DeFi

DeFi eliminates intermediaries by using smart contracts on blockchains to provide financial services like lending, borrowing, and trading. In 2026, the "DeFi 3.0" era is defined by Institutional DeFi and the integration of Real-World Assets (RWA). From liquidity provisioning on Uniswap to advanced lending on Aave, this tag tracks the evolution of autonomous financial systems, yield optimization, and the rise of AI-driven portfolio management in the decentralized economy.

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Created: 2026/02/02 18:52
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SharpLink Secures $400M Direct Offering to Expand Ethereum Treasury Beyond $3B

SharpLink Secures $400M Direct Offering to Expand Ethereum Treasury Beyond $3B

SharpLink Gaming, Inc. (Nasdaq: SBET) announced it has entered into securities purchase agreements worth an aggregate of $400 million with five institutional investors. SharpLink’s ETH holdings expected to exceed $3B following $400M registered direct offering with institutional investor https://t.co/U1bU6UCHYf pic.twitter.com/uXZLNGIe9Q — SharpLink (SBET) (@SharpLinkGaming) August 11, 2025 In a press release the firm said the capital was raised through a registered direct offering priced at $21.76 per share, conducted at-the-market under Nasdaq rules. The closing of the transaction is anticipated on or about August 12, 2025, pending the completion of customary closing conditions. Ethereum Holdings Poised to Surpass $3 Billion As of August 10, SharpLink reported its current Ethereum holdings stand at approximately 598,800 ETH. When combined with $200 million in at-the-market (ATM) proceeds yet to be deployed, the company projects that its ETH holdings will soon exceed $3 billion in value. SharpLink is one of the largest corporate holders of Ethereum globally. The move comes during a period of heightened institutional interest in Ethereum, driven by its growing role in decentralized finance (DeFi), tokenization, and Web3 infrastructure. CEO Highlights Market Confidence in ETH Strategy Joseph Chalom, Co-Chief Executive Officer of SharpLink, said the latest fundraising marks a key milestone in the company’s Ethereum-focused strategy. “Raising nearly $900 million in capital over the past week underscores the market’s confidence in SharpLink’s ETH treasury strategy,” Chalom states. “The speed and scale of these investments reflect not only investor trust in SharpLink, but also the growing recognition of Ethereum’s transformative potential.” The company’s approach to building a Ethereum treasury mirrors the high-conviction accumulation strategies seen among other corporate adopters of digital assets, but with a concentrated focus on ETH rather than Bitcoin. Strategic Advisors and Placement Agents A.G.P./Alliance Global Partners is serving as the sole placement agent for the offering, while Cantor is acting as financial advisor to the company. SharpLink said it plans to leverage the proceeds to further expand its ETH holdings, strengthen its market position, and explore strategic initiatives within the Ethereum ecosystem. By aligning itself with Ethereum’s long-term growth trajectory, SharpLink is positioning its balance sheet to benefit from the network’s continued adoption across global financial and technological sectors. SharpLink Launches Ethereum Treasury Strategy SharpLink embarked on its Ethereum treasury strategy in late May. The move coincided with a $425 million private placement led by Consensys, the crypto infrastructure firm founded by Ethereum co-founder Joseph Lubin, who also took on the role of SharpLink’s chairman. Beyond building its treasury, SharpLink has expressed its commitment to supporting Ethereum’s long-term strength and decentralization.

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Bitpanda Margin Trading: A Smarter Way to Trade Crypto With 10x Leverage

Bitpanda Margin Trading: A Smarter Way to Trade Crypto With 10x Leverage

This content is provided by a sponsor. PRESS RELEASE. Bitpanda Margin Trading is an evolution of the Bitpanda Leverage offering, enabling trading in over 100 cryptocurrency assets with up to 10x leverage and competitive fees across all devices. This service allows strategies to be amplified and potential market momentum to be capitalised upon with speed […]

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Trump’s order clears regulatory path for crypto in 401(k) plans — what does this mean?

Trump’s order clears regulatory path for crypto in 401(k) plans — what does this mean?

President Trump’s move to allow crypto in 401(k)s opens a potential $9 trillion pool, setting the stage for gradual but consequential institutional adoption. The order that opens 401(k)s to crypto President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Aug. 7…

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3 memecoins that could overtake SHIB, DOGE in Q4 2025

3 memecoins that could overtake SHIB, DOGE in Q4 2025

Memecoins aren’t just surviving, they’re leveling up, and three new contenders could soon outshine SHIB and challenge DOGE’s long reign. #partnercontent

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Rumble Mulls €1B Northern Data Takeover as Peak Mining Set for $235M Sale

Rumble Mulls €1B Northern Data Takeover as Peak Mining Set for $235M Sale

Rumble Inc. (Nasdaq: RUM), the $2 billion video-sharing and cloud services provider, said it is exploring an all-stock acquisition of Germany’s bitcoin mining and AI data center operator Northern Data. This article is from Theminermag, a trade publication for the cryptocurrency mining industry, focusing on the latest news and research on institutional bitcoin mining companies. […]

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A look at the century-long evolution of US 401(k) pension investment strategies

A look at the century-long evolution of US 401(k) pension investment strategies

Author: Chen Mo cmDeFi On August 7, 2025, US President Donald Trump signed an executive order allowing 401(k) retirement savings plans to invest in more diversified assets, including private equity,

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WLFI invests 7.5% of token supply to boost ALT5 Sigma’s treasury bid

WLFI invests 7.5% of token supply to boost ALT5 Sigma’s treasury bid

Nasdaq-listed ALT5 Sigma is set to adopt World Liberty Financial’s native token as a treasury asset as it taps the project’s executives to join its board. According to a Monday press release, the Trump-backed DeFi venture World Liberty Financial is…

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Where to Incorporate Your Crypto Business in 2025

Where to Incorporate Your Crypto Business in 2025

Law and Ledger is a news segment focusing on crypto legal news and brought to you by Kelman Law – A law firm focused on digital asset commerce. The following opinion editorial was written by Alex Forehand and Michael Handelsman for Kelman.Law. Navigating Crypto Regulations: Where to Incorporate in 2025 Incorporating a crypto business in […]

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DOGE’s $0.50 dream too small: This memecoin set to soar past $2

DOGE’s $0.50 dream too small: This memecoin set to soar past $2

Little Pepe is shaking up the memecoin market with $15.75m raised, Layer 2 utility, and 1000x growth ambitions that outshine Dogecoin’s modest targets. #partnercontent

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VC-Level Briefing: How DeSci Led the Crypto Market in a Single Day

VC-Level Briefing: How DeSci Led the Crypto Market in a Single Day

Author: hoeem Compiled by Tim, PANews Read this because you want to get a VC-grade research on the DeSci track, which is exactly the best performing narrative in the crypto

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