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An Airdrop is a distribution of free tokens to a community, typically used as a marketing tool or a reward for early protocol adopters and testers. In 2026, the "points-to-airdrop" model has matured into merit-based incentive programs that utilize Sybil-resistance and Proof-of-Humanity to filter out bots. Airdrops remain a primary method for decentralized governance (DAO) bootstrapping. Follow this tag for the latest on retroactive rewards, eligibility criteria, and how to participate in the most anticipated token distributions in the ecosystem.

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DeFi Lending Hit New Record in Q3: Galaxy

DeFi Lending Hit New Record in Q3: Galaxy

The post DeFi Lending Hit New Record in Q3: Galaxy appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. A new report from Galaxy Digital shows record borrowing reflects a mix of airdrops, new lending products, and crypto price gains. Lending in decentralized finance hit a new quarter-end high as the total active loans on DeFi applications neared $41 billion, Galaxy Digital said in its latest “State of Crypto” report for Q3. Galaxy’s research team wrote that DeFi borrowing grew by about $14.5 billion, or nearly 55% in the third quarter, alongside centralized crypto lending. CeFi + DeFi lending by Q3 2025. Source: Galaxy Digital That growth helped push total crypto lending — across both DeFi and CeFi — to almost $73.6 billion, setting a new all-time high above the previous peak of $69.3 billion at the end of Q4 2021. TVL in DeFi lending protocols. Source: DefiLlama It’s worth noting that DefiLlama data shows that the total value locked in DeFi lending protocols was at around $90.9 billion as of early October. Although TVL doesn’t necessarily reflect the amount actually borrowed from the protocols, if that $90 billion indeed held in early Q4, it could suggest that on-chain lending — combined with CeFi — was significantly higher than Galaxy’s Q3 snapshot. A spokesperson for Galaxy Digital clarified that the wording about all-time high was meant “as of the end of Q3 2025,” which means that the historic maximum was likely reached in early Q4. In the report, Galaxy Digital explained that several factors helped borrowing increase. Airdrops, points programs, better collateral products, and rising prices boosted users’ ability to borrow as the value of their collateral grew. Challenges in Off-Chain Lending But Galaxy Digital also warned about possible double-counting between CeFi and DeFi numbers. As the report’s author, Galaxy research associate Zack Pokorny, wrote, some CeFi lenders borrow on-chain and then lend off-chain, which can show up twice without clear…

Author: BitcoinEthereumNews

2025/11/21

Why Veteran Web3 Users Are the Scammers’ Favorite Targets?

Why Veteran Web3 Users Are the Scammers’ Favorite Targets?

The post Why Veteran Web3 Users Are the Scammers’ Favorite Targets? appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. A recent report by Kerberus, a Web3 security firm, suggests that human behavior is now the primary risk in Web3. BeInCrypto spoke with the firm’s CEO, Alex Katz, and CTO, Danor Cohen, to understand why users continue to fall victim to attacks and what they can do to better protect themselves. Sponsored Sponsored Human Error Drives Major Web3 Losses, Kerberus Report Finds  In its latest report titled “The Human Factor – Real-Time Protection Is the Unsung Layer of Web3 Cybersecurity (2025),” Kerberus revealed that human-focused attacks were the most structurally dangerous vector in Web3. The report cites data showing that a significant share of industry losses stems from user mistakes. Roughly 44% of crypto thefts in 2024 resulted from the mismanagement of private keys. Another research indicates that human error is involved in approximately 60% of security breaches. With 820 million active wallets in 2025, the threat landscape is expanding quickly, and everyone remains at risk. Katz told BeInCrypto that bad actors are targeting both newcomers and experienced users, but for very different reasons. “New users are attractive because they don’t yet understand what ‘normal’ Web3 behavior looks like,” he said Interestingly, the executive noted that long-time users are becoming increasingly higher-value targets compared to newcomers. According to him,  “Veteran users interact with far more dApps, sign more transactions, and move larger amounts. That means a single moment of complacency can do far more damage. So the group most at risk today is anyone who assumes they’re not at risk.”  Cohen added that one of the biggest misconceptions in Web3 is the belief that security failures stem from users not understanding the technology. His analysis points in the opposite direction. People are getting hacked because the system places an unrealistic burden on them. “Users think, ‘I’m too smart to get drained,…

