DEFI
Fireblocks Launches Earn to Let Institutions Generate Yield on Idle Stablecoins
Fireblocks' new Earn product integrates Aave and Morpho protocols, letting institutional clients earn yield on stablecoin holdings with enterprise-grade controls.
Paxos Labs Secures $12M for Crypto Yield Platform Amplify
Blockchain Capital leads funding round as Paxos Labs expands Amplify platform offering yield, lending and stablecoin services through single SDK integration.
Sei's IBC Shutdown Puts $145K in Kava USDT at Risk
Sei Network users holding Kava USDT must swap or bridge assets before governance vote disables IBC transfers as part of EVM-only transition.
Polymarket Fast Markets Hit $2.3B Volume as Bots Dominate 5-Minute Crypto Bets
Dune data reveals Polymarket's 5-minute markets generated $2.3B in 7 weeks, with automated traders controlling 55-62% of volume. Platform earned $24M in fees.
Web3 Hacks Hit $482M in Q1 2026 as Attackers Target Infrastructure Over Code
Hacken reports $482M in Q1 2026 crypto losses across 44 incidents, with phishing and key compromises overtaking smart contract exploits as primary attack vectors.
SEC Exempts Self-Custodial Crypto Wallets From Broker Registration
SEC staff guidance clarifies that non-custodial wallet interfaces won't need broker-dealer registration if they meet specific criteria. Exemption lasts five years.
Tezos X Mainnet Launch Targeted for Summer 2026 as TezDev Reveals Roadmap
Arthur Breitman announces Tezos X mainnet could go live this summer with 50ms confirmations. New metals.io platform expands beyond uranium tokenization.
Uniswap (UNI) Adds Token Auctions to Web App with CCA Integration
Uniswap (UNI) Labs brings Continuous Candlestick Auctions to its web interface, letting users discover, bid on, and claim tokens directly from the Explore page.
Privy Adds Native Token Swaps via Uniswap (UNI) API Integration
Stripe-owned Privy integrates Uniswap (UNI) API for built-in swaps across 18 chains, giving developers instant access to $4.3T+ in cumulative DEX liquidity.
Chainlink (LINK) Hackathon Winners Showcase CRE's Enterprise Potential
Convergence hackathon winners demonstrate Chainlink (LINK) Runtime Environment capabilities across DeFi, AI, and privacy applications as LINK whale accumulation continues.