Blockchain Press Releases
HTX Ventures: RWAFi and Stablecoin Payments Set to Dominate the Evolving DeFi Landscape
SINGAPORE, Jan. 22, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — The DeFi landscape has undergone a dramatic transformation since the “DeFi Summer” of 2020. With Donald Trump assuming office as the President of the United States, a new era of growth for DeFi is emerging, characterized by deeper integration with traditional finance.
HTX Ventures, the global investment division of HTX, has released a forward-looking report titled “A New Era for DeFi with Crypto Compliance and New Opportunities in RWA-Fi and Stablecoin Payments.“ This report analyzes the evolving environment of crypto trading in 2025, focusing on the significant opportunities and challenges RWAFi and stablecoin payments are facing.
Changes in the Crypto Trading Environment Favor Stablecoins and RWAs Prospects
The gradual easing of crypto regulatory policies is facilitating greater institutional investor participation within the crypto ecosystem. This shift has seen stablecoins and RWAs (Real-World Assets) emerge as crucial bridges connecting the traditional finance and decentralized finance worlds.
Data shows a remarkable surge in stablecoins usage in blockchain transactions, which has risen from 3% in 2020 to over 50% by the end of 2024. The core value proposition of stablecoins lies in their ability to facilitate seamless cross-border payments, making them strategically important in international trade.
The report underscores the immense potential of stablecoins, stating, “At present, the global cross-border B2B payments market processed through traditional channels is valued at approximately $40 trillion, while the consumer remittance market generates hundreds of billions of dollars in annual revenue. Stablecoins offer a new alternative for efficient cross-border payments via crypto channels. As the adoption gains momentum, stablecoins are set to penetrate and disrupt this market segment, becoming a key player in the global payments landscape.”
Furthermore, the U.S. House Financial Services Committee is actively preparing to introduce a stablecoin bill, which has the potential to be the first comprehensive crypto legislation passed by Congress. This legislation could drive widespread adoption of crypto wallets, stablecoins, and blockchain-based payment channels among traditional banks, enterprises, and individuals. Notably, several prominent traditional financial giants, including PayPal and Stripe, have already initiated active exploration within the stablecoin sector.
The RWA market saw positive growth during the recent bear market cycle, primarily driven by its stable returns. Unlike cryptocurrencies, the value of RWAs remains largely unaffected by the inherent volatility of the crypto market, a crucial characteristic for building a robust DeFi ecosystem. Industry leaders like Binance project that the RWA market could expand to $16 trillion by 2030. This immense market potential has driven companies like BlackRock and Tether to explore tokenized assets, leading to the emergence of compliance tools for RWA token issuance, such as Securitize.
Opportunities and Challenges for DeFi Projects
As stablecoins and RWAFi emerge as the cornerstones of the evolving DeFi landscape, project teams are tasked with developing innovative products tailored to the new environment and demands. While challenges are inevitable, these transformative shifts also unlock numerous opportunities.
In terms of realizing the vision of yield-generating stablecoins, the report identifies two prevailing market trends:
- Treasury-backed Stablecoins:
This approach involves utilizing the U.S. Treasury bonds as the underlying assets for stablecoins, effectively introducing traditional financial assets onto the blockchain through tokenization. This methodology preserves the stability and low-risk nature of Treasury bonds while seamlessly integrating the high liquidity and composability inherent to DeFi. Examples include USDY by Ondo Finance and a range of Treasury-backed Vault products from OpenTrade.
- Volatility-driven Yield:
The alternative approach leverages crypto market volatility and MEV to generate low-risk returns. Ethena, along with its native stablecoin USDe, serve as a prime example of this strategy.
Seamlessly integrating DeFi applications with RWAs presents another critical challenge for project teams. On one hand, the inherent stability of RWAs can effectively mitigate risk in DeFi applications. Collateralized Debt Position (CDP) stablecoins, such as Curve’s crvUSD, are increasingly incorporating RWAs as collateral to enhance their stability. On the other hand, the flexibility of DeFi can significantly boost the utilization rate of tokenized RWAs. Pendle’s newly introduced RWA section, boasting a current TVL of $150 million, exemplifies this synergy. Leveraging the composability of DeFi Lego, Pendle’s diverse yield-generating assets can offer highly attractive APYs, incentivizing users to invest in RWA stablecoins.
