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WETH markets return to normal operations on Aave amid rsETH recovery progress May 18, 2026 8:22 am Coin Telegraph Aave users are now able to borrow against wrapped Ether on the decentralized finance protocol again, as the Kelp DAO exploit recovery plan continues to progress. Aave founder Stani Kulechov said in an X post Sunday that the protocol restored loan-to-value …
Verus Ethereum bridge reportedly exploited for $11.6M in latest DeFi attack May 18, 2026 8:22 am Coin Telegraph Verus Protocol’s Ethereum bridge was reportedly exploited on Monday through a fake cross-chain transfer message that allowed a hacker to fraudulently transfer out at least $11.58 million in cryptocurrency. Onchain security platform Blockaid said in an X …
Polymarket Crisis, Oracle Risk, and Regulatory Scrutiny: Israel-Hesbollah Ceasefire in Focus May 18, 2026 7:45 am Cryptonews Author Ahmed Barakat Author Part of the Team Since Aug 2025 About Author Ahmed Balaha is a journalist and copywriter based in Georgia with a growing focus on blockchain technology, DeFi, AI, privacy, digital assets, and fintech innovation. Fact Checked by …
May’s DeFi Hack Tally Grows as Verus Bridge Reportedly Loses $11.58 Million May 18, 2026 5:11 am BeInCrypto The tally of decentralized finance (DeFi) exploits in May continued to climb after the Verus-Ethereum Bridge reportedly suffered a security breach, with attackers draining roughly $11.58 million in digital assets. Multiple blockchain security firms flagged …
MIDLIFE CRISIS OF FIRMS May 18, 2026 2:52 am Orissa Post Peter Drucker, the management guru, in his 1980 seminal treatise, ‘Managing in Turbulent Times’, wrote, “The greatest danger in times of turbulence is not the turbulence; it is to act with yesterday’s logic.” This somewhat explains why some of yesterday’s …
Ethereum News: Ronin’s Ethereum L2 Migration Is Bigger Than It Looks for ETH May 18, 2026 2:14 am 24/7 Wall St. Every few months, a move in the broader crypto space quietly signals something important about where Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) is headed. Ronin’s completed migration from an independent sidechain to a full Ethereum Layer 2 on May 12, 2026, is one of those …
Bernstein says Figure's Q1 results shows uniqueness of blockchain marketplaces May 17, 2026 11:51 pm Coin Telegraph Bernstein analysts said Friday that Figure Technology Solutions’ first-quarter earnings report shows that the fintech is fast becoming a company that is unique among blockchain marketplaces. Figure’s May 11 earnings report soundly beat Wall Street …
‘Smoke Weed and Earn Bitcoin’ with This Vape Pen in Our Increasingly Dystopian Nightmare May 17, 2026 8:36 pm Gizmodo Gudtrip is a cannabis vape pen from blockchain hardware manufacturer Puffpaw that is touting its ability to allow consumers to earn bitcoin while they smoke weed. Each of the company’s individual vape pen products has $2-3 worth of bitcoin attached to it, …
‘Unstoppable’ Crypto Exchange Halts Trading After $10 Million Theft May 17, 2026 8:23 pm Gizmodo THORChain, a decentralized crypto exchange protocol that functions as a meta layer across multiple blockchains, halted trading on Friday after a suspected exploit resulted in the theft of roughly $10 million worth of crypto assets. The project enables …
DeFi Lending Hacks Now Cost Users Just $3 for Every $10,000 Locked May 17, 2026 8:15 pm BeInCrypto Lenders parking funds in DeFi borrowing markets on Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM) chains and Solana lost roughly $3 for every $10,000 deposited over the past 12 months, putting realized hack losses at 3 basis points of Total Value Locked (TVL). That loss …
Why Cryptocurrency Predictions Are Fueling the Rise of Decentralized Prediction Markets May 17, 2026 6:07 pm The Tech Edvocate The world of cryptocurrency predictions is evolving, and one of the most intriguing sectors gaining traction is decentralized prediction markets. These markets allow users to bet on the outcomes of various events, ranging from political elections to …
Join the Binance Wallet On-Chain Trade & Win Season 3 Win Up To 15 BNB or 88 SOL May 17, 2026 3:44 pm Ventureburn Binance has officially kicked off Season 3 of the On-Chain Trade & Win Campaign. The Binance on-chain trade & win competition gives high-volume traders a chance to compete for a share of a massive $60,000 reward pool. The trading competition runs …
