Hidden transaction manipulation in decentralized finance is deterring institutional adoption and burdening retail traders, warns DEX Labs CEO Aditya Palepu. The issue of maximal extractable value (MEV) — where blockchain validators reorder transactions to gain profit — is eroding trust in decentralized finance (DeFi) and discouraging institutional participation, according to Aditya Palepu, CEO of DEX Labs. Palepu argues that MEV has become a “hidden tax” on retail users while driving away the very institutions that could bring stability and liquidity to the DeFi ecosystem. In an interview, Palepu explained that MEV stems from a core weakness in how transactions are…
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Omid Malekan Argues Stablecoins Offer Superior Utility and Safety Compared to Tokenized Deposits A growing number of banks are experimenting with tokenized bank deposits — blockchain-based representations of traditional bank balances — but not everyone is convinced. Omid Malekan, adjunct professor at Columbia Business School, has raised doubts about the long-term viability of the concept, arguing that stablecoins remain a far more functional and flexible alternative. Malekan explained that tokenized deposits lack the openness and composability of stablecoins, making them limited in real-world usability. “Tokenized bank deposits are like a checking account where you could only write checks to other…
European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde calls the digital euro a “symbol of trust,” but critics warn it could undermine privacy and personal liberty. The European Central Bank (ECB) has reaffirmed its commitment to the digital euro, with President Christine Lagarde describing it as a unifying step for Europe’s financial future. In her latest remarks, Lagarde emphasized that the central bank digital currency (CBDC) will serve as a “symbol of trust in our common destiny.” However, the crypto community and several political figures have pushed back, warning that such a system could lead to unprecedented surveillance and erosion of civil…
Analyst Suggests Bitcoin’s Current Cycle Mirrors a Traditional IPO Transition Bitcoin’s price consolidation may not signal weakness but rather a structural shift in ownership, according to macro analyst Jordi Visser, who compares the current phase of Bitcoin’s market cycle to an initial public offering (IPO) in traditional finance. Visser noted that long-time holders are gradually moving their coins, allowing new investors to accumulate Bitcoin at steady intervals. “Not all at once. Not in panic. But steadily,” he said, describing this trend as a healthy sign of market maturity. “In the traditional world, this is the IPO moment — when early…
BNM to explore real-world tokenization use cases in Islamic finance, SME funding, green projects, and cross-border payments. BNM Launches National Tokenization Framework Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) — the country’s central bank — has introduced a three-year roadmap to explore and implement asset tokenization across the financial sector, marking a significant step toward digital transformation of the Malaysian economy. The initiative will be led through BNM’s Digital Asset Innovation Hub (DAIH), established earlier this year, and will include a series of proof-of-concept (POC) projects and live pilot programs aimed at testing the benefits of tokenized financial assets in real-world settings. A…
Stablecoins Dominate Daily Protocol Earnings Across Crypto Ecosystem The stablecoin sector has quietly become the most profitable segment in the digital asset industry, now accounting for 60% to 75% of total daily protocol revenue. This dominance reflects how stablecoins have evolved from simple trading tools into core financial infrastructure powering decentralized finance (DeFi), lending markets, and exchanges worldwide. According to recent market data, leading issuers such as Tether (USDT) and Circle (USDC) generate massive profits through yields earned on U.S. Treasuries and cash-equivalent reserves, while maintaining stable value for users. Tether, the largest player in the market, is projected to…
BCH Price Consolidates After Early Breakout, Traders Eye Key $553.50 Level Bitcoin Cash (BCH) extended its rebound early Friday, breaking above the $550 resistance amid a noticeable volume spike around 1 a.m. UTC. The move marked a continuation of its short-term recovery, pushing the asset into a narrow range between $553 and $556 as traders awaited confirmation of follow-through momentum. According to the 4-hour chart, BCH’s breakout from the lower consolidation band came after weeks of sideways trading between $470 and $540. The sharp uptick in trading activity coincided with a surge in volume, signaling renewed buying interest around the…
Stellar to Leverage Chainlink’s CCIP, Data Feeds, and Streams for Cross-Chain Tokenized Assets Chainlink (LINK) rebounded 3.6% on Friday, climbing to $17.35 after touching intra-week lows near $16.70. The move came as sentiment improved across the decentralized oracle ecosystem, fueled by the announcement that Stellar will integrate Chainlink’s CCIP (Cross-Chain Interoperability Protocol) along with its Data Feeds and Streams solutions to enhance real-world asset (RWA) connectivity across multiple blockchains. The collaboration marks a major step in linking tokenized assets with traditional finance systems, enabling seamless data flow between chains and financial networks. This integration is expected to boost Chainlink’s network…
Ripio introduces wARS, a digital version of the Argentine peso, aiming to build a regional network of stablecoins across Latin America. Ripio Introduces wARS, the Argentine Digital Peso Ripio, one of Argentina’s leading cryptocurrency exchanges with more than 25 million users, has officially launched its first digital peso stablecoin, wARS, as part of a broader initiative to develop a local stablecoin ecosystem in Latin America. The company stated that wARS will be backed 1:1 with Argentine pesos, ensuring full parity between on-chain and fiat currency value. The token is now available on Ethereum, World Chain, and Base, allowing Argentines to…
The world’s largest stablecoin issuer records one of its strongest quarters as profits surge and reserves expand beyond $181 billion. Tether Achieves Record $10 Billion Year-to-Date Profit in 2025 Tether, the company behind the USDT stablecoin, has reported a net profit of $10 billion for the first three quarters of 2025, underscoring its dominant position in the global digital asset market. The latest financial attestation, verified by accounting firm BDO Italy, showed that the firm’s total reserves reached $181.22 billion, compared with $174.45 billion in liabilities tied largely to circulating USDT. The company revealed that it issued over $17 billion…