The Ultimate Guide to Decentralized Finance
A curated Indian edition of TechDay news, analysis, interviews, reviews, job moves, and related resources for Decentralized Finance (DeFi).
What to know about Decentralized Finance
Decentralized Finance (DeFi) represents a transformative shift in the financial landscape, leveraging blockchain technology to create transparent, inclusive, and efficient financial systems. It challenges traditional centralized institutions by enabling peer-to-peer transactions and reducing barriers to entry, fostering financial innovation and accessibility.
Exploring recent trends and developments in DeFi reveals its expanding role—from the rise of stablecoins as reliable digital assets to innovations in blockchain interoperability and institutional adoption challenges. Readers will find insights into how DeFi is shaping new forms of investment, payment solutions, and governance models, alongside discussions on security, regulatory considerations, and the evolving crypto ecosystem.
Engaging with stories tagged under Decentralized Finance offers an opportunity to understand the dynamic interplay between technology, finance, and regulation, as well as practical implications for investors, developers, and consumers navigating this rapidly evolving space.
Indian Decentralized Finance News
Regional stories with direct local relevance
Bybit calls for tokenisation boost in India fintech push
Tokenised assets could widen market access for smaller investors as India weighs rules for a projected USD $1 trillion fintech economy.
Bybit joins Bengaluru fintech summit to deepen India ties
The summit gives the crypto exchange a platform to court regulators and investors in a market that is still shaping its digital asset rules.
Cyberscope joins Lunar Strategy in Web3 security push
Projects in Lunar Strategy’s network will now get earlier security checks, as Cyberscope moves into smart contract audits before token launches and expansion.
Finternet & Avalanche target India's $10bn TradeFi push
Finternet Labs and Avalanche launch India agriculture tokenisation pilot, eyeing a wider TradeFi market worth up to $10 billion.
WazirX adopts Fireblocks tech to tighten crypto security
Crypto exchange WazirX is integrating Fireblocks technology to tighten custody, access and transaction controls for its 16m users.
Madhya Pradesh to digitise 50m records on EDU Chain
Madhya Pradesh will digitise up to 50 million university records on Open Campus's EDU Chain in an 18-month blockchain credential push.
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Recent Decentralized Finance News
India enters global top rank for everyday crypto use
India has surged into the global top tier for everyday crypto use, ranking ninth as stablecoin-driven payments and remittances gain ground.
Crypto sentiment steadies as BAT soars, leverage muted
Crypto sentiment stabilises after a sharp December selloff as options stress eases, BAT doubles, yet leverage and major coins stay subdued.
Festive-season cyber fraud surges as shoppers seek discounts
Festive-season cyber fraud is surging across India, with Karnataka alone reporting losses above INR ₹2,000 crores, experts warn.
RansomEXX ransomware disrupts India's banking services
A cyberattack by RansomEXX has disrupted services at around 300 Indian banks, affecting ATMs and UPI transactions. CloudSEK investigates the breach.
On-chain real-world asset perpetuals volume doubles fast
Weekend trading and pre-IPO speculation are driving growth in real-world asset perpetuals, even as pricing risks and liquidity gaps persist.
Bitget upgrades BGBTC with Bitcoin rewards & Chainlink
Daily Bitcoin payouts and faster redemption could make Bitget's BGBTC more attractive to holders seeking yield without locking up their BTC.
xBratAI & Bitget explore multi-asset trading tie-up
The tie-up could let retail traders manage crypto, futures, forex and tokenised stocks in one workflow instead of juggling separate platforms.
MoonPay launches PayBox for Claude & ChatGPT payments
Users can now approve AI-initiated payments in-chat, as MoonPay tries to make Claude and ChatGPT commerce safer and more seamless.
Payward buys Magic Labs wallet business for onchain push
Businesses will gain embedded self-custody tools as Payward folds Magic Labs' wallet infrastructure into its B2B platform for onchain services.
Bitget tops CryptoRank study on tokenised equities
Large orders in tokenised US shares are costing traders less on Bitget, where CryptoRank found the lowest simulated slippage among rival venues.
BitGo Prime adds Virtu Financial to liquidity network
Institutions can now access Virtu Financial pricing via BitGo Prime without separate onboarding, while assets stay in regulated custody.
Alpaca raises USD $135 million in Peak XV-led round
The fresh capital will help Alpaca expand regulated brokerage infrastructure for clients building products across traditional and on-chain markets.
Blockchain partners Polymarket to add prediction markets
Crypto app users can now trade on elections, rates and sport without leaving Blockchain, as Polymarket expands its regulated prediction markets reach.
Bitget launches Cash Plus for USDT & USDC balances
Traders can now earn on idle USDT and USDC balances without losing access to funds for deals, as exchanges battle for stablecoin liquidity.
BIG3 faces class action over NFT ownership promises
NFT buyers say they were left without voting rights or team-sale proceeds after paying up to USD $25,000 each for BIG3 tokens.
eToro launches AI app Tori in major investing redesign
Users will get portfolio alerts, trading tools and crypto custody in one redesign as eToro expands AI assistant Tori across devices.
Elliptic adds Circle affiliate to design partner scheme
Circle's backing gives Elliptic production feedback to refine compliance tools for AI-driven finance as stablecoin activity grows more complex.
Robinhood launches chain & stock tokens in 120 countries
The launch broadens access to tokenised shares and round-the-clock trading as the platform pushes deeper into DeFi outside the US.
RedotPay taps OpenPayd for global stablecoin payments
The tie-up should speed remittances and multi-currency transfers for millions of RedotPay users as stablecoin payments expand globally.
Midas launches mGLOBAL as collateral on Aave Horizon
Qualified institutions can now borrow stablecoins against a tokenised private credit product as Aave Horizon widens its real-world asset market.