DeFi

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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Created: 2026/02/02 18:52
Updated: 2026/02/02 18:52
Trump-Linked World Liberty Tokens Set to Trade, May Inflate President’s Digital Asset Wealth

Trump-Linked World Liberty Tokens Set to Trade, May Inflate President’s Digital Asset Wealth

World Liberty Financial’s crypto token, WLFI, is set to become tradable following a landslide community vote that could significantly boost President Donald Trump’s crypto fortune. On Wednesday, token holders overwhelmingly approved a proposal to unlock WLFI for trading, with 99.94% voting in favor. The move marks a turning point for the Trump-linked project, which was launched last year as a decentralized finance platform offering both a governance token and a stablecoin. The proposal, first introduced on July 9, outlined plans to transition World Liberty from a closed ecosystem to one with broader market participation. 🚨 Big news from the WLFI community 🚨 The community has officially voted — and the results were overwhelming. ✅ $WLFI will be tradable 💪 The people have spoken Now it’s time to execute. Standby for the full launch plan — coming soon. 🦅 ☝️ — WLFI (@worldlibertyfi) July 16, 2025 Trading Begins for Early World Liberty Financial Holders, Full Unlock Still Pending “This would mark a major milestone in the development of the World Liberty Financial ecosystem,” the team wrote. It added that this would open the door for wider community access and protocol development. WLFI tokens were initially sold in two tranches, priced at $0.015 and $0.05. However, buyers were not allowed to trade them at the time. Instead, they received voting rights on protocol decisions and access to Trump-related events. For instance, in May, top TRUMP memecoin holders were invited to a gala dinner with the president. Among the guests was Tron founder Justin Sun . With trading enabled, price discovery and speculation will now begin. Although only early investor tokens will be unlocked initially, a second vote will determine when the remaining supply of the 100b WLFI tokens can be released. Trump’s Inner Circle Anchors World Liberty’s Leadership and Ownership The team noted that founder, advisor and team allocations will follow a longer vesting schedule. This is meant to signal long-term alignment with the project’s success. Meanwhile, Trump’s three sons serve as official advisors to World Liberty. They are joined by real estate executive and longtime Trump ally Steve Witkoff, who now serves as the US special envoy to the Middle East. Additionally, Witkoff’s sons, Zach and Alex, are co-founders of the project. A company linked to Trump, DT Marks DEFI LLC, is expected to receive 22.5b WLFI tokens. Additionally, Trump personally held 15.75b WLFI as of the end of last year. According to Bloomberg, the Trump family has earned roughly $390m from WLFI sales, contributing to a total $620m in crypto-linked wealth . Lawmakers Question Conflicts as Trump Crypto Profits Soar Democratic lawmakers have voiced concerns over Trump’s growing involvement in crypto. This includes his ventures in Bitcoin mining and stablecoin development. As a result, Sen. Elizabeth Warren and Rep. Maxine Waters have called on the US SEC to investigate possible conflicts of interest. Meanwhile, the White House has stated that Trump’s assets are held in a trust managed by his children and has denied any conflict of interest. However, the terms of this trust have not been disclosed. Importantly, Trump remains the sole beneficiary. This means he could access proceeds from crypto ventures at any time or once he leaves office. Despite the controversy, supporters see WLFI’s trading debut as a financial opportunity and a show of political loyalty. “We invested to get rich,” one holder posted on the project website. Another simply wrote, “To make America great again.” Most token holders remain anonymous, shielded behind crypto wallet addresses.

Author: CryptoNews
Solana memecoins heat up after ProShares ETF reveal, but Pepeto might be the smarter bet

Solana memecoins heat up after ProShares ETF reveal, but Pepeto might be the smarter bet

Solana ETF launch sparks hype, but investors eye Pepeto for stronger long-term potential. #sponsoredcontent

Author: Crypto.news
This low-cost crypto could beat Solana and Cardano, predicted to reach $2 from below $0.002

This low-cost crypto could beat Solana and Cardano, predicted to reach $2 from below $0.002

LILPEPE, a rising Layer 2 memecoin, could deliver 1,500x gains and potentially outpace Solana and Cardano. #partnercontent

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BNB Chain targets speed limit with 150ms finality and 20K TPS ambitions

BNB Chain targets speed limit with 150ms finality and 20K TPS ambitions

Liquidity follows speed, and BNB Chain is betting big. With a 2026 upgrade targeting stock exchange-level throughput and latency, the network could become the go-to venue for high-volume, institutional-grade DeFi. In a blog post dated July 16, BNB Chain outlined…

Author: Crypto.news
White House official: Trump may soon fire Fed Chairman Powell

White House official: Trump may soon fire Fed Chairman Powell

PANews reported on July 16 that according to Jinshi, White House officials said that US President Trump may soon fire Federal Reserve Chairman Powell, and there is no definite timetable

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Midas taps Etherlink to Redefine tokenized yield infrastructure

Midas taps Etherlink to Redefine tokenized yield infrastructure

As the race for scalable, compliant tokenization heats up, Midas is betting big on Etherlink’s sub-500ms finality. The latest additions, mMEV and mRe7YIELD, could redefine how institutions access structured yield without intermediaries. According to a press release shared with crypto.news…

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Bitlayer launches Bitcoin cross-chain bridge BitVM on mainnet

Bitlayer launches Bitcoin cross-chain bridge BitVM on mainnet

PANews reported on July 16 that according to Cointelegraph, Bitlayer, a Bitcoin DeFi infrastructure invested by traditional asset management giant Franklin Templeton, announced the launch of the smart contract cross-chain

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PrivyCycle and the unfinished business of health app privacy on Ethereum

PrivyCycle and the unfinished business of health app privacy on Ethereum

Inspiration rarely strikes where one expects. The genesis of PrivyCycle did not emerge from the predictable hum of laptops at ETHCC’s hackathon floor, but rather from the electric tension of a Berlin summer stage in June 2025. There, beneath the…

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Tokenization Company Midas Launches Two New DeFi Products on Etherlink

Tokenization Company Midas Launches Two New DeFi Products on Etherlink

PANews reported on July 16 that according to CoinDesk, the financial tokenization platform Midas launched two new DeFi structured products on the Ethereum compatible chain Etherlink: mMEV (arbitrage and market

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DeFi directly connects to TG's one billion users. Can TAC revitalize the TON ecosystem whose TVL has been "knee-cut"?

DeFi directly connects to TG's one billion users. Can TAC revitalize the TON ecosystem whose TVL has been "knee-cut"?

The TON Application Chain (TAC) officially launched its mainnet on Tuesday, a move aimed at enabling Ethereum-compatible decentralized finance (DeFi) applications to run within Telegram’s massive user ecosystem. According to

Author: PANews