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DeFi eliminates intermediaries by using smart contracts on blockchains to provide financial services like lending, borrowing, and trading. In 2026, the "DeFi 3.0" era is defined by Institutional DeFi and the integration of Real-World Assets (RWA). From liquidity provisioning on Uniswap to advanced lending on Aave, this tag tracks the evolution of autonomous financial systems, yield optimization, and the rise of AI-driven portfolio management in the decentralized economy.

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Solana founder: Privacy is not a core factor of product-market fit

Solana founder: Privacy is not a core factor of product-market fit

Solana Labs founder Toly, says that privacy alone does not make a crypto product or feature compelling enough to alter how users engage with it. In a recent post, the Solana (SOL) founder contributed to a thread on X discussing…

Author: Crypto.news

2025/08/18

Japan to roll out first yen-pegged stablecoin: report

Japan to roll out first yen-pegged stablecoin: report

Japan is reportedly gearing up to launch its first official stablecoin, as interest for the asset class deepens across Asia. According to a recent report by local outlet Nikkei Asia, Japan’s Financial Services Agency (FSA) is preparing to approve the…

Author: Crypto.news

2025/08/18

This year's Ethereum is the Plus version of last year's Bitcoin

This year's Ethereum is the Plus version of last year's Bitcoin

By Martin, W3C DAO At the end of June 2025, a publicly traded company called BitMine Immersion Technologies launched an Ethereum treasury plan. In the past 10 hours, it has

Author: PANews

2025/08/18

Legacy rails, new money: Visa and Mastercard just flipped the crypto playbook | Opinion

Legacy rails, new money: Visa and Mastercard just flipped the crypto playbook | Opinion

Crypto’s next leap won’t be a flashy headline. It’ll be a swipe, a tap, or a transaction powered by the very giants it once hoped to topple.

Author: Crypto.news

2025/08/18

QCP Capital: The market is watching whether Powell's speech will break the current range of $112,000 to $120,000

QCP Capital: The market is watching whether Powell's speech will break the current range of $112,000 to $120,000

PANews reported on August 18th that according to a QCP Capital report, the price of BTC fell from $118,000 to $115,000 and ETH fell from $4,500 to $4,300, resulting in

Author: PANews

2025/08/18

Centrifuge’s TVL surpasses $1b milestone on strength of tokenized credit fund

Centrifuge’s TVL surpasses $1b milestone on strength of tokenized credit fund

Centrifuge’s TVL has surpassed $1 billion milestone, joining Securitize $3.1b and Ondo Finance $1.3b among platforms that have reached this milestone. Blockchain infrastructure platform Centrifuge’s TVL has crossed $1.1 billion, fueled by demand for its Janus Henderson Anemoy AAA CLO…

