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Ep 3 of Beyond Digital Gold is out! Will the real Bitcoin DeFi Please Stand Up?? Everyone disagrees with what Bitcoin DeFi is. Some say it already exists through wrapped Bitcoin on Ethereum. Others argue it will happen on Bitcoin Layer 2s, while disagreeing on what Bitcoin Layer 2s are. And some believe the only real Bitcoin DeFi must happen directly on Bitcoin itself. In our latest episode in our Beyond Digital Gold documentary series with @StarkWareLtd , we map the entire ecosystem and break down the six competing models trying to unlock Bitcoin’s trillion-dollar liquidity. Watch here 👇🏻 Full episode: youtu.be/cBHh1Fq9GjU?si…

🚨 ICYMI: New Podcast with @aave founder @StaniKulechov DeFi isn’t expanding fast enough. Aave wants to go from ~$50B to hundreds of billions — even $1T. But scaling isn’t just technical. It requires alignment. Watch the full episode 👇 youtube.com/watch?v=c-EMkq… open.spotify.com/episode/5GxMgy…

EXCLUSIVE: @centrifuge and @LayerZero_Core partner to expand day-one multichain access for tokenized RWAs. Full story here: thedefiant.io/news/infrastru…

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.@opnetbtc, a protocol aimed at making Bitcoin-native DeFi a reality, activates on mainnet today. It brings permissionless smart contracts to Bitcoin without bridges, wrapped assets, or separate networks. @lilycap_ reports: thedefiant.io/news/defi/bitc…

S&P Dow Jones Indices has licensed the S&P 500 to @tradexyz, enabling the launch of the first officially sanctioned perpetual futures contract based on the index. thedefiant.io/news/defi/trad…

Perpetuals exchange @Aster_DEX is expanding its collaboration with @worldlibertyfi, adding USD1-denominated perpetual contracts and a token incentive program. thedefiant.io/news/defi/aste…

Visa has unveiled Visa CLI, a tool designed to let AI agents pay for external API calls on demand, removing the need for pre-configured accounts or credentials. thedefiant.io/news/defi/visa…

The @ethereumfndn deposited another 3,400 ETH, worth roughly $7.5 million at today's prices, into DeFi lending protocol @Morpho, doubling down on its treasury policy's new DeFi focus. Full story: thedefiant.io/news/defi/ethe…

Your favorite crypto wallet might not be as secure as you think. @Coinspect's latest ranking shows a wide gap between top wallets and the rest, with some popular ones scoring below 50% on threat prevention. Read more: thedefiant.io/education/defi…

@1inch just launched a DeFi education campaign across U.S. universities aimed at preparing students for a future career in decentralized finance. Full story here: thedefiant.io/news/defi/1inc…

wowww the SEC just classified crypto assets into: DIGITAL COMMODITIES DIGITAL COLLECTIBLES DIGITAL TOOLS STABLECOINS DIGITAL SECURITIES. and explained what each category means. SEC digital commodities include: Aptos (APT); Avalanche (AVAX); Bitcoin (BTC); Bitcoin Cash (BCH); Cardano (ADA); Chainlink (LINK); Dogecoin (DOGE); Ether (ETH); Hedera (HBAR); Litecoin (LTC); Polkadot (DOT); Shiba Inu (SHIB); Solana (SOL); Stellar (XLM); Tezos (XTZ); and XRP (XRP) thedefiant.io/news/regulatio…

JUST IN: SEC clarifies how federal securities laws apply to crypto assets The SEC has issued an official interpretation clarifying the application of federal securities laws to crypto assets and transactions, marking a significant step in regulatory clarity for the industry. More here: thedefiant.io/news/regulatio…

It not enough for @Aave to be the leading DeFi protocol (although it’s great) - we have to grow the pie, expanding DeFi to bring in institutions, new asset classes, and millions of users. That’s how DeFi becomes the backbone of finance, making all finance more transparent, accessible, and efficient - yes, but also key to financing new growth industries.

The second-largest perp DEX by trading volume @Aster_DEX began the rollout of its privacy-focused L1 today, teasing a partnership reveal for tomorrow. Full story: thedefiant.io/news/blockchai…

ZEC rallied 20% yesterday and is today's top performing large-cap after @cypherpunk published its 2025 financial report. While the firm ended the year in the green, current prices mean its ZEC holdings are underwater. @lilycap_ reports: thedefiant.io/news/markets/z…

🚨 ICYMI: New Podcast with @aave founder @StaniKulechov just dropped: Aave is at a turning point — will the new proposal lead to innovation or chaos? "It definitely is a new chapter in Aave's life." — Stani Kulechov, said in our latest episode. Watch the full episode: youtube.com/watch?v=c-EMkq… YOUTUBE 📷 open.spotify.com/episode/5GxMgy… SPOTIFY 🎙️

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ETH is outperforming large-caps today, reaching its highest price in over a month, accompanied by a flurry of high-profile accumulation. Full story: thedefiant.io/news/markets/e…

The two largest DATs, @Strategy and @BitMNR, both announced fresh purchases today, while @Metaplanet revealed its latest capital raise. Full story here: thedefiant.io/news/tradfi-an…

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New Podcast with @aave founder @StaniKulechov just dropped: Aave is at a turning point - will the new proposal lead to innovation or chaos? Aave is navigating a pivotal moment with the recent "Aave will win" proposal. This initiative aims to redirect 100% of protocol revenue back to the Aave DAO, a move that many in the community have embraced. But with any major change comes scrutiny. Critics are questioning the governance structure, suggesting that Aave Labs may have too much influence. Stani Kulechov addresses these concerns, clarifying that no votes from Aave Labs swayed the outcome. Stani also discussed the 'Hub and Spoke' architecture of Aave V4, explaining how it will solve liquidity bootstrapping for developers and pave the way for Real World Assets (RWAs) like solar farms and GPUs. It’s clear that Aave is focused on growth and innovation. But will it be enough to keep Aave competitive in the evolving DeFi landscape? 👉 Watch the full interview below