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πŸš€ Tokenized RWA Market Expected to Reach $400 Billion by 2030

The distributed tokenized real-world asset (RWA) market is projected to expand significantly, growing from approximately $29 billion today to $400 billion by 2030. According to NS3.AI, a report by Keyrock and Securitize highlights this anticipated growth, noting that RWA perpetual futures volumes have increased 40 times over six months, reaching $67 billion in monthly volume. Additionally, the report indicates that tokenized Treasury bills offered higher returns than DeFi's benchmark stablecoin lending rate on 98% of days in the first quarter of 2026.

#TokenizedAssets #RWA #DeFi #Blockchain #FinancialMarkets #TreasuryBills #DigitalFinance #CryptoFinance #InvestmentTrends #FinTech
πŸš€ DeFi Security Concerns Raised After Drift Hack

Ann Irvina Ravinther, former marketing head at Drift Labs, expressed concerns over the security of decentralized finance (DeFi) following a recent hack that resulted in a personal loss of $76,000. According to NS3.AI, Ravinther highlighted that such security vulnerabilities pose significant challenges for mainstream adoption by traditional financial markets.

#DeFi #SecurityConcerns #DriftHack #AnnIrvinaRavinther #NS3AI #DecentralizedFinance #MainstreamAdoption #TraditionalFinancialMarkets
πŸš€ Solana's Neutral Trade Responds to Drift Attack Impact

Neutral Trade, a quantitative strategy sharing platform within the Solana ecosystem, announced that it is assessing the impact of the Drift attack on its platform and users. According to Foresight News, the team is awaiting further investigation results from Drift. The update includes the suspension and removal of all 'Drift Architecture' vaults from the homepage, although users can still view related positions on the portfolio page. Currently, the homepage only displays the 'Neutral Strategy' proprietary strategy vaults, which are operating normally and have not suffered any losses.

The 'Neutral Strategy' vaults have undergone independent audits by Halborn, Offside Labs, and Quantstamp, and are integrated with FORDEFI's enterprise-grade security solutions. Although the NT Earn vaults had Drift position configurations, Neutral's risk engine detected anomalies during the attack and preemptively withdrew funds to Jupiter Lend and Kamino, preventing any losses.

Neutral Trade is committed to advancing security upgrades and is considering joining the STRIDE ecosystem security program supported by the Solana Foundation. Previously, Neutral Trade reported a loss of approximately $3.67 million due to the Drift attack.


#Solana #NeutralTrade #DriftAttack #CryptoSecurity #DeFi #Blockchain #STRIDE #JupiterLend #Kamino #QuantitativeStrategy #SOL #JUP
πŸš€ Uniswap Founder Seeks Anthropic Collaboration for Mythos Testing

Uniswap founder Hayden Adams has expressed interest in connecting with resources related to Anthropic. According to Odaily, Adams shared his intention to test Mythos on the Uniswap platform through a post on social media.

#Uniswap #HaydenAdams #Anthropic #Mythos #Blockchain #Cryptocurrency #DeFi #UNI
πŸš€ Binance Wallet Launches USDD Season 5 with $1 Million Reward Pool

Binance Wallet announced on X the launch of the fifth season of its USDD activity, offering participants a chance to share in a $1 million reward pool. Users can participate by subscribing to the USDT-sUSDD strategy through Binance Wallet, with a minimum subscription of 100 USDT required to qualify for the enhanced annual interest rate rewards.

This initiative provides an opportunity for users to benefit from increased returns on their digital assets. By engaging in this strategy, participants can potentially enhance their earnings through the elevated interest rates offered during this promotional period. The activity underscores Binance Wallet's commitment to providing value-added opportunities for its users, encouraging active participation in its financial products.

The USDD Season 5 activity is part of Binance Wallet's ongoing efforts to engage its community with rewarding financial strategies. Participants are encouraged to stake their assets promptly to take advantage of the enhanced interest rates available during this event. This initiative reflects Binance Wallet's dedication to offering competitive financial products and fostering user engagement through innovative reward programs.


#Binance #USDD #Cryptocurrency #CryptoRewards #DigitalAssets #DeFi #Staking #Finance #Blockchain #Investment
πŸš€ Binance Launches Zero-Fee Trading for BTC/U Pair

According to the announcement from Binance, the platform is introducing a zero-fee trading promotion for the BTC/U spot and margin trading pair, effective from 2026-04-17 00:00 (UTC). This promotion will run until 2026-07-16 23:59 (UTC), allowing eligible users to trade without incurring maker and taker fees on this specific pair. However, during the promotion period, trading volume on the BTC/U pair will not contribute to the VIP tier volume calculation or any Liquidity Provider programs. Additionally, BNB discounts, referral rebates, and other adjustments will not apply to this trading pair.