Join the Binance EDGE Trading Competition Now To Share in $100K Rewards. Contest Guide May 17, 2026 3:44 pm Ventureburn Binance is once again pushing the boundaries of decentralized trading with the launch of the edgeX (EDGE) Trading Competition. From May 12 to May 19, every Binance Alpha trader will be able to participate in the EDGE trading competition. Eligible users can …
Chainlink News: Kraken Just Ditched LayerZero for Chainlink CCIP, And LINK Holders Are the Big Winners May 17, 2026 11:22 am Cryptonews Author Ahmed Barakat Author Part of the Team Since Aug 2025 About Author Ahmed Balaha is a journalist and copywriter based in Georgia with a growing focus on blockchain technology, DeFi, AI, privacy, digital assets, and fintech innovation. Last updated: …
Zcash Surges Past $600 as Privacy Returns to Crypto Spotlight May 17, 2026 10:24 am WebProNews Zcash hit a 2026 high near $550 after a 30% one-day jump in early May. Weeks later prices pushed above $600. The privacy-focused coin, often compared to Bitcoin yet built for concealment, now commands attention from institutions and longtime crypto holders …
A Lawsuit Just Demanded Tether Hand Over $344 Million in Frozen Iranian Funds, Could This Rewrite Stablecoin Law? May 17, 2026 9:59 am Cryptonews Author Ahmed Barakat Author Part of the Team Since Aug 2025 About Author Ahmed Balaha is a journalist and copywriter based in Georgia with a growing focus on blockchain technology, DeFi, AI, privacy, digital assets, and fintech innovation. Last updated: …
Bybit Unites Crypto And Traditional Finance In $100M RWA Giveaway Across +400 Global Assets May 17, 2026 8:13 am MENAFN (MENAFN- PR Newswire) DUBAI, UAE, May 15, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Bybit, the world's second-largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume and the leading platform for Real-World Asset (RWA) trading, today announced the launch of its Global …
Thorchain Halts Swaps After $10 Million Multi-Chain Exploit May 17, 2026 8:10 am MENAFN (MENAFN- Crypto Breaking) THORChain suspended trading operations after attackers drained over $10 million across several blockchain networks. The exploit affected Bitcoin, Ethereum, BNB Smart Chain, and Base-linked assets through unauthorised withdrawals. …
ICE And CME Urge US Regulators To Curb Hyperliquid Energy Trading May 17, 2026 8:10 am MENAFN (MENAFN- Crypto Breaking) Regulators are being drawn into a dispute between traditional energy markets and Hyperliquid, the DeFi exchange behind the HIP-3 platform. Intercontinental Exchange (ICE) and the Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME) have urged U.S. …
Thorchain Confirms $10M Exploit, Launches Recovery Portal May 17, 2026 8:09 am MENAFN (MENAFN- Crypto Breaking) THORChain confirms a $10 million exploit and has launched a self-custodial recovery portal that lets affected users revoke malicious token approvals and file refund claims. The refunds are backed by a treasury-provisioned pool …
KIR Chain Labs Introduces Advanced Bybit Clone Script For Scalable Crypto Exchange Development May 17, 2026 8:09 am MENAFN (MENAFN- ForPressRelease) The global cryptocurrency exchange market continues to expand as traders demand faster, more secure, and feature-rich trading platforms. To support this growing market, KIR Chain Labs has introduced its advanced Bybit Clone Script …
One day to go before the start of La Solitaire du Figaro Paprec May 17, 2026 6:14 am Mysailing On Sunday, May 17 at 10:30 a.m., local sailor Guirec Soudée will kick off the 57th edition of La Solitaire du Figaro Paprec. A fleet of 36 sailors will depart solo from Perros-Guirec, heading towards Vigo, Spain. This opening leg is expected to showcase a …
Stellar Price Today XLM to AED Live Price Market Cap Chart May 17, 2026 4:25 am Weal This article is for informational purposes only. Always verify information independently before making any decisions. Discover the latest insights on Stellar Lumens (XLM) as it trades at ₹14.69, and learn what it means for investors today. Stellar Lumens ( …
Lombard Finance Drops LayerZero in Favor of Chainlink to Secure $1B in Bitcoin Assets May 16, 2026 10:08 am Crypto Economy Lombard Finance, one of the largest Bitcoin-native liquid staking platforms in the DeFi ecosystem, reported that it will move more than $1 billion in Bitcoin-backed assets from LayerZero’s infrastructure to Chainlink’s Cross-Chain Interoperability Protocol …
How Latin Americans Are Turning to DeFi for Financial Freedom May 16, 2026 10:08 am Crypto Economy TL;DR Decentralized finance is gaining traction across Latin America as users search for alternatives to inflation, currency depreciation, and limited banking access. Local fintech firms are simplifying DeFi tools through stablecoins, fiat ramps, and user- …