Author: BitcoinEthereumNews

2025/11/21

Top 10 Crypto to Ape in 2025: $APEING Leads the Pack

Top 10 Crypto to Ape in 2025: $APEING Leads the Pack

The post Top 10 Crypto to Ape in 2025: $APEING Leads the Pack appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. Crypto Presales Discover the Top 10 Crypto for 2025. Learn why Apeing, Pudgy Penguins, Dogwifhat, and other meme coins are perfect for degens and HODLers. Ever wondered what it feels like to catch a crypto rocket before it leaves the launchpad? In 2025, the market isn’t for the hesitant; it rewards those who work hard, move fast, and trust their instincts. And that’s where the real money is lost. In crypto, cautious players rarely win. It’s the ones who ape real big when the market looks dead that capture the biggest gains. Enter Apeing ( $APEING), the meme coin built for pure, unfiltered action. For degens who understand that hesitation kills profits, $APEING is the call to arms in 2025’s top 10 crypto. Analysts have observed that coins with active communities often outperform static projects, and $APEING’s Discord and Telegram channels are flooding with strategies, memes, and playful taunts to FOMO skeptics into action. 1. $APEING: The Coin for True Degens Who Don’t Hesitate Apeing ($APEING) rewards boldness, designed for those who understand instinct trumps over-analysis. According to its official roadmap, $APEING incentivizes early adopters with unique tokenomics that make holding both profitable and fun. The key indicators for $APEING’s potential include high community engagement, low initial supply, and strong social sentiment. Data from CoinGecko shows that meme coins with high social volume often see 20–50% higher volatility-exactly the playground for true degens. Stage 1 is Ticking: Secure Your Ape Spot Before It Blasts Off Apeing $APEING gains Hype as one of 2025’s potential breakout cryptos, demand for early whitelist spots is heating up. Some in the community dream of returns as high as 10,000%, though remember, these are expectations, not guarantees, and every investor should assess risk carefully. Stage 1 would be with limited token availability, making early access…

Author: BitcoinEthereumNews

2025/11/21

Top 10 Crypto to Ape in 2025: Why $APEING Is Leading the Meme Coins Takeover

Top 10 Crypto to Ape in 2025: Why $APEING Is Leading the Meme Coins Takeover

Ever wondered what it feels like to catch a crypto rocket before it leaves the launchpad? In 2025, the market […] The post Top 10 Crypto to Ape in 2025: Why $APEING Is Leading the Meme Coins Takeover appeared first on Coindoo.

Author: Coindoo

2025/11/21

KuCoin Lists BOB to Boost Bitcoin–DeFi Access, Launches Over 1M BOB Giveaway

KuCoin Lists BOB to Boost Bitcoin–DeFi Access, Launches Over 1M BOB Giveaway

The post KuCoin Lists BOB to Boost Bitcoin–DeFi Access, Launches Over 1M BOB Giveaway appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. KuCoin lists BOB and launches a 1.12M BOB giveaway to celebrate the new listing. Trading opens Nov 20, offering users access to BOB’s Bitcoin-to-DeFi ecosystem. Rewards are available through deposits, trading activity, and referral participation. KuCoin has announced the listing of BOB (BOB) on its Spot trading platform. The listing introduces expanded opportunities for users to engage with an emerging ecosystem that bridges Bitcoin and DeFi. KuCoin Trading Schedule and Key Details KuCoin has confirmed the following timeline for BOB’s market debut: Deposits: Live now (Network: BOB Mainnet) Call Auction: November 20, 2025, from 13:00–14:00 UTC Spot Trading: Opens at 14:00 UTC on November 20, 2025 Withdrawals: Available starting November 21, 2025, at 10:00 UTC Trading Pair: BOB/USDT Once spot trading goes live, KuCoin’s suite of Trading Bots will fully support the BOB/USDT pair. These include Spot Grid, Infinity Grid, DCA, Smart Rebalance, Spot Martingale, Spot Grid AI Plus, and AI Spot Trend. About BOB: A Gateway to Bitcoin DeFi BOB positions itself as a major infrastructure project focused on unlocking real Bitcoin utility within DeFi. Marketed as the “Gateway to Bitcoin DeFi,” BOB combines Bitcoin’s security with Ethereum’s programmability to create a comprehensive hub for Bitcoin liquidity, applications, and institutional adoption. At the technical level, BOB operates as a hybrid chain leveraging: Zero-knowledge proofs Bitcoin staking Native bridging technologies connecting Ethereum and Bitcoin (via BitVM) This architecture enables secure, trust-minimized interoperability across ecosystems. BOB’s multichain gateway allows users to swap Bitcoin for a wide range of digital assets. They can also deposit BTC directly into DeFi protocols across 11+ blockchains KuCoin Launches 1.12 Million BOB Giveaway To celebrate the listing, KuCoin launched a major campaign featuring a 1,120,000 BOB prize pool, with rewards available through deposits, trading, and referrals.  GemSlot Carnival: 880,000 BOB in Rewards The BOB GemSlot Carnival…

Author: BitcoinEthereumNews

2025/11/21

New Crypto to Explode: Degens Ape Into Now-Operational DeepSnitch AI’s 58% Gains as Bitcoin’s American Dream Gains Traction

New Crypto to Explode: Degens Ape Into Now-Operational DeepSnitch AI’s 58% Gains as Bitcoin’s American Dream Gains Traction

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Author: Blockchainreporter

2025/11/21

Solana Institute Leads Crypto Industry’s Push for Crypto Tax Clarity in U.S.

Solana Institute Leads Crypto Industry’s Push for Crypto Tax Clarity in U.S.

