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.
Etherlink Tezos EVM Goes Live on Dune for Onchain Analytics
Etherlink, Tezos' EVM-compatible Layer 2, now live on Dune, enabling detailed analysis of network activity, DeFi, and cross-chain flows.
Kelp DAO and Aave Advance rsETH Recovery After $293M Hack
Kelp DAO resumes withdrawals after burning attacker’s rsETH on Arbitrum and initiating a two-week recovery process with Aave's support.
FalconX Introduces Tokenized Credit Vaults on Monad Network
FalconX collaborates with Monad to enable institutional credit vaults as DeFi collateral, tapping into the $5B tokenized credit market.
Solana (SOL) Hits Record 167M Token Holders Amid Institutional Growth
In April 2026, Solana (SOL) saw record adoption with 167M token-holder addresses, $2.5B in tokenized assets, and deepened institutional commitments.
Whitehat Hacker Returns $190K to Renegade After Exploit
A whitehat hacker returned $190,000 to Renegade's Arbitrum dark pool after exploiting a vulnerability. Renegade promises compensation and a full analysis.
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.