Author

Ada Michael

@ada-michael · 1918 live articles · Page 16

Ada Michael is a DeFi writer and research contributor at DefiLiban, where she covers decentralized finance, blockchain infrastructure, token economies, and crypto market behavior. Her work focuses on breaking down complex DeFi systems, liquidity mechanics, yield strategies, on-chain analytics, and emerging blockchain trends into accessible research-driven content for both retail and experienced crypto readers. Before joining DefiLiban, Ada worked across crypto research, fintech content strategy, and blockchain education initiatives related to digital assets and decentralized technologies. She holds a B.Sc. in Economics from the University of Lagos and has completed additional certifications in DeFi, blockchain analytics, and financial storytelling. Ada’s writing combines analytical depth with practical market insight, with a particular interest in DeFi adoption, protocol design, and behavioral trends within digital asset markets.

Liquidity

New Wallet Accumulates 85,000 HYPE From Bybit in 3 Days

A newly created wallet withdrew 85,000 HYPE worth about $5.6 million from Bybit across three days, putting HYPE exchange outflows and liquidity in focus.

Jun 15·2 min read·By Ada Michael

Liquidity

230M USDT Transferred From Bitfinex to Tether Treasury

A 230 million USDT transfer from Bitfinex to Tether Treasury puts the focus on treasury flows, supply management, and what the movement may signal next.

Jun 13·2 min read·By Ada Michael

Press Release

Ripple Announces XRPL AI Starter Kit for Developers

Ripple has announced an XRPL AI Starter Kit for developers. Here is the core angle, why it matters for XRPL builders, and what to watch next.

Jun 13·3 min read·By Ada Michael

Press Release

LBank Pay Expands to Support BTC, ETH and 20+ Crypto Assets, Launches 20,000 USDT Campaign

Singapore, Singapore, 12th June 2026, Chainwire

Jun 12·3 min read·By Ada Michael

Press Release

MEXC May Report: SPACEX Launchpad Oversubscribed 15.5x, US Equity Futures Volume Jumps 85%

Victoria, Seychelles, 12th June 2026, Chainwire

Jun 12·3 min read·By Ada Michael

Yield

Ethena and Coinbase Launch SteakhouseFi High Yield Vault

Ethena and Coinbase have launched the SteakhouseFi High Yield Vault, signaling a new push into structured DeFi yield products and vault-based returns.

Jun 11·3 min read·By Ada Michael

Protocols

How Users Are Actually Using USDC and USDT for Real Payment Workflows

Most real stablecoin payment usage does not look like consumers replacing every card transaction with crypto.

Jun 11·14 min read·By Ada Michael

Market

Bybit Delists TON Futures From Its Derivatives Lineup

Bybit has delisted TON futures, removing a derivatives product tied to The Open Network token. Here is what the move means for traders, open positions, and TON market access.

Jun 11·3 min read·By Ada Michael

Protocols

Why Yield-Bearing Stablecoins Are Becoming a New DeFi Battleground

Yield-bearing stablecoins are changing the stablecoin game from a pure distribution contest into a yield, collateral, and protocol-control contest. The question is no longer only which dollar token gets used. It is increasingly which dollar token lets users keep more yield while still remaining l...

Jun 11·14 min read·By Ada Michael

Risk

What Reserve Transparency Really Tells Users About a Stablecoin Issuer

Stablecoin reserve transparency tells you whether an issuer looks more like a credible cash-equivalent operator or a fragile promise manager. It helps you judge backing quality, liquidity, counterparty exposure, and redemption design, but it does not remove legal, operational, or governance risk.

Jun 11·16 min read·By Ada Michael

Infrastructure

What Stablecoin Settlement Rails Actually Change for Cross-Border Payments

Stablecoin settlement rails improve the settlement layer of cross-border payments. They make value transfer more continuous, visible, and programmable, but they do not remove compliance, FX conversion, or fiat payout dependencies.

Jun 11·18 min read·By Ada Michael

Yield

FTX/Alameda Unstakes 200,241 SOL After Nearly a Month

FTX/Alameda has unstaked 200,241 SOL after nearly a month. Here is what the move signals, why the timing matters, and what it could mean for Solana watchers.

Jun 11·2 min read·By Ada Michael