DeFi Hits $140B While IMF Bends the Knee to Crypto

The decentralized finance (DeFi) ecosystem just crossed a monumental threshold — over $140 billion in total value locked (TVL), marking a strong rebound and renewed investor confidence in blockchain-based finance. With Ethereum leading the charge, new Layer 2s like Arbitrum and Base are also gaining serious traction. This surge signals that DeFi is not just back — it’s evolving faster, cheaper, and more accessible than ever.

Even more groundbreaking: the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has officially recognized cryptocurrencies in national accounts. This institutional shift means crypto assets are no longer fringe—they’re now measurable components of global economic systems. Whether you’re a skeptic or a believer, one thing is clear: crypto just got a seat at the grown-ups’ table.