Babylon Crosses $4B TVL as Trustless Bitcoin Staking Gains Ground in DeFi May 16, 2026 1:14 am Blockonomi TLDR: Babylon Bitcoin staking protocol reached $4 billion in TVL just one year after its official launch. Bitcoin stays locked on its native UTXO chain, keeping assets verifiable without bridging or wrapping. On-chain ZK verification costs dropped from $15 …
RedStone’s settlement layer is the first serious attempt to make tokenized RWAs real DeFi collateral May 15, 2026 8:24 pm crypto.news RedStone’s new “Settle” layer is the first sober attempt to fix DeFi’s RWA paradox. Summary RedStone Settle liquidates RWA‑backed loans via on‑chain auctions, letting LPs buy the position and assume slow 60–180 day redemption risk, so lending protocols …
AI gave North Korean hackers a $600 million month. DeFi is still working out how to respond. May 15, 2026 3:54 pm The Next Web TL;DR Two North Korea-linked hacks in April drained almost $600 million from DeFi protocols Drift Protocol ($285 million) and Kelp DAO ($292 million). Cybersecurity experts believe the attackers used AI to select targets and design exploits. The Kelp DAO …
DeFi Development Corp. to Host X Spaces Event: “DFDV April 2026 Recap & AMA” May 15, 2026 12:30 pm EIN Presswire BOCA RATON, FL, May 15, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- DeFi Development Corp. (Nasdaq: DFDV) (the “Company”), the first U.S. public company with a treasury strategy built around accumulating and compounding Solana (SOL), today announced it will host its April …
Young Azzurra, Maddalena Spanu victorious at Defi Wing May 15, 2026 11:25 am Live Sail Die The Defi Wind event in Gruissan, France, the world’s largest gathering dedicated to water sports, drew over 2,000 riders for to the French coast this week. In the Wing class, which concluded today, Young Azzurra athlete Maddalena Spanu competed against a …
Immunefi Absorbs Code4rena’s ‘Wardens’ as DeFi Faces Mounting 2026 Exploit Threats May 15, 2026 6:17 am Crypto Economy TL;DR: Total amount committed: According to data from DeFiLlama, the crypto ecosystem has recorded losses of $16.521 billion so far in 2026. Asset transition: Immunefi will integrate the client base and the “wardens” researcher community of Code4rena …
DeFi market outlook 2026: forecasts, revenue and user trajectory May 15, 2026 12:49 am Weal This article is for informational purposes only. Always verify information independently before making any decisions. The DeFi market is projected to reach $60.73 billion in global revenue for 2026, a steep increase from $42.56 billion in 2025, according …
Ethereum DeFi Growth 2026: Market Drivers and Risk Breakdown May 15, 2026 12:49 am Weal This article is for informational purposes only. Always verify information independently before making any decisions. Ethereum holds 56.85% of all DeFi total value locked — that’s $63.8 billion locked on-chain as of May 2026, per DeFiLlama data cited by …
The legal battle over who can claim DeFi’s stolen millions May 14, 2026 5:50 pm Coin Telegraph A New York federal judge ruled that $71 million in Ether frozen on Arbitrum could be transferred to Aave as part of a broader recovery effort. The funds are tied to the $293 million Kelp DAO exploit linked to North Korean hackers. Terrorism victims who …
Pepperstone Reveals Staking, DeFi Roadmap in Fireblocks Deal May 14, 2026 3:11 pm Finance Magnates Pepperstone has deployed Fireblocks' full digital asset stack to power its Australian spot crypto exchange, the two firms has confirmed, with the announcement also flagging that the broker's crypto product roadmap extends into staking and …
Solana Ecosystem Expands with New DeFi and Gaming Projects May 14, 2026 1:28 pm Weal Solana’s ecosystem is experiencing rapid growth, with over 50 new projects launching on the network this quarter. The blockchain’s high throughput and low transaction costs continue to attract developers building decentralized applications. Jupiter …
DeFi Development reports 108% SOL growth despite Q1 loss May 14, 2026 11:38 am crypto.news DeFi Development Corp. said its fully converted SOL per share rose 108% over the past year, reaching 0.0670 on May 13. Summary DFDV reported 108% yearly SOL-per-share growth, lifting fully converted SPS to 0.0670 by May 13. The company posted an $83.4 …
Hyperion DeFi Reports 1Q 2026 Financial Results with Record Net Income and Raises Guidance for Full Year 2026 May 14, 2026 11:00 am EIN Presswire Company Reports Record $8.8M Net Income and $19.5M Adjusted EBITDA(8) Treasury Exceeds 2.00M HYPE, 1.92M KNTQ, & 10.00M HPL Tokens as of May 11(14) HYPD’s Unique “Triple-Dip” HYPE Deployment Generated >3x Base Staking Income in Q1 Company Raises …
