DEFI
Institutional Crypto Flows Show Divergence in May 2026
Glassnode's May report highlights institutional trends: Bitcoin ETFs saw record outflows, while digital asset treasuries accumulated.
BNB Chain Surpasses $5B Tokenized Stock Volume, Expands RWA Offerings
BNB Chain leads tokenized stock markets with $5B+ volume, 24/7 trading access, and a growing ecosystem of RWAs.
Spark Shifts $150M to Uniswap (UNI) v4, DualPool Hook Incoming
Spark migrates $150M in stablecoin liquidity to Uniswap (UNI) v4, introducing the DualPool hook for yield optimization and deeper liquidity.
Paxos Launches PAXG on Solana, Expands Tokenized Gold Access
Paxos brings PAX Gold (PAXG) to Solana, leveraging its low fees and fast transactions for tokenized gold's multi-chain expansion.
Uniswap (UNI) Enables Teams to Launch Token Auctions via Web App
Uniswap (UNI) now allows direct token auctions from its web app using Continuous Clearing Auctions, enhancing accessibility for primary token launches.
bStocks Offers $300K+ in Rewards via Trust Wallet, PancakeSwap
Tokenized U.S. equities program bStocks launches $300K+ rewards campaign across Trust Wallet, PancakeSwap, and DeFi platforms on BNB Chain.
Q2 2026 Breaks Record with 83 Crypto Hacks, $755M Stolen
Q2 2026 saw a record 83 crypto hacks, costing $755M. Bridge exploits led losses. Insights on DeFi vulnerabilities and broader cybersecurity trends.
MEV Bot Jaredfromsubway.eth Exploited, Loses $7.5M in ETH
Jaredfromsubway.eth, a notorious Ethereum MEV bot, was exploited for $7.5M. The attack highlights risks in automated trading systems.
BNB Smart Chain Hits Sub-Second Finality After 70x Upgrade
BNB Smart Chain achieves 0.65-second finality—a 70x improvement from 45 seconds in 2022—unlocking faster DeFi, payments, and cross-chain transfers.
DeFi TVL Could Hit $2.7T by 2030, StanChart Predicts
Standard Chartered forecasts $2.7T DeFi TVL by 2030, driven by tokenized assets. Key growth hinges on adoption, security, and institutional interest.
