Decentralized finance (DeFi) total value locked (TVL) hit $155 billion on April 12, 2025, up 3% from last week, following SEC Commissioner Uyeda’s proposal for a time-limited exemptive relief framework at the April 11 Crypto Task Force roundtable. The move aims to boost blockchain innovation, but skeptics question if it’ll truly benefit DeFi or just centralized players, with social platforms debating regulatory intent.
