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NYLIM Executive: Tokenization to Revolutionize Personalized Portfolios
NYLIM's Thomas Sy states tokenization's next big use is personalized portfolios, enabled by blockchain for complex constructions.
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eToro Invests in Onchain Derivatives Platform Extended Amid Growing DeFi Competition
eToro has invested in onchain derivatives platform Extended, planning to integrate perpetual futures into its Zengo wallet and expand DeFi offerings.
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Aave V3 Lending Protocol and GHO Stablecoin Launch on Monad with $15 Million Incentives
Aave has launched its V3 lending protocol on Monad, backed by $15 million in incentives, expanding its reach with 12 supported assets and its GHO stablecoin.
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Yield-Bearing Stablecoin Supply Falls 15% in Q2, Ending Three-Year Run for Crypto-Native Products
Yield-bearing stablecoin supply fell 15% in Q2, ending a three-year growth streak for crypto-native products as Treasury-backed options gained traction.
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Taiko Reopens Cross-Chain Bridge After $1.7 Million Exploit, Users Made Whole
Taiko has reopened its cross-chain bridge after an 11-day network disruption caused by a $1.7 million exploit, confirming all users were made whole.
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Taiko Swiftly Restores Cross-Chain Bridge Following $1.7 Million Hack, TAIKO Token Surges
Decentralized protocol Taiko has fully restored its cross-chain bridge just 10 days after a $1.7 million hack, with its TAIKO token surging 136%.
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dYdX Rebrands to Arcus, Launches New DEX on Robinhood's Blockchain for Perpetual and Tokenized Stock Trading
The crypto protocol dYdX has rebranded as Arcus and will launch a new decentralized exchange on Robinhood’s blockchain, offering perpetual and tokenized stock trading.
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Standard Chartered Initiates Coverage on DeFi Protocol Morpho with $60 Price Target by 2030
Standard Chartered has initiated coverage on the DeFi protocol Morpho, setting an ambitious price target of $60 by the end of 2030.
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Tokenized Google Stock Inflated 7,700% in Rare DeFi Lending Exploit, Causing $403,000 in Bad Debt
An attacker inflated a tokenized Google share by 7,700% to borrow funds, resulting in $403,000 in bad debt.
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Solana-Based Prediction Market World Launches, Integrates with Phantom Wallet and Chainlink
The new Solana-based prediction market World has launched, offering fully onchain betting accessible via Phantom Wallet and leveraging Chainlink for data.
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Aave's Network Sees Largest Growth in Nearly 5 Years, AAVE Token Jumps 20%
Aave, a leading decentralized lending protocol, recorded its biggest single-day network growth in almost five years, adding 1,806 new wallets.
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Phantom Wallet Bolsters Perpetual Futures Ambitions with Hyperliquid Team Hire
Phantom crypto wallet expands into perpetual futures by hiring key market builders from leading decentralized exchange Hyperliquid.
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MetaMask Launches Money Account Offering 4% APY on mUSD Stablecoins and Card Spending
MetaMask has launched its new Money Account, providing users with up to a 4% variable APY on mUSD stablecoin balances and integrated card spending.
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MetaMask Launches Money Account for Stablecoin Yield and Spending
MetaMask has introduced its new **Money Account** feature, integrating **stablecoin yield** generation and **spending** capabilities in one wallet.
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Ripple Proposes XRPL Standard for Institutional Borrowing Against Tokenized Assets
Ripple's new proposed XRPL standard would allow institutions to borrow against tokenized assets, with blockchain enforcing loan terms.
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AI's Dual Role: Claude Mythos Raises DeFi Security Concerns While Offering Defensive Tools
The emergence of AI models like Claude Mythos has sparked discussions regarding the potential for AI-driven attacks on DeFi protocols, but these same tools are also available for defense.
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BlackRock Deepens DeFi Integration with Ethena Partnership, Boosting ENA Token by 8%
BlackRock has integrated Ethena into its risk management platform and established a $100 million liquidity facility for its tokenized money market fund.
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Breez Launches Bitcoin-to-Stablecoin Payments Across Over 30 Blockchains
Breez's new SDK feature allows users to make payments with Bitcoin, enabling recipients to receive USDC and USDT across over 30 blockchains without holding stablecoins.
