In H1 2026, DeFi hacks caused $1.3 billion in losses, with over 40% from KelpDAO and Drift Protocol breaches exploiting infrastructure flaws. In response, Aave and LayerZero have cut support for multiple low-activity 'ghost chains' to reduce risks linked to weak security and single-verifier setups. Experts are divided: some see the purge as necessary to strengthen security and reduce attack surfaces, while others warn it may harm new chains and leave major exploit vectors unaddressed. The industry is now balancing growth ambitions with tighter security amid rising cross-chain threats.
Cryptocurrency prices exhibit varied changes, with Bitcoin trading slightly down at around $77,943 and Ethereum stable near $2,453. Some altcoins like ARB surged over 30%, and CRV rose nearly 19%, indicating selective investor interest. Stablecoins r...
CME Group introduced two new multi-asset cryptocurrency benchmarks: the CME CF Emerging Crypto Index, which tracks 10 major tokens excluding Bitcoin and Ether, and the CME CF Crypto Market Index, which includes Bitcoin and Ether alongside 10 other la...
Total active loans in decentralized finance (DeFi) lending protocols surged by 30% to $26.1 billion in August, a significant rebound after several months of contraction. Aave leads the market with $12.5 billion in outstanding loans, representing 48% ...
Ripple's regulated stablecoin RLUSD has seen its supply on Ethereum grow by 93% in the past 30 days, pushing Ethereum's share to 56.1% of total supply, surpassing the XRP Ledger's 43.9%. This shift is driven by institutional demand for DeFi services ...
Aave's price jumped from $87.54 to $145.09 in under five days, breaking through the $130 resistance zone active since February 2026. This rally was supported by Bitcoin's momentum and a significant increase in Aave V4 deposits, which surpassed $800 m...
