DEFI
Avalanche (AVAX) Retro9000 Round 4 Brings Verified User Scoring
Avalanche's Retro9000 C-Chain Round 4 introduces verified user tiers and new reward distribution mechanics to boost builder incentives.
StakeDAO Attacker Mints 5.4T vsdCRV, Nets $91K Due to Thin Liquidity
StakeDAO attacker exploits deployer key to mint 5.4T vsdCRV on Arbitrum, but thin liquidity caps realized gains at $91,000. Key compromise trends persist in DeFi.
Tokenized RWAs Hit $27.5B, DeFi Usage Lags at $1.7B
Tokenized real-world assets surge to $27.5B, but only $1.7B fuels DeFi activity, as treasuries dominate reserves and credit drives yield strategies.
DeFi Faces 'Unsafe' Label Amid AI-Driven Security Threats
AI's role in DeFi exploits sparks debate over safety, as April 2026 hack losses hit $651M—the highest since 2022.
Base MCP Links AI Agents Like ChatGPT to Blockchain Actions
Base MCP enables AI agents like ChatGPT to execute blockchain transactions, marking a step forward in integrating AI with DeFi and onchain wallets.
Grvt Partners With Plume to Launch Tokenized RWA Yield Funds
Grvt integrates three tokenized yield funds with Plume, offering institutional-grade RWA exposure via its trading platform.
Phantom Wallet Earns $20.6M as Top Hyperliquid Builder
Phantom leads Hyperliquid builders with $20.6M in revenue, capturing nearly one-third of fees generated by top decentralized trading apps.
Kelp DAO Restores rsETH After $293M Hack, Completes Recovery
Kelp DAO fully restores rsETH backing after a $293M hack. Key recovery milestones and implications for Aave and DeFi.
BNB Chain Prepares for AI-Driven Finance with ERC-8004 Agents
BNB Chain hosts 44.5% of ERC-8004 AI agents, signaling its growing role in handling identity, payments, and accountability for the AI agent economy.
Injective (INJ)Launches Policy Institute to Shape DeFi Regulation
Injective (INJ)debuts the Injective Policy Institute to influence U.S. regulatory frameworks for DeFi, onchain derivatives, and stablecoins.