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Kraken in Talks to Acquire 15% Stake in DeFi Lender Aave at $385 Million Valuation
Kraken is reportedly in talks to acquire a 15% stake in DeFi lender Aave, valuing the protocol at $385 million.
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Kraken and Maple Finance Unveil Onchain Warehouse Facility for Institutional Crypto Lending
Kraken and Maple Finance launched an onchain warehouse facility to expand institutional crypto lending using blockchain-based structured credit.
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Kraken and Maple Finance Launch Onchain Warehouse Facility for Institutional Crypto Lending
Kraken and Maple Finance have launched an onchain warehouse facility to expand institutional crypto lending using blockchain-based structured credit.
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Uniswap and Spark Drive Development of Stablecoin FX Market Infrastructure
Decentralized finance leaders Uniswap and Spark are building shared liquidity and trading infrastructure for a future stablecoin FX market.
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Spark Deploys $150 Million in Stablecoin Liquidity to Uniswap v4 on Ethereum
DeFi protocol Spark has injected approximately $150 million in stablecoins across two Uniswap v4 pools on Ethereum to enhance shared liquidity.
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Abracadabra Takes Emergency Action to Combat Worsening MIM Stablecoin Depeg
Abracadabra Finance has raised interest rates across all its Cauldrons in an emergency effort to stabilize its MIM stablecoin amidst a worsening depeg.
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DeFi TVL Plunges 39% in 2026 Amid Market Downturn and Kelp DAO Hack
Decentralized Finance (DeFi) Total Value Locked (TVL) plummeted by 39% in 2026, driven by a market downturn and major exploits like the Kelp DAO hack.
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Standard Chartered Predicts Aave to Soar to $3,500 by 2030 Amid DeFi Revival
Standard Chartered analyst Geoff Kendrick projects Aave's token price could surge to **$3,500** by **2030**, driven by a DeFi revival and growth in tokenized assets.
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Standard Chartered Predicts Aave to Dominate DeFi as Tokenized Assets Flow In
Standard Chartered suggests tokenized assets moving into DeFi could significantly boost deposits into Aave, rebuilding its role as a leading on-chain lending platform.
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StarkWare Introduces 'Private KYC' Solution to Enhance Data Privacy in Identity Checks
StarkWare has unveiled its new "Private KYC" solution, aiming to address the problem of excessive personal data collection during identity verification processes.
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Chainlink Joins European and South Korean Bank Consortia to Explore Stablecoin-Enabled FX Settlement
Chainlink has joined bank consortia in Europe and South Korea to study the use of regulated euro and won stablecoins for real-time cross-border foreign exchange settlement.
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Chainlink Collaborates with 47 Banks to Expedite International Stablecoin Transfers
Chainlink has teamed up with 47 South Korean and European banks to use stablecoins for multi-million dollar, near real-time currency trades between Europe and South Korea.
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THORChain Fully Restores Network Activity Following $10.7 Million Exploit
THORChain has fully resumed network activity over a month after a $10.7 million exploit was addressed through security upgrades and vault migration.
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Crypto Hackers Steal $755 Million in Q2 2026, Most-Hacked Quarter on Record
Crypto hackers stole an unprecedented $755 million across 83 cybersecurity incidents in Q2 2026, making it the most-hacked quarter ever.
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Taiko Halts Ethereum Layer-2 Network Following $1.7 Million Bridge Exploit
The Ethereum layer-2 network Taiko temporarily halted operations after a bridge exploit led to the loss of approximately $1.7 million through forged withdrawal proofs.
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Taiko Urges Withdrawals After Bridge Exploit Drains $1.7 Million from ERC20 Vault
Taiko, an Ethereum Layer-2, urged users to withdraw funds after a bridge exploit drained $1.7 million from its ERC20 Vault due to forged proofs.
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Secret Network Suffers $4.7 Million 'Infinite Mint' Exploit, Funds Moved to Ethereum and Exchanges
The Secret Network experienced a $4.7 million exploit involving an "infinite mint" bug, with funds moving to Ethereum and exchanges.
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Aave Successfully Processes Billions in Withdrawals, Sparking Renewed DeFi Risk Discussions
Aave successfully processed $8.45 billion in withdrawals without freezing funds, yet the event sparks new discussions on DeFi lending risks.