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Uniswap Launches Aggregator Hooks: DeFi Liquidity Shift
Uniswap Labs has launched aggregator hooks on Ethereum, Base, and Robinhood Chain, enabling the DEX to tap external liquidity pools. The update promises reduced slippage and better trade execution, but could also shift DeFi dynamics by concentrating liquidity around the protocol.
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Solana’s Alpenglow: 85x Faster Transaction Finality
Solana has replaced its consensus protocol with Alpenglow, slashing transaction finality from 12.8 seconds to just 150 milliseconds — an 85x improvement. Here’s what this historic upgrade means for SOL, DeFi, and the broader crypto ecosystem.
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France Targets On-Chain Perps: What MiFID Rules Mean for Hyperliquid
French regulators are pushing to classify on-chain perpetual contracts like Hyperliquid under MiFID rules. Here’s what this potential reclassification could mean for DeFi platforms, European traders, and the future of decentralized finance.
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UK Crypto Rules Could Block Regulated DeFi Access
Proposed UK crypto rules for 2027 could restrict regulated firms from providing access to DeFi. A clear framework could protect users while preserving innovation rather than driving activity overseas.
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SoFi Launches 4.40% APY Tokenized Bank Deposit
SoFi Earn is a tokenized bank deposit offering 4.40% APY and 24/7 conversion into supported stablecoins. The product may provide a regulated bridge between traditional interest-bearing deposits and crypto markets.
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Coinbase Ireland Fined €3.25M Over Customer Funds
Ireland’s central bank has fined Coinbase Ireland €3.25 million over customer-fund safeguarding and control failures. The case highlights the growing regulatory pressure on crypto exchanges to protect user money.
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Chainlink Urges SEC to Create Clear Crypto Rules
Chainlink has joined Hedera, Aptos, Avalanche, and Stellar in formally asking the SEC to create a clear regulatory framework for digital assets in the United States. This coordinated effort represents one of the most significant pushes yet from major crypto projects seeking regulatory clarity.
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Starknet Votes for Quantum-Resistant Blockchain Research
Starknet voters have approved research into a standalone, quantum-resistant blockchain. A planned draft whitepaper will explore how the network might reduce Ethereum dependence and prepare for future computing threats.