This week, the crypto universe was shaken by five major events that you may have missed. From the rise of AI to the DEFI to the restructuring of Thorchain, including the surge of income on Solana and the fall in the market, here is what you need to know.
Crypto: 5 events that you may have missed
This week, the crypto ecosystem was marked by several notable facts and developments. Here they are:
A fund of $ 88 million for the DEFI agents fed by the AI
The 0G Foundation announced the creation of a fund of $ 88.88 million intended to accelerate the development of projects integrating artificial intelligence in decentralized finance (DEFI). This fund aims to support Autonomous DEFI applications, known as Defai agents, in partnership with investment firms such as Hack VC, Delphi Ventures, Bankless Ventures and OKX Ventures. According to Michael Heinrich, co -founder and CEO of 0G Labs, this initiative occurs at a crucial moment for the convergence of blockchain and AI.
213 % increase in applications in Solana applications in the fourth quarter
A report by the Crypto Messari research firm reveals that income for the Solana network has increased 213 % in the fourth quarter of 2024, going from $ 268 million in the third quarter to $ 840 million. This growth is mainly attributed to speculation around the same, with platforms such as Pump. Fun recording significant income.
Thorchain approves a debt restructuring plan of $ 200 million
The decentralized liquidity protocol Thorchain has suspended its loan and savings programs for Bitcoin and Ethereum in order to avoid an insolvency crisis. Thorchain node operators approved a proposal to convert debt into actions, making it possible to stabilize the operations of the Crypto network and to compensate for affected users.
Support by Christopher Waller with regulated stablecoins to strengthen dollar
Christopher Waller, governor of the American federal reserve, expressed his support for the adoption of stablecoins with clear rules, believing that this could strengthen the status of the dollar as a global reserve currency. He stressed that stable -to -dollar stables could extend the international scope of the American currency.
Fall in the Defi market?
According to Crypto data, the majority of the 100 main cryptos by market capitalization ended the week down. The Virtuals Protocol token (Virtual) fell by more than 46 %, while the Arweave (AR) decreased by more than 38 % during the past week.
Between crypto innovation and challenges
These events illustrate the current dynamics and challenges of the Crypto ecosystem, marked by technological innovations, market fluctuations and regulatory developments.
This week has highlighted the opportunities and challenges of the Crypto market, between innovation and turbulence. The development of AI in the DEFI, the restructuring of Thorchain and the explosion of income over Solana contrast with the fall in prices. These trends show an evolutionary sector, to be watched closely.
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