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WLFI Proposes Multi-Year Token Unlock and Burn Amid Governance Turmoil

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WLFI Proposes Multi-Year Token Unlock and Burn Amid Governance Turmoil

The Trump-linked DeFi platform World Liberty Financial has unveiled a governance proposal to unlock 62 billion WLFI tokens, introducing multi-year vesting schedules and an optional token burn, following intense community backlash and scrutiny over its governance and market performance.

Luca Bennett·2mo ago
Aave DAO Greenlights $25M Grant and Token Allocation for Aave Labs, Signaling New Era of Growth

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Aave DAO Greenlights $25M Grant and Token Allocation for Aave Labs, Signaling New Era of Growth

Aave DAO has approved a significant funding package for Aave Labs, allocating $25 million in stablecoins and 75,000 AAVE tokens. This move, under the 'Aave Will Win' framework, aims to accelerate protocol development and cement Aave's position in the evolving DeFi landscape, despite prior community friction.

Luca Bennett·2mo ago
Trump-Linked WLFI Token Plummets Amidst Controversial Self-Collateralized Loan

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Trump-Linked WLFI Token Plummets Amidst Controversial Self-Collateralized Loan

The WLFI token, associated with World Liberty Financial, hit a new all-time low after revelations that the project used billions of its own tokens as collateral to secure a $75 million stablecoin loan on a platform co-founded by its CTO, raising significant market concerns.

Daniel Ross·2mo ago
Justin Sun's WLFI Accusations Ignite DeFi Governance Debate, Prompting Legal Threats

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Justin Sun's WLFI Accusations Ignite DeFi Governance Debate, Prompting Legal Threats

Tron founder Justin Sun has publicly criticized the World Liberty Financial (WLFI) DeFi platform, alleging opaque governance and token lockup practices. WLFI has vehemently denied the claims, threatening legal action as its token hits all-time lows amidst broader community backlash.

Maya Verma·2mo ago
Bitwise Advances Hyperliquid ETF Bid, Setting Ticker and Fee Ahead of Potential Launch

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Bitwise Advances Hyperliquid ETF Bid, Setting Ticker and Fee Ahead of Potential Launch

Bitwise Asset Management has filed a second amendment for its proposed spot Hyperliquid ETF, introducing the $BHYP ticker and a 0.67% management fee, signaling an imminent launch according to Bloomberg analysts.

Jonah Fields·2mo ago