Elixir is opening new DeFi access for institutional holders through its partnership with Securitize. This allows asset holders of Hamilton Lane SCOPE to interact with DeFi using deUSD. This can potentially increase the demand and usage of deUSD and E
Welcome to The Protocol, CoinDesk's weekly wrap-up of the most important stories in cryptocurrency tech development. I'm Ben Schiller, CoinDesk’s Features and Opinion Editor.In this issue:HyperLiquid responds to criticism over decentralizationStarkWa
Pyth Network is partnering with Revolut to contribute to both centralized and decentralized financial markets. The pair will distribute Pyth’s sophisticated price data through Revolut’s massive user base.In doing so, the pair hope to provide new reso
The DeFAI DAO Initial DEX Offering (IDO) is set to happen, aiming to improve the DeFi experience. Events like an IDO usually can be a big deal because buying interest might increase, driving prices up. Invested parties often engage more actively, pro
Acala Network has announced the launch of its first Meme and DApp Contest, running from February 3 to August 3. The total prize pool is 6,000,000 ACA, with monthly rewards for top participants. The contest aims to engage developers and creative creat
Do Kwon's criminal trial over the $40 billion TerraUSD collapse will begin on January 26, 2026, in the Southern District of New York. Prosecutors are reviewing six terabytes of evidence provided by Montenegrin authorities after his December 2024 extr
The global cryptocurrency industry is poised for another year of growing mainstream and institutional recognition in 2025, thanks to increasing regulatory clarity and soaring crypto valuations.Crypto investor optimism is rising following the record-b
Blockchain oracle firm Pyth Network has partnered with neobank Revolut to port digital banking data into decentralized finance (DeFi).Revolut will provide data for more than 500 markets including foreign exchange, equities and commodities. Revolut al
The launch of TheSixDragons guild system on March 1st could boost Efinity and Enjin Coin prices. Players will lead guilds, earning rewards and governance tokens, which adds utility to the NFTs involved. This event may attract more players to use and
Revolut has partnered with Pyth Network to contribute its price data to the decentralized finance (DeFi) ecosystem. This collaboration allows Revolut to serve as a data publisher for Pyth, providing trusted price information to market participants.Re
On Jan. 7, Ripple President Monica Long discussed her company’s strategic direction during an interview with Bloomberg TV. She highlighted Ripple’s ongoing efforts to increase the distribution and availability of Ripple USD (RLUSD) across additional
Movement Labs is nearing completion of a $100 million Series B funding round that would value the blockchain development firm at approximately $3 billion, Fortune reported Wednesday, citing sources familiar with the deal.The report said that a Moveme
The introduction of HyperBera by Solv and D2 Finance on January 8, 2025, promises to offer innovative DeFi solutions for Bitcoin holders. This initiative could enhance the utility and attractiveness of both D2 and SOLVBTC tokens. By allowing BTC hold
US fintech firm Ripple and blockchain oracle provider Chainlink have partnered to accelerate the adoption of the cross-border payments firm’s stablecoin, Ripple USD.“Ripple has adopted the Chainlink standard to access highly secure and reliable prici
The RIVAL Initial DEX Offering (IDO) is a potential game-changer for GameFi.org as it introduces a new token, RIVAL, on 14th January 2025. IDOs attract attention and participation, potentially increasing demand for GAFI if the project gets good tract
Ripple, a blockchain service provider associated with the XRP Ledger, announced its partnership with data provider Chainlink. The collaboration aims to integrate Ripple's RLUSD stablecoin with decentralized finance (DeFi) applications."By enabling se
Pundi X will host the Q4 2024 progress report AMA session on YouTube on January 14th at 12:00 pm UTC. Refer to the official tweet by PUNDIX: 🔥 On Jan 14th, 8:00 PM GMT+8, Pundi X will host the Q4 2024 progress report AMA session! Join us to get insig
Bitcoin’s recent surge past the $100,000 mark is no small feat, considering 18 months ago many pundits thought the industry was dying or would fade into obscurity. Despite Bitcoin hitting $108,000 in December before falling to under $95,000, one need
Ripple is integrating the Chainlink Standard to help bring its new RLUSD stablecoin on-chain. This partnership comes with a few key features, most importantly integrating live price data into RLUSD’s blockchain.Additionally, Chainlink will provide on
Ripple is adopting Chainlink's standard to provide reliable pricing data for its RLUSD stablecoin, aiming to enhance its utility across decentralized finance applications, according to a statement shared by the team on Dec. 7.The integration comes af