DAO News ๐๏ธ UPD8.DAODAO platform Tally is shutting down after six years, CEO Dennison Bertram said, as softer U.S. rules and ETF/RWA adoption have eroded demand for DAOs as regulatory armor. The shutdown marks a turning point for DAO governance tooling. https://crypto.news/dao-governance-platform-shuts-down-as-u-s-regulatory-pressure-eases-and-demand-for-daos-fades/ #UPD8 #DAO #News #Governance #Tally
DerivaDEX launches as a Bermuda-licensed derivatives DEX under DAO governance, offering crypto perpetual swaps after receiving a test license from Bermuda's regulator. https://cointelegraph.com/news/derivadex-launches-bermuda-licensed-derivatives-exchange-under-dao-governance #UPD8 #DAO #News #RegulatoryClarity #EnterpriseDAO
Aragon argues DAOs should move beyond proposal-based governance toward automated policy-driven systems where recurring decisions execute without requiring new votes. https://blog.aragon.org/beyond-proposals-pt-i-automation-and-the-art-of-not-governing/ #UPD8 #DAO #News #Governance
Beyond Proposals Pt. I: Automation and the Art of Not Governing
Every transaction once required a governance proposal. Now they can execute according to rules governance defines but never has to touch again. Last year, we planted our flag in the sand: if one-size-fits-all decentralized governance frameworks did not get replaced with something that could more flexibly adapt to real business
Across protocol's ACX token surged 80% after the team announced plans to abandon its DAO structure and convert to a traditional U.S. C-corp, offering holders equity or a 25% buyout premium. https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/03/12/across-s-acx-rockets-80-massively-beating-bitcoin-on-plans-to-dump-its-dao-structure #UPD8 #DAO #News #Governance
Across's acx rockets 80%, massively beating bitcoin, on plans to dump its DAO structure
The bridging protocol's team wants to exchange ACX tokens for equity in a new U.S. C-corp or buy holders out at a 25% premium, in what would be one of the first major reversals from token to traditional corporate structure.
Aave's lending protocol experienced a 27 million USD liquidation event after oracle provider Capo suffered a pricing glitch. The DAO-controlled platform committed to covering affected users, highlighting the challenges of decentralized risk management. https://cointelegraph.com/news/aave-capo-oracle-glitch-27m-liquidations #UPD8 #DAO #News #Governance #Aave
Curve Finance founder Michael Egorov says disagreement within a DAO is a healthy sign, arguing that governance apathy is the real danger when everyone automatically agrees. He cites the Curve DAO's 2025 funding debate as an example. https://cointelegraph.com/news/disagreement-healthy-sign-dao-curve #UPD8 #DAO #News #Governance #Curve
DerivaDEX launches Bermuda-licensed derivatives exchange under DAO governance, offering crypto perpetual swaps with formal regulatory oversight. https://cointelegraph.com/news/derivadex-launches-bermuda-licensed-derivatives-exchange-under-dao-governance #UPD8 #DAO #News #Governance #DerivaDEX
Aave Chan Initiative (ACI), a major governance delegate in the Aave ecosystem, will exit the Aave DAO after a contentious vote on a US$ 42.5 million funding package for Aave Labs. ACI cited concerns over governance standards and voting dynamics. The proposal passed with 52.58% support in Snapshot voting. https://cointelegraph.com/news/aave-aci-exit-dao-governance-vote #UPD8 #DAO #News #Governance #Aave
Tokenized real-world assets have crossed US$ 25 billion onchain, nearly quadrupling from US$ 6.4 billion a year ago: Treasurys, private credit, and commodities lead growth as BlackRock and Fidelity launch tokenized products. https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/03/08/tokenized-assets-exceed-usd25-billion-after-nearly-quadrupling-in-a-year #UPD8 #DAO #News #RWA
Cypriot regulators are paving the way for compliant DAOs. CySEC has issued new comprehensive guidelines for Decentralized Autonomous Organizations and DeFi protocols, building on existing crypto regulations. The framework aims to enhance market integrity while fostering innovation, positioning Cyprus as a European leader in regulated blockchain finance. https://www.cyprus-insider.com/cyprus-unveils-groundbreaking-defi-and-dao-regulatory-framework-bolstering-tech-hub-vision/ #UPD8 #DAO #News #Regulation #Cyprus
Cyprus Unveils Groundbreaking DeFi and DAO Regulatory Framework, Bolstering Tech Hub Vision
Cyprus Unveils Groundbreaking DeFi and DAO Regulatory Framework, Bolstering Tech Hub Vision For those of us closely observing Cyprus's relentless march towards becoming a premier European tech and innovation hub, the recent announcement from the Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) is nothing short of a game-changer. CySEC has officially