Emerging DeFi projects still possess significant untapped potential within niche sectors, such as addressing defaults scenarios within the private credit market within RWA domain and effectively leveraging RWA public chains to empower institutional finance. Looking ahead, the report suggests that on-chain forex, cross-border payment stacks, and multi-pool stablecoin aggregation platforms are among the promising development directions in the “New DeFi” era.
About HTX Ventures
HTX Ventures is the global investment arm of HTX, integrating investment, incubation, and research to identify and discover the best and most innovative projects in the market. Visit us here.
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Blockchain Press Releases
Bybit Expresses Deep Gratitude as Crypto Industry Unites Against Security Threats
DUBAI, UAE, Feb. 22, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Bybit, the world’s second-largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume, extends its heartfelt thanks to the global crypto community for the overwhelming support received in the wake of a recent security incident. This unprecedented show of solidarity has not only reinforced Bybit’s resilience but has also laid the foundation for stronger industry-wide measures to counter and prevent future hacking incidents. From institutional liquidity providers to leading blockchain security firms, the swift and coordinated response has exemplified the strength of the Web3 community.
A United Front Against Threats
As soon as the incident was detected, Bybit’s security team took immediate action—locking down systems, securing funds, and collaborating with top cybersecurity experts. The exchange received overwhelming support from key players across the industry, all working together to track, contain, and mitigate the impact of the exploit.
Ben Zhou, Co-Founder and CEO of Bybit, expressed his gratitude:
“It’s been a challenging period for Bybit, but one thing is clear—our partners have our backs. The support from Antalpha Global, Bitget, Pionex, MEXC, SoSoValue, Galaxy Digital, FalconX, Lido Finance, Solana Foundation, Ton Foundation, Ghaf Capital, Fenbushi, Bitvavocom, Tether and many others has been nothing short of incredible. Your trust, quick action, and solidarity mean everything. We’re moving forward, stronger and more determined than ever. Thank you for standing with us.”
Industry Leaders Take Immediate Action
Several major players in both DeFi and CeFi swiftly mobilized to prevent further movement of stolen funds and uphold market stability:
- Orbiter, deBridge, SynFutures, MYX, Thruster and Owlto blacklisted exploit-related addresses, preventing unauthorized transfers.
- Chainalysis rapidly tracked and published the exploiter’s wallet addresses, enabling a coordinated industry-wide response.
- SIS cross-chain bridge stepped up to block associated addresses, restricting the attacker’s ability to launder assets.
- Zero Shadows activated its 24/7/365 Global Response team, collaborating closely on Bad Actor Tracing and Identification, Funds Tracing, and Law Enforcement Communications to support the investigation and recovery efforts.
- Institutional clients, including TMSI, Bayside trading, Mathrix, Wintermute, Cumberland, GSR Markets, maintained their trading positions, reinforcing stability amid uncertainty.
“Their trust in us, despite the circumstances, speaks volumes about the maturity and resilience of this industry,” Ben added. “It shows a defining moment that proves crypto’s strongest players stand together when it matters most.”
A Community That Stands Together
Bybit also acknowledged the unwavering support from its VIP clients, traders, and broader user base. Messages of encouragement and patience from the community have been instrumental as the exchange works around the clock to enhance security measures and safeguard funds.
“While this has been a difficult moment, it is also a powerful reminder of why we are here—to build an open, resilient, and decentralized financial future,” Ben said. “The real work has just started, and with this level of unity in this space, we know we’ll come back even stronger.”
Bybit remains committed to transparency and will continue to provide updates as it implements additional security enhancements. The exchange is working closely with industry leaders to set new standards for crisis management, ensuring the safety and trust of its users while strengthening the broader industry’s defenses against future threats.
#Bybit / #TheCryptoArk
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About Bybit
Bybit is the world’s second-largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume, serving a global community of over 60 million users. Founded in 2018, Bybit is redefining openness in the decentralized world by creating a simpler, open and equal ecosystem for everyone. With a strong focus on Web3, Bybit partners strategically with leading blockchain protocols to provide robust infrastructure and drive on-chain innovation. Renowned for its secure custody, diverse marketplaces, intuitive user experience, and advanced blockchain tools, Bybit bridges the gap between TradFi and DeFi, empowering builders, creators, and enthusiasts to unlock the full potential of Web3. Discover the future of decentralized finance at Bybit.com.