TLDR Over 65 crypto organizations urge the Trump administration for tax clarity on staking, mining, and DeFi projects. Solana Institute leads the effort to secure IRS guidance on crypto rewards, airdrops, and tax treatment of DeFi activities. The crypto industry calls for executive actions to clarify tax rules without requiring new legislation. U.S. crypto leaders [...] The post Solana Institute Leads Crypto Industry’s Push for Crypto Tax Clarity in U.S. appeared first on CoinCentral.

Author: Coincentral

2025/11/21

Crypto Lending Hits $73.6B as DeFi Dominates Market

Crypto Lending Hits $73.6B as DeFi Dominates Market

The post Crypto Lending Hits $73.6B as DeFi Dominates Market appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. Key Notes DeFi lending applications reached $40.99 billion in Q3 2025, growing 54.84% quarter-over-quarter and capturing 55.7% of the total crypto lending market. Tether maintained $14.6 billion in outstanding loans as of Sept.30, holding 59.91% of the centralized lending market tracked by Galaxy Research. The Oct.10 liquidation event wiped out more than $19 billion in futures positions but did not reflect systemic credit risk in the collateralized lending market. Crypto-collateralized lending reached an all-time high of $73.59 billion at the end of Q3 2025, according to Galaxy Research. The figure surpasses the previous peak of $69.37 billion from Q4 2021 by 6.09%, with onchain lending now holding 66.9% market share compared to 48.6% four years ago. The market expanded by $20.46 billion in Q3, representing 38.5% quarter-over-quarter growth, the report says. The move toward on-chain lending represents a structural shift from the 2021 cycle, which relied on uncollateralized credit and opaque lending practices. DeFi lending applications grew to $40.99 billion in Q3, expanding $14.52 billion quarter-over-quarter. Bitcoin BTC $90 175 24h volatility: 0.1% Market cap: $1.80 T Vol. 24h: $89.39 B served as a primary collateral asset across protocols. The 54.84% growth rate gave DeFi apps a 55.7% share of the total lending market. Within onchain borrowing, lending applications now account for more than 80% of activity, with CDP stablecoins (assets like DAI that are minted by locking up crypto as collateral) holding just 16%, according to the Galaxy report. Galaxy identified three primary factors driving DeFi lending expansion. Points farming and airdrop programs incentivize users to maintain borrows despite market volatility. Improved collateral assets such as Pendle Principal Tokens enable efficient looping strategies. Cryptocurrency price appreciation through Q3 allowed users to borrow more against existing collateral. The Aave [NC] DeFi lending app captured significant market share on a network…

Author: BitcoinEthereumNews

2025/11/21

Bitcoin Loses Ground As Ethereum Takes The Lead In This Major Metric

Bitcoin Loses Ground As Ethereum Takes The Lead In This Major Metric

Despite the ongoing bearish action of the market, Ethereum is showing signs of strength in some areas. In a significant landmark, the leading altcoin has surpassed Bitcoin, the largest digital asset, in a key metric that has defined industry strength. Ethereum Is Dominating An Important Metric A recent report from Leon Waidmann, a market expert […]

Author: Bitcoinist

2025/11/21

After Kraken’s Surprise Filing, Is Polymarket the Next US IPO?

After Kraken’s Surprise Filing, Is Polymarket the Next US IPO?

The post After Kraken’s Surprise Filing, Is Polymarket the Next US IPO? appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. Polymarket is seeking new capital at a $12 billion valuation, according to Bloomberg. This marks a 20% increase from its previous $10 billion round and has sparked speculation that the prediction market platform could follow Kraken’s path toward a US IPO. The timing aligns with Kraken’s recent moves. The exchange closed an $800 million raise before confidentially filing for an IPO on November 19. Sponsored Sponsored Does Kraken’s IPO Blueprint Set Stage for Polymarket Public Listing? On November 19, Kraken submitted a draft Form S-1 registration statement with the US Securities and Exchange Commission. This move officially began the IPO process. The number of shares and pricing remain undetermined pending review by the SEC and market conditions. Pursuing public markets, Kraken secured $800 million in funding at a $20 billion valuation on November 18. This funding surpassed the initial plan of $500 million, which was announced at a $15 billion valuation earlier in July. Just hours before the IPO news, Kraken co-CEO Arjun Sethi described the raise as a milestone and praised the team’s achievements. We just announced that @krakenfx has raised $800M, a milestone that reflects years of work, discipline, and conviction. I am proud of what our team has built and grateful for the partners who chose to join us. But this is not a post about a fundraise. I want to share the side of… — Arjun Sethi (@arjunsethi) November 18, 2025 Circle also followed the same capital-raising approach, with the USDC issuer setting an initial target of raising $624 million at a per-share price of $24 to $26. This preceded its IPO filing in April, highlighting a common trend among firms looking to go public in the US. Is Polymarket Planning a Public Listing? Polymarket’s effort to raise funds at a $12 billion valuation represents a significant escalation after months…

Author: BitcoinEthereumNews

2025/11/20

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