United Stables (U) is a next-generation stablecoin backed by fully fluid assets, designed to unify fragmented liquidity across various sectors including trading, payments, DeFi, institutional settlement, and AI-driven autonomous systems. It represents a "fluid" future where value seamlessly flows between humans and AI. Notably, U is the first batch of BNBChain stablecoin to support EIP-3009 gasless authorization, facilitating efficient value transfer across ecosystems.

Users should be aware that standard trading fees will resume once the promotion period concludes. Trading eligibility is subject to the user's country or region of residence, with certain jurisdictions restricted from participating. These include Canada, Cuba, Crimea Region, Iran, Netherlands, North Korea, Syria, the United States and its territories, and non-government controlled areas of Ukraine. Binance reserves the right to disqualify users involved in dishonest behavior and to amend the promotion terms at its discretion. Participants must complete account verification to engage in trading these new pairs, and the list of restricted countries may change due to legal and regulatory updates.


#Binance #BTCU #ZeroFeeTrading #Cryptocurrency #Stablecoin #DeFi #BNBChain #CryptoPromotion #DigitalAssets #CryptoTrading
πŸš€ Aave Faces Internal Challenges Amid Governance Disputes

PANews posted on X (formerly Twitter). Aave, a prominent player in the decentralized finance (DeFi) sector, is currently facing significant internal challenges that are proving more daunting than the ongoing bear market. The departure of three key service providersβ€”BGD Labs, ACI, and Chaos Labsβ€”marks a critical juncture for the platform. These exits highlight a clash between the founder's vision and decentralized governance.

Aave Labs, which holds 23% of the token voting power, is pushing for a transition to V4. However, the service providers have found themselves without a voice in the decision-making process, while also facing increasing legal risks. This situation has led them to withdraw their support, effectively voting with their feet.

The troubles facing Aave underscore the fact that risks in the DeFi space are not solely market-driven. Sometimes, the most significant threats come from within the organization itself.


#Aave #DeFi #GovernanceDisputes #DecentralizedFinance #InternalChallenges #TokenVoting #V4Transition #LegalRisks #ServiceProviders #AaveLabs #AAVE
πŸš€ Perp DEX Market Sees Shift in Trading Volumes

On April 10, data from DefiLlama indicates a decline in overall trading volumes in the on-chain Perp DEX market. According to BlockBeats, Aster's trading volume has surpassed that of EdgeX and Lighter, securing the second position. Meanwhile, the total holdings of the HIP-3 ecosystem projects TradeXYZ and Hyperliquid have seen a slight increase.

The current rankings for major Perp DEX trading volumes are as follows:

Hyperliquid has a 24-hour trading volume of approximately $8.23 billion, with open contract volumes around $7.46 billion.

TradeXYZ records a 24-hour trading volume of about $3.02 billion, with open contract volumes near $1.74 billion.

Aster shows a 24-hour trading volume of roughly $2.07 billion, with open contract volumes around $1.91 billion.

Lighter has a 24-hour trading volume of approximately $1.90 billion, with open contract volumes about $706 million.

EdgeX reports a 24-hour trading volume of around $1.84 billion, with open contract volumes near $1.05 billion.

Pacifica's 24-hour trading volume is about $422 million, with open contract volumes approximately $79.34 million.


#PerpDEX #DeFi #TradingVolume #Crypto #Blockchain #Aster #EdgeX #Lighter #Hyperliquid #TradeXYZ #HIP3 #Pacifica #ASTER
πŸš€ Circle's Strategic Chief Responds to Drift Protocol Theft Incident

Circle's Chief Strategy Officer, Dante Disparte, has addressed the April 1 incident involving the theft of over $270 million from Drift Protocol. According to Foresight News, Disparte clarified that Circle only freezes USDC when legally compelled, emphasizing that this is not a unilateral decision. He explained that the mechanism is part of a framework designed to protect holders from arbitrary interference. Disparte highlighted the challenge faced by open systems, where legal frameworks lag behind technological advancements. He stressed that protocols, wallets, exchanges, and stablecoin issuers should view security and accountability as shared responsibilities. Disparte suggested that DeFi protocols could develop on-chain protective measures inspired by traditional market circuit breakers. He also urged that the legislative process for the U.S. GENIUS Act and CLARITY Act should incorporate standards for due process, property rights, and financial privacy protection before the next major security incident occurs.

