Flare Network’s bridging technology and FAssets are bringing institutional and retail XRP holders into DeFi, tapping a massive pool of idle liquidity. Despite its massive popularity, XRP has remained largely absent from decentralized finance (DeFi) because of the technical limitations of the XRP Ledger (XRPL). XRPFi, a DeFi ecosystem centered on XRP (XRP), aims to narrow that gap. It leverages Flare Network’s bridging and smart contract technology to bring XRP into the realm of programmable finance. Flare Network, a full-stack layer-1 blockchain designed for data-intensive applications, serves as a crucial bridge connecting non-smart-contract assets like XRP to the DeFi ecosystem. Read more
Over 28% of the total Ether supply is now staked, signaling that many investors are gearing up to hold their assets for the long term. The supply of staked Ether reached an all-time high this week, signaling growing investor confidence and a squeeze on the liquid supply of the world’s second-largest cryptocurrency. Over 35 million Ether (ETH) coins are now staked under the Ethereum blockchain’s proof-of-stake consensus model, according to data from Dune Analytics. Over 28.3% of the total Ether supply is now locked into smart contracts and is unsellable for a pre-determined time in exchange for generating passive income for investors. Read more
James Wynn’s $100-million Bitcoin liquidation shocked the crypto world. The way he used leverage is astounding, though his later losses also exposed associated market risks. In the volatile arena of cryptocurrency trading, the saga of James Wynn, a trader on the decentralized exchange (DEX) Hyperliquid, illustrates both the excitement and risks associated with it. In late May 2025, Wynn suffered nearly $100 million in liquidations after Bitcoin (BTC) dropped below $105,000. His bold leveraged bets collapsed swiftly, erasing a vast fortune. Bitcoin’s extreme volatility, oscillating between soaring peaks and steep declines, underscores the promise and risk of high leverage. Read more