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Blockchain Press Releases
DEX Platform DeriW Officially Debuts at the ‘Connecting Legends’ Event in Hong Kong
HONG KONG, Feb. 22, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — DeriW, powered by CoinW, celebrated the official product launch of its cutting-edge gas-free, decentralized perpetual exchange. The CoinW-hosted event took place at the prestigious The Henderson-Cloud 39 rooftop ballroom in Central Hong Kong during the ‘Connecting Legends’ after-party.
This landmark event brought together 400 leading figures from the cryptocurrency sector. It included crypto leaders, innovative projects, key opinion leaders (KOLs), and affiliates.
Interactive Fun and Airdrop Rewards
The evening began with an engaging short video showcasing DeriW as the pinnacle of trading platforms developed by the seasoned experts at CoinW.
Julia, Head of Marketing at DeriW, captivated the audience by outlining the core advantages of DeriW. She presented its vast opportunities available to traders and affiliates. There was also a sneak peek provided into the eagerly anticipated testnet launch.
Another highlight of the evening was a unique interactive event, designed to engage participants and give them a firsthand experience of DeriW’s user-centric platform.
Attendees had the opportunity to participate in various activities, and winners were rewarded with $USDT airdrops, which will be distributed following the platform’s mainnet launch.
Designed for the Future
DeriW sets itself apart by combining the robust security measures of traditional finance with the innovative flexibility of decentralized networks. At its core, DeriW utilizes state-of-the-art Layer 3 technology on Arbitrum Orbit.
This allows it to process up to 80,000 transactions per second without incurring gas fees.
Its technical prowess promises to deliver an unparalleled trading experience that is both cost-effective and exceptionally fast, catering to the needs of both novice and professional traders.
The launch was not only a celebration but also a forward-looking gathering that set the stage for the upcoming testnet phase of DeriW.
This phase is crucial as it allows users to evaluate the platform’s functionalities and provide necessary feedback.
It ensured that DeriW meets community standards and expectations before its full official rollout.
DeriW Ecosystem: A World of Opportunities
Following the Product Launch, DeriW invites Projects and Affiliates to take advantage of opportunities within the DeriW Ecosystem.
Affiliates can benefit from high commission rates of up to 50% and trading rebates for bringing in new traders, while Projects can make use of ample liquidity, token listing opportunities and extensive support for a successful product launch.
Stay Connected
DeriW is committed to transparency and community engagement.
Its official product launch is just the beginning of what promises to be a revolutionary journey in the world of cryptocurrency trading.
For those interested in DeriW’s latest developments and participating in its testnet:
- Follow them on Twitter: @deriwfi
- Visit their official website: www.deriw.com
- Join DeriW Community: https://t.me/deriwfinance
- Discord: https://discord.com/invite/deriwfinance
Join DeriW on this exciting journey to transform the digital finance landscape, one transaction at a time.
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Blockchain Press Releases
AB Set to Launch on BingX Exchange, Further Expanding Global Trading Channels
SINGAPORE, Feb. 22, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — AB DAO has officially announced that the AB token will soon be listed on BingX Exchange, with an official announcement to follow upon listing. This move will further expand global trading channels, enhance liquidity, and accelerate the worldwide growth of the AB ecosystem. This milestone will provide users with a seamless and secure trading experience while driving broader adoption of AB in the Web3 space.
As a leading global cryptocurrency exchange, BingX offers a secure and efficient trading environment for users worldwide. The listing of AB on BingX will enable more users to trade, invest, and actively participate in the AB ecosystem.
This listing is an important step in AB DAO’s global expansion strategy, with AB tokens set to be integrated into more major exchanges in the near future, expanding its use cases and accelerating ecosystem growth.
Additionally, investors can also trade $AB on HTX (htx.com), MEXC (mexc.com), and 4E (eeee.com). Furthermore, BitMart (bitmart.com) is also set to list the AB trading pair soon, providing even more trading opportunities for global investors.
Stay Updated on AB DAO
- Official Website: https://ab.org
- Telegram Community: https://t.me/Newtonproject
- Telegram Channel: https://t.me/AB202528
- X (Twitter): https://x.com/ABDAO_Global
- Discord: https://discord.gg/BSbgK6J
- Medium: https://medium.com/@AB.org
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