DEFI
Decentralized Finance, DeFi as a concept is to be able to offer almost all the financial services available with legacy and centralized institutions, typically banks, but on the blockchain. Whatever traditional services financial institutions provide can be expected to be offered through DeFi. In short, Defi is blockchain-based financial services that traditional financial services map into, creating new services or derivatives stemming from blockchain's unique features. Although we have had concepts like distributed computing and decentralized computing for decades, DeFi is in fact a new concept and an expansion of the application scope of blockchain as infrastructure.
Hyperliquid, EdgeX, Pump.fun Return $96M to Token Holders
Three DeFi protocols—Hyperliquid, EdgeX, and Pump.fun—distributed $96.3M in revenue to token holders in 30 days, signaling a focus on real earnings.
BNB Miami Highlights: Tokenized Assets and DeFi Innovations
BNB Miami showcased advancements in tokenized assets, DeFi lending, and institutional blockchain use, highlighting both progress and remaining challenges.
Court Approves Arbitrum DAO's $71M ETH Transfer Amid North Korea Hack
A federal judge allows Arbitrum DAO to transfer $71M in frozen ETH tied to a North Korea-linked hack to Aave, advancing DeFi recovery efforts.
Kelp DAO Exploit Spurs DeFi Shift to Chainlink, $290M at Stake
DeFi protocols like Solv and Tydro migrate to Chainlink after Kelp DAO's $290M hack exposed security flaws in oracle and bridge infrastructure.
Mantle Tokenholders Approve $68M Aave Credit Facility After Exploit
Mantle tokenholders authorize a $68M credit facility for Aave DAO to address bad debt following the rsETH exploit, aiming to stabilize markets.
Binance Expands BNB Utility, Driving 177% ROI for Holders
Binance has turned BNB (BNB) into a multi-faceted utility token, offering trading discounts, rewards, and DeFi exposure, with returns up to 177% in 2024-2025.
Arbitrum Proposal to Unfreeze $71M ETH Gains 90% Approval
With 90% approval, Arbitrum moves closer to releasing $71M in frozen ETH tied to the Kelp DAO exploit, pending final on-chain governance.
Aave Liquidates Kelp DAO Hacker’s rsETH Collateral, $30M Recovered
Aave liquidates Kelp DAO hacker’s rsETH collateral on Ethereum and Arbitrum, recovering $30M. DeFi United inches closer to restoring rsETH backing.
Celo (CELO) Partners With Textile, Tala for Onchain Lending Push
Celo teams up with Textile and Tala to launch a $2M onchain lending pool targeting emerging markets, with plans for $25M liquidity.
Kelp DAO Shifts rsETH to Chainlink After $292M LayerZero Exploit
Kelp DAO migrates rsETH to Chainlink CCIP after $292M LayerZero exploit, citing security concerns over LayerZero's cross-chain infrastructure.
DTCC Targets October Launch for Tokenized Securities with Wall Street Backing
DTCC plans October rollout for tokenized securities, involving 50+ firms. Will enable blockchain-based trading of traditional assets like ETFs, Treasuries.
Pendle Effect Spurs Explosive Growth in Stablecoin Demand
Pendle Finance's tokenized yield markets drive stablecoin adoption, with assets like USDe and USR seeing surges in holders and supply.
RedStone Unlocks $30B RWA Liquidity Gap in DeFi Lending
RedStone’s new settlement layer addresses the liquidity mismatch for tokenized RWAs in DeFi, unlocking $30B in collateral potential.
EigenCloud Hosts Seoul Event, Explores AI-Crypto Synergy
EigenCloud's Agentic Seoul event tackled AI-crypto integration, focusing on practical challenges like agent ownership and programmable payments.
Chainlink (LINK) Reports Record Hackathon Submissions, Q1 Updates
Chainlink (LINK) highlights record hackathon growth, $18B CCIP volume in Q1 2026, and key compliance milestones.