# DeFi Related Articles

Kraken Partners With Nasdaq In New Tokenized Stocks Move

Kraken's parent company Payward has partnered with Nasdaq to develop an "equities transformation gateway," a new infrastructure layer connecting regulated tokenized equity markets with permissionless blockchain networks. The collaboration centers on Kraken's xStocks product, which has surpassed $25 billion in transaction volume with over $4 billion settled on-chain. Scheduled to become operational in H1 2027, Nasdaq's equity token design will use xStocks as its permissionless infrastructure layer, maintaining issuer control and regulatory compliance while enabling interoperability with DeFi environments. The gateway will allow seamless movement of tokenized equities between traditional markets and blockchain networks, with Kraken handling KYC/AML requirements. Payward's co-CEO Arjun Sethi emphasized that tokenization transforms equities into programmable instruments capable of serving as cross-platform collateral for trading, margin, derivatives, and lending—significantly enhancing capital efficiency beyond traditional brokerage limitations.

bitcoinist11h ago

‘Disappointing’: U.S. DoJ seeks retrial of Tornado Cash founder

The U.S. Department of Justice is seeking a retrial of Tornado Cash founder Roman Storm on charges of money laundering and sanctions violations, a move that has drawn strong criticism from the crypto community. Storm was previously found guilty only of operating an unlicensed money-transmitting business. The DeFi community, including the DeFi Education Fund and Solana Policy Institute, expressed disappointment, arguing the case threatens legal protections for software developers. They point to a recent court ruling that exempted developers from liability on non-custodial platforms. Critics also accuse the DoJ of contradicting the U.S. Treasury's stance and undermining crypto innovation. Despite the negative news, Tornado Cash’s native token TORN saw a 4% price increase.

ambcrypto11h ago

Kraken and Crypto.com deals signal Wall Street’s shift toward blockchain trading rails

Recent partnerships between major financial infrastructure firms and crypto companies signal a significant shift toward integrating blockchain technology with traditional capital markets. Broadridge Financial Solutions has integrated Crypto.com into its NYF-weight: 400;">FIX order-routing network, enabling institutional brokers to route crypto orders through the same FIX-based infrastructure used in global markets. Separately, Nasdaq and Payward (Kraken) are developing an infrastructure gateway using the xStocks tokenized equity framework to link regulated equity markets with decentralized blockchain networks. These developments reflect growing institutional demand for digital asset access within established compliance and operational frameworks. Together, they highlight the broader trend of tokenization and the convergence of traditional financial systems with blockchain-based trading and settlement layers.

ambcrypto22h ago

Hyperliquid’s HIP-3 Protocol Records $720M Single-Day Weekend Trading

Hyperliquid's HIP-3 protocol, a record-breaking $720 million in single-day weekend trading volume, driven by heightened demand for on-chain access to traditional assets. According to Pine Analytics, this surge is attributed to two key events: a silver price rally in January and geopolitical tensions in late February that drove traders to decentralized platforms when traditional markets were closed. The platform's native token, HYPE, saw a 2.67% price increase and a 55% rise in 24-hour trading volume, reflecting growing adoption. Analysts suggest that if this accelerating trend continues, HYPE is well-positioned to outperform other crypto assets.

TheNewsCryptoYesterday 12:29

Cardano Founder Says Pentad Faces $40 Million Shortfall After ADA Price Crash

bitcoinistYesterday 12:03

Behind the 25% Surge: The On-Chain Life-and-Death Game of Hyperliquid

A dramatic 25% surge in WTI crude oil prices, reaching $119.5 per barrel, has triggered a high-stakes on-chain showdown on the Hyperliquid derivatives exchange. The price spike was driven by a geopolitical crisis: the seven-day blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, a critical chokepoint for 20% of global oil supply. This event led to massive liquidations for several prominent traders who had heavily shorted oil. Key figures include trader CBB, who faced a $3.8 million unrealized loss on a $13.78 million short position, and the account "2 frères 2 fauves," the platform's largest oil short with a $3.4 million loss. Both faced liquidation at $120.76. Another whale, 0x8Af7, was fully liquidated, losing $1.55 million, only to immediately reopen a new $6.48 million short position. In contrast, Sky (formerly MakerDAO) co-founder Rune Christensen profited significantly, gaining over $1.36 million from a $7.82 million long position opened around $93. He employed a sophisticated macro-hedging strategy, simultaneously shorting ETH and equity indices to bet on war-driven oil premiums and risk-off sentiment. The event highlights the emergence and risks of on-chain commodity trading. Platforms like Hyperliquid offer democratized access to leveraged oil futures without traditional brokers or safeguards. However, the automated, unforgiving liquidation mechanisms provide no protection against black swan events like a geopolitical crisis, demonstrating that while the tools are new, the lessons of leverage and risk remain starkly old.

