Lending

Lending protocols form the backbone of the decentralized money market, allowing users to lend or borrow digital assets without intermediaries. Using smart contracts, platforms like Aave and Morpho automate interest rates based on supply and demand while requiring over-collateralization for security. The 2026 lending landscape features advanced permissionless vaults and institutional-grade credit lines. This tag covers the evolution of capital efficiency, liquidations, and the integration of diverse collateral types, including LSTs and tokenized RWAs.

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Can Gaming Expansion Lift PI to $1?

Can Gaming Expansion Lift PI to $1?

The post Can Gaming Expansion Lift PI to $1? appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. Pi coin price has recently captured attention after reclaiming stability around $0.34, slightly above its local bottom at $0.27. Despite a long stretch of selling pressure, the market has carved out a breakout from the falling wedge structure that had shaped months of decline. The latest launch of the PiOnline DeFi game has brought some fresh energy to the ecosystem. Interest is slowly building again, following months of quiet market activity.  Breakout Retest Gives Pi Coin Price A Chance To Reclaim Higher Ground Pi coin price recently broke above the falling wedge pattern that had kept it pinned down for months. After the breakout, price retested the upper boundary and confirmed the $0.34 level as solid support. This move also lines up with the 0.236 Fibonacci retracement, giving it added significance for short-term structure. The immediate upside hurdle now sits between $0.41 and $0.50, a region that has historically triggered heavy selling pressure. If price clears this barrier with strength, the next target zone could emerge near $0.56. At the same time, the Money Flow Index (MFI) is hovering close to 41, signaling that while inflows are not strong yet, there is space for demand to grow further. PI/USD 1-Day Chart (Source: TradingView) The bigger picture outlines a roadmap of higher Fibonacci extension levels at $0.71, $0.86, and $0.93 if momentum keeps building. These levels represent major milestones that could reshape sentiment and push Pi back into broader discussions. However, a drop under $0.27 would flip the script and risk another fall toward $0.15, undoing much of the recovery effort. Until then, the wedge breakout suggests that bulls may have the upper hand if liquidity improves.  A strong push above the $0.41–$0.50 range would likely validate this breakout and open the way for higher expansion. This unfolding structure ties closely…

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Bitcoin Adoption on Sui Accelerates as Threshold Network and Sui Launch Phase 2 of tBTC Integration

Bitcoin Adoption on Sui Accelerates as Threshold Network and Sui Launch Phase 2 of tBTC Integration

Wyoming, USA, 3rd September 2025, Chainwire

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Best Altcoins to Buy According to ChatGPT-5

Best Altcoins to Buy According to ChatGPT-5

The post Best Altcoins to Buy According to ChatGPT-5 appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. As Ethereum (ETH) maintains its level of performance within the crypto ecosystem, market sentiment is turning to how newcomer Mutuum Finance (MUTM) could transform the way people engage with DeFi. The presale of Mutuum Finance has reached its sixth round and sells tokens at the price of $0.035. Those who invest in the project at this early stage are expected to gain more than 500 percent when the token is introduced to the exchanges.  The presale has so far drawn in 16000 buyers and collected well over 15.25 million in capital. MUTM has been in the limelight with the focus being placed on its progressive lending. With rising volumes of trade and community discussion, Mutuum Finance is rapidly emerging as a name to reckon with in the continued rebranding of alternative cryptocurrencies. Ethereum Holds Near $4,290  Ether is quoted at about 4285.81 with a slight 3.8% pullback of the recent highs, and intra-day ranges of 4273.97 to 4486.85. Although volatile in the short term, institutional interest is very strong, there was almost 500 million of spot ETFs, and total Q3 ETF flows reached 4 billion, so Ethereum has a good liquidity base.  Analysts also note a number of optimistic possibilities: technical signals such as falling wedges and rising buying pressure may lead to a route to $5,000, and more optimistic projections point at stretch prices of $7,000 or even $7,175 by year-end, should ETF inflows persist.  Mutuum Finance opens Bug Bounty of $50,000. Mutuum Finance has opened a Bug Bounty Program in partnership with CertiK and encourages white-hat hackers, developers, and security researchers to become the participants. The program offers leveled rewards based on the gravity of the reported vulnerabilities, and the maximum level of the reward is 50,000 USDT. This will help to enhance the security of the platform,…

