Latest News and Articles about DeFi
zkLend Hacker Claims Phishing Scam Loss: 3,667 ETH Stolen Funds Vanish
zkLend Thief Claims to Be Robbed: A Twist in the Tale of Stolen Crypto The hacker who stole 3,667 ETH from the zkLend lending platform in mid-February now claims to have been scammed themselves, adding a bizarre twist to the saga of stolen cryptocurrency. The perpetrator points fingers at a phishing site, leaving the crypto […]
Read MoreOstium Boosts Trading with New Points Program: 10M Points for Early Adopters
Ostium Launches Competitive Points Program to Boost Trading and Liquidity Ostium, a leading leveraged trading platform for Real World Assets (RWAs), has launched the Ostium Points Program to incentivize user engagement through trading, referrals, and liquidity provision. The program, which kicked off on March 31, 2025, at 10:00 AM ET, aims to reward early adopters […]
Read MoreDeFi Protocols Slash Rates Amid Market Cool-Down: Stablecoins and High Yields in Focus
DeFi Yield Shifts to Low Interest Rate Strategy Amid Market Slowdown In the decentralized finance (DeFi) sector, protocols are adjusting to a cooling market by lowering interest rates, driven by a record supply of stablecoins used for lending to generate yield. Despite the slowdown, the DeFi sector remains robust, with over $96 billion in total […]
Read MoreFrench State Bank Boosts Blockchain with $27M Crypto Investment
French State-Owned Bank Invests $27 Million in Crypto to Boost Blockchain Ecosystem Bpifrance, a French state-backed investment bank, is making a significant move into the cryptocurrency sector with a $27 million investment aimed at enhancing France’s blockchain development. This strategic initiative targets early-stage tokens from French projects, focusing on key areas such as decentralized finance […]
Read MoreJustin Sun’s $80M Investment in Trump’s WLF: Risky or Genius?
Justin Sun’s $80M Bet on Trump’s Crypto Startup: A Game Changer? Justin Sun, the audacious founder of Tron, has made a bold $80 million investment in Donald Trump’s crypto startup, World Liberty Financial (WLF). This move has not only sparked headlines but also a whirlwind of financial and political intrigue, coinciding with a pause in […]
Read MoreCosmos IBC-Ethereum Interop Test Succeeds: A Step Closer to Global Blockchain Standard
Cosmos Developers Bridge IBC to Ethereum in Groundbreaking Interoperability Test Cosmos developers have achieved a monumental feat by successfully testing the Inter-Blockchain Communication (IBC) protocol between Cosmos Hub and Ethereum, marking a significant step towards enhancing blockchain interoperability. Cosmos tests IBC with Ethereum, marking a major interoperability milestone. Eureka upgrade set for mid-April 2025 aims […]
Read MoreSEC Plans Four Crypto Roundtables in 2025 to Tackle Custody, Tokenization, and DeFi Regulation
SEC Schedules Four Crypto Roundtables in 2025 to Address Regulation on Custody, Tokenization, and DeFi The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is set to engage more deeply with the cryptocurrency world, planning four roundtable events in 2025 to address key regulatory issues. SEC plans four roundtable events in 2025 Focus on crypto custody, tokenization, […]
Read MoreAbracadabra Finance Suffers $13M Exploit, Offers Hacker 20% Bounty to Recover Funds
Abracadabra Finance Hit by $13M Exploit, Offers Hacker 20% Bounty In a shocking turn of events, Abracadabra Finance, a leading DeFi platform, was hit by a $13 million exploit, exposing the vulnerabilities in the world of decentralized finance. The breach targeted the platform’s gmCauldron smart contracts, which are specialized contracts used for lending and borrowing […]
Read MoreVlad Martynov’s Journey: From Ethereum to BR Capital, Shaping DeFi and Web3
From the Ethereum Foundation to BR Capital: Vlad Martynov’s Blockchain Odyssey Vladislav Martynov’s journey through the blockchain industry is a testament to its evolution, from the early days of Bitcoin to the cutting-edge world of DeFi and Web3. As a high-tech entrepreneur and blockchain pioneer, Martynov’s insights offer a unique perspective on where the industry […]
Read MoreZoth Exploit: $8.4M Stolen in DeFi Hack, Highlights Crypto Security Woes
Zoth’s $8.4M Exploit: A Stark Reminder of Crypto’s Security Challenges On March 21, 2025, Zoth, a protocol bridging real-world assets (RWA) into decentralized finance (DeFi), suffered a significant security breach, losing $8.4 million in its USD0++ stablecoin. This exploit, executed through a compromised deployer wallet and a malicious contract upgrade, highlights the ongoing battle between […]
Read MoreSHIB Team Warns of Security Risks, Teases Layer-3 Solution and Boosts Burn Rate
Crucial Security Warning Issued by SHIB Team: Embracing DeFi and Burning Tokens Are your digital assets safe? Lucie from the SHIB team has a stark warning for crypto holders: prioritize security or risk losing it all. Alongside this, she teases a layer-3 solution for the SHIB ecosystem and slams centralized exchanges for promoting short-term hype. […]
Read MoreLace Wallet Now Supports Bitcoin, Ushering in Multichain Era
Lace Wallet Expands to Bitcoin, Embracing Multichain Future Lace Wallet adds Bitcoin support Enhances access to Bitcoin’s DeFi ecosystem Aims to be a multichain Web3 asset hub Lace Wallet, crafted by the blockchain innovators at Input | Output (IO), is pushing the boundaries of what a Web3 non-custodial wallet can do by integrating Bitcoin into […]
