🪙 Uniswap enables crypto purchases via Robinhood Connect

Uniswap users can now use Robinhood Connect to buy cryptocurrencies using funds from Robinhood, a debit card or via bank transfer. Robinhood Connect became available this week to users on the Uniswap mobile app, the decentralized exchange (DEX) said Monday in a statement. The service is one of three providers enabling crypto purchases on Uniswap, joining Coinbase Pay and Moonpay, according to the protocol.

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📉 DeFi’s total value locked falls $10 billion in April

The total value locked (TVL) on decentralized applications fell $10 billion in April, according to data aggregator DefiLlama. That’s a 7% drop in 30 days, as the decentralized finance (DeFi) ecosystem closed last month with $138.6 billion, including liquid staked amounts.

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🔵 DeFi lending giant Aave unveils V4 protocol overhaul

Aave Labs, the firm behind the decentralized finance (DeFi) lending protocol Aave has outlined a proposal for an upgrade and evolution of its protocol as part of a five-year roadmap. The proposal also includes “major upgrades and expansions,” to the Aave Network, a cross-chain liquidity layer, non-Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM) layer-1 deployments, and a “fresh new visual identity,” the team stated.

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🪙 Total number of Uniswap wallets more than doubles in the past year

The total number of wallets on the decentralized exchange (DEX) Uniswap skyrocketed from 3.03 million in May 2023 to 7.26 million in May 2024—an increase of approximately 140%, according to Dune Analytics data. Uniswap's rise in swappers coincides with other records on the platform. On Apr. 5, Uniswap surpassed a historic $2 trillion in cumulative trading volume. The DEX is also the largest by total value locked at $5.31 billion, with PancakeSwap coming second at nearly $2 billion.

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🔵 Coinbase's Base could make it the NVIDIA of DeFi

Coinbase’s first-quarter earnings report — released May 2 — indicated the company has been thriving thanks to a vibrant market for Bitcoin and Ethereum over the last several months. However, the numbers indicated Base platform has shown even greater potential — and could make Coinbase the NVIDIA of decentralized finance (DeFi). Launched in August 2023, Base is a secure, low-cost Ethereum layer-2 solution built to scale Coinbase’s user base on-chain to make transactions faster.

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🪙 Uniswap CEO weighs In on ethical token distribution

Hayden Adams, Uniswap’s founder and CEO, has outlined his take on ethical considerations for effective token distribution. This comes a few days after the crypto community raised concerns about the transparency and fairness of token distribution on EigenLayer. In an X post, Adams emphasized that he was discussing tokens, not points. He then criticized the practice of teasing and creating ambiguity during token distribution to inflate engagement metrics.

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💰 Runes and BRC-20s are just a stepping stone for Bitcoin DeFi

Bitcoin Runes and BRC-20 tokens may only be a stepping stone in the evolution of Bitcoin-native decentralized finance (DeFi). Runes is a new protocol for issuing fungible tokens on the Bitcoin network that launched on April 20, the day of the Bitcoin halving. Runes are part of a wider developer movement known as Bitcoin DeFi, or BTCFi, aiming to add more utility to the Bitcoin network.

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💰 Bitcoin-Backed Synthetic Dollar Promises High Yields for DeFi Users

Jakob Schillinger, founder and CEO of Hermetica, believes USDh will be a game-changer for Bitcoin DeFi. It will allow users to earn interest on their dollar holdings without leaving the Bitcoin network or relying on traditional financial institutions. This functionality caters specifically to Bitcoin enthusiasts who may be hesitant to venture outside the Bitcoin ecosystem. Hermetica is a DeFi protocol built on the Stacks blockchain, a layer-one solution designed to bring smart contract functionality to Bitcoin.

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💰 Botanix Labs raises $8.5 million to build a Bitcoin-native DeFi ecosystem

Bitcoin development startup Botanix Labs has raised $8.5 million in a seed series funding round from Polychain Capital, Placeholder Capital, Valor Equity Partners and ABCDE to build a Bitcoin-native DeFi ecosystem. Angel investors, including Andrew Kang, Fiskantes, Dan Held, The Crypto Dog, Charlie Spears, Altcoin Sherpa, Dovey Wan, Jebus, Icebergy, Crypto ISO, Davis (a.k.a., “KarbonBased”), Walt Smith and Domo (creator of the BRC-20 token standard) also participated in the round, according to a statement shared with The Block.

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💰 2 Bitcoin L2 Projects Secure Investments to Enhance Bitcoin’s Defi Capabilities

On Tuesday, two Bitcoin-centric layer two (L2) initiatives successfully secured funding from strategic investors. Botanix Labs, a startup focused on developing a decentralized Turing-complete L2 EVM (Ethereum Virtual Machine), garnered $11.5 million. Meanwhile, the Bitcoin L2 ZKM attracted $5 million during a pre-seed investment phase.

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🪙 Uniswap frontend is feeling the pressure since fee hike

Uniswap Labs increased the fee to swap on its interface from 0.15% to 0.25%. The fee applies to most, but not all, swaps that are executed using the Uniswap web interface and wallet. Traders can use aggregators, alternate UIs, or go directly through the smart contract to make swaps. When the fee was first introduced in October 2023, Uniswap founder Hayden Adams said it would allow his team to “continue to research, develop, build, ship, improve, and expand crypto and DeFi.”.

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📊 AI-powered DeFi platform introduces token mints by placing orders

Brightpool Finance focuses on reducing entry barriers and enhancing price stability in the DeFi space through AI-calculated trading rewards and price-freezing features. Bitcoin has enjoyed some chill time, it is still not at the level desired by investors who seek to avoid unpredictable prices. Moreover, low liquidity in the decentralized finance (DeFi) sector, which has a market capitalization under $100 billion compared to Bitcoin’s $1.2 trillion, further increases price volatility.

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💰 Institutions Likely To Show Interest in Bitcoin DeFi Applications

Bitcoin (BTC) is rapidly evolving. While the Bitcoin network has primarily been used for payment transactions, current activity appears to be resembling that of Ethereum during the height of decentralized application (Dapp) projects. The introduction of Bitcoin Runes and BRC-20 tokens – which emerged during the time of the fourth Bitcoin halving event – has likely sparked the evolution of Bitcoin-native decentralized finance (DeFi).

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🪙 Uniswap Founder: Biden’s Election at Risk Due to Crypto Regulation Threat!

Uniswap founder Hayden Adams has made a bold statement regarding the cryptocurrency market, emphasizing the widespread adoption of digital currencies among adults. This assertion underscores the increasing relevance and impact of cryptocurrencies in today’s financial landscape. As more individuals embrace digital assets as a viable investment option, the traditional financial sector faces mounting pressure to adapt to this shifting paradigm.

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