Latest DeFi News
BNB Chain Enables AWS Payments Through Better Payment Network
AWS customers can now pay cloud bills using BNB via BNB Chain’s Better Payment Network, bringing real-time, low-cost crypto settlement.
Polygon PoS RPC Issue Resolved, Network Remains Stable
Polygon PoS faced node delays this week, but the network stayed online, transactions flowed, and fixes are restoring full functionality.
Crypto Whale Loses $27M After Multisig Wallet Hack
The whale lost the funds in a key breach; the attacker drained the funds and laundered $12.6M via Tornado Cash.
Ondo and LayerZero Launch Cross-Chain Bridge for Tokenized Securities
Ondo’s tokenized assets can move between Ethereum and BNB Chain at a 1:1 value, with plans to expand to more…
Jito Foundation Moves Core Operations Back to US Amid Regulatory Shift
After years offshore, the Solana-based protocol points to clearer U.S. crypto rules as the reason to bring core operations back…
Yearn Finance V1 Hack Results in $300K Loss
Yearn V1 hack exposes risks in old DeFi contracts as attackers exploit legacy flaws, moving millions while modern Vaults remain…
Hyper Foundation to Burn 37M HYPE; Validators Vote on Supply Cut
Validators have until December 24 to approve a proposal treating 37.1M HYPE in the Assistance Fund as permanently burned.
Sberbank Explores DeFi for 109M Clients as Crypto Demand Surges
Sberbank explores DeFi as Russian investors show rising interest in crypto, testing blockchain solutions while waiting for clearer regulations.
Aster Perpetual Upgrades with Shield Mode for Private Strategies
The new protected trading mode for Aster Perpetual offers up to 1001x leverage, zero slippage, no gas fees, and hides…
Ripple’s RLUSD Stablecoin Expands to Optimism, Base, and Other L2s
RLUSD expands to Layer 2 networks as Ripple gains fresh regulatory ground in the U.S.
Curve Founder Proposes 17.45M CRV Funding Proposal
Swiss Stake AG seeks 17.45M CRV grant to fund 2026 development, supporting core team, cross-chain tools, and ongoing Curve ecosystem…
North Korean Hackers Exploit Fake Zoom to Steal Crypto
Cybersecurity experts’ findings show how the hackers use hijacked Telegram accounts and fake video call updates to compromise devices and…
Aave DAO Debates Fee Diversion Concerns After CoW Swap Integration
Tokenholders question swap fees after Aave integrates CoW Swap, prompting responses from Aave Labs and founder Stani Kulechov.
Hyperliquid Unveils Long-Awaited Portfolio Margin, Auto-Yield Features
Hyperliquid announced that it is testing portfolio margin to unify spot and perps trading.
BackedFi, Chainlink Launch xBridge to Move Tokenized Stocks Crosschain
The bridge is in pilot mode, with Backed Finance planning to expand it to other blockchains.
Ondo, State Street, and Galaxy Unveil Tokenized Liquidity Fund
OUSG to anchor SWEEP as institutions push deeper into on-chain cash management.
Brevis and AsterDEX Upgrade On-Chain Trading Security
Brevis and AsterDEX join forces to tackle DEX speed, privacy, and security challenges using ZK proofs and real-time verifiable computing.
MANTRA Launches OM Token Migration Ahead of 4-to-1 Split
MANTRA begins OM migration to its mainnet ahead of a 4:1 token split, ensuring smoother trading and compliance for users…
NEAR Protocol Achieves 1M TPS, Yet Revenue Merely Touches $5K
NEAR achieves 1M TPS, but with only $5K in daily revenue, the network faces a challenge in converting performance into…
Upbit Urges Users to Create New Deposit Wallets in Wake of $37M Hack
Upbit tells users to create new deposit addresses after a $37M Solana hack, highlighting ongoing wallet risks and the need…
Hackers Exploit USPD Stablecoin via Proxy Deployment Vulnerability
The attack exploited USPD.io’s proxy deployment, using a shadow implementation to mint 98M USPD and drain 232 stETH.
Ripple Acquires Four Firms to Build One-Stop Shop Platform
Ripple integrates treasury, custody, payments, and liquidity services through four major acquisitions to expand its institutional footprint.
Curve Finance Launches First On-Chain FX Pool
Curve introduces FXSwap and its first CHF–USD pool on Ethereum as institutional interest in on-chain foreign exchange grows.
Citadel Urges SEC to Regulate DeFi Like Stock Exchanges
Industry leaders, including Uniswap’s founder, accused Citadel of targeting DeFi and potentially stifling innovation.
Goldfinch User Loses $330K in Ethereum Hack
Goldfinch user suffers $330K Ethereum loss as hackers use Tornado Cash to hide stolen funds, highlighting rising security risks in…
Anthropic’s AI Models Simulate DeFi Hacks, Find Smart Contract Flaws
Anthropic’s research finds that AI models can autonomously exploit smart contracts, revealing real financial risks and highlighting the need for…
Attacker Steals $9M from Yearn Finance, Routes $3M to Tornado Cash
Yearn’s yETH hack exposes DeFi risks, showing how coding errors, vault mismanagement, and governance issues can lead to millions in…
Hyperliquid Tops Bridged Flows and Revenue as DeFi Trading Rises
Crypto flows shift as Hyperliquid leads Perp DEXs, while DEX trading gains ground over centralized platforms amid market changes.
DWF Labs Unveils $75M DeFi Fund to Invest in Perp DEXs, Money Markets
DWF Labs launches $75M DeFi fund, backing early-stage projects with capital, liquidity, and hands-on support to drive real growth.
Morpho Launches GraphQL API for Real-Time DeFi Data
Morpho API replaces days of building subgraphs and managing indexers with one GraphQL integration, offering reliable, indexed protocol data within…