Read MoreZachXBT Unmasks $20M Hyperliquid Whale: British Criminal William Parker
ZachXBT Exposes Hyperliquid Whale: British Criminal William Parker In the high-stakes world of cryptocurrency, where fortunes can swing wildly, ZachXBT has unmasked a $20 million whale with a dark past. William Parker, a British man with a history of fraud, hacking, and casino theft, made his mark on Hyperliquid and GMX between January and March […]
Read MoreTON Foundation Raises $400M to Onboard 300M Telegram Users by 2028
The TON Foundation Secures $400M to Boost Blockchain Adoption via Telegram The TON Foundation has secured a monumental $400 million in token-based financing, drawing significant attention from investors like Sequoia Capital and Ribbit. This influx of funds is poised to catapult the TON blockchain into the mainstream, leveraging Telegram’s colossal user base of over 1 […]
Read MoreInfini Labs $50M Heist: Insider Exploits Super Admin Access
Infini Labs $50m Heist: A Textbook Insider Attack Exposed When former lead smart contracts engineer Chen Shanxuann allegedly siphoned off $49.5 million in USDC from Infini Labs, it wasn’t just a heist—it was a stark reminder of the vulnerabilities within decentralized finance (DeFi). The ensuing lawsuit filed in Hong Kong against Chen paints a picture […]
Read MoreUniswap Unleashed: $165.5M Funded, Unichain & v4 Coming, Robinhood Partnership Sealed
Uniswap Community Votes to Launch Bold New Era, Redefining DeFi The Uniswap community has overwhelmingly approved two governance proposals under the “Uniswap Unleashed” framework, setting the stage for a transformative expansion of the decentralized exchange’s ecosystem. With significant funding allocated and new technologies like Unichain and Uniswap v4 on the horizon, Uniswap aims to solidify […]
Read MoreAave Launches $1M Weekly Buyback Amid Expansion to 7 Networks
Aave’s $1 Million Token Buyback Plan Set to Launch Amid Expansion The Aave Chan Initiative (ACI) has successfully passed the Aavenomics proposal, aiming to enhance Aave’s tokenomics through a fee switch and a $1 million weekly AAVE token buyback program. Aave continues to expand with Aave V3 now on the Celo blockchain, marking its presence […]
Read MoreCoinbase’s Verified Pools: DeFi Game Changer or Centralization Threat?
Coinbase’s Verified Pools: Revolutionizing Onchain Trading or a Trojan Horse for Decentralization? Coinbase’s new Verified Pools feature aims to simplify onchain trading, offering direct, secure transactions that challenge existing DeFi platforms like Uniswap and Binance. With promises of lower fees, faster transactions, and enhanced security, the initiative seeks to make DeFi more accessible but raises […]
Read MoreTrump-Backed WLFI Raises $550M to Revolutionize DeFi: Ambition Meets Controversy
Trump-Backed World Liberty Financial Raises $550M: A Bold Move to Revolutionize DeFi With former President Donald Trump’s backing, World Liberty Financial (WLFI) has raised a staggering $550 million to shake up the world of decentralized finance (DeFi). This ambitious venture aims to democratize finance and redefine digital assets, but it’s not without its controversies and […]
Read MoreNorth Korea Overtakes El Salvador in Bitcoin Holdings After Bybit Hack
North Korea Surpasses El Salvador in Bitcoin Holdings, Fueled by Bybit Hack North Korea’s government-backed hackers convert stolen Bybit funds into Bitcoin. Lazarus Group’s activities fund North Korea’s nuclear program, posing a global security threat. DeFi protocols like THORChain play a role in laundering these stolen assets. The Bybit Hack North Korea has leapfrogged El […]
Read MoreBitget Wallet Enhances MEV Protection Post $215k Uniswap Attack
Bitget Wallet Bolsters MEV Protection After $215k Uniswap Attack Bitget Wallet has rolled out an upgraded MEV Protection feature, automatically enabled on major blockchains, in response to a recent $215,000 MEV bot attack on Uniswap. This move aims to shield users from malicious tactics used by MEV bots to manipulate market conditions. $215k lost in […]
Read MoreSkyren DAO’s Spokesperson Bites Microphone, Sparks Viral Trend and Presale Buzz
Skyren DAO’s Bizarre Microphone Incident Sparks Viral Trend in Crypto World Skyren DAO’s spokesperson turned a routine DeFi and AI interview into a viral sensation by attempting to eat the microphone, bringing unexpected attention to their presale. Skyren DAO spokesperson bites into microphone during live interview Viral memes and social media buzz follow Project offers […]
Read MoreEthena Overtakes PancakeSwap and Jupiter, Hits $3.28M Daily Revenue
Ethena Surges Ahead: Overtakes PancakeSwap and Jupiter with $3.28M Daily Revenue Ethena, the Ethereum-based decentralized stablecoin protocol, has made a significant impact in the DeFi sector by surpassing the daily revenue of established protocols like PancakeSwap and Jupiter, securing the third position in daily fees with an impressive $3.28 million. While this success is notable, […]
Read MoreCharles Hoskinson Envisions Cardano Leading $30T Crypto Market
Charles Hoskinson’s Vision for Cardano in a $30 Trillion Cryptocurrency Market Charles Hoskinson, the visionary behind Cardano, shared an ambitious outlook at the University of Wyoming, predicting that Cardano could become the backbone of a $30 trillion cryptocurrency market. His vision encompasses the tokenization of real-world assets, integration with Bitcoin to enhance decentralized finance (DeFi), […]
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