The cryptocurrency market ended the week buoyantly as weak U.S. jobs data reduced Fed rate-hike chances, with Uniswap gaining from a Robinhood link-up.
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.
Aave, a leading decentralized lending protocol, recorded its biggest single-day network growth in almost five years, adding 1,806 new wallets.
Bitcoin is approaching its 2024 lows, with options traders increasing their demand for downside protection as the broader crypto market faces pressure.
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.
BlackRock has integrated Ethena into its risk management platform and established a $100 million liquidity facility for its tokenized money market fund.
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.
Aave and Solana ecosystem tokens led a recent crypto market rebound, while Bitcoin stabilized around the **$60,000** mark.
Aave (AAVE) surged by 8.9% and Solana (SOL) gained 4.5%, leading the CoinDesk 20 index higher amidst positive altcoin momentum.
The recent failure of Bitcoin Layer 2 solution Botanix suggests that Bitcoin holders largely prefer Ethereum for their DeFi activities.
The failure of **Botanix**, a **Bitcoin** Layer 2 solution, suggests **Bitcoin** holders overwhelmingly prefer **Ethereum DeFi** over native **Bitcoin L2s**.
Abracadabra Finance has raised interest rates across all its Cauldrons in an emergency effort to stabilize its MIM stablecoin amidst a worsening depeg.
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.
The CoinDesk 20 index moved higher, with Aave (AAVE) leading gains at 5.9% and Internet Computer (ICP) also rising 2% from Tuesday.
A new nonprofit, Ethlabs, backed by Bitmine, Sharplink, and Ethereum co-founder Joe Lubin, aims to prepare the Ethereum network for institutional demand.
Ethereum's largest 'sandwich' bot, Jaredfromsubway.eth, was reportedly exploited for $7.5 million by an attacker using fake trading routes, Blockaid confirmed.
Aave successfully processed $8.45 billion in withdrawals without freezing funds, yet the event sparks new discussions on DeFi lending risks.
Concerns over a traditional preferred stock are driving a downturn in the crypto market, with smart-contract and DeFi coins leading losses and Bitcoin seeing a four-day decline.
A BlackRock executive asserts that US spot crypto ETFs are pivotal in driving a "Great Convergence" between digital assets and traditional finance.
Aztec Network was hit by its second $2.1 million exploit in a week, prompting security experts to warn about vulnerable deprecated smart contracts.
A recent project shutdown sparks debate: does the market truly want advanced Bitcoin programmability, or just better financial tools?
The cryptocurrency industry faces an ongoing security challenge, as current auditing methods are proving insufficient to safeguard against significant losses.
A new Bittensor proposal, 'Root Reborn,' seeks to redefine validator roles, shifting them from token sellers to strategic fund managers reinvesting yields.
Bybit expands its real-world asset (RWA) offerings, granting eligible users access to tokenized institutional bond funds from PIMCO and CMBI amid rising demand.
A deprecated smart contract associated with the privacy-focused Aztec Connect platform has been exploited, leading to a loss of approximately $2.1 million in crypto assets.
An attacker exploited Aztec Connect's deprecated smart contract, siphoning off $2.1 million in crypto assets, highlighting risks of immutable code.
Aerodrome's new Predictive Allocation aims to revolutionize DeFi liquidity by rewarding foresight instead of past performance, fostering a more proactive ecosystem.
Centralized crypto exchange trading volumes have dropped to their lowest since late 2024, contrasting sharply with a significant rise in tokenized treasury markets to $14.6 billion.
Advanced AI models like Anthropic's Claude Fable 5 could enable "superhuman" hacking, posing a significant threat to the DeFi sector already reeling from over $840 million in hacks.
Coinbase has launched a new feature allowing AI agents to execute crypto trades, payments, and portfolio management within user-defined limits.
Coinbase has introduced a new platform, 'Coinbase for Agents,' enabling AI assistants like ChatGPT and Claude to autonomously trade crypto and manage user accounts.
Immunefi CEO Mitchell Amador attributes the recent surge in DeFi security breaches to the proliferation of advanced AI models, signaling a new era of cyber threats.
Bitcoin Layer-2 network Botanix is set to cease operations in July, advising users to withdraw funds due to insufficient demand for its DeFi offerings.
Anthropic has released two distinct AI models, the cybersecurity-focused Claude Mythos 5 and the public-friendly Fable 5, highlighting a strategic approach to AI development.
Decentralized lending protocol Morpho has successfully raised $175 million, signaling a significant step towards deeper Wall Street integration with DeFi.
Major decentralized finance tokens Aave and Uniswap saw declines, reflecting a broader downturn across the CoinDesk 20 index constituents.