Cryptocurrency markets saw a recovery this week, with Bitcoin rising 5% to over $95,000 and Ether increasing by 6.6%. US Bitcoin ETFs recorded $1.7 billion in net inflows. However, market sentiment was impacted by delays in the CLARITY Act markup, with concerns raised over provisions related to tokenized equities and DeFi.

World Liberty Financial, tied to the Trump family, launched World Liberty Markets for cryptocurrency lending, using their stablecoin USD1. BitMine will invest $200 million in MrBeast’s Beast Industries. Meanwhile, Perp DEXs are expected to challenge traditional finance products in 2026, offering more efficient decentralized infrastructure.

DeFi protocols are leaving Discord due to concerns about scams targeting users. Morpho and other projects are shifting to more controlled communication channels. The move aims to protect users from scammers and ensure structured support systems. Additionally, the DeFi market saw gains, with Dash rising 136% and Monero up 49% in the past week.

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