The Big Analysis
The history of DeFi is punctuated by the emergence of emblematic protocols, those pioneers that defined entire categories: Uniswap for decentralised exchanges, Aave for lending. It is therefore rare - almost audacious - to see a newcomer claiming to rival these giants, and even more so to attempt to challenge
The Big Analysis
Introduction The first quarter of 2025 was marked by tremors of rare intensity on the crypto-asset markets. Buoyed by post-election euphoria in the United States and Donald Trump's rise to power - perceived as favourable to the industry - the crypto ecosystem had started the year with its
Open Editorial
On both sides of the Atlantic, regulators are grappling with the complex task of integrating digital finance into a legal framework. As the digital asset ecosystem grows, governments must strike a delicate balance between innovation, market integrity and economic and geopolitical sovereignty. This harmonisation has become crucial to avoid market
The Big Talk
When Strategy has a market capitalisation of $1 trillion, they will have unlimited strategic options.
The Big Analysis
In the jungle of decentralised finance (DeFi), lending protocols have a seemingly simple mission: to connect those who have capital with those who need it. All without intermediaries, on a shared and transparent infrastructure. But behind this common principle, strategies diverge. While incumbent players such as Aave opt for centralised
The Big Talk
"We're building a genuine banking alternative on crypto rails".
The Big Analysis
What you need to know Euler is a lending protocol that experienced a $197 million hack on 13 March 2023. Despite this, the team has continued to develop a new version of the protocol, accompanied by 10 security audits, enabling the creation of fully customisable lending markets. Since its launch
The Big Focus
Lending onchain is a core activity of DeFi that connects borrowers and lenders in a disintermediated way on a global scale. It makes lending and borrowing accessible to anyone, while improving the terms and conditions of borrowing and lending by greatly reducing the role of intermediaries and the costs they
The Big Talk
"Money is never neutral, it is always political".
The Big Talk
"Our tokenised money fund is like a crypto savings account"
The Big News
It's an announcement that speaks volumes about the transformation underway in traditional finance. Sopra Steria, a European heavyweight in digital services, is launching Sopra Crypto Solutions, a white-label offering tailored for banks that want to get - seriously - into crypto-assets. The timing is no coincidence. As the
The Big News
Restaking protocol Symbiotic has just raised $29 million in Series A funding to accelerate the development of its "Universal Staking Framework" model, a more flexible alternative to the leading EigenLayer. The round is led by Pantera Capital, with participation from Coinbase Ventures and more than 100 business angels