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Today in crypto, DeFi lending protocols have surged 72% in 2025, driven by rising institutional adoption of stablecoins and tokenized assets, according to Binance Research. Sharplink Gaming’s boss says yield-chasing crypto companies are most at risk. Meanwhile, the SEC and CFTC issued a joint statement for a coordinated approach to spot crypto trading in the US.
Decentralized lending protocols are experiencing a major upswing, with total value locked (TVL) rising sharply amid growing demand for stablecoins and tokenized assets, Binance Research reports. These protocols, which use smart contracts to enable peer-to-peer lending and borrowing without banks or intermediaries, have become one of the fastest-growing segments of decentralized finance (DeFi).
According to the latest data, DeFi lending protocols have grown more than 72% year-to-date, surging from $53 billion at the start of 2025 to over $127 billion in TVL as of Wednesday. This marks a significant influx of capital, underscoring the sector’s rapid expansion.
