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Mantle’s Moves: Cross-Chain Liquidity and the Next Phase of DeFi

Mantle ($MNT) has quickly become one of the most talked-about projects in the Layer 2 space. With a $7 billion asset base and a string of major announcements, the network is showing that it wants to be more than just another Ethereum scaling solution. Its latest partnership with interoperability protocol LayerZero is pushing Mantle into the spotlight, marking a significant step toward becoming a hub for cross-chain liquidity. Why Cross-Chain Liquidity Matters DeFi’s biggest challenge has long been fragmentation. Assets are scattered across multiple chains, and moving funds between them often requires clunky bridges, long wait times, and risks of slippage or failed transactions. By teaming up with LayerZero, Mantle is tackling this head-on. The integration allows $MNT to go live on HyperEVM through LayerZero’s OFT (Omnichain Fungible Token) standard. For users, that means one-click $MNT deposits into HyperliquidX and seamless liquidity movement across supported ecosystems.
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Week #36: Cryptocurrencies with Recent Developments to Watch This Week

WLFI: World Liberty Financial Makes Its Exchange Debut The World Liberty Financial (WLFI) token officially began trading on major exchanges last week, including BingX. Shortly after launch, the token traded above $0.30, giving it a fully diluted valuation of over $30 billion based on a 100 billion supply. WLFI is positioned as the governance token of World Liberty Financial, a DeFi project blending traditional financial infrastructure with blockchain-native solutions. For users, the listing provides early access to one of the most closely watched DeFi governance tokens of 2025. Historically, new listings of high-profile governance tokens tend to attract speculative volume in the short term, while the longer-term performance often depends on whether the underlying platform delivers on its roadmap. Mantle ($MNT): Expanding Liquidity with LayerZero Mantle Network ($MNT) announced a major interoperability upgrade through a partnership with LayerZero. $MNT, which represents around $7 bill
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Non-USD Stablecoins: A New Chapter for Global Finance

Stablecoins have reshaped the way we move money—but so far, nearly all of them are tied to the U.S. dollar. In fact, dollar-backed tokens make up a staggering 99.8% of the $266 billion stablecoin market. Why That’s Changing—And Fast South Korea is making waves with plans to roll out a regulatory framework for a won-backed stablecoin by October. The Financial Services Commission (FSC) has been actively preparing clear rules for issuance, collateral management, and risk control as part of the next phase of the Virtual Asset User Protection Act. This signals a major shift toward local stablecoin initiatives, as lawmakers and banks — including Shinhan, KB, and Woori — gear up for collaboration. Beyond South Korea, Japan is also close to launching its yen-pegged stablecoin (JPYC), secured by Japanese government bonds and designed in part for institutional and international use.Meanwhile in China, despite a wider crypto ban, officials are exploring yuan-backed
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What Is WLFI? A Deep Dive into World Liberty Financial’s Governance Token

WLFI is the governance token of World Liberty Financial (WLF), a much hyped U.S.-based DeFi platform centered around a dollar-backed stablecoin (USD1). The platform aims to bridge traditional finance and decentralized finance while maintaining regulatory alignment and promoting accessibility. Role and Purpose WLFI grants holders voting rights over platform governance, such as upgrades, partnerships, and incentive policies. It isn’t designed to offer financial returns, trading profits, or direct economic value—only influence within the platform. Initially, WLFI tokens were non-transferable. However, in July 2025, a community-approved vote (supporting tradability with overwhelming consensus) paved the way for broader utility, setting the stage for market listing and liquidity. Tokenomics & Governance Design With 100 billion WLFI tokens minted, distribution includes allocations for the token sale, community growth incentives, founding supporters, and team members. A nota
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Week #35 – Cryptocurrencies with Recent Developments to Watch This Week

This week’s highlights bring strong momentum across some of the biggest Ethereum scaling ecosystems. From Polygon’s deepening role in payments to Optimism’s technical upgrades and Starknet’s bold shift toward Bitcoin staking, each network is showing how innovation and adoption trends could impact token performance and future growth. Polygon (MATIC) Polygon had a strong week, ranking second in net flows across all blockchain networks with $168.3 million, trailing only Ethereum. According to a post from Polygon CEO Sandeep this week, this included $168 million in net inflows, as well as over $1 billion in LATAM trading volume this year, underlining its position as a key player in emerging markets where stablecoin adoption drives demand. Together, these indicators highlight growing institutional and retail confidence in Polygon’s infrastructure, which continues to strengthen its role as a trusted hub for capital movement and payments. MATIC is currently tra
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Macro Ripple Effects: Ethereum’s All-Time High vs. Bitcoin ETF Outflows

Crypto markets are flashing conflicting signals—and those contradictions may point to deeper shifts beneath the surface. On one hand, Ethereum (ETH) recently smashed through its old all-time high, cruising past $4,900 and setting a new benchmark in price discovery. On the other hand, U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs are seeing heavy outflows—a staggering $1.17 billion left between August 18–22. Let’s break down what this divergence might mean for where capital is headed next.   Ethereum Surges While Bitcoin ETFs Bleed ETH erupted from years of consolidation, erupting past its previous high of about $4,867 (set back in 2021). With no overhead resistance, bulls are charging into uncharted territory. Meanwhile, Bitcoin ETFs—including giants like BlackRock’s iShares ($615 million withdrawn) and Fidelity’s Wise Origin ($235 million withdrawn)—are witnessing pronounced investor caution. This divergence isn’t just numbers—it’s sentiment.   What’s Driving the Rotation? There are a few possible
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Crypto Lending: Disruption or Complement to Traditional Finance?

