Curve Finance’s decentralized autonomous organization has approved a landmark $60 million credit facility in its native crvUSD stablecoin for Yield Basis, a new protocol founded by Curve creator Michael Egorov. This strategic move aims to revolutionize Bitcoin’s role in decentralized finance by launching specialized liquidity pools on Ethereum designed to eliminate the pervasive risk of impermanent loss. The initiative represents a significant bet on expanding yield-generating opportunities for Bitcoin within the DeFi ecosystem, backed by Curve’s substantial treasury and Egorov’s technical vision.
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The Curve Finance decentralized autonomous organization is voting on a groundbreaking proposal that would establish a $60 million credit line in crvUSD for Yield Basis, creating substantial new income streams for the protocol. With 97% of early votes cast in favor, the initiative promises to allocate significant returns to veCRV holders while reserving substantial funds for ecosystem development, marking a strategic move to enhance value accrual within the DeFi landscape.
about Curve DAO Votes on $60M Yield Basis Proposal for veCRV HoldersTurtle Launches Onchain Liquidity Leaderboard for Crypto
Turtle has launched a Liquidity Leaderboard designed to standardize how onchain liquidity is measured and rewarded across crypto protocols. The system evaluates participants through three metrics: Liquidity Score (time-weighted deposits), Distribution Score (user referrals), and Boosts (identity/activity multipliers). This initiative comes as Kaiko reports a 30% decline in altcoin liquidity in Q1 2025, highlighting the need for better capital allocation tracking. Unlike engagement-based leaderboards, Turtle’s framework uses verifiable capital that can’t be easily falsified. The company, which has coordinated over $4 billion in deposits since 2024, aims to make liquidity the central signal in DeFi. Future plans include white-label solutions for protocols and integrations merging financial contributions with cultural engagement.
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Money2 represents a new financial system leveraging stablecoins and decentralized finance (DeFi) to redefine global value transfer. With $225 billion in stablecoins and smart contracts replacing traditional banking infrastructure, it signals a fundamental shift in finance. Michael Egorov, founder of Curve Finance, highlights this under-the-radar transformation amid the crypto industry’s focus on fleeting trends like memecoins and AI. Unlike hype-driven cycles, Money2’s code-driven approach could lay the foundation for a more efficient, transparent financial future—though regulatory and adoption challenges remain.
about Money2: Stablecoins & DeFi Reshape FinanceEthereum vs. Solana: Decentralization vs. Speed in DeFi 2025
In 2025, the DeFi landscape is defined by two competing architectural visions: Ethereum’s modular, decentralization-first approach and Solana’s high-performance monolithic model. Ethereum, with over 55% of total value locked (TVL), remains the bedrock of secure, composable DeFi, bolstered by Layer 2 scaling and Proto-Danksharding. Solana, while offering blazing-fast transactions (3,000–4,000 TPS) and low fees, faces centralization risks due to its leader-node design. Egorov argues that Ethereum’s neutrality, security, and developer-friendly ecosystem make it the preferred choice for ‘serious money,’ while Solana may excel in controlled environments like gaming or CBDCs. The ultimate DeFi debate hinges on prioritizing structural integrity (Ethereum) over mass adoption (Solana).
about Ethereum vs. Solana: Decentralization vs. Speed in DeFi 2025Ethereum Price Struggles Amid Layer 2 Criticism and Market Volatility
Ethereum is currently trading at $3,140, facing bearish momentum as it attempts to recover from a recent market decline. DeFi founder Michael Egorov criticized the Layer 2 roadmap as a “band-aid” solution that limits ETH’s value accrual, suggesting that a unified Ethereum could achieve significantly higher valuations. Despite short-term volatility, traders maintain a long-term bullish outlook, with options data indicating a rise in implied volatility as they hedge against market unpredictability.
about Ethereum Price Struggles Amid Layer 2 Criticism and Market VolatilityUS Altcoins Surge Amid Optimism for Pro Crypto Policies Under Trump
The market capitalization of U.S.-made altcoins, including XRP, Solana, Cardano, Chainlink, and Avalanche, surged 15% to over $544.15 billion amid optimism surrounding potential pro-crypto policies from President Trump’s administration. As Bitcoin stabilizes above $105,000, nearly 25 altcoins have rallied, driven by expectations of favorable regulations and increased trade volume exceeding $64 billion. Experts believe Trump’s pro-crypto stance could significantly impact global markets and encourage innovation in the cryptocurrency sector.
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