In a step forward for real-world asset (RWA) integration in decentralized finance, Figure (Nasdaq: FIGR) has officially introduced Figure Forge.

Animoca Brands Chairman Yat Siu believes on-chain student loans could be the next big DeFi opportunity. He recently pointed out that if 10% of student loans were issued on chain, it would quadruple ...

The pitch for crypto lending platforms is simple. Put your Bitcoin or Ethereum on the table, borrow some cash, and keep your money on the line for a possible upside, freeing up liquidity without ...

Student loans have become a massive burden for millions of Americans. As of 2024, nearly 43 million borrowers owe a total of $1.77 trillion in student loans, with the majority being federal loans.

“The next big wave in Web3 is education,” said Yat Siu, chairman of Animoca Brands, on stage at Consensus Toronto. Bringing student loans onchain would increase the total value locked (TVL) in ...

Fintech may be hitting its stride, especially for those rich in cryptocurrency holdings. As it is, interest rates for collateralized loans on decentralized finance (DeFi) protocols like market leader ...

Fintech firms are poised to adopt DeFi lending due to its permissionless nature, according to the co-founder of Morpho. Financial technology (Fintech) companies may move away from traditional lending ...

Lending protocols, meanwhile, maintain steadier revenue through persistent borrowing demand. Aave [AAVE] generated $1.62 million in daily fees and $82.14 million over 30 days. At the same time, its ...

Venus Protocol, a BNB Chain lending platform, was hit by a suspected $3.7 million flash loan exploit on March 15. Security ...