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.
Algorand (ALGO) May Report: TVL Up 9.8%, Stablecoin Liquidity Drops
Algorand (ALGO)'s May 2026 data shows 9.8% TVL growth to $97M, but stablecoin liquidity fell 32.9%. Active wallets surged 24.3%.
Chainlink (LINK) Powers Rapid Growth in Prediction Markets
Chainlink (LINK) drives prediction markets' expansion, supplying real-time data for platforms like Myriad and Polymarket. LINK trades at $7.74.
Bitcoin L2 Botanix Shuts Down Amid Weak DeFi Adoption
Botanix, a Bitcoin scaling network, is closing operations by July 9, citing poor demand for Bitcoin-native DeFi. Withdraw assets now.
Hyperliquid, Paradigm Challenge FinCEN's GENIUS Rule Proposal
Hyperliquid and Paradigm urge FinCEN to revise GENIUS Act rules, warning that overreach on secondary markets could undermine DeFi and U.S. stablecoins.
Anthropic's Claude Mythos AI Sparks Crypto Security Concerns
Anthropic's Claude Mythos AI, now public, raises fears in the DeFi space due to its vulnerability discovery capabilities. Experts debate its impact.
Attackers Stole $36.7M From Unverified DeFi Contracts in 6 Months
AI-driven exploits target unverified smart contracts, costing DeFi protocols $36.7M in six months, per Chainalysis report.
EU Should Focus on Tokenization, Not DeFi, Says MiCA Architect
European Commission adviser Peter Kerstens believes tokenization and real-world asset markets should take precedence over DeFi regulation in future EU priorities.
Debt App on Algorand (ALGO) Wins ACTUS Prize, Showcasing Tokenized Debt
Algorand (ALGO)'s Debt ASA secures second place at ACTUS Use Case Competition, advancing tokenized debt execution in real-world finance.
Solana (SOL) Hits $2.8B RWA High Amid Strong ETF Inflows, SOL at $66.59
Solana (SOL)'s ecosystem saw growth in RWAs, ETFs, and stablecoins in May 2026. Despite SOL trading at $66.59, tokenized equities and DeFi volumes hit records.
Uniswap (UNI) Adds Wallet, Crosschain Swaps, and Portfolio Tracking
Uniswap (UNI) upgrades UX with an in-app wallet, seamless crosschain swaps, and detailed portfolio tracking. Here’s why it matters for DeFi users.
Hyperliquid (HYPE) Joins Top 10 Cryptos, 2nd DeFi Entry Since 2014
Hyperliquid (HYPE) breaks into top 10 cryptocurrencies by market cap in June 2026, marking only the second DeFi coin to achieve this milestone.
Cardano’s TapTools Shuts Down Amid Exec Exodus, ADA Drops 6%
TapTools, a top Cardano analytics platform, is shutting down following the loss of 5 executives, raising concerns about ecosystem sustainability.
BNB Chain Expands Role in $1.6B Tokenized Equities Market
BNB Chain strengthens position in $1.6B tokenized stocks market, integrating assets like xStocks and Ondo GM into DeFi trading and collateral systems.
Radiant Capital Shuts Down After $50M Hack, Token Plummets (RDNT)
Radiant Capital winds down operations following a $50M exploit in 2024. The RDNT token plummets as recovery efforts fall short.
Injective (INJ)MCP Brings AI to On-Chain Finance, INJ at $7.01
Injective's MCP server enables AI-driven trading of perpetual futures, token transfers, and more, boosting utility for the $697M INJ ecosystem.