DeFi Development Corp Grows SOL Holdings to 2.3 Million as Solana's Q1 Slump Hits Earnings May 14, 2026 10:04 am Blockhead DeFi Development Corp (Nasdaq: DFDV), the first US public company to build its treasury strategy around Solana accumulation, reported Q1 2026 results on Tuesday showing revenue of $4.49 million, beating analyst estimates of $3.50 million, alongside a GAAP …
DeFi Sector Grapples with Capital Flight as Security Vulnerabilities Expose Systemic Weaknesses : Analysis May 14, 2026 7:13 am Crowdfund Insider The decentralized finance (DeFi) landscape, long positioned as a viable and improved alternative to traditional finance, is confronting a significant retreat from investors following a string of devastating cyberattacks. Once known for its promise of …
Stablecoin Integrations and DeFi Advancements Drive Kraken’s Revenue Growth : Research May 14, 2026 7:13 am Crowdfund Insider CoinGecko has noted that Kraken has positioned itself at the forefront of stablecoin integration and decentralized finance (DeFi) advancements. The exchange’s latest performance metrics reveal a deliberate shift toward tokenized real-world assets (RWAs) …
Maddalena Spanu victorious at Defi Wind May 14, 2026 6:26 am Sail-World by Yacht Club Costa Smeralda 13 May 10:53 PDT The Defi Wind event in Gruissan, France, the world's largest gathering dedicated to water sports, drew over 2,000 riders for to the French coast this week. In the Wing class, which concluded today, Young …
Democrats Flood CLARITY Act Debate With Over 100 Anti-DeFi Amendments May 14, 2026 5:52 am Blockzeit Democrats filed 100+ anti-DeFi amendments to the CLARITY Act. Measures target developer protections, tokenization, and AML rules. Warren led with 40 amendments, sparking crypto backlash. Leading up to Thursday’s markup, Democratic Senators in the Senate …
DEF Warns ‘Anti‑DeFi’ Amendments To CLARITY Act Could Threaten Users, Developer Protections May 14, 2026 3:35 am NewsBTC A DeFi advocacy group has warned about a list of proposed amendments to the long-awaited crypto market structure bill that threaten the sector’s developers and hinder innovation in the US. Related Reading CLARITY Act Amendments Could Harm The DeFi Sector …
Aave CEO says Clarity Act could reshape DeFi regulation — but BTC at ~$80K keeps macro pressure in focus? May 14, 2026 1:57 am crypto.news Aave CEO Stani Kulechov has said the newly released draft of the U.S. Clarity Act could mark a turning point for decentralized finance regulation, offering long-awaited legal protection for developers building non-custodial protocols. Summary Aave CEO …
DeFi Development Corp. Reports Q1 2026 Results, Repurchases $4.4M of Convertibles at 41% Discount May 13, 2026 8:15 pm EIN Presswire BOCA RATON, FL, May 13, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- DeFi Development Corp. (Nasdaq: DFDV) (the “Company” or “DeFi Dev Corp.”), the first US public company with a treasury strategy built to accumulate and compound Solana (“SOL”), today released its Q1 2026 …
Paul Frambot: Morpho’s modular architecture enables tailored lending markets, 90% of volume is stablecoin loans, and operational security is critical for DeFi risk management | Unchained May 13, 2026 7:37 pm Crypto Briefing Morpho's modular design limited losses to $1 million during a $300 million DeFi hack, showcasing its resilience. Key takeaways Morpho’s modular architecture allows for isolated lending markets tailored to different risk profiles. With over 1,000 vaults …
Pluto: Restaking in DeFi poses financial risks, cross-chain bridges are vulnerable to exploitation, and AI’s dual role in crypto security | On The Brink May 13, 2026 7:36 pm Crypto Briefing Restaking in DeFi introduces complex risks, highlighting the urgent need for robust security infrastructure. Key takeaways Restaking in DeFi poses significant financial risks due to its complex layered derivatives. Cross-chain bridges are vulnerable to …
Luke Leasure: Layer Zero’s infrastructure vulnerabilities highlight security gaps, Aave’s collateral oversight demands better risk management, and the dynamics of looping reshape DeFi borrowing | Unchained May 13, 2026 7:33 pm Crypto Briefing DeFi's security challenges spotlight the urgent need for improved risk management and secure deployment practices. Key Takeaways Layer Zero’s off-chain infrastructure vulnerability underscores the importance of secure deployment practices in DeFi. Aave …
