**News Flash: Mercuryo Eyes DeFi's Bank-Like Future**

Mercuryo's CEO, Petr Kozyakov, envisions a future where decentralized finance (DeFi) mirrors traditional banking. The company has launched a new initiative to support 30 startups in developing Web3 consumer applications within DeFi. Announced on Nov. 21, this program provides funding, expert consultations, and an "equity-free integration grant" to help startups scale.

Kozyakov believes DeFi can revolutionize public and private markets, making them more efficient. He predicts that DeFi applications will soon offer bank-like products, simplifying complex processes for users globally.