Decrypt’s 2025 Story of the Year: Crypto Treasury Firms Flood Wall Street
A look at the rise and fall of Crypto Treasury Firms in 2025 and their impact on Wall Street.
DeFi
DTCC Handles $3.7 Quadrillion in Transactions a Year—Now It’s Tokenizing Treasuries on Canton
DTCC, handling $3.7 quadrillion annually, to tokenize U.S. Treasuries on Canton Network. A deep dive into the implications for traditional finance and the crypto market.
Securitize announces ‘real’ tokenized stocks, touts DeFi integration
Securitize announces the launch of compliant, natively tokenized stocks in early 2026, enabling real equity ownership and 24/7 on-chain trading, with a focus on DeFi integration.
SBI Ripple Asia Signs MOU With Doppler Finance to Explore RWA Tokenization
SBI Ripple Asia and Doppler Finance have signed an MOU to explore XRP-based yield infrastructure and RWA tokenization on the XRP Ledger, potentially revolutionizing traditional asset trading and enhancing the XRP ecosystem.
Polymarket shows stronger retention than most DeFi, wallets and exchanges
Analysis of Polymarket’s superior user retention compared to other DeFi platforms, wallets, and exchanges. Exploring the reasons behind its success and implications for the broader crypto ecosystem.
Elizabeth Warren Presses DOJ, Treasury on Potential Probe of DeFi Exchanges
Senator Elizabeth Warren is seeking answers from federal law enforcement on potential investigations into DeFi exchanges, potentially leading to increased regulatory oversight.
SaucerSwap Unveils Redesigned Platform and New Brand Identity for Hedera DeFi
SaucerSwap has launched a redesigned platform and new brand identity for Hedera DeFi, aiming to enhance user experience and provide a more streamlined interface for DeFi applications.
Aave founder outlines 2026 ‘master plan’ after end to SEC probe
Aave outlines its ambitious 2026 master plan, focusing on v4’s Hub and Spoke architecture, $1 billion in real-world assets, and mobile app growth, following the end of an SEC probe.
A man’s blockchain is his castle
Exploring the concept of blockchain ownership, control, and access management. Weighing the benefits and risks of self-custody versus centralized solutions, and the role of decentralized identity and regulation.
Circle Acquires Interop Labs, So Why Did Axelar (AXL) Price Dip?
Analysis of Circle’s acquisition of Interop Labs, the initial developer of Axelar, and the subsequent price dip of the AXL token. Explores the reasons behind the market’s reaction and the future prospects for Axelar.