Institutional DeFi is upgrading the plumbing of global finance May 13, 2026 11:32 am American Banker - New York Processing Content Key insight: Financial institutions, regulators, and developers are aligning around a common goal of creating infrastructure that makes our global financial system faster, more efficient, and more secure. What's at stake: Modern …
RTB Debuts on Nasdaq: AI/DeFi Media Platform “Roundtable” to Trade as RTB May 13, 2026 11:00 am EIN Presswire Roundtable begins trading on Nasdaq, CEO James Heckman Announces Nasdaq Approval, Full Compliance and Closing of the RYVYL Merger as RTB Begins Trading on Nasdaq SEATTLE, WA, May 13, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- RTB Digital, Inc. (NASDAQ: RTB) announced today …
Legend becomes latest DeFi app to throw in towel May 13, 2026 8:59 am Coin Telegraph Decentralized finance mobile “superapp” Legend has announced it is winding down after about two years of operation, adding to a string of crypto apps deciding to shut down this year. Legend was a DeFi aggregator that aimed to bring DeFi to its users …
Galaxy SharpLink launches $125M DeFi yield fund May 13, 2026 5:32 am crypto.news Galaxy Digital and SharpLink have launched the Galaxy SharpLink Onchain Yield Fund with $125 million to deploy into DeFi protocols. Summary SharpLink will commit $100 million from its staked ETH treasury to the fund, with Galaxy Digital contributing $25 …
Mike Novogratz’s Galaxy and Sharplink Launch $125M Ethereum-Powered DeFi Yield Fund May 13, 2026 4:03 am CryptoPotato Sharplink remains the second-largest Ethereum treasury company with roughly 868,700 ETH. Mike Novogratz’s digital asset firm Galaxy Digital and ETH treasury company Sharplink announced a non-binding memorandum of understanding to form the Galaxy Sharplink …
The Défi Paprec, gateway to the elite May 13, 2026 1:42 am Sail-World by La Solitaire du Figaro Paprec 12 May 04:25 PDT 13 May - 7 June 2026 Few offshore sailing races in the world can claim to offer skippers the opportunity to measure themselves against the very highest level of competition in real-life conditions. For the …
Centrifuge Launches DeFi Compatible Tokenization Framework on Base, Backed by Coinbase Partnership May 13, 2026 1:09 am Crowdfund Insider Centrifuge, a platform specializing in bringing real-world assets onchain, has taken a major step forward by deploying its decentralized real-world asset (deRWA) infrastructure on Base, Coinbase’s Ethereum Layer-2 network. This rollout seamlessly merges …
Ethereum derivatives unfazed by DeFi hacks: Can ETH hit $2.6K next? May 12, 2026 9:31 pm Coin Telegraph Key takeaways: ETH derivatives metrics show professional traders are holding steady and haven't flipped bearish despite recent DeFi exploits. Ethereum’s 53% Total Value Locked market share and institutional ETF demand continue to provide support near $ …
Chainlink Network Activity Surges to 8-Month High as CCIP Wins DeFi Migration May 12, 2026 12:20 pm BeInCrypto Chainlink (LINK) network activity has jumped to levels last seen eight months ago. The surge coincided with the migration of decentralized finance (DeFi) protocols from LayerZero to Chainlink’s Cross-Chain Interoperability Protocol (CCIP). On-chain …
Rabby Wallet Redefines Web3 Security and User Experience for DeFi Participants May 12, 2026 10:49 am EIN Presswire NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, May 12, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As the decentralized finance (DeFi) ecosystem continues to evolve, the complexity of managing assets across multiple blockchains has become a significant barrier for many users. ** …
Cardano wants in on the tokenized institutional vault race as DeFi’s retail focus fades May 12, 2026 8:57 am CryptoSlate A fund manager, treasury desk, custodian, or regulated fintech function with vault accounts, policy-based approvals, granular access controls, audit trails, API access, and operational continuity when employees rotate. That structure is reshaping how …
Dogecoin Says 'Much Anticipation' As DOGE-Only Wallet Gears Up For Upgrade With New Features Like DeFi, Games May 12, 2026 7:42 am Benzinga Dogecoin’s (CRYPTO: DOGE) official X account buzzed with excitement on Sunday about the fresh update to the MyDoge non-custodial crypto wallet. Anticipation Over Dogecoin Wallet Upgrade The account wrote “much anticipation” in response to MyDoge teasing …
DeFi Protocol Aave Teams Up with LatAm Fintechs to Enable Greater Financial Inclusion May 11, 2026 11:26 pm Crowdfund Insider Decentralized finance protocol Aave has strengthened its presence in one of the world’s most dynamic crypto regions by collaborating with key fintech platforms across Latin America. The initiative integrates Aave’s lending infrastructure into everyday …
