DEFI
Tokens.xyz Streamlines Solana (SOL) Asset Data with Unified Pages
Tokens.xyz simplifies asset discovery on Solana (SOL) by consolidating all token variants of the same asset onto a single page, offering live liquidity and trading data.
Aurelion Commits $48M to XAUE Yield-Bearing Gold Protocol
Aurelion allocates 10,000 XAU₮ (~$48M) to XAUE, a new DeFi protocol offering yield on tokenized gold. Institutional-only model aims to transform gold as an asset class.
47% of LayerZero OApps at Risk After $292M Kelp DAO Hack
Nearly half of LayerZero OApps share the same risky 1-of-1 DVN configuration exploited in the $292M Kelp DAO hack. Here's what it means for the ecosystem.
Tezos Proposes sTEZ: Protocol-Level Liquid Staking Token
Tezos introduces sTEZ, a protocol-level liquid staking token aimed at balancing liquidity and network security while avoiding external dependencies.
DeFi Protocols Pledge 43,500 ETH to Recover from $293M Kelp Exploit
DeFi protocols, including Aave and Lido, pledge $101M in ETH to limit fallout from the $293M Kelp DAO exploit. Contagion risks remain a concern.
Zerion Wallet Adds Uniswap (UNI) API for Native Swaps
Zerion Wallet now integrates Uniswap (UNI) API, enabling swaps with access to liquidity from Uniswap v2, v3, and v4 across 18 chains.
Chainlink (LINK) CCIP Expands Cross-Chain Reach Amid $9.49 LINK Price
Chainlink (LINK)'s CCIP powers secure cross-chain communication, now connecting over 60 blockchains. LINK trades at $9.49 as adoption grows.
Aave Deposits Plunge $15B After Kelp DAO Exploit
A $293M exploit on Kelp DAO has triggered a $15B liquidity outflow from Aave, exposing vulnerabilities in DeFi lending protocols.
MiCA Deadline Looms: Small Crypto Firms Face EU Compliance Crunch
EU's MiCA regulation demands compliance by July 1, 2026, forcing smaller crypto firms to adapt or exit as costs and consolidation rise.
Blockchain.com Adds Perps Trading to Self-Custody Wallets
Blockchain.com users can now trade perpetual futures directly from self-custodied Bitcoin balances via integration with Hyperliquid.