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TLDR CRYPTO 2025-03-24

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01MARKETS & BUSINESS

SEC 'EARNEST' ABOUT FINDING WORKABLE CRYPTO POLICY, COMMISSIONERS SAY AT ROUNDTABLE

The SEC recently held its first crypto-focused roundtable, where Commissioner Hester Peirce stressed the agency's commitment to working closely with the industry to develop a clear regulatory framework for digital assets. This includes making progress towards translating diverse crypto asset characteristics into a coherent taxonomy, greater guidance on NFTs, and seeking greater transparency on memecoin policies.

coindesk.com5 min read

US GOVERNMENT LIFTS TORNADO CASH SANCTIONS & BAN

The US Treasury Department has officially lifted sanctions on Tornado Cash, reversing restrictions on the crypto mixing tool despite past concerns over its use by North Korean hackers. The move aligns with the Trump administration's broader efforts to position the US as a global leader in crypto regulation while maintaining a commitment to combating digital asset fraud.

links.tldrnewsletter.com2 min read

02INNOVATION & LAUNCHES

SONIC UNVEILS HIGH-YIELD ALGORITHMIC STABLECOIN, REIGNITING TERRA-LUNA ‘PTSD'

The Sonic blockchain is developing an algorithmic stablecoin that uses innovative mechanisms to maintain price stability and increase DeFi flexibility. This effort highlights Sonic's commitment to pioneering cutting-edge stablecoin designs that could expand its ecosystem and drive new use cases in the digital asset space.

cointelegraph.com2 min read

INTRODUCING SUPERFORM V2: THE FUTURE OF ONCHAIN EARNING

Superform v2 transforms the complex yield-earning process into a unified, user-friendly experience for both crypto novices and veterans. It introduces SuperVaults v2, offering rebalancing and optimization across a range of stablecoin vaults. The platform will feature smart accounts with streamlined onboarding and a cross-chain transaction bundler.

mirror.xyz5 min read

03GUIDES & TUTORIALS

THE RISE OF RWA IN DEFI

The real-world assets (RWA) sector is rapidly growing, having recently reached an all-time high of $10.2 billion in TVL driven by institutional participation and improved regulatory clarity. Recent developments like Dubai's real estate tokenization initiative and Ondo's partnership with Mastercard underscore growing institutional engagement, which is further evidenced by the continuous growth of BlackRock's onchain BUIDL fund. Investors see RWAs as a bridge between traditional assets and DeFi enabling more stable markets with the onchain benefits of transparency and composability.

links.tldrnewsletter.com4 min read

THE APP-COIN THESIS: APPLICATIONS ARE GOING TO ZERO, IN A GOOD WAY…

AI-driven “vibe coding” is reducing app development costs significantly, which threatens traditional SaaS companies lacking strong moats. Tokenization and app-coins further lower barriers for initial user acquisition through speculation, potentially sparking a massive wave of app innovation and wealth creation accessible to smaller developers and investors. Teams that excel at branding, marketing, and culturally resonant positioning will thrive.

links.tldrnewsletter.com8 min read

04MISCELLANEOUS

THE AIRDROP LANDSCAPE HAS CHANGED

Airdrops today rarely yield larger sums of cash as protocols now prioritize liquidity and on-chain evidence over simple transaction counts, making rewards more predictable for whales while leaving small users at a disadvantage. Instead, the focus has shifted toward yield farming strategies that offer consistent APYs, as demonstrated by recent delta-neutral approaches on platforms like Sonic and Berachain.

threadreaderapp.com2 min read

BTCFI EXPLAINED: HOW ELASTOS USES BITCOIN'S SECURITY TO POWER DEFI

Elastos uses Bitcoin's proof-of-work, maintained through merged mining, as a settlement layer while using faster consensus methods for smart contracts and transactions. This hybrid model enables seamless cross-chain interoperability by allowing assets and data to move efficiently between Elastos and other blockchains.

cointelegraph.com3 min read