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Aave Tightens USDT Borrowing to Protect Liquidity
Aave now raises USDT borrowing rates as Ethereum V3 Core pool utilization reaches 92%. The earlier rate increase is intended to discourage excessive borrowing and preserve liquidity for withdrawals.
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Pentagon Bans Soldiers from Betting on Polymarket, Kalshi
The Pentagon has banned military personnel from using non-public information to bet on Polymarket and Kalshi. The move follows an indictment and intensifies scrutiny of prediction markets.
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Toly’s Stake-Weighted Oracle Could Change Solana’s SOL Supply
Solana co-founder Toly has proposed a validator-backed oracle that could mint SOL against tokenized collateral. The concept could reshape SOL supply dynamics, DeFi liquidity, and validator governance.
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Visa Explained: How a Global Payments Network Works
Visa is a global payment network that connects banks, businesses and consumers across roughly 200 countries. Its expansion into crypto cards, USDC and blockchain settlement shows how traditional payment infrastructure is adapting to the digital-asset economy.
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SEC Tokenization Review: What the 2027 Agenda Means
The SEC’s 2027 examination agenda places tokenized securities, clearing infrastructure, and technology controls under closer scrutiny. Here is what the shift means for crypto markets and investors.
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Base Active Addresses Rise 49.9% During GMGN Contest
Base daily active addresses climbed 49.9% as a GMGN contest brought fresh wallets onto the network. Falling fees and transactions suggest the surge may reflect incentives more than sustained organic demand.
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Sygnum Launches Bitcoin Loans With Shared Collateral Keys
Sygnum has introduced MultiSYG, an institutional Bitcoin lending service that divides collateral keys among borrowers, the bank, and independent key holders. The model aims to reduce single-party custody risk as crypto-backed credit expands.
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IRS Crypto Voluntary Disclosure Program: What It Means
The IRS voluntary disclosure program may offer taxpayers a structured path to resolve unreported crypto income and transactions. Greater clarity could support market confidence, although investors may still need to sell assets to cover back taxes.