Galaxy Digital and Sharplink Launch $125 Million Institutional DeFi Yield Fund May 11, 2026 10:42 pm Bitcoin.com Key Takeaways Galaxy Digital and Sharplink formed a $125M fund, moving DeFi to institutional treasuries. Holding 870K ETH, Sharplink proves large firms can safely access onchain market yields. Next, Galaxy will manage the $125M pool to generate risk- …
S&P500, stock basis trades now viable on Hyperliquid DeFi blockchain with Ondo May 11, 2026 9:36 pm Ledger Insights Capital markets • News Ondo Global Markets is making its tokenized stocks available on Hyperliquid, the blockchain known for enabling 24/7 DeFi trading of perpetual futures linked to real world assets (RWAs), including oil. With both the tokenized …
Aave Partners with Latin American Fintech to Boost DeFi Access May 11, 2026 9:23 pm Fintech Review Aave, a respected decentralized finance (DeFi) protocol, is expanding in one of the world’s most active crypto regions. This expansion results from strategic partnerships with several noted fintech platforms in Latin America. The goal is to increase Aave’s …
Galaxy, Sharplink plan $125M institutional DeFi yield fund backed by ETH treasury May 11, 2026 6:24 pm Coin Telegraph Digital asset company Galaxy and Ethereum treasury platform Sharplink will launch a private fund that will invest Ether in decentralized finance (DeFi) strategies, signaling growing institutional interest in earning onchain yield from crypto holdings. The …
Centrifuge integrates tokenization with DeFi on Base, backed by Coinbase investment May 11, 2026 2:28 pm Crypto Briefing The real-world asset tokenization platform launches its deRWAs infrastructure on Coinbase's Layer-2, debuting a tokenized S&P 500 index product. Centrifuge, the tokenization platform founded in 2017, has gone live on Base with what it calls deRWAs …
Novogratz’s Galaxy And Ethereum Treasury Company Sharplink To Launch $125 Million DeFi Fund May 11, 2026 2:21 pm Forbes Joseph Chalom, CEO of Sharplink Sharplink Galaxy, the New York-based crypto and data center company founded by billionaire Mike Novogratz, is teaming up with Miami-based Ethereum treasury company Sharplink to launch a $125 million fund targeting higher …
Ink Finance and Renegade report exploits as hackers continue to raid DeFi May 11, 2026 2:09 pm Cryptopolitan Two DeFi protocols, Ink Finance and Renegade, have lost a combined $349,000 in separate exploits that occurred in less than two days. Renegade, which raised around $3.4 million in a 2023 seed round led by Dragongly Capital, currently holds over $129,500 in …
Three Defi Protocols Distribute $100M To Token Holders In 30 Days May 11, 2026 12:41 pm MENAFN (MENAFN- Crypto Breaking) Three of DeFi's relatively young applications - Hyperliquid, EdgeX and Pump - collectively returned $96.3 million to token holders over the last 30 days, according to data compiled by DefiLlama. The results underscore a shift …
Real DeFi use cases that are changing B2B payments May 11, 2026 10:38 am CFO Dive For many leaders of mid-sized businesses, decentralized finance, or DeFi, remains an abstract concept — and potentially even raises a red flag, bringing to mind associations with cryptocurrency speculation and high-profile exchange collapses. But in …
Chainlink emerges as the unlikely $3B winner of KelpDAO exploit as DeFi projects dump LayerZero May 11, 2026 8:53 am CryptoSlate Crypto projects with more than $3 billion in total value locked have migrated their cross-chain infrastructure to Chainlink’s Cross-Chain Interoperability Protocol (CCIP) following a $292 million exploit at KelpDAO, which heightened scrutiny of bridge …
$96.3M Flows to Holders as Hyperliquid and EdgeX Leads DeFi Revenue Distribution May 11, 2026 2:08 am Blockonomi TLDR: Hyperliquid channels trading fees into buybacks, linking perpetual volume directly to token demand Pump.fun monetizes memecoin launches, turning speculative cycles into recurring protocol revenue EdgeX shows a payout-revenue mismatch, raising …
Top DeFi platforms distribute $96M as market shifts toward real earnings May 11, 2026 12:41 am Cryptopolitan The decentralized finance (DeFi) world is beginning to reward actual profits. Hyperliquid, Pump.fun, and EdgeX together distributed about $96.3 million to token holders in the last 30 days. The trend showed that investors are starting to look to protocols …
After the $16.5 billion in exploits, DeFi is now being forced toward the controls it once resisted May 10, 2026 10:04 pm CryptoSlate The rsETH crisis resulted in $200 million in bad debt on Aave's books, despite not a single line of its contracts misbehaving. On Apr. 18, attackers that Chainalysis preliminarily linked to Lazarus compromised RPC infrastructure, forced a failover to …
