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A new collaboration in decentralized finance is reshaping onchain capital efficiency, as Venus Flux debuts on $BNB Chain with a powerful unified liquidity layer. Venus Protocol and Fluid introduce a new liquidity standard on $BNB Chain What is Venus Flux and how does it work? Core capabilities: Lend, Borrow, Multiply and Swap The innovation frontier: Smart Collateral and Smart Debt How the Liquidity Layer operates under the hood A strategic alliance for the $BNB Chain ecosystem Live launch and how users can access Venus Flux About Venus Protocol and Fluid Venus Protocol and Fluid introduce a new liquidity standard on…

The identity and strategy of the cryptocurrency investor known as the “Hyperunit Whale,” whose on-chain assets once exceeded $11 billion, are back in the spotlight. The cryptocurrency analysis platform Arkham X announced in a post that the whale in question sold half a billion dollars worth of Ethereum ($ETH). On-chain data shows that the anonymous investor held Bitcoin ($BTC) for years, but changed strategy in 2025, aggressively accumulating Ethereum. Arkham stated in its announcement that the investor known as the “Hyperunit Whale” is most likely a Chinese investor. Arkham stated that the Hyperunit Whale accumulated a large amount of Bitcoin…

China’s decision to pay interest on its digital yuan sharpens the global race for digital money, raising fears that stalled U.S. policy could weaken stablecoins, payments dominance, and competitiveness as incentives reshape adoption and cross-border finance. China’s Digital Yuan Strategy Raises Alarm Over US Stablecoin Policy China is pulling ahead in digital money as U.S. policy stalls. Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong shared on social media platform X on Jan. 7 that China’s move to pay interest on digital currency risks sidelining U.S. stablecoins in the global competition. “China has decided to pay interest on their own stablecoin, because it benefits…

According to local reports, Russia’s central bank is re-examining its long-standing opposition to stablecoins. First Deputy Chairman Vladimir Chistyukhin said the Bank of Russia will conduct a study this year on the feasibility of creating a Russian stablecoin. Previously, Russia had consistently opposed plans for a centralized stablecoin. However, Chistyukhin said foreign practice now warrants a renewed assessment of risks and prospects. Moscow Reopens the Stablecoin Debate The shift signals a strategic rethink rather than an immediate policy change. Still, the timing is notable. Over the past year, the United States passed the GENIUS Act, establishing a federal framework for…

In a landmark development for decentralized finance, the total value of Ethereum-based tokenized real-world assets (RWA) has officially crossed the $17 billion threshold, according to data from The Block. This staggering figure, representing a 315% year-over-year surge from $4.1 billion, signals a profound shift in how traditional finance integrates with blockchain technology. The milestone, recorded in early 2025, underscores Ethereum’s dominant role as the foundational layer for this financial revolution, currently commanding 34% of the total on-chain RWA value across all networks. Furthermore, this growth occurs alongside a robust $175 billion market for Ethereum-based stablecoins, highlighting the ecosystem’s expanding utility…

Centrifuge and Resolv said on Feb. 25 that they are deploying up to $100 million of JAAA, a tokenized AAA-rated credit fund, as leveraged collateral on Aave Horizon – marking decentralized finance’s (DeFi) largest real-world asset (RWA) loop trade to date. Resolv – a protocol that maintains the USR stablecoin with a total value locked of $162 million – is adding JAAA (an on-chain version of Janus Henderson’s AAA-rated CLO investment fund) to its system using Centrifuge’s tokenization technology. Centrifuge currently has a TVL of $1.35 billion. Instead of just holding the fund, Resolv will use JAAA as collateral inside…

Ethereum’s most recent price action reflects a temporary slowdown in momentum. After the aggressive decline toward the lower demand region, the market has entered a fluctuation phase, with minor bullish retracements attempting to stabilize the structure. The price is currently compressing within key technical boundaries, suggesting that a decisive move is approaching. Ethereum Price Analysis: The Daily Chart On the daily timeframe, $ETH is moving in a consolidation phase following its sharp drop into the $1,800–$1,850 demand zone. The recent candles show minor bullish retracements, but these moves lack strong impulsive characteristics and appear corrective in nature. Technically, the asset…

The cryptocurrency dipped 2.45% Wednesday afternoon after topping $94K on Tuesday. Meanwhile, stocks printed fresh all-time highs. Stocks Keep Beating Bitcoin Despite Trump’s Latest Drama In less than a week, U.S. President Donald Trump captured Venezuelan dictator Nicolas Maduro, assumed control of the world’s largest oil reserves, and allegedly threatened to annex Denmark. That last allegation may just be partisan hyperbole, but nonetheless, Trump has undoubtedly shaken up the geopolitical landscape over the past four days. Yet despite the chaos, stocks remain near record highs, even after dipping today. Bitcoin, on the other hand, continues marching to the beat of…

Kevin O’Leary, an entrepreneur and television investor best known for Shark Tank, secured a $2.8 million judgment against Ben Armstrong, a crypto content creator who operated under the name BitBoy, in a defamation case decided this week by a federal court in Miami. According to a recent order, the US District Court for the Southern District of Florida awarded O’Leary $750,000 for emotional distress, $78,000 for harm to his reputation, and $2 million in punitive damages after Armstrong failed to appear or respond throughout the proceeding. The dispute arose from posts Armstrong made in March 2025, accusing O’Leary of involvement…

Russia could begin blocking foreign cryptocurrency exchange websites as early as summer 2026, according to experts cited by RBC. The move may align with the government’s plan to introduce new crypto regulations by July 1, bringing digital asset trading under formal state supervision. At present, cryptocurrency trading in Russia operates mostly outside direct government control. Daily trading volume is estimated at around 50 billion rubles, highlighting the scale of crypto activity in the country. Plan to Shift Crypto Trading to Russian Platforms Russian officials appear focused on keeping crypto-related revenue inside the country. Sergey Shvetsov, Chairman of the Supervisory Board…