比推Yesterday 08:45

Aave: 31% revenue growth yet price slides toward $100 – Explained!

Aave generated $1.62 million in daily fees and $82.14 million over the past 30 days, demonstrating strong revenue growth in the DeFi credit sector. The protocol saw a 31% month-over-month revenue increase in February and 38% year-over-year growth. Despite this, the AAVE token price remained in a severe downtrend, sliding toward the $100 support level. Analysis using MVRV Pricing Bands indicated that the token was severely undervalued, with its price well below the realized value of $191.59. The lack of large whale orders and a low percentage of addresses in profit (30%) suggested continued bearish pressure and potential further price declines. A break below $100 could signal more downside, while a move above $132 is needed for a bullish shift.

ambcryptoYesterday 08:02

Solana transfers $650B in stablecoins – Liquidity flows away from Ethereum

Stablecoin transaction volumes have grown significantly, with combined monthly flows regularly approaching $700 billion in late 2024 and early 2025, led by Ethereum and Tron. However, a structural shift occurred in 2025 as Solana's low fees and high throughput attracted increasing settlement activity. By February, Solana processed approximately $650 billion in stablecoin transfers, surpassing other networks. This growth reflects stablecoins' evolution from trading instruments to core operational infrastructure for payments, DeFi, and institutional use. Global stablecoin volume reached around $1.8 trillion, underscoring deeper integration into digital finance as the primary settlement layer.

ambcryptoYesterday 06:02

From OpenClaw to AI Agent: A New Investment Paradigm in the Crypto Market

This article explores the impact of AI Agent technology, particularly the open-source framework OpenClaw, on the cryptocurrency market and its potential to create a new investment paradigm. It describes how AI has evolved from simple chatbots to autonomous agents capable of executing tasks, accessing tools, and making decisions. OpenClaw serves as a foundational infrastructure for building such agents, enabling developers to integrate AI with various tools and APIs. The piece highlights how AI Agents can transform crypto markets by automating trading, analyzing on-chain data, optimizing DeFi strategies, and even participating in governance. This convergence of AI and blockchain could lead to more automated and efficient digital economies. Key sectors likely to benefit include decentralized compute networks (e.g., Render Network), AI data marketplaces (e.g., Ocean Protocol), automated trading platforms, and decentralized AI networks (e.g., Fetch.ai). The author concludes that OpenClaw and similar frameworks are catalysts for broader adoption of AI Agents in crypto, potentially making them as fundamental to the ecosystem as smart contracts.

比推Yesterday 05:24

Financing Weekly Report | 11 Public Financing Events, Latin American Financial App ARQ Focused on Stablecoins Completes $70 Million Financing

PANews Weekly Funding Roundup (Mar 2-8): 11 Funding Deals, Totaling Over $184M This week saw 11 disclosed funding events in the blockchain sector. Key highlights include: **DeFi:** - OmniPact, a decentralized protocol for P2P transactions, secured $50M in private funding. - QFEX raised $9.5M in a seed round for its 24/7 high-leverage RWA trading platform. - Sats Terminal received a strategic investment from Gate Ventures. **Web3 & AI:** - AI Agent yield protocol Superpower completed an undisclosed pre-seed round. **Infrastructure & Tools:** - Cyclops raised $8M to develop stablecoin payment infrastructure. - Decentralized cloud storage provider Akave secured $6.65M. - Bitcoin USDT infrastructure project Utexo completed a $7.5M round. - Pre-confirmation network Interstate raised $1.5M. **CeFi:** - Latin American stablecoin-focused app ARQ (formerly DolarApp) raised $70M with participation from Sequoia and Founders Fund. - Digital asset trading firm Crossover raised $31M in a Series B round led by Tradeweb. *Note: Two major funding rounds for AI procurement firm Lio ($30M) and robotics company Neura Robotics (~$1B) were reported but excluded from the official count.*

marsbitYesterday 03:12