Author: Crypto.news

2025/08/18

Japan Prepares to Approve First Yen-Backed Stablecoin This Autumn: Report

Japan Prepares to Approve First Yen-Backed Stablecoin This Autumn: Report

Japan is preparing to greenlight its first yen-denominated stablecoin this autumn, marking a big step in the country’s approach to digital assets and cross-border payments, Nikkei reported Monday. The Financial Services Agency is expected to approve issuance of the stablecoin as early as October, with the token aimed at uses ranging from international remittances to corporate settlements. Tokyo-based fintech company JPYC will spearhead the launch. The firm plans to register as a money transfer business within the month, paving the way for sales to begin soon after. The stablecoin, also called JPYC, will maintain its peg to the yen through reserves of highly liquid assets, including deposits and government bonds. 🇯🇵 Japan to greenlight first yen-based stablecoin. The Financial Services Agency will approve the issuance of Japan's first yen-denominated stablecoin as early as autumn, with the aim of using it for international remittances and more. — World of Statistics (@stats_feed) August 18, 2025 Institutional Capital Eyes JPYC for Carry Trades Individuals, businesses and institutional investors will be able to purchase JPYC once registration is complete. Buyers will make payments that are then converted into digital tokens, which will be transferred into electronic wallets. Potential uses include sending money to students abroad, facilitating cross-border corporate payments and enabling participation in decentralized finance. The company’s goal is ambitious. Over the next three years, it intends to issue 1 trillion yen worth of JPYC, equal to about $6.8b at today’s exchange rate of 147.37 yen to the dollar. Interest has already emerged from hedge funds active in cryptocurrencies and family offices managing the assets of wealthy investors. Stablecoin Oversight Positions Japan as Industry Pioneer Market participants expect the token to support strategies such as carry trades, which exploit interest rate differentials across currencies. The timing coincides with rising global attention on stablecoins, whose total market capitalization recently surpassed $250b, dominated by dollar-backed tokens. Japan revised its legal framework in June 2023 to clarify the status of stablecoins. Under the new rules, these tokens are defined as “currency-denominated assets” and can only be issued by banks, trust companies and registered money transfer businesses. That distinction sets them apart from other cryptocurrencies and is intended to provide stronger investor protections. JPYC’s launch shows how Japan’s regulatory clarity has positioned the country as a pioneer in digital asset oversight. Analysts say this foundation gives firms a more predictable environment to experiment with blockchain-based payments and settlement systems. Remittances and DeFi Fuel Stablecoin Adoption Stablecoins are now a crucial bridge between traditional finance and the digital asset economy. For instance, tokens like USDT from Tether and USDC from Circle dominate trading pairs on crypto exchanges. Moreover, they are widely used for remittances and decentralized finance. Citigroup has projected that the stablecoin market could expand to as much as $3.7 trillion by 2030, more than ten times its current size. That outlook suggests yen-pegged offerings could carve out a niche as Asian investors seek alternatives to dollar-denominated tokens. The Japanese initiative arrives as governments worldwide step up their scrutiny of stablecoins. Policymakers remain concerned about potential risks to financial stability, but the structured approach taken in Tokyo may ease those worries while opening doors for innovation. If JPYC gains traction, it could set a precedent for other non-dollar stablecoins. In turn, this may encourage broader adoption across Asia. For Japan, the launch marks a domestic milestone. At the same time, it offers the country a chance to strengthen its influence in the fast-changing digital currency landscape.

Author: CryptoNews

2025/08/18

Trump, Tariffs, and Tornado Cash

Trump, Tariffs, and Tornado Cash

Last week, Donald Trump reminded traders that he can still move markets with a tweet, a tariff, or a firing. Crypto whipsawed on his words and actions. This editorial is from last week’s edition of the Week in Review newsletter. Subscribe to the weekly newsletter to get the editorial the second it’s finished. Trump as […]

Author: Bitcoin.com News

2025/08/18

[LIVE] Crypto News Today: Latest Updates for August 18, 2025 – Crypto Market Turns Bearish as Bitcoin Tests $115K, XRP Slips Below $3

[LIVE] Crypto News Today: Latest Updates for August 18, 2025 – Crypto Market Turns Bearish as Bitcoin Tests $115K, XRP Slips Below $3

The crypto market showed a bearish signal today, with Bitcoin (BTC) dropping 2.08% to test the $115K mark and XRP slipping below $3. Ethereum (ETH) also dipped 3.5% to under $4,400. Most sectors followed the downward trend, but DeFi stood out with a 1.81% gain, led by Chainlink (LINK) surging 14.32% on news of a new on-chain reserve mechanism and a strategic partnership with ICE, the parent company of the NYSE. Maker (MKR), Aerodrome Finance (AERO), and DEFI.ssi also posted gains, highlighting DeFi’s resilience amid broad market weakness. But what else is happening in crypto news today? Follow our up-to-date live coverage below.

Author: CryptoNews

2025/08/18

The crypto market generally fell, with only the DeFi sector bucking the trend and rising by 1.81%.

The crypto market generally fell, with only the DeFi sector bucking the trend and rising by 1.81%.

PANews reported on August 18th that according to SoSoValue data, the crypto market continued its correction today, but the DeFi sector bucked the trend, rising 1.81%. Within the sector, Chainlink

Author: PANews

2025/08/18

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