DeFi

Hathor Network, an RWA-focused blockchain project, turns the page to start a new era with the introduction of Nano Contracts. Real-world asset (RWA) tokenization is a promising use case of blockchain technology. Carrying RWAs onchain can unlock liquidity and enhance transparency across markets while making ownership more accessible. Industries ranging from real estate and fine…

The rising demand for a natively-issued, 1:1 dollar-backed asset in decentralized finance (DeFi) led to the creation of USDX, the first native stablecoin launched on Flare Network by HT Digital Assets. Amid Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA)-induced compliance stress on Tether, Alessio Quaglini, co-founder and CEO of Hex Trust, explains in an interview with Cointelegraph…

As decentralized finance (DeFi) continues to grow, the demand for oracles — key tools that connect blockchains to real-world data — is surging. Established providers such as Chainlink face increased competition from emerging players as decentralized applications (DApps) require more efficient data delivery solutions. Marcin Kaźmierczak, co-founder and chief operating officer of RedStone, discussed trends…

dYdX launches a new upgrade to its trading platform with dYdX Unlimited, bringing features like automatic liquidity and instant market listings to enhance user experience. Built on the principles of transparency and user empowerment, decentralized exchanges (DEXs) have been steadily gaining traction within the blockchain and cryptocurrency space. Boosted by the memecoin frenzy, DEXs enjoyed…

The CEO of payments infrastructure platform Mercuryo predicted that decentralized finance (DeFi) protocols and applications will soon offer financial products similar to those of banks. Mercuryo recently launched a program to support 30 startups developing Web3 consumer use cases within DeFi. Announced on Nov. 21, the program offers funding, consultations with Mercuryo and its network…

The World Economic Forum (WEF) urged policymakers and regulators worldwide to conduct decentralized finance (DeFi)-related innovations and experiments within regulatory sandboxes, focusing on tailored risk mitigation and transparency. In its recent assessment of nine major economies, including the United States, the United Kingdom, Japan and the United Arab Emirates, the WEF identified the need for…