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Exciting news for the DeFi community! Ethena Labs, the innovator behind the synthetic dollar protocol, has officially launched its highly anticipated USDe stablecoin on BNB Chain. This strategic expansion marks a significant step in broadening the accessibility and utility of USDe within the decentralized finance landscape. For users on BNB Chain, this launch opens up a world of opportunities to engage with USDe and sUSDe across prominent platforms like PancakeSwap, Venus Protocol, and Pendle. Let’s delve into what this groundbreaking integration means for you and the broader crypto ecosystem. What is Ethena USDe Stablecoin and Why is it a Game…

Omnichain liquidity infrastructure protocol StakeStone is up 20%, buoyed by a string of exchange listings. StakeStone (STO) has launched into the spotlight following the recent announcement of its token generation event by Binance Wallet, which took place from from 08:00 AM to 08:30 AM UTC today. Following the TGE, multiple exchanges listed the token for spot trading. MEXC just launched STO with the Airdrop+ event, with a total prize pool of 130,000 USDT. The event has already started and will end on April 13. Bitget and Kucoin followed suit, with Kukoin also launching two promotional campaigns for the token with…

Staff at the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) are reviewing past crypto-related guidance to determine whether it still reflects the agency’s current priorities, according to a statement from acting chairman Mark Uyeda, posted on social media platform X. Among several key documents, the SEC staff’s statement on funds registered under the Investment Company Act Investing in the bitcoin futures market is under review, according to the X post. Other documents include digital assets “investment contracts,” and custody frameworks. The reviews could result in more clarification for regulatory frameworks around the digital assets sector. The request from Uyeda is related…

Broken Bound, an advanced cross-chain financial company filling the gap between diverse blockchains, has announced a new partnership with FistS, the meme-inspired crypto project operating on Binance Smart Chain. The collaboration focuses on merging entertainment with utility to increase the growth in the Web3 world. This endeavor also promotes elite gaming culture to enhance the blockchain sector. 🚀 Broken Bound x FistS Partnership! 💪We’re teaming up with @FISTs_Meme, the rock-solid Chad of meme coins on BSC! Expect peak gaming culture, Web3 utility, and unbreakable meme dominance. No weak fists—just pure alpha energy. Stay tuned! 🔥#BrokenBound #FistS #MemeCoin… pic.twitter.com/xJSDIHvde3 — Broken…

Thursday, April 3, was a pretty rough day for the markets. Trade tariffs of an unprecedented scale sent shockwaves through equities, commodities and crypto markets. But even in the chaos, Bitcoin (BTC) — often dismissed by skeptics as too volatile — surprised everyone by holding its own. Even Peter Schiff, who has always been critical of cryptocurrencies, was surprised at how well it handled the market’s ups and downs. With a 5.7% drop, Bitcoin’s decline was similar to the NASDAQ’s losses and slightly better than the Russell 2000’s performance. It was not a huge win, but it was not a…

In a move that’s sending ripples through the crypto sphere, prominent digital asset market maker DWF Labs has reportedly transferred a substantial $25 million in USDC to World Liberty Financial (WLFI), a DeFi project linked to the Trump family. This news, initially brought to light by Onchain Lens on X, has sparked intense speculation and debate about the intersection of traditional finance, decentralized finance (DeFi), and political influence within the cryptocurrency landscape. What does this USDC transfer signify, and what could it mean for the future of crypto investments and political engagement in the digital asset space? Why is DWF…

TL;DR EOS rebranded to Vaulta, a new Web3 banking ecosystem, driving a 35% surge in one week and pushing its market cap above $1.2 billion. Vaulta’s design features a four-pillar framework—wealth management, consumer payments, portfolio investment, and insurance—with innovations like the exSat Bitcoin bridge to boost liquidity. Attractive staking rewards of up to 17% and bullish technical signals (RSI of 78) highlight strong market momentum, though some caution remains for potential corrections. EOS has taken the crypto world by storm, surging more than 35% in just one week following its rebranding to Vaulta, a Web3 banking ecosystem designed to bridge…

Blockchain analysts Raoul Pal and Jamie Coutts remain bullish on Bitcoin and crypto prices long-term, citing prevailing liquidity conditions, even as geopolitical and socioeconomic decisions, like the recent Trump tariffs, trigger short-term volatility. Pal Emphasizes Easing Liquidity, BTC Leadership In a recent podcast, Pal highlighted liquidity’s influence, noting digital assets like Bitcoin aligned with changing liquidity trends over the past three months. While acknowledging the impact of Trump’s tariff decisions on recent price action, Pal believes liquidity variations since late last year have played a more fundamental market role. Pal noted financial conditions are easing quickly, a development he thinks…

The broader DeFi sector is witnessing revenue decline where most of the platforms faced declines of over 50% in March. MakerDAO was the only good performer in March with an 11% revenue surge. The decentralized finance (DeFi) sector witnessed a massive revenue downturn in March 2025. Most of the major protocols across multiple blockchains reported over 50% decline in their revenues. Defi protocols generate their revenue from transaction fees, lending fees, and other service charges. The drop in revenues indicated a decline in on-chain activity, reduced trading volumes, and a decrease in user activity on DeFi platforms. Weak Revenues Hinting…

Berachain pauses new vault whitelisting to refine RFRV guidelines and improve selection clarity. Integrations with Orbs, Wasabi, and Uphold strengthen Berachain’s infrastructure and ecosystem. Berachain has officially announced an update to the Reward Vaults (RFRV) guidelines, which have been a core part of their Proof-of-Liquidity (PoL) strategy. Not just a cursory revision, but based on two full weeks of real data and community feedback. Updated RFRV Guidelines Incoming PoL has been live for 2 weeks, which has provided the BGT Foundation overseeing governance with many useful data points about the system’s practical capabilities, from both community input and empirical data.…