Latest defi news and analysis from BlockBriefe.
Aerodrome, a leading decentralized exchange on Coinbase's Base network, is hosting its first token launch for Virtuals Protocol on May 26. T…
Ondo Finance announced the death of its co-founder and CEO Nathan Allman on May 25. The company is a major player in the crypto industry's d…
Binance Australia will implement strict compliance protocols for all digital asset transactions beginning July 1. The exchange now requires …
A notorious hacker behind a high-profile exploit on the Verus bridge has returned a significant portion of the stolen funds. The hacker, who…
Real Technologies' subsidiary, REAL Finance, has completed its inaugural securities tokenization transaction, sparking significant interest …
Japan is overhauling its cryptocurrency regulations, marking a significant shift in the country's stance on digital assets. The new rules, r…
The European Union has launched a consultation on its Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) regulation, focusing on stablecoin rules and DeFi risk…
The tokenized real-world asset (RWA) market has grown to nearly $30 billion on-chain, according to DefiLlama. Yet only $2.47 billion is acti…
Pendle Finance is offering high-yield incentives to traders placing limit orders on short Yield Token positions. The move aims to deepen the…
Aave, a DeFi lending protocol, has reversed borrowing restrictions imposed after a major exploit in April. The move restores borrowing capac…
Olena Oblamska, a Ukrainian national, has been extradited from Thailand to the US to face charges related to a massive DeFi pyramid scheme. …
Virtuals Protocol has launched EconomyOS, a new system enabling AI agents to manage their own inboxes and commerce functions autonomously. T…
Coinbase has been named the official USDC treasury deployer on Hyperliquid, a decentralized derivatives exchange. The move, announced this w…
The US Senate Banking Committee unveiled the final draft of the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act on May 12, 2026. This release came just two…
Legend, a decentralized finance application, ceased operations on May 13, 2026, becoming the latest DeFi platform to shut down. The decision…
Figure Markets is a new platform that blends traditional finance with decentralised crypto protocols, launched by Figure Technology Solution…
North Korea-linked hackers stole $2.06 billion worth of cryptocurrency in 2025, accounting for 60% of all theft losses that year. State-spon…
Kraken has launched Flexline, a lending product for cryptocurrency holders struggling to access traditional credit. The new service is desig…
The US financial landscape is poised for significant developments starting May 11, with a new Federal Reserve chair taking the helm, alongsi…
US banking trade groups are pushing for a revision to the stablecoin yield compromise in the CLARITY Act ahead of a markup next week. The CL…
Bitwise Asset Management is expanding into digital asset tokenization. The firm will acquire Superstate’s $267 million USCC fund. This move …
Brad Garlinghouse, Ripple’s CEO, spoke at a cryptocurrency conference Tuesday. He discussed the potential progress of a key regulatory bill.…
KelpDAO suffered a $292 million hack and is now blaming LayerZero. The decentralized finance (DeFi) protocol intends to rebuild its cross-ch…
Bernstein analysts upgraded Figure Technology stock on May 5, 2026, citing the company's expansion into blockchain-based credit. Figure is d…
A major US crypto bill, called the CLARITY Act, is nearing passage. Lawmakers recently finalized key details regarding stablecoin yields. Th…
P1: A recent crypto hack that resulted in a loss of $292 million has raised alarms about the security of decentralized finance (DeFi). This …
Arbitrum network participants are voting on a plan. It involves releasing $71 million in Ether. These funds were frozen following a recent e…
A significant shift is occurring in decentralized finance (DeFi) as autonomous systems increasingly drive on-chain activities. These intelli…
P1: Bitcoin's resurgence since April is now under pressure as U.S. Treasury yields reach their highest levels in a year. As of April 29, the…
JPMorgan analysts recently assessed the decentralized finance (DeFi) landscape. They found security flaws and slow expansion hinder broader …
A DeFi coalition revealed its technical plan Tuesday. They aim to fully back Kelp DAO’s rsETH asset. The group secured commitments of Ether …
P1: John O’Connor, CEO of RealFi, recently shared insights on the evolving role of stablecoins in the financial landscape. As these digital …
Kraken has officially reached a major milestone as its DeFi Earn product surpassed 200 million dollars in total deposits. This surge highlig…
In a significant move for the decentralized finance (DeFi) sector, DeFi United has surpassed $300 million in funding. This initiative, launc…
The European Union imposed its twentieth round of sanctions on Russia Tuesday. These new measures specifically target cryptocurrency settlem…
A growing amount of cryptocurrency trading volume is flowing through just a few major exchanges. Researchers warn this trend creates risks s…
Over 100 industry groups are urging the Senate to expedite a vote. They focus on a bill designed to regulate the digital asset market. This …
Russian legislators have advanced a draft law regulating cryptocurrencies. The initial vote occurred recently in the State Duma. This legisl…
Coinbase and Bybit have partnered to tokenize major assets. This collaboration aims to bring U.S. stocks onto the blockchain. The move follo…
On April 15, 2026, the Blockchain Security Alliance and the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) released a report highli…
In 2025, Crypto Valley in Switzerland raised $728 million across 31 transactions. This marks a significant 37% increase compared to previous…
The Securities and Exchange Commission clarified rules for crypto platforms. The guidance came from the Division of Trading and Markets this…
Flow Capital plans to tokenize a $150 million private credit fund. The company will utilize DigiFT, a platform specializing in digital asset…
Circle, the issuer of USDC, unveiled a new platform called USDC Bridge on Friday. This interface streamlines the process of transferring the…
The central bank has released its latest macroprudential report, focusing on the potential and challenges of tokenized capital markets. This…
U.S. legislators are revising cryptocurrency tax policies with a new bill aimed at altering how the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) manages c…
A U.S. Senator is set to introduce a compromise proposal aimed at resolving ongoing tensions over crypto-stablecoin yields. This announcemen…
The decentralized finance (DeFi) sector is currently experiencing significant turmoil, marked by the closure of various protocols. This shak…
A confrontation has erupted between a Trump-backed cryptocurrency project and Justin Sun, a prominent figure in the crypto world. The disput…
The AAVE token faced a significant market downturn this Tuesday, dropping to a low of $85. This decline marks a sharp reversal for the promi…