Sui Network Turns Three: CME Futures, Staking ETFs, and $2.6B DeFi TVL Mark a New Era May 10, 2026 8:32 pm Blockonomi TLDR: CME Group listed SUI futures, making Sui only the fourth L1 alongside BTC, ETH, and SOL in regulated derivatives. Sui processed 65.8 million transactions in a single day within two months of its May 2023 mainnet launch. Three US staking ETFs from …
XRPL targets DeFi expansion with lending and programmable escrow tools May 10, 2026 7:24 pm crypto.news The XRP Ledger ecosystem is preparing two major upgrades aimed at expanding XRPL beyond payments and settlement. Summary XRPL plans native lending pools and fixed-term crypto loans directly on-chain for institutional users. Smart Escrows aim to bring …
How Hyperliquid Managed to Lead 3 DeFi Apps That Paid Holders $96 Million In 4 Weeks May 10, 2026 7:09 pm BeInCrypto Three young DeFi applications, Hyperliquid, Pump.fun and edgeX, returned $96.3 million to token holders in 30 days. The figure marks one of the largest concentrated payouts from any DeFi cohort tracked in 2026. Each protocol used a different mechanism to …
Three young DeFi apps return $100M in revenue to token holders in 30 days May 10, 2026 4:36 pm Coin Telegraph Three of DeFi’s relatively young applications, including Hyperliquid, EdgeX and Pump.fun, have distributed a combined $96.3 million to token holders over the past 30 days, as the sector’s focus shifts to actual earnings. Hyperliquid led the pack, …
Michael Saylor: Bitcoin as digital capital offers significant yield potential, how digital credit reduces volatility, and the transformative role of DeFi in crypto | The Wolf Of All Streets May 10, 2026 2:51 pm Crypto Briefing Digital credit's high Sharpe ratio positions it as a superior investment over traditional financial instruments. Key takeaways Bitcoin is increasingly seen as digital capital with significant yield potential. Digital credit can stabilize Bitcoin …
DeFi Hash Expands Mobile Cloud Infrastructure Platform Amid Rising Demand for Digital Asset Participation May 10, 2026 11:22 am EIN Presswire London, UK, May 10, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- As the cryptocurrency industry continues to mature in 2026, investors are exploring new ways to participate in digital assets beyond traditional buy-and-hold strategies. Simultaneously, global demand for mobile- …
Aave partners with Latin American fintechs to enhance DeFi access across the region May 9, 2026 11:27 pm Crypto Briefing The DeFi protocol is quietly powering yield products for over 130,000 users through consumer fintech apps in Argentina, Brazil, Mexico, and Colombia. Aave, the largest decentralized lending protocol by total value locked, has been building something …
Ethereum’s DeFi TVL Dominance Drops to 53%, Approaching Multi-Year Low May 9, 2026 7:01 pm Bitcoin.com Key Takeaways Ethereum’s DeFi TVL share fell from 63.5% to 53% between January 2025 and May 2026. Defillama data shows Ethereum holds around $45B TVL, with Solana and BNB Chain gaining ground. Layer-2 chains like Base (5.31% TVL share) are reshaping …
Solana Price Prediction as SOL Loses DEX Dominance and DeFi TVL Sheds 18M May 9, 2026 6:27 pm Coingape Solana (SOL) has not gone past the $100 milestone since February 3, 2026. Bitcoin has crossed the $80,000 milestone, and even Ethereum is doing a good job above $2,000, but this does not mean that Solana price is stuck. SOL DEX Volumes Drop as TVL Sheds …
Ethereum DeFi TVL Falls to 54% as Specialized Chains Claim Market Share May 9, 2026 11:03 am Blockonomi TLDR: Ethereum’s DeFi TVL share dropped from 63.5% to 54% in 2026, yet it still leads with $45.4 billion locked. Hyperliquid recorded $9.37 billion in 24-hour perpetuals volume, confirming its role as DeFi’s top perps venue. Tron holds $89.6 billion in …
DeFi Visa Card Takes Our Casino Economy to the Next Level With ‘Buy Now, Pay Maybe’ Scheme May 8, 2026 10:00 pm Gizmodo The American economy increasingly looks like one big casino. Even former President Trump has acknowledged elements of this shift in recent comments, stating, “You know, the whole world, unfortunately, has become somewhat of a casino.” It may be a bad sign …
Ethereum loses 10% of its DeFi market share as rival chains close in May 8, 2026 8:59 pm CryptoSlate Ethereum's share of the total value locked (TVL) in DeFi compressed from 63.5% at the start of 2025 to around 54% as of May 7, hovering near the lowest level recorded since May 2025. DefiLlama puts Ethereum's current TVL at $45.4 billion, while …
