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Ada Michael

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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.

News

Clarity Act Revisions Seek Clarification on DeFi

Senator Cynthia Lummis has released updated Digital Asset Market Clarity Act text ahead of a planned September 15, 2026 Senate vote, with the Clarity Act DeFi revisions rewriting when non-decentralized protocols must register with the CFTC and comply with the Bank Secrecy Act.

Sep 11·4 min read·By Ada Michael

Yield

Spark Opens USDT Savings Vault to OKX Users

Spark has opened its USDT savings vault to OKX users, extending access to its stablecoin yield product to a new pool of depositors.

Sep 11·3 min read·By Ada Michael

Risk

Blockstream Refuses Ransom for 600 BTC in Liquid Exploit

Blockstream has publicly refused to pay a ransom for the return of the remaining 600 BTC tied to a Liquid Network exploit, telling those responsible for the theft that withholding stolen bitcoin is a crime rather than responsible disclosure.

Sep 11·4 min read·By Ada Michael

News

Revised Clarity Act Text: DeFi and Credit Union Changes

The revised draft of the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act was distributed to senators as the chamber prepares for a first procedural test, according to CoinDesk's September 10 report .

Sep 10·5 min read·By Ada Michael

Liquidity

XRP ETFs Draw Nearly $2 Million Despite Slower Momentum

XRP ETFs attracted nearly $2 million in new capital while their inflow momentum slowed, a signal of continued but decelerating demand for regulated XRP exposure. The reporting window, comparative flow figures, and fund-level breakdown behind the headline remain unverified in the available data.

Sep 9·3 min read·By Ada Michael

Protocols

Renzo expands beyond restaking with Hyperliquid basis trade

Renzo, known in DeFi as a liquid restaking protocol, has introduced Renzo Basis as its debut product and displays a BTC Renzo Basis strategy executing on Hyperliquid, according to Renzo Finance's company page . The move extends the brand into active market-neutral trading rather than replacing its restaking business.

Sep 9·4 min read·By Ada Michael

Risk

Liquid Recovers 3,400 BTC; ‘Whitehats’ Keep About 598.5 BTC

Liquid recovered 3,400 BTC following a reserve drain, while a group describing themselves as whitehats kept about 598. 5 BTC, a sum the reporting headline values at $47 million.

Sep 8·2 min read·By Ada Michael

News

Visa Taps Onchain Credit for Stablecoin Card Settlement

Visa says a stablecoin-denominated revolving credit facility built by Credit Coop is now financing the daily settlement obligations of stablecoin-linked card issuers, marking one of the clearest examples yet of onchain credit plugging directly into card-network settlement rails.

Sep 8·4 min read·By Ada Michael

Risk

Hacken Flags Two-Key Breach Risk to USDT Controls

Treat it as a reported control-security risk, not as evidence of an incident. For related coverage, see Router Protocol to shut down, burn 303 million ROUTE tokens .

Sep 7·4 min read·By Ada Michael

Protocols

Router Protocol to shut down, burn 303 million ROUTE tokens

The reported closure has not been confirmed by a readable primary announcement or governance decision. Treat the shutdown and burn as planned actions described by a single unverified lead, not as completed events.

Sep 7·3 min read·By Ada Michael

Risk

Liquid Sidechain Paused After 3,998 BTC Leaves Wallet

The Liquid sidechain has reportedly been paused after 3,998 BTC left a federation wallet, a two-part sequence that touches both the network's peg-in reserves and its operational uptime.

Sep 7·3 min read·By Ada Michael

News

XRP Pulls Back as BIS Tests XRPL After Strong Jobs Data

This is a macro-driven market reaction rather than a protocol event. XRP eased to roughly $1.

Sep 5·2 min read·By Ada Michael