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Morpho Brings Stock-Backed Loans to Base Using Coinbase Tokens
Morpho has launched stock-backed loans on Coinbase’s Base network, allowing users to borrow funds using tokenized Coinbase stocks as collateral. The move could significantly blur the lines between traditional finance and decentralized finance.
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HYPE Token Surges to $90 All-Time High: Hyperliquid’s Next Move
HYPE token has reached a new all-time high of $90.92, driven by aggressive protocol buybacks and heavy whale accumulation on-chain. With Hyperliquid’s revenue continuing to climb, the DeFi project is capturing serious market attention.
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SEC Approves Tokenized Stock Trading: Clarity Act Stalled
The SEC is moving forward with tokenized stock trading regulations even as the Clarity Act remains stalled in Congress. Here’s what that means for crypto markets, DeFi, and the future of on-chain finance.
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Hyperliquid Launches Borrowing & Lending: $269M in 24h
Hyperliquid has launched borrowing and lending features, with users borrowing $269 million on the first day. This expansion into credit markets could strengthen its position in DeFi and boost the HYPE token’s long-term value.
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US Regulators Ease Rules for Crypto Developers in 2025
For years, crypto developers in the United States operated under a cloud of uncertainty. Was a wallet app a money transmitter? Was a decentralized interface a derivatives platform? These questions kept talented builders on edge — and many of them offshore. Now, in a notable shift, two of the country’s most powerful financial regulators are…
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Kraken Parent Payward Partners with Hyperliquid for US Perpetuals
Payward, the parent company of Kraken, has announced a strategic partnership with Hyperliquid to launch regulated perpetual futures for US traders. Operating under CFTC oversight through Bitnomial, this collaboration bridges DeFi innovation with traditional compliance, potentially reshaping the American crypto derivatives landscape.
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Circle Launches Arc Mainnet With BlackRock and Visa
Circle has officially launched the Arc mainnet with BlackRock, Visa, Mastercard, and DTCC as validators. With 10 billion ARC tokens minted, USDC as gas, and Aave and Uniswap live from day one, Arc is positioning itself as the go-to institutional blockchain for stablecoins and tokenized finance.
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BTC on Aave: Understanding Custodied Collateral Lending
Aave and Anchorage Digital have launched Custodied Collateral Lending, allowing Bitcoin holders to borrow against their BTC without moving it on-chain. This hybrid model combines institutional custody with DeFi flexibility, opening new doors for both institutions and individual investors.
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S&P Global Acquires OpenZeppelin: What It Means for Crypto Security
S&P Global has agreed to acquire OpenZeppelin, the blockchain security firm behind most major stablecoins’ smart contract libraries. The deal signals Wall Street’s deeper commitment to on-chain finance and could reshape DeFi security standards.
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SEC Innovation Exemption: 5-Year Green Light for Tokenized Stocks
The SEC has granted a five-year innovation exemption allowing platforms to trade tokenized stocks, just days after the CLARITY Act failed in the Senate. This landmark decision could accelerate institutional adoption and bridge traditional finance with DeFi.