DeFi

Robinhood Chain’s TVL Nears $1B, but Failed L1s Raise Sustainability Question

Report: Solana Activity Hits Record High Despite SOL’s 33% Q1 Drop

Solana hits record transaction volume in Q1 2026 despite SOL's 33% price drop.

Polymarket Hit By ‘Internal Top-Up’ Wallet Exploit, $700K Drained

Polymarket hit by wallet exploit, losing $700K; user funds safe.

Near Protocol to automate its own growth and its token is skyrocketing

Near Protocol's token skyrockets as dynamic scaling upgrade approaches

Chainlink Continues Leading The Oracle Economy With SVR Expansion — What To Know

Chainlink is enhancing its position in the oracle economy with the Smart Value Recapture (SVR) solution, which now holds a 99% market share in capturing oracle-related Maximal Extractable Value (MEV). The SVR has generated approximately $18.7 million in revenue, benefiting both Chainlink and integrated DeFi protocols.

MoonPay expands into tokenized assets and DeFi markets with new platform for banks

MoonPay expands into tokenized assets and DeFi with new platform for banks.

Crypto Long & Short: Bitcoin-backed loans belong in the cost-of-capital conversation

Exploring Bitcoin-backed loans and stablecoins as key financial tools.

XRP Holders Gain New Yield Opportunities Through Flare-D’CENT Partnership

XRP holders can now access new yield opportunities through the Flare and D’CENT Wallet partnership.

Bitcoin DeFi Platform Echo Protocol Hit By $76M Monad Exploit

Echo Protocol suffers $76 million exploit due to admin key compromise.

A DeFi exchange becomes the first to offer equity perpetuals powered by Nasdaq data

Ostium becomes the first DEX to offer equity perpetuals powered by Nasdaq data, enhancing global trading access.

Stripe-backed Tempo taps $7.5 billion DeFi lender Morpho to expand beyond payments

Tempo taps Morpho's $7.5B DeFi lending to enhance stablecoin payments

Ripple’s Early Banking Ally Now Connected To X Money Expansion

Cross River Bank, linked to Ripple, is now part of X Money's payment initiative.

Tokenization push could pull trillions of dollars into DeFi, StanChart says

Standard Chartered forecasts $4 trillion in tokenized assets by 2028, highlighting DeFi's crucial role.

Aave restores ether borrowing limits after $230 million exploit

Aave has restored WETH borrowing limits after a $230 million exploit, allowing normal operations across six networks.

DeFi's new front: VerifiedX bets bitcoin's next chapter is programmable, private

VerifiedX bets on Bitcoin's future as a programmable, private asset.

Crypto users are choosing juicy yields over protection, putting billions at risk of hacks

Crypto users are prioritizing high yields over security, risking billions in DeFi hacks.

The $293 million KelpDAO hack shows why DeFi is finally being forced to grow up

The $293 million KelpDAO hack reveals critical vulnerabilities in DeFi, pushing the industry to mature.

Hyperliquid Policy Arm Rejects Market Integrity Concerns Amid Oil Futures Surge

Hyperliquid's Policy Center dismisses market integrity concerns from ICE and CME amid oil futures surge.

THORChain’s RUNE Token Plunges Double Digits After $10M Exploit, Trading Halt

THORChain halts trading after a $10 million exploit is flagged!

DEF Warns ‘Anti‑DeFi’ Amendments To CLARITY Act Could Threaten Users, Developer Protections

DEF warns that proposed amendments to the CLARITY Act could threaten DeFi protections and innovation.

North Korean Crypto Hackers Stole $2.1B in 2025, 60% of All Losses: CertiK

North Korea-linked hackers stole $2.06 billion in 2025, 60% of all crypto theft losses.

Ronin set to transition to Ethereum layer 2 from independent sidechain

Ronin is moving to Ethereum layer 2 on May 12 to enhance security and performance.

Hacker Drains $5.9M From Ethereum Liquidity Provider TrustedVolumes

A hacker exploits TrustedVolumes, draining $5.9 million in crypto funds.

How DeFi is changing the financial landscape for Latin Americans

Discover how DeFi is transforming finance for Latin Americans.

KelpDAO Hack Fallout Pushes Another DeFi Protocol Toward Chainlink CCIP Migration

Solv Protocol announces migration to Chainlink CCIP, covering $700M in assets.

Consensus panelists explain why Perp DEXes remain a tough sell for institutional investors

Panelists at Consensus Miami discuss why perpetual DEXes struggle to attract institutional investors.

'DeFi is not dead,' it’s going mainstream with AI agents, crypto executives agree

Crypto executives agree: DeFi is thriving and going mainstream with AI agents.

Aave to overhaul collateral and listing standards after KelpDAO exploit

Aave Labs is overhauling its collateral standards following a major DeFi exploit in 2026.

DeFi Platform TrustedVolumes Hit by $6.7M Exploit

DeFi platform TrustedVolumes suffers $6.7 million exploit due to security flaws.

Safety first: Why Adam Back says Bitcoin is winning the 'DeFi security war'

Adam Back claims Bitcoin's security is appealing to institutions amid DeFi exploits.

How Solana Exchange Drift Plans to Repay Users After $295 Million Crypto Hack

Drift Protocol outlines repayment plan for users after $295 million hack linked to North Korea.

ZachXBT Targets Lesser-Known DEX in Fresh Allegations Over Illicit Crypto Flows

ZachXBT targets Tokenlon for alleged ties to illegal crypto flows.

DTCC Tokenized Securities Roadmap: Pilot In July, Scale Up In October—With Big Names Like Ripple

DTCC to Pilot Tokenized Securities in July 2026, Full Launch in October

How Canton Network Lets Institutions Guard Against DeFi Security Risks: Digital Asset CEO

Digital Asset CEO Yuval Rooz discusses how the Canton network can help institutions mitigate DeFi security risks, particularly in light of the recent $290 million Kelp DAO hack linked to North Korean hackers. The network's design aims to prevent state-sponsored infiltration into financial systems.

North Korea's Crypto Hack Playbook Won't Work on Canton Network, Says Digital Asset CEO

Digital Asset CEO Yuval Rooz claims that the Canton network's design can prevent North Korean hacking attempts, which have caused significant losses in the crypto space. He emphasizes the importance of safeguarding financial systems from state-sponsored threats.

KelpDAO and Drift Lead Devastating $650M Crypto Hack Wave of April

April 2026 saw devastating crypto hacks totaling over $650 million, led by KelpDAO and Drift Protocol.

The $292M crypto hack exposed DeFi's weak spots. Here’s what must change, insiders say

The $292M Kelp DAO hack reveals critical weaknesses in DeFi systems as traditional finance firms push into onchain markets.

Ethereum Foundation finalizes sale of 10,000 ether to BitMine as part of its treasury strategy

Ethereum Foundation finalizes sale of 10,000 ether to BitMine for $22.9 million

The long con: How North Korean spies spent months in-person to drain $285 million from Drift

North Korean hackers executed a $285 million exploit on Drift Protocol using in-person tactics.

DeFi shaken by $292 million hack, but showing resilience, Standard Chartered says

DeFi shaken by $292 million hack, but Standard Chartered sees resilience ahead.