$449 million. That's a hefty sum. A 62% increase in crypto and DeFi fundraising even though, quite frankly, waves hands wildly at literally anything and everything. We hear that it is a sign of resilience, a testament to the lasting legacy of decentralization. Below the surface, I see something more...
Now picture Sarah, a single mother in rural Alabama, unable to find or afford access to basic financial services. Mainstream banks consider her too much of a credit risk, forcing her to resort to exploitative payday lenders. With its promise of permissionless finance, DeFi has the potential to be her...
The confluence of decentralized finance (DeFi) and real-world assets (RWAs) marks a major turning point in the evolution of blockchain. We believe Ethena’s Converge blockchain is a revolutionary part of this movement, created to achieve the best of both worlds. Converge harnesses cutting-edge technology and creates innovative partnerships. Their mission...
(Image: A 'Distracted Boyfriend' meme. DeFi, the boyfriend, looks lovingly at Converge, a high tech sleek spaceship. Meanwhile, his real girlfriend, Established DeFi Solutions, looks at him in heartbreak and rage. Caption: "DeFi tries to resist the allure of RWAs, powered by meme magic and stablecoin gas fees."Okay, let’s be...
This new Layer-1 blockchain intends to serve as the bridge between decentralized finance (DeFi) and real-world assets (RWAs). Converge will be going live on the mainnet in the second quarter of this year. It aims to do this by fulfilling the ever-increasing demand for tokenized RWA in a decentralized space....
Agoric and Noble have partnered to introduce Fast USDC. As a result, this innovative cross-chain solution accelerates how quickly USDC can be moved, completing transfers in as little as 30 seconds. This innovative solution leverages Agoric's Orchestration API and is built on Noble's Express dApp, enabling USDC transfers in under...
Ever sent crypto and thought you were waiting for a dial-up internet connection to re-establish itself? Yeah, me too. It's like watching paint dry, only the paint is your precious USDC and you're missing out on that hot NFT drop. What if I told you even all that isn’t enough...
As Cardano continues to develop, there are compelling signs of growth and potential as the fiercely competitive decentralized finance (DeFi) space heats up. Recent analyses suggest that Cardano could rival Ethereum in Total Value Locked (TVL) and emerge as a frontrunner in smart contracts. This potential is supported by an...
The hype is building. Cardano wants to be Bitcoin's DeFi playground. Ambitious? Absolutely. Game-changing? Maybe. Before we start dreaming of $20 ADA and a crypto utopia, let's ask a crucial question: Who benefits?DeFi For Whom, Really?We've heard the promises before. Decentralized Finance — open to anyone, building a future that...
Trump's love affair with crypto is...complicated. After years of denouncing it, now he’s promoting it, now he’s cashing in on NFTs, now he’s taking Bitcoin donations. This time, this flip-flop is more than just political theater. It’s a massive, high-stakes gamble that could remake the future of decentralized finance (DeFi)...