#Circle #DriftProtocol #USDC #DeFi #Cryptocurrency #Blockchain #Stablecoin #Security #FinancialPrivacy #Legislation
πŸš€ Saturn Stablecoin Protocol Achieves $40 Million TVL Within 24 Hours of Launch

PANews posted on X (formerly Twitter) that Saturn, the first stablecoin protocol based on the Strategy STRC framework, has successfully launched on the mainnet. Within 24 hours of its debut, the protocol's Total Value Locked (TVL) surpassed $40 million. Saturn's stablecoin, sUSDat, offers an annual yield of over 11.5%, underpinned by Bitcoin through the STRC framework.

#SaturnStablecoin #STRCframework #sUSDat #TotalValueLocked #TVL #Stablecoin #Crypto #Bitcoin #DeFi #BTC
πŸš€ Arc Launches App Kits SDK with Cross-Chain Features

Arc has introduced its App Kits SDK, offering functionalities such as cross-chain bridging, token exchange, and on-chain transfers, all of which can be integrated with less than 10 lines of code. According to Foresight News, the App Kits are built on USDC, CCTP, and Circle Wallets, and are compatible with third-party wallets and developers' own RPC nodes. The SDK includes a built-in revenue-sharing mechanism, allowing developers to configure profit-sharing directly within the transaction process without needing to deploy separate contracts. App Kits are now available for free and support permissionless access.

#Arc #AppKits #SDK #CrossChain #Blockchain #USDC #CCTP #CircleWallet #Crypto #DeFi #Developers #Web3
πŸš€ World Token Supply Dynamics and Unlocking Schedule Until 2026

As of April 10, 2026, the total supply of WLD tokens is set at 10 billion, with 4.9 billion tokens, or 49%, already unlocked, and approximately 3.3 billion in circulation. According to BlockBeats, when WLD was launched on July 24, 2023, 500 million tokens were unlocked from the World Community allocation. The remaining 9.5 billion tokens are subject to a continuous daily linear unlocking mechanism, which will be completed 15 years after the launch.

Starting July 24, 2026, the unlocking speed for various tokens will automatically decrease due to the locking mechanism:

- Community Tokens: The unlocking speed will be reduced by 50%, from 3.2 million tokens per day to 1.6 million, as per an immutable on-chain contract.

- TFH Investor and Team Tokens: The unlocking speed will decrease by 32%, from 1.9 million tokens per day to 1.3 million.

Overall, the total unlocking speed for all tokens will decline by 43%, from approximately 5.1 million tokens per day to about 2.9 million WLD.


#WLD #WorldToken #TokenSupply #UnlockSchedule #Blockchain #Crypto #CryptoNews #Tokenomics #Investment #DeFi
πŸš€ Circle Mints Additional 250 Million USDC on Solana Blockchain

Circle has recently minted an additional 250 million USDC, according to ChainCatcher. Over the past month, Circle has minted a total of 10.5 billion USDC on the Solana blockchain. This development highlights Circle's ongoing activities in expanding its USDC supply on Solana.

#Circle #USDC #Solana #Blockchain #Crypto #Stablecoin #Cryptocurrency #Minting #DeFi #CryptoNews #SOL
πŸš€ Zerion Identifies Anomalies in Web Platform, Advises Caution

Web3 wallet Zerion has announced the detection of unusual activity on its platform. According to ChainCatcher, users are advised to refrain from using the web application services temporarily, as these services have been taken offline. The iOS and Android applications, as well as the web extension, remain secure, and users' funds within the wallet are unaffected. Zerion is actively monitoring the situation and will provide further updates once the web application is restored.

#Zerion #Web3 #CyberSecurity #CryptoWallet #Blockchain #PlatformOutage #DeFi #SecurityAlert
πŸš€ Crypto Projects Face Significant Valuation Declines

According to NS3.AI, recent data from CryptoRank reveals that ten cryptocurrency projects, which once boasted billion-dollar private valuations, are now trading at market capitalizations ranging from $7 million to $294 million. These projects have experienced valuation gaps between 88% and over 99%. Notably, Scroll recorded the steepest decline at 99.54%, while Starknet saw the largest absolute drop, falling from an $8 billion valuation to approximately $199 million.

