DEFI
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.
Etherlink Tezos EVM Goes Live on Dune for Onchain Analytics
Etherlink, Tezos' EVM-compatible Layer 2, now live on Dune, enabling detailed analysis of network activity, DeFi, and cross-chain flows.
Kelp DAO and Aave Advance rsETH Recovery After $293M Hack
Kelp DAO resumes withdrawals after burning attacker’s rsETH on Arbitrum and initiating a two-week recovery process with Aave's support.
FalconX Introduces Tokenized Credit Vaults on Monad Network
FalconX collaborates with Monad to enable institutional credit vaults as DeFi collateral, tapping into the $5B tokenized credit market.
Solana (SOL) Hits Record 167M Token Holders Amid Institutional Growth
In April 2026, Solana (SOL) saw record adoption with 167M token-holder addresses, $2.5B in tokenized assets, and deepened institutional commitments.
Whitehat Hacker Returns $190K to Renegade After Exploit
A whitehat hacker returned $190,000 to Renegade's Arbitrum dark pool after exploiting a vulnerability. Renegade promises compensation and a full analysis.
Hyperliquid, EdgeX, Pump.fun Return $96M to Token Holders
Three DeFi protocols—Hyperliquid, EdgeX, and Pump.fun—distributed $96.3M in revenue to token holders in 30 days, signaling a focus on real earnings.