KelpDAO Hack Fallout Pushes Another DeFi Protocol Toward Chainlink CCIP Migration May 8, 2026 6:31 pm CryptoPotato Chainlink CCIP just secured another major DeFi migration. Bitcoin-focused DeFi platform Solv Protocol announced that it is fully migrating to the Chainlink Cross-Chain Interoperability Protocol (CCIP) as part of its updated security strategy for cross- …
Kelp DAO exploit prompts DeFi protocols to rethink oracle providers May 8, 2026 5:14 pm Coin Telegraph Decentralized finance protocols are reevaluating their blockchain oracle providers’ security after the fallout from the $293 million Kelp DAO exploit last month. Several protocols have announced migrations to Chainlink infrastructure in recent days, citing …
Hyperion DeFi Announces Closing of Public Offering of Common Stock May 8, 2026 11:00 am EIN Presswire DALLAS, May 08, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Hyperion DeFi, Inc. (NASDAQ: HYPD) (“Hyperion DeFi” or the “Company”), the first U.S. publicly listed DeFi company building on Hyperliquid, today announced that it has closed its previously announced public offering …
DeFi Platform TrustedVolumes Hit By $6.7M Hack As 2026 Exploits Surge May 8, 2026 7:11 am NewsBTC Another multi-million-dollar attack has hit the DeFi sector after liquidity provider and market maker TrustedVolumes fell victim to a smart contract exploit on Thursday night. Related Reading TrustedVolumes Hit By $6.7M Hack On Thursday, DeFi platform …
Blume rejects DeFi structures for crypto lending May 8, 2026 4:42 am crypto.news Bitcoin lenders at Consensus Miami 2026 said crypto lending must look and feel more like traditional banking if it wants institutional capital to keep flowing in. Summary Two Prime CEO Alexander Blume said institutional borrowers reject DeFi complexity and …
Adam Back says bitcoin is beating DeFi May 8, 2026 4:42 am crypto.news Blockstream CEO Adam Back told Consensus Miami 2026 that bitcoin is winning a security war against DeFi, and that pension funds and sovereign entities are the next buyers. Summary Adam Back argued at Consensus Miami that Bitcoin’s simpler architecture is …
'DeFi is not dead,' it’s going mainstream with AI agents, crypto executives agree May 8, 2026 2:09 am CoinDesk Miami — Decentralized Finance (DeFi) is not dying but instead moving deeper into the financial mainstream alongside the rise of AI agents, crypto executives participating in the Securing the Next Decade of Decentralized Finance panel Thursday at Consensus …
Prophecy DeFi Announces Cease Trade Order May 7, 2026 11:30 pm Investing News Network Prophecy DeFi Inc. (CSE: PDFI) ("Prophecy DeFi" or the "Company") announces that the Ontario Securities Commission (the "OSC") has issued a failure to file cease trade order against the Company which orders that general …
How to choose a safe DeFi platform before you deposit in 2026 May 7, 2026 7:03 pm CryptoSlate In 2026, choosing where to deposit in DeFi starts with a question that audits and total value locked (TVL) leave unresolved: what breaks under stress? That is the shift behind any serious trust check this year. A Q1 2026 security report counted $482 …
Safety first: Why Adam Back says Bitcoin is winning the 'DeFi security war' May 7, 2026 2:28 pm CoinDesk Blockstream CEO Adam Back said recent decentralized finance (DeFi) exploits are strengthening Bitcoin’s appeal among institutions seeking secure, politically neutral financial infrastructure, while also opening the door for more conservative forms of …
DeFi and TradFi Platforms Continue to Converge in 2026, Democratizing Access to Finance May 7, 2026 8:07 am Crowdfund Insider The traditional financial or TradFi ecosystem is meaningfully converging with DeFi technologies in 2026. A wide range of new products, including US dollar-backed stablecoins, bitcoin, and crypto-backed lending services, digital currency cashbacks on credit …
Grayscale Cuts a DeFi Token From Its Fund as a New One Takes Over May 7, 2026 8:06 am BeInCrypto Grayscale Investments has disclosed the new component weightings for its multi-asset funds as part of the Q1 2026 rebalancing. The asset manager has removed Aerodrome Finance (AERO) entirely from its Decentralized Finance (DeFi) Fund and added Ethena (ENA …
Flare CEO Criticizes Cardano as ADA and XRP Clash for Bitcoin DeFi Supremacy May 7, 2026 5:49 am Crypto Economy TL;DR Flare CEO Hugo Philion questions Cardano’s ability to convert its early launch into DeFi dominance, citing lower total value locked compared to Flare. The competition between ADA and XRP ecosystems intensifies as both push to lead Bitcoin-based DeFi …