# DeFi Related Articles

How Tron’s entry into AAIF could position TRX to lead AI agent boom

ambcrypto30m ago

Babylon Integrates with Ledger to Enable Easier Access to Trustless Bitcoin Vaults

Babylon Labs and Ledger have partnered to integrate native Ledger signing support for Babylon's Trustless Bitcoin Vaults (BTCVaults). This integration enables users to securely authorize vault transactions directly from their Ledger devices using Clear Signing technology, enhancing both security and accessibility. With over 8 million devices sold globally, Ledger's extensive user base makes it an ideal platform to bring BTCVaults to a wider market. BTCVaults allow users to use native Bitcoin as collateral in DeFi without relying on custodians, bridges, or wrapped assets. The Clear Signing feature ensures users can clearly review and understand transaction details on their device screen before approving, increasing transparency and trust. The collaboration also includes plans to expand support within the Ledger ecosystem, such as asset management via the Ledger Wallet app, future support for Babylon’s staking protocol, and integration of Babylon’s native token, BABY. This partnership marks a significant step toward making Bitcoin more productive while maintaining self-custody and security.

marsbit8h ago

Bybit Alpha Integrates Mantle Chain to Expand Asset Access

Bybit, the world's second-largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume, has integrated the Mantle Chain into its Bybit Alpha platform. This integration provides users with direct access to high-potential, Mantle-native assets like $BSB, $SCOR, $ELSA, and $VOOI without requiring cross-chain operations. The move enhances Bybit Alpha's multi-chain architecture and offers a seamless trading experience that merges decentralized liquidity of DeFi with the convenience of a centralized exchange. Key ecosystem partners, including the DEX Fluxion and analytics provider Birdeye, support this expansion by providing necessary liquidity and real-time onchain data. To celebrate the launch, Bybit Alpha is hosting a $200,000 puzzle hunt to encourage user exploration of the Mantle ecosystem. This integration is a strategic step in bridging DeFi and CeFi, allowing capital to flow more freely and efficiently for Bybit's 80 million users.

TheNewsCrypto9h ago

The Stock Tokenization Revolution: A Panoramic Report on Market Dynamics, Product Architecture, and Regulatory Moats

Tokenized stocks are emerging as a breakthrough sector in the real-world asset (RWA) market, with a total value exceeding $800 million—a 30x increase since the start of the year—and monthly trading volume reaching $1.8 billion. The core value proposition is enabling global, 24/7 access to U.S. equities with near-instant settlement, bypassing geographic restrictions and delays inherent in traditional finance. Three primary architectures are competing for dominance: 1. Instant execution (e.g., Ondo, CyberAlpha): maximizes capital efficiency. 2. Inventory model (e.g., xStocks, Backed): uses Swiss debt structures for superior DeFi composability. 3. Direct ownership (e.g., Securitize): offers full legal rights but limited on-chain flexibility. The market is dominated by two players: Ondo (53% share) leverages liquidity engineering, while Backed/xStocks (23%) uses regulatory arbitrage via Swiss law. Regulatory licensing—not technology—is the key moat, with complex cross-jurisdictional compliance (U.S., EU, offshore) forming the highest barrier to entry. The sector faces a trilemma between liquidity/speed, regulatory safety, and DeFi composability, and is diverging into two paths: incremental integration with traditional systems (e.g., DTCC) and revolutionary on-chain issuance for full disintermediation. The convergence of the $150 trillion global equity market with blockchain infrastructure is already underway.

marsbit11h ago

The Limits of Finance, The Channel Value of Global Markets

This article explores the evolving relationship between traditional finance and decentralized finance (DeFi), focusing on the growing institutional interest in on-chain vaults and real-world assets (RWA). While major asset managers like BlackRock and Apollo are investing heavily in DeFi tokens, the sector faces challenges, including liquidity crises and structural limitations. A central theme is the absence of a native DeFi risk-free interest rate. Despite multiple attempts—from algorithmic stablecoins to liquidity staking tokens—DeFi has largely adopted USDT and USDC for their scale, effectively making U.S. Treasury bonds the de facto benchmark. However, this dependency creates vulnerability, as DeFi cannot interact bidirectionally with traditional finance. The article argues that the next phase of DeFi will revolve around vaults—on-chain repositories that aggregate assets and yield. These vaults, managed by "curators," aim to offer fixed-rate products and credit systems but currently lack mechanisms for asset price inflation and clear risk management. The piece concludes that while vaults and curators are gaining traction, the true innovation lies in creating efficient "channels" or broker-like systems that enhance global capital flow. These could eventually replace centralized exchanges as the primary liquidity hubs, enabling a more integrated and efficient financial system without relying on traditional tokenomics.