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Venus Protocol Restores $13.5M Stolen in Phishing Attack Using Governance

Venus Protocol Restores $13.5M Stolen in Phishing Attack Using Governance

TLDR Venus Protocol recovers $13.5M lost in a phishing attack via governance actions. Phishing attack compromised a whale wallet, draining $13.5M worth of assets. Venus halted the protocol and used a governance vote to liquidate the attacker’s positions. XVS token dropped 10% during the event but regained confidence after recovery. Venus Protocol has successfully recovered [...] The post Venus Protocol Restores $13.5M Stolen in Phishing Attack Using Governance appeared first on CoinCentral.

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Grok’s Top 4 Picks for Massive Returns

Grok’s Top 4 Picks for Massive Returns

The post Grok’s Top 4 Picks for Massive Returns appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. Sure, these tokens could deliver massive returns in the upcoming altcoin season but, as with any investment, the best strategy is diversification. In this quick, no-nonsense guide, we’ll point you toward the best crypto presales to buy right now, helping you craft a well-rounded portfolio for the upcoming run. So what’s so special about presales? They’re low-cap, under-the-radar, and cheap tokens that may carry more spice than your usual Bitcoin or Ethereum. Yet they also offer far higher upside than most mainstream cryptos combined. Even better, given the current consolidation phase, presales make a lot of sense because they’re not yet listed, meaning they’re shielded from volatility. And by the time they launch in the next few months, the market could be alive and kicking, giving you the chance to ride the wave with minimal stress. The best part? We sought Grok’s expertise for this guide. One of the most powerful AI tools around, Grok – thanks to its direct integration with X – has access to real-time crypto updates, from big whale buys and policy announcements to price movements and analyst predictions. 1. Bitcoin Hyper ($HYPER) – Layer-2 Bitcoin Solution Offering Scalability and Web3 Compatibility Bitcoin Hyper ($HYPER) is an innovative Layer-2 (L2) solution for Bitcoin, solving the blockchain’s long-standing issues of scalability and speed. Although Bitcoin is rightly called digital gold, it offers little utility beyond being a store of value, which is why networks like Ethereum and Solana dominate DeFi and Web3. $HYPER aims to change that through a decentralized, non-custodial canonical bridge. Simply put, this bridge locks your Layer-1 $BTC and mints an equivalent amount of Layer-2 Bitcoin, called wrapped $BTC. These L2-compatible tokens can then be used to engage with Hyper’s Web3 ecosystem, including DeFi trading, staking, lending, NFT marketplaces, gaming dApps, and more. Once…

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ETH Treasury Firms Pose Risks Chasing Yield: Sharplink CEO

ETH Treasury Firms Pose Risks Chasing Yield: Sharplink CEO

The post ETH Treasury Firms Pose Risks Chasing Yield: Sharplink CEO appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. Companies that buy and hold Ether to try to squeeze the most yield out of their holdings will be significantly more at risk if the market declines, says Sharplink Gaming co-CEO Joseph Chalom. “There will be people just like in traditional finance who wanna get that last 100 basis points of yield, and think that it is riskless,” Chalom said in an interview with Bankless on Monday.  He said that while there are ways to achieve double-digit yields on Ether (ETH), they come with significant risks.  “It comes with credit risk, it comes with counterparty risk, it comes with duration risk, it comes with smart contract risk,” he said, adding that companies that try to make up lost ground also present a real risk. “I think the biggest risk is that people who are far behind are going to take risks that I don’t think are prudent.” Wider industry could be tainted by “imprudent” moves Chalom said the sector “could be tainted by people that do imprudent things,” such as how they go about raising capital or differentiating themselves in the yield that they derive from their ETH holdings. “If you overbuild and there is a downturn, how do you make sure your call structure is in such a way that you build to the highest price of Ethereum?” he said. Sharplink Gaming is the second-largest public holder of ETH, with $3.6 billion worth, trailing only behind BitMine Immersion Technologies, which holds $8.03 billion.  The top 10 Ether treasury companies by holdings. Source: StrategicETHReserve ETH treasury companies hold approximately 3.6 million ETH, worth approximately $15.46 billion at the time of publication, according to StrategicETHReserve data. Some see model as having dire consequences Josip Rupena, the CEO of lending platform Milo and a former Goldman Sachs analyst, recently told Cointelegraph that…

