DEFI
Pump.fun Powers 36% of Solana's Q1 Revenue Despite Memecoin Dip
Pump.fun generated $124.7M in Q1 2026, driving over a third of Solana's app revenue despite a broader slowdown in memecoin activity.
Echo Protocol Exploited for $76.7M in Admin Key Hack
Echo Protocol loses $76.7M via admin key exploit, highlighting 2026's rising DeFi vulnerabilities as attackers target eBTC on Monad.
Aave Restores WETH Borrowing After $195M Kelp DAO Hack
Aave reopens WETH borrowing, marking progress in recovery from the $195M Kelp DAO exploit that caused an $8B TVL drop.
THORChain (RUNE) Launches Refund Portal After $10M Exploit
THORChain confirms $10M hack affecting 12,847 wallets. Recovery portal live for claims; treasury-backed refunds available until June 4.
THORChain (RUNE) Halts Trading After $10M Exploit, Token Drops 13%
THORChain paused trading after a $10M multi-chain exploit flagged by ZachXBT. RUNE fell 13% as investigations begin.
New Institutional Yield Product Hits $400M on Solana (SOL)
Ethena's yield markets on Solana reach $400M in 3 days, signaling institutional DeFi momentum with curated risk management.
Kraken Joins Exodus from LayerZero, Adopts Chainlink CCIP
Kraken switches to Chainlink CCIP after Kelp DAO's $292M exploit, joining a $3B TVL migration from LayerZero.
Circle Expands USDC Role on Hyperliquid Amid Staking Move
Circle integrates USDC on Hyperliquid, expands staking with 500,000 HYPE tokens, and reinforces cross-chain liquidity infrastructure.
Linea Exponent Program Ends: $250K in Rewards Distributed
Linea concludes its Exponent program, distributing $250,000 in LINEA tokens and ecosystem rewards while addressing delays and community feedback.
Algorand (ALGO) Ecosystem Sees 25% TVL Growth in April 2026
Algorand (ALGO)'s April 2026 report highlights a 25% MoM TVL increase, stablecoin growth, and updates on decentralization efforts.