#Crypto #Cryptocurrency #Valuation #MarketCrash #Blockchain #DeFi #CryptoNews #TokenEconomy
πŸš€ Ethereum Layer 2 Network Scroll Faces Overcharging Issue

Ethereum Layer 2 network Scroll has reportedly overcharged users by more than $50,000 in transaction fees over approximately four days. According to ChainCatcher, this occurred after the Scroll team manually increased two rate multipliers in their gas price oracle six times within six days, each time raising them by 2 to 10 times. This adjustment cumulatively increased the L1 data cost parameter to 1,280 times its original benchmark.

Approximately 139,000 transactions were affected, with the total cost originally estimated at around $280, but users were charged over $50,000. The majority of these transactions were automated by bots. L2BEAT clarified that the overcharging was not due to a sequencer issue but resulted from multiplier adjustments executed through a multi-signature wallet by the team. This incident has raised questions about whether Scroll previously subsidized users with below-cost rates to maintain activity.

Data from DeFiLlama indicates that Scroll's total value locked (TVL) currently stands at $24 million, a significant decline of 96% from its peak of $585 million in October 2024. As of the time of reporting, Scroll has not publicly responded to the issue.


#Ethereum #Layer2 #Scroll #Overcharging #GasFees #Blockchain #DeFi #TVL #CryptoNews #TransactionFees #ETH #SCR
πŸš€ Aave's Strategic Shift Following AWW Proposal Approval

Aave founder Stani recently shared insights on X regarding the strategic direction following the approval of the AWW proposal. According to ChainCatcher, Stani emphasized that Aave will adopt a model centered entirely around the $AAVE token. This approach grants holders not only economic rights within the protocol but also influence over the brand, user base, and integrated ecosystem. Revenue from all applications and products, including Aave Pro, Aave App, Horizon, and Aave Kit, will be redirected to the DAO treasury. Additionally, the exchange functions of Aave.com and Aave Pro have generated an extra $10 to $20 million in new income.

On the product front, the Aave App aims to deliver a fintech-grade experience to attract millions of users, offering each a $1 million account guarantee and plans to introduce a bank card. Aave Pro targets advanced users, while Horizon expands support for real-world assets (RWA). Stani highlighted the goal of growing Aave from a $40 billion protocol to over $1 trillion, positioning it as the foundational credit and repo market for the entire $400 trillion traditional financial asset sector.


#Aave #Stani #AAVEtoken #DAO #AavePro #AaveApp #Horizon #RWA #fintech #cryptomarket #financialecosystem #tokenomics #blockchain #crypto #DeFi
πŸš€ Binance to Suspend Moonbeam Network Transactions for Upgrade

According to the announcement from Binance, starting at approximately 2026-04-13 12:00 (UTC), the platform will temporarily suspend deposits and withdrawals of tokens on the Moonbeam (GLMR) network. This suspension is to facilitate a network upgrade aimed at enhancing user experience. The upgrade is scheduled to occur at the block height of 15,190,604, which is expected to be around 2026-04-13 13:00 (UTC).

The trading of tokens on the Moonbeam network will remain unaffected during this period. Binance assures users that it will manage all technical requirements related to the upgrade. Once the network is deemed stable post-upgrade, deposits and withdrawals will be reopened without further announcements. Users are advised to stay informed through the project team's updates for more details on the upgrade process.


#Binance #Moonbeam #GLMR #Crypto #Blockchain #NetworkUpgrade #DeFi #CryptoNews
πŸš€ Alameda Research Transfers $16 Million in SOL to Creditor Distribution Address

According to Odaily, Arkham has reported that Alameda Research has unstaked $16 million worth of SOL and transferred it to an address designated for creditor distribution. This marks the first such transaction in a month.

#AlamedaResearch #SOL #Crypto #Cryptocurrency #Blockchain #CreditorDistribution #Arkham #DeFi
πŸš€ Hyperbridge Gateway Contract Attacked, Hacker Gains $237,000

PANews posted on X (formerly Twitter). Hyperbridge's gateway contract has been compromised in a recent attack, according to CertiK Alert. The attacker manipulated the administrator privileges of the Polkadot token contract on Ethereum by forging messages. This breach allowed the hacker to mint and sell one billion tokens, resulting in a profit of approximately $237,000.

#Hyperbridge #Ethereum #Polkadot #CryptoHack #BlockchainSecurity #CryptoNews #DeFi #SmartContract #Hacking #CryptoAttack #DOT