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Ondo Brings 100+ Tokenized U.S. Stocks to Ethereum, With Solana and BNB Support Next

Ondo Brings 100+ Tokenized U.S. Stocks to Ethereum, With Solana and BNB Support Next

TLDR: Ondo Global Markets launched with over 100 tokenized U.S. stocks and ETFs now live on Ethereum for global investors. The platform plans to expand to more than 1,000 tokenized assets by year-end, backed by U.S. broker-dealers. Tokenized stocks can be transferred 24/7 peer-to-peer and integrated into DeFi platforms like stablecoins. Solana and BNB Chain [...] The post Ondo Brings 100+ Tokenized U.S. Stocks to Ethereum, With Solana and BNB Support Next appeared first on Blockonomi.

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Which Crypto to Buy Now? BTC Retesting Steadily $108K, Yet a DeFi Underdog Is Predicted to Surge Past $4 Fast

Which Crypto to Buy Now? BTC Retesting Steadily $108K, Yet a DeFi Underdog Is Predicted to Surge Past $4 Fast

Bitcoin (BTC)’s steady retest of the $108,000 level has once again reinforced its position as the king of digital assets. But while BTC is admired for its consistency, investors who are seeking exponential growth are beginning to look elsewhere. Analysts tracking what is going on with crypto today are turning their attention to a presale [...] The post Which Crypto to Buy Now? BTC Retesting Steadily $108K, Yet a DeFi Underdog Is Predicted to Surge Past $4 Fast appeared first on Blockonomi.

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Arbitrum Launches ‘Season One’ of $40 Million DeFi Incentive Program

Arbitrum Launches ‘Season One’ of $40 Million DeFi Incentive Program

The post Arbitrum Launches ‘Season One’ of $40 Million DeFi Incentive Program appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. The DeFi Renaissance Incentive Program (DRIP) aims to accelerate innovation and liquidity on Arbitrum. The Arbitrum DAO on Wednesday unveiled “Season One” of its DeFi Renaissance Incentive Program (DRIP), which introduces a reward system for specific assets and activities across the Arbitrum ecosystem instead of focusing on individual decentralized finance (DeFi) protocols. Season One earmarks up to 24 million ARB tokens, worth nearly $12 million at current prices, to fuel growth in the Arbitrum ecosystem. ARB, the L2’s native token, is currently trading near $0.50, up 28% over the past month. It boasts a market capitalization of $2.6 billion, per CoinGecko data. This first season will focus on leveraged looping strategies for yield-bearing Ethereum (ETH) tokens and stablecoins. It will reward activity across select lending and borrowing protocols, including Aave, Morpho, Fluid, Euler, Dolomite, and Silo, according to a press release viewed by The Defiant. Participants will be able to earn ARB rewards for borrowing against a curated set of collateral types, including weETH, wstETH, rsETH, ezETH, gmETH, sUSDC, sUSDS, USDe, sUSDe, syrupUSDC, RLP, wstUSR, sUSDai, and thBILL. Arbitrum, an Ethereum Layer 2 (L2) network with $3.5 billion in DeFi total value locked (TVL), unveiled its DRIP initiative in April; however, it wasn’t approved by the Arbitrum DAO until June. Sustainable Growth The initiative underscores how DeFi incentives could be modeled in the future. Rather than distributing rewards broadly, Arbitrum is steering them toward strategies that can boost liquidity and promote sustainable growth. “Not all TVL is created equal, and the retention of growth during the program is what matters most,” Matthew Fiebach, co-Founder of Entropy Advisors, told The Defiant. “It’s the combination of new deployments, co-incentives, listings, integrations and parameter changes that lead to structural improvements to the ecosystem.” How it Works Season One is part of a larger…

