DEFI
DxSale Exploit Drains $7.3M From 1,400 BNB Chain Liquidity Pools
DxSale's legacy liquidity locker on BNB Chain was exploited, draining $7.3M across 1,400 pools. Analysts point to backdoor vulnerabilities.
Trezor Adds USDC, USDT Yield via Morpho Integration
Trezor users can now earn yield on USDC and USDT directly in Trezor Suite through Morpho, simplifying DeFi access for hardware wallet users.
Fireblocks Unveils Open Transaction Layer to Standardize Onchain Finance
Fireblocks introduces OTL, a protocol stack to solve identity, compliance, and coordination gaps in onchain finance, enabling seamless integration.
Aave Labs' Push Secures FCA Approval for UK Stablecoin Ramping
Aave Labs' UK subsidiaries gain FCA registration, advancing regulated stablecoin infrastructure and aligning with upcoming UK crypto rules.
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.