DEFI
Algorand (ALGO) May Report: TVL Up 9.8%, Stablecoin Liquidity Drops
Algorand (ALGO)'s May 2026 data shows 9.8% TVL growth to $97M, but stablecoin liquidity fell 32.9%. Active wallets surged 24.3%.
Chainlink (LINK) Powers Rapid Growth in Prediction Markets
Chainlink (LINK) drives prediction markets' expansion, supplying real-time data for platforms like Myriad and Polymarket. LINK trades at $7.74.
Bitcoin L2 Botanix Shuts Down Amid Weak DeFi Adoption
Botanix, a Bitcoin scaling network, is closing operations by July 9, citing poor demand for Bitcoin-native DeFi. Withdraw assets now.
Hyperliquid, Paradigm Challenge FinCEN's GENIUS Rule Proposal
Hyperliquid and Paradigm urge FinCEN to revise GENIUS Act rules, warning that overreach on secondary markets could undermine DeFi and U.S. stablecoins.
Anthropic's Claude Mythos AI Sparks Crypto Security Concerns
Anthropic's Claude Mythos AI, now public, raises fears in the DeFi space due to its vulnerability discovery capabilities. Experts debate its impact.
Attackers Stole $36.7M From Unverified DeFi Contracts in 6 Months
AI-driven exploits target unverified smart contracts, costing DeFi protocols $36.7M in six months, per Chainalysis report.
EU Should Focus on Tokenization, Not DeFi, Says MiCA Architect
European Commission adviser Peter Kerstens believes tokenization and real-world asset markets should take precedence over DeFi regulation in future EU priorities.
Debt App on Algorand (ALGO) Wins ACTUS Prize, Showcasing Tokenized Debt
Algorand (ALGO)'s Debt ASA secures second place at ACTUS Use Case Competition, advancing tokenized debt execution in real-world finance.
Solana (SOL) Hits $2.8B RWA High Amid Strong ETF Inflows, SOL at $66.59
Solana (SOL)'s ecosystem saw growth in RWAs, ETFs, and stablecoins in May 2026. Despite SOL trading at $66.59, tokenized equities and DeFi volumes hit records.
Uniswap (UNI) Adds Wallet, Crosschain Swaps, and Portfolio Tracking
Uniswap (UNI) upgrades UX with an in-app wallet, seamless crosschain swaps, and detailed portfolio tracking. Here’s why it matters for DeFi users.