Category: DeFi
Arthur Hayes Says DeFi Has Failed If It Needs Washington’s Approval
Arthur Hayes says DeFi has failed if it needs Washington approval, citing the Clarity Act and crypto’s global finance goal. Arthur Hayes has questioned whether…
DeFi Dev Corp and DFDV UK Part Ways in Solana Treasury Shakeup
DeFi Development Corp. split from DFDV UK, ended its credit facility, and DFDV UK plans to rename as Cykel AI PLC. DeFi Development Corp. said…
Tether CEO Backs New XAUT Loan Service Through Ledn Partnership
Tether and Ledn will launch XAUT-backed crypto loans later in 2026 for eligible users. XAUT holders can unlock liquidity while maintaining exposure to physical gold…
Ethereum Pioneer Loopring Shuts Down DEX After Adoption Falls Short
Loopring ends its Ethereum DEX after years of weak adoption and rising zkEVM competition. LRC plunged about 99% from its peak as liquidity, users, and…
Taiko Unveils Four-Step Plan to Restore Network After Cyberattack
Taiko closed the exploit path after independent experts reviewed and approved its security fixes. Bridge reserves will be restored with 1:1 asset backing before withdrawals…
Kraken and Maple Unveil $375M Onchain Credit Facility for Institutions
Kraken and Maple launched a $375M facility for institutional crypto lending access. The structure brings traditional credit protections into an onchain environment. Investors gain transparent,…
THORChain Returns After Month-Long Shutdown With Major Upgrades Ahead
THORChain resumes trading after security upgrades and extensive vault checks. New recovery tools and keyshare verification strengthen network protection. Monero and Zcash integrations aim to…
$BAGEY Debuts on Solana as UK-Regulated Fund Goes Fully On-Chain
$BAGEY launches as a fully on-chain UK-regulated tokenized fund on Solana. Baillie Gifford uses blockchain records for ownership, settlement, and fund transparency. The fund targets…
Altura Shuts Down Vault as Redemption Requests Surge Past $8.5M
Altura processed over $8.5M in USDT redemptions within 24 hours before closing the vault. The protocol says market fears and withdrawal pressure drove the orderly…