Crypto lending is surging in popularity as users seek to unlock liquidity or earn yield without selling their digital assets. At the core, crypto lending operates via collateralized loans—either through DeFi platforms (smart-contract–based protocols like Aave, where users supply assets to lending pools and earn interest) or through CeFi models via centralized exchanges. Borrowers pledge crypto as collateral to access fiat or stablecoin loans easily, often with minimal paperwork and near-instant funding.   Speedy and Accessible The key appeal lies in speed and accessibility. Traditional bank loans typically require credit checks, long application windows, and paperwork. In contrast, crypto lending is processed swiftly, often within minutes, using algorithms and blockchain infrastructure. Plus, crypto lending often offers higher yields than traditional savings products, though these can swing dramatically depending on market volatility.   But, Not Without Risks However, crypto
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Săptămâna #34: Criptomonede cu evoluții recente de urmărit în această săptămână

Piața criptomonedelor continuă să se transforme rapid, cu token-uri din infrastructura DeFi, ecosisteme de gaming și rețele de lichiditate având traiectorii foarte diferite. Iată o privire asupra a trei token-uri remarcabile din ultima lună.   Definitive (EDGE): DeFi de nivel instituțional crește cu 770% Token-ul $EDGE al Definitive a fost unul dintre cei mai explozivi performeri din ultima lună, urcând cu 770% în 30 de zile și depășind o capitalizare de piață de 920 de milioane de dolari. Ce alimentează această ascensiune? Pe măsură ce instituțiile și traderii profesioniști caută o infrastructură on-chain mai fiabilă, EDGE a devenit un token de referință. Deținătorii beneficiază de comisioane reduse, funcționalități premium și recompense pentru staking. Cu cererea în creștere pentru DeFi de nivel instituțional, Definitive își propune să devină o infrastructură de bază pentru următorul val de piețe on-chain. Află mai multe despre EDGE aici.   Animoca’s Tower (TOWER): Impulsio
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Week #34: Cryptocurrencies with Recent Developments to Watch This Week

The crypto market continues to shift rapidly, with tokens from DeFi infrastructure, gaming ecosystems, and liquidity networks showing very different trajectories. Here’s a look at three standout tokens from the past month.   Definitive (EDGE) Institutional-Grade DeFi Surges 770%: Definitive’s $EDGE token has been one of the most explosive movers of the past month, climbing 770% in 30 days and pushing its market cap beyond $920 million. What’s driving the rally? As institutions and professional traders search for more reliable on-chain infrastructure, EDGE has become a go-to token. Holders gain access to reduced fees, premium features, and staking rewards. With institutional-grade DeFi in high demand, Definitive is aiming to position itself as core infrastructure for the next wave of on-chain markets. Learn more about EDGE here.   Animoca’s Tower (TOWER) Rides Community Momentum: Another strong performer this month has been TOWER, the gaming token from Animoca Brands. TO
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Institutional Crypto Boom: Bitcoin Options Trading Now Available in the UAE

In a landmark move, Dubai’s Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (VARA) has issued its first-ever regulated over-the-counter (OTC) crypto options license. This approval marks a significant step forward for institutional adoption in the Middle East, paving the way for sophisticated Bitcoin derivatives trading in a regulated environment. As the UAE continues to solidify its position as a global crypto hub, this development not only boosts local innovation but also enhances global derivatives liquidity.   VARA Approval VARA recently issued the inaugural license under its pilot framework for OTC crypto options. This license allows the offering of direct client-facing crypto options services, starting primarily with Bitcoin (BTC) options. Unlike traditional spot trading, options provide investors with the right to buy or sell BTC at a predetermined price, enabling advanced strategies like hedging against volatility or speculating on price movements. VARA’s pilot regime is de
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Crypto in Retirement Funds: What a $9 Trillion Market Shift Could Mean

A major change is on the horizon: an executive order now allows cryptocurrencies—and private equity—to potentially be included in U.S. 401(k) retirement plans. This move could unlock over $9 trillion in retirement assets for digital investment, as policymakers redefine what counts as an acceptable fund option.   What’s Actually Changing? This executive order directs the Department of Labor and other federal agencies to reconsider which investments are allowed in 401(k) plans. Currently, most of these accounts are limited to stocks, bonds, and cash equivalents. The new guidance could pave the way for regulated crypto options and diversified alternative assets to be smoothly integrated into retirement portfolios.   Redefining Traditional Access to Digital Assets This isn’t about sensational headlines—this could fundamentally reshape long-term demand for Bitcoin and other crypto by enabling millions to dollar-cost average using their paycheck contributions. While being an excel
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Week #33: Cryptocurrencies with Recent Developments to Watch This Week

Crypto markets are seeing renewed activity this week, with fresh institutional moves and notable on-chain shifts driving token-specific momentum. Sui gains traction through a regulated banking partnership, Bittensor rebounds on a major treasury stake, and Tron records one of its largest profit-taking events of the year—each shaping market sentiment in distinct ways.   Sui (SUI): Institutional On-Ramp Gains Momentum: SUI climbed 13.7% to $3.95, pushing toward the $4 mark after Swiss digital asset bank Sygnum announced a partnership with the Sui Foundation to expand regulated institutional access to the network. The arrangement will provide custody, spot and derivatives trading for SUI, with staking services to follow in the coming weeks and collateral-backed Lombard loans slated for Q4. Targeting banks, asset managers and high-net-worth clients, Sygnum says all holdings will remain bankruptcy-remote and off the bank’s balance sheet. The move positions Sui for deeper penetration int
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