DeFi2m read
Bonzo Lend Loses $9.05 Million in Hedera Oracle Exploit
Lending protocol Bonzo Lend lost approximately $9.05 million after an attacker exploited a verification flaw in a Supra oracle contract on the Hedera network.
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DeFi2m read
Aave Launches Stable Vaults to Deliver Stablecoin Yields to Fintech Platforms
Aave has introduced its new Stable Vaults product, enabling wallets, exchanges, and payment apps to offer yields on stablecoin deposits.
DeFi2m read
Ctrl Wallet Announces Shutdown Following June 23 Exploit, Urges User Withdrawals
Crypto wallet provider Ctrl Wallet is set to cease operations, urging users to withdraw assets by August 3, 2026, after a June 23 security exploit.
Altcoins3m read
BonkDAO Reports $20 Million Theft Stemming from Malicious Governance Proposal
BonkDAO, the entity behind the memecoin project, has reported a $20 million theft resulting from a malicious governance proposal.
Markets2m read
Crypto Market Gains Momentum as Weak US Jobs Data Eases Rate Hike Fears; Uniswap Benefits from Robinhood Link-Up
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.
DeFi2m read
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.
DeFi2m read
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.
Markets2m read
Bitcoin Nears 2024 Lows as Options Traders Seek Downside Protection
Bitcoin is approaching its 2024 lows, with options traders increasing their demand for downside protection as the broader crypto market faces pressure.
DeFi2m read
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.
DeFi2m read
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.
DeFi2m read
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.
Altcoins2m read
Aave and Solana Ecosystem Tokens Lead Crypto Rebound as Bitcoin Stabilizes Near $60,000
Aave and Solana ecosystem tokens led a recent crypto market rebound, while Bitcoin stabilized around the **$60,000** mark.
Altcoins2m read
Aave Jumps 8.9%, Solana 4.5% as CoinDesk 20 Index Rises
Aave (AAVE) surged by 8.9% and Solana (SOL) gained 4.5%, leading the CoinDesk 20 index higher amidst positive altcoin momentum.
Bitcoin2m read
Botanix Failure Highlights Bitcoiners' Continued Preference for Ethereum DeFi
The recent failure of Bitcoin Layer 2 solution Botanix suggests that Bitcoin holders largely prefer Ethereum for their DeFi activities.
Bitcoin2m read
Botanix Failure Reveals Bitcoin Holders' Continued Preference for Ethereum DeFi
The failure of **Botanix**, a **Bitcoin** Layer 2 solution, suggests **Bitcoin** holders overwhelmingly prefer **Ethereum DeFi** over native **Bitcoin L2s**.
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.
Markets2m read
CoinDesk 20 Index Rises as Aave Jumps 5.9%, ICP Up 2%
The CoinDesk 20 index moved higher, with Aave (AAVE) leading gains at 5.9% and Internet Computer (ICP) also rising 2% from Tuesday.
Ethereum2m read
Bitmine, Sharplink, and Joe Lubin Fund New Ethereum R&D Nonprofit, Ethlabs
A new nonprofit, Ethlabs, backed by Bitmine, Sharplink, and Ethereum co-founder Joe Lubin, aims to prepare the Ethereum network for institutional demand.
Markets2m read
Blockaid Reveals How Attacker Drained $7.5 Million from Ethereum's 'Sandwich' Bot Jaredfromsubway.eth
Ethereum's largest 'sandwich' bot, Jaredfromsubway.eth, was reportedly exploited for $7.5 million by an attacker using fake trading routes, Blockaid confirmed.
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.
Markets3m read
Crypto Market Sees Losses as Traditional Stock Concerns Drive Sentiment
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.
Markets2m read
BlackRock Executive Highlights 'Great Convergence' of Crypto and Traditional Finance
A BlackRock executive asserts that US spot crypto ETFs are pivotal in driving a "Great Convergence" between digital assets and traditional finance.
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.
Bitcoin3m read
Bitcoin Layer-2s Face Scrutiny as Market Prioritizes Financial Utility Over Pure Programmability
A recent project shutdown sparks debate: does the market truly want advanced Bitcoin programmability, or just better financial tools?
Markets3m read
Crypto's Security Imperative: Why Traditional Audits Fall Short
The cryptocurrency industry faces an ongoing security challenge, as current auditing methods are proving insufficient to safeguard against significant losses.
Altcoins3m read
Bittensor Proposal Aims to Transform Validators into Fund Managers
A new Bittensor proposal, 'Root Reborn,' seeks to redefine validator roles, shifting them from token sellers to strategic fund managers reinvesting yields.
DeFi2m read
Bybit Boosts RWA Portfolio with Tokenized Bond Funds from PIMCO and CMBI
Bybit expands its real-world asset (RWA) offerings, granting eligible users access to tokenized institutional bond funds from PIMCO and CMBI amid rising demand.
DeFi2m read
Abandoned Aztec Connect Smart Contract Exploited for $2.1 Million
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.
DeFi2m read
Aztec Connect Exploit Drains $2.1M from Deprecated Smart Contract
An attacker exploited Aztec Connect's deprecated smart contract, siphoning off $2.1 million in crypto assets, highlighting risks of immutable code.
DeFi3m read
Aerodrome Unveils Predictive Allocation to Transform DeFi Liquidity Incentives
Aerodrome's new Predictive Allocation aims to revolutionize DeFi liquidity by rewarding foresight instead of past performance, fostering a more proactive ecosystem.
Markets2m read
Crypto Trading Shifts as Tokenized Treasuries Surge to $14.6 Billion Amidst CEX Volume Decline
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.
DeFi3m read
AI Models Pose "Superhuman" Hacking Threat to DeFi
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.
DeFi3m read
Coinbase Unleashes AI Agents for Automated Crypto Trading and Payments
Coinbase has launched a new feature allowing AI agents to execute crypto trades, payments, and portfolio management within user-defined limits.
DeFi3m read
Coinbase Introduces AI Agent Accounts for Autonomous Crypto Management
Coinbase has introduced a new platform, 'Coinbase for Agents,' enabling AI assistants like ChatGPT and Claude to autonomously trade crypto and manage user accounts.
DeFi3m read
AI Models Are Driving a 'Vulnerability Apocalypse' in Crypto Security, Warns Immunefi CEO
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.
DeFi3m read
Bitcoin Layer-2 Botanix Announces July Shutdown
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.