DeFi Market Overview
Key DeFi Statistics
- Total DeFi Market Cap: $126.8 billion
Source: CoinGecko - 24-Hour DEX Trading Volume: $136.89 billion
Source: CoinGecko - Total Value Locked (TVL): $125.66 billion
Top 10 DeFi projects by TVL | Source: DeFiLlama
NFT Market Snapshot
Top NFT Metrics
- Global NFT Market Cap: $344.17 billion
Top 10 NFT projects by market cap | Source: CoinMarketCap - 24-Hour NFT Sales Volume: $29.33 billion
Source: CoinMarketCap - Trending NFTs:
Top 10 NFTs by 24-hour sales growth | Source: NFTGO
Breaking News
Eric Conner Exits Ethereum Community
Ethereum core developer and EIP-1559 co-author Eric Conner announced his departure via X platform:
"I’m no longer part of the .eth community. Perhaps leaders will realign with the community someday, but for now, I’ve moved on. Deep down, I genuinely hope Ethereum succeeds. Good luck."
In a follow-up post, Conner emphasized his focus on crypto-AI convergence:
"My passion lies in crypto and AI’s potential to build an open, trustworthy future where humans retain autonomy."
Meme Coin & DeFi Highlights
1. DOGE and TRUMP ETFs Could Launch by April
- Key Insight: Rex’s DOGE/TRUMP ETFs filed under the 1940 Act may debut in 75 days (vs. 240-day reviews for XRP/Solana ETFs).
Source: Bloomberg analyst Eric Balchunas
2. Binance Adds TRUMP as Borrowable Asset
- Supports flexible-rate loans and VIP lending.
3. Trump on TRUMP Coin:
"I heard it’s very successful."
DeFi Sector Updates
- a16z’s Builder Philosophy:
"Developers follow users—solve real problems, and success follows." - Oxbridge Adopts Crypto Reserves:
Nasdaq-listed Oxbridge adds BTC/ETH to corporate holdings for inflation hedging. - Solana Stablecoin Boom:
TVL surges 69.36% in a week, surpassing $10 billion (80% USDC-dominated). - Symbiotic Mainnet Launch:
Restaking protocol Symbiotic expected live this month. - GOAT Network’s BitVM2:
Bitcoin L2 project integrates BitVM2 for enhanced Layer 1 security.
FAQ
Q: Why did Eric Conner leave Ethereum?
A: Conner cited misalignment with current leadership but expressed long-term optimism for Ethereum’s success.
Q: How does the 1940 Act expedite ETF approvals?
A: It enables a 75-day review vs. standard 240-day processes for crypto ETFs.
Q: What drives Solana’s stablecoin growth?
A: Rising USDC adoption and DeFi activity on Solana’s high-throughput chain.
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