DeFi2m read
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.
DeFi
Page 3 of 8 · 181 articles
DeFi3m read
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.
DeFi2m read
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.
DeFi2m read
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.
DeFi2m read
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.
DeFi2m read
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.
DeFi2m read
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.
DeFi2m read
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.
DeFi2m read
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.
DeFi2m read
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.
DeFi2m read
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.
DeFi2m read
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.
DeFi2m read
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.
DeFi2m read
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.
DeFi2m read
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.
DeFi2m read
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.
DeFi2m read
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.
DeFi3m read
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.
DeFi3m read
Custodia and Vantage Banks Propose Hybrid Token for Bridging TradFi and Blockchain
Two US banks are pioneering a new token that seamlessly switches between a traditional bank deposit and a stablecoin, aiming to revolutionize payments.
DeFi3m read
Ledn Integrates Tether Gold as Collateral, Highlighting Growth in Tokenized Real-World Assets
Digital asset lender Ledn now accepts Tether Gold (XAUT) as loan collateral, expanding its offerings amidst the growing tokenized Real-World Asset market.
DeFi1m read
Aztec Network Suffers Second $2.1 Million Exploit, Highlighting Deprecated Smart Contract Risks
Aztec Network was hit by its second $2.1 million exploit in a week, prompting security experts to warn about vulnerable deprecated smart contracts.
DeFi2m read
Grayscale Applies Traditional Valuation to AAVE, Estimates $175 Price Target
Grayscale has utilized conventional financial models to assess the DeFi protocol AAVE, projecting a valuation of $175, signaling growing institutional interest.
DeFi3m read
Tether Discontinues Gold-Backed aUSDT Derivative to Focus on Core Products
Tether is winding down its gold-backed aUSDT derivative, strategically refocusing on its flagship stablecoin, USDT, and physically-backed XAUT.
DeFi3m read
Fidelity Targets Stablecoin Reserve Management Amid Institutional Shift
Financial giant Fidelity is now targeting the management of stablecoin reserves, signaling growing institutional involvement in the digital asset space.