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The Katana Layer2 And The Kaito Hustle Highlights Sustainable DeFi

The Katana Layer2 And The Kaito Hustle Highlights Sustainable DeFi

Katana is a new DeFi-native Layer 2 blockchain incubated by Polygon Labs and GSR, designed to unify liquidity and deliver sustainable yields. It launched the private mainnet at the end of May, while the public mainnet expected by later this summer. Why the Hype? There will be a mix of unified liquidity, high yields and institutional support! Katana aggregates liquidity from multiple protocols, including Morpho, Sushi, and Vertex, to reduce slippage and provide more predictable lending and borrowing rates. The alpha is given by the yields! By concentrating liquidity and collecting yields from various sources, Katana aims to offer higher and more consistent returns for DeFi users. But the hype and alpha reached new heights when the Katana and Kaito partnership was announced! The leaderboard is liv, so yap now to earn your share. InfoFi isn’t dead, only your bags might be. The time has come, samurai! Katana and Kaito will fight side by side to reward advocates spreading the Katana’s story. This algorithm tracks the sharpest, smartest voices on crypto Twitter, and will score posts based on insight, originality, reputation and reach! The Katana and Kaito alliance brings a pool of 10 million KAT and $20,000 in monthly USDC for top creators. The pre-season snapshot was taken and will reward the early yappers! Season 1 started officially so stay active on-chain and keep yapping. Katana builds sustainable DeFi with vaultbridge, chain-owned liquidity, sequencer fees, and top apps like Morpho and Sushi. Kaito filters out spam to reward genuine contributors. Rewards include 10 million $KAT locked until Feb 2026 and monthly $USDC payouts to top creators. This is your chance to support DeFi that works for users by educating and building conviction, not hype. The blade has chosen you — don’t falter. Why I embraced the vision? Katana is backed by industry players like Polygon Labs and GSR, Katana is positioned to attract significant institutional participation in DeFi. Chads must pre-deposit on Katana assets such as ETH, USDC, USDT, and WBTC during the private mainnet phase to earn KAT tokens from Krates! The Katana Krates are virtual loot boxes that users can open during the pre-deposit phase. Each Krate offers a chance to win KAT tokens and other rewards, such as those very expensive NFTs! Are Krates Worth It? Opening Katana Krates has become a popular way to engage with the platform early. While the exact value of rewards can vary, the high number of Krates opened suggests that users find them worthwhile for gaining early exposure to KAT tokens and other incentives. Additional Incentives? There will be an KAT Airdrop, and approximately 15% of the upcoming KAT token supply is set to be airdropped to $POL stakers on Ethereum. Katana’s approach to consolidating liquidity and offering high yields, combined with its strong backing and innovative participation methods like Krates and Turtle Club, make it a noteworthy project in the DeFi space. And I? I already deposited $USDC, wETH and wBTC … and waiting for the launch! Residual Income: Claim your Zerion XP! Sonium: Sake Fi / Kyo / Arkada / Algem / Untitled Bank AI Agents & Mindshare: Kaito / Newton / Humanity / Theoriq / FantasyTop Content: Publish0x & Hive Play2Earn: Splinterlands & Holozing PVM The Author — My Amazon Books The Katana Layer2 And The Kaito Hustle Highlights Sustainable DeFi was originally published in Coinmonks on Medium, where people are continuing the conversation by highlighting and responding to this story

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