Real-World Asset (RWA) DeFi Protocols Overtake DEXs in TVL—Here’s Why It Matters
Real-world asset (RWA) protocols just passed decentralized exchanges (DEXs) to become the fifth-largest category in DeFi by total value locked (TVL), with around $17–30 billion now parked in tokenized Treasuries, private credit, and commodities. That means more money now sits in tokenized “real
Russia’s Sberbank Moves First With Crypto‑Backed Loan Trial
Russia’s largest bank, Sberbank, reportedly issued its first crypto-backed loan, utilizing digital assets as collateral under strict central bank rules. Crypto markets barely blinked, with Bitcoin holding near recent ranges, but this move matters more for regulation than for price today. It marks
Novogratz Calls Out XRP and Cardano: Hype Fans or Real Utility?
In the latest XRP news, crypto investor Mike Novogratz argued that XRP and Cardano still need to prove they are useful in the real world, not just popular with loyal communities. XRP price traded roughly flat on the day, and ADA price also
Kraken’s xStocks Brings Tokenized US Shares to TON and Telegram
Kraken backed platform xStocks launched on the TON crypto blockchain, letting Telegram users outside the US trade tokenized versions of US stocks and ETFs directly inside the chat app. The move adds a new on-chain venue to an already crowded race for tokenized
Solana vs Ethereum in Tokenization: Why It’s Not Winner-Takes-All
Venture firm Dragonfly says Ethereum and Solana will share, not fight over, the growing market for tokenized assets, arguing that “you can’t just have one blockchain.” ETH and SOL traded in a tight range after the comments, as both chains already attract heavy
Solana DEXes Just Out-Traded Binance: What It Means for You
Solana-based decentralized exchanges reportedly handled more trading volume than giants like Binance and Bybit for stretches of late 2025, shifting more crypto price discovery directly onto the blockchain. While SOL has traded in a wide range this year, on-chain activity and volumes on
Solana and Aptos Crypto Race to Go Quantum Resistant: Is Your Crypto Portfolio Quantum Safe?
Solana and Aptos developers started testing new “quantum-safe” security this week, aiming to protect their blockchains from future attacks by powerful quantum computers. SOL USD traded around $126 while APT price was near recent lows as traders mostly shrugged. Market Cap 24h 7d
Crypto Market News Today (December 22): Bitcoin Price to Reclaim $100K Before Year-End? Uniswap Hits Record Users
Monday, 22 December, three days before Christmas, and just nine days until the year comes to a close. Significant volatility in crypto is expected over the remainder of December, as Bitcoin climbed +1.4% overnight and began the week trading back at $89,000. Analysts
SOL Holds Tight Range as Support Gets Tested: Base Formation or False Calm?
Solana stayed locked in a tight range between $117.3 and $128.8 on December 19. The price action pointed to caution. Traders showed little urgency to take strong positions. The market is coming off months of sharp moves. Those swings left many participants waiting
Synthetix Ditches Layer-2s, Returns to Ethereum’s Mainnet
DeFi derivatives protocol Synthetix is returning to the Ethereum Mainnet after a three-year stint on various Layer-2 networks. The move comes as a response to fragmented liquidity that saw its native token, SNX, fall approximately 83% since late 2024. This strategic shift signals