marsbit11h ago

Banks Need CLARITY Act More Than Crypto – Former CFTC Chair Explains Why

Former CFTC Chairman Chris Giancarlo argues that US banks need the regulatory clarity provided by the CLARITY Act more than the crypto industry does. He states that without clear rules, banks' general counsels are preventing large investments in new technology, risking that US institutions fall behind global counterparts. In contrast, the crypto industry, composed of risk-takers, will continue to build and innovate in other jurisdictions if necessary. Giancarlo believes the odds of the stalled bill passing are 60-40, noting it has become a political issue pitting Republicans against Democrats and TradFi against DeFi. He warns that if the legislation fails, agencies like the SEC and CFTC will likely establish temporary rules, but this won't provide the long-term certainty that banks require to modernize.

bitcoinist11h ago

IOSG: A Panoramic View of On-Chain Yields, from Yield-Bearing Stablecoins to the Evolution of Crypto Credit Products

IOSG Research analyzes the on-chain yield landscape, highlighting the growing preference for yield-bearing stablecoins and fixed-income products during bear markets. While bull markets drive TVL growth across all yield products, bear markets see capital shift toward lower-risk, stablecoin-based options. Key trends include protocols expanding into front-end (wallets, mobile interfaces) and back-end services (stablecoin-as-a-service for L1/L2 chains). Anticipated U.S. interest rate cuts may reduce Treasury yields, pushing yield-bearing stablecoins to diversify into alternative real-world assets (RWA) like private credit and GPU financing. The report also notes institutional adoption through end-to-end staking services and crypto-native credit products (e.g., preferred shares), which function as crypto equivalents to Treasury bonds, offering stable yields from DeFi and staking revenues. Exclusive yield sources and transparent revenue-sharing models are becoming crucial differentiators.

marsbit13h ago

US prosecutors request new trial for Tornado Cash co-founder Roman Storm

U.S. prosecutors are seeking a retrial for Tornado Cash co-founder Roman Storm on charges of money laundering conspiracy and sanctions violations after a previous jury failed to reach a unanimous verdict on those counts. Although Storm was convicted of operating an unlicensed money-transmitting business, the unresolved charges allow for a new trial. Prosecutors proposed a retrial as early as October, while Storm’s defense suggested availability no sooner than 2026. The case is closely watched in the crypto industry, as it could set a precedent for the legal liability of developers working on decentralized financial software and open-source protocols.

TheNewsCrypto13h ago

RWA Weekly Report | Representative Assets Drop Nearly 14%; Stablecoin Market Cap Reclaims $300 Billion (March 4 - March 10)

RWA Weekly Report: Key assets fell nearly 14%; stablecoin market cap rebounds above $300 billion (Mar 4–10) DeFi stablecoin interest rates hit their lowest since June 2023. Stablecoin transaction volume reached a record 1.8 trillion in February, with USDC accounting for ~70% of transactions—double that of USDT. Regulatory developments include Florida’s Senate passing a stablecoin bill prohibiting interest payments, Hong Kong advocating for tokenization integration, South Korea moving to ban corporate stablecoin investments, and Russia planning new stablecoin legislation. BlackRock restricted redemptions in a $26 billion private credit fund, raising concerns about potential spillover effects into Bitcoin and DeFi. Stablecoin payment company KAST raised $80M at a $600M valuation. Ondo Finance launched tokenized stock trading on Binance Alpha and introduced tokenized equities as collateral in Ethereum DeFi via Chainlink oracles. MSX (STONKS) launched a Pre-IPO section offering shares among other upgrades. The total value of issued stablecoins rose over 51% since early 2025, reaching $311 billion.

marsbit14h ago

RWA Weekly Report｜Representative Assets Drop Nearly 14%; Stablecoin Market Cap Reclaims $300 Billion (Mar 4 - Mar 10)

RWA Weekly Report: Representative Assets Drop Nearly 14%; Stablecoin Market Cap Reclaims $300B (Mar 4-10) The total on-chain value of RWA assets increased slightly by 0.8% to $26.43B, though growth slowed compared to previous weeks. In contrast, the value of representative assets fell by 13.9%, dropping about $54B to $336.08B. User adoption showed mild recovery, with total holders rising 1.18% to 665.3K. The stablecoin market cap rebounded by 0.85% to over $301B, led by USDT ($195.15B) and USDC ($796.47B). Structurally, U.S. Treasuries remained the core RWA asset, growing to $11B, while commodities and private credit saw slight declines. Key developments include U.S. regulatory debates around the CLARITY Act and stablecoin taxation, the NYSE’s parent company ICE investing in OKX at a $25B valuation, and new stablecoin regulations advancing in Florida and South Korea. Ondo Finance integrated tokenized stocks as collateral in DeFi via Chainlink, and MSX launched a Pre-IPO investment section. Overall, the RWA market is consolidating with a shift toward higher certainty assets like Treasuries and gradual risk appetite expansion into corporate bonds and alternative funds.

Odaily星球日报14h ago