bitcoin, for instance, plunged to $9,400 on Monday, traded around $9,600 yesterday, and gained about $700 in the past 24 hours alone, before settling at $10,150 where it currently stands.
BTCUSD 1h. Source: TradingView On its way down, the significant support level of $9,400 stopped BTC. If Bitcoin is to fall again, $9,770 should be the first considerable obstacle now.
Alternatively, the $10,400-$10,500 resistance level continues to be a major thorn for bulls. The largest cryptocurrency attempted to break it on several occasions in the last few weeks but to no avail.
Most alternative coins are in the green against the dollar as well. Among the top 10 by market capitalization, Tezos is the most impressive gainer. XTZ’s positive movement is with over 11% to $3.65.
Ethereum and Litecoin are next; the former rises with 5% to $279, and the latter is up with 3.27% to $76.5. EOS and Binance Coin are increasing its value with approximately 2.3% to $4,56 and $24, respectively.
Contrary, BitcoinSV stands as the only currency in red among the top 15 by market capitalization. BSV drops with over 4% against the dollar to $302.
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Almost $1 Million Of ETH Compromised Following Two Attacks On DeFi Protocol bZx. The popular DeFi protocol went through two consecutive attacks on February 15th and 18th. By manipulating the network, the perpetrator ultimately managed to extract a total net profit of over $900,000 worth of Ethereum.
Boerse Stuttgart Subsidiary Launching Institutional Crypto Custody Services. Blocknox, a subsidiary of second-largest German stock exchange Boerse Stuttgart, is set to expand its cryptocurrency services. Along with providing custody for digital assets on an “escrow basis,” it will now serve institutional investors, as well.
Significant Daily Gainers and Losers ABBC Coin (28.15%) ABBC is the most significant gainer among the top 100 coins by market cap. It rises with over 28% against the dollar to $0.127. It also sees gains of almost 25% against Bitcoin and trades at 1268 SAT.
A few hours ago, the popular cryptocurrency exchange Bittrex added ABBC. So far, it provides one trading pair – ABBC/BTC.
DxChain Token (15.70%) DX is next with increases of 15.70% and 12.30% against USD and Bitcoin, respectively. Naturally, its market capitalization also notes a surge and is currently at $78.5 million.
In a recent blog post, DX was named as one of the top 10 best performing digital assets for 2019. It’s impressive run continues in 2020. DX Started the year at $0.000888, and it trades now at $0.0016, meaning an increase of over 75%.
MonaCoin (-10.14%) MONA pumped to $2.71 yesterday, and it seems to be retracing heavily today to $2.31. MonaCoin remains in the top 50 coins in terms of market capitalization, even though its own dropped below $152 million.
The situation against the largest cryptocurrency is similar. A 13% decrease and MONA/BTC trades at 22941 SAT.
