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cryptoninjas.netbusiness5 days ago
Ostium Drains $18 Million After Attacker Submits Future-Dated Oracle Data via Privileged Keeper Role
A hacker submitted falsified future-dated oracle data through Ostium's PriceUpKeep component, draining $18 million from its liquidity vault. The July 15, 2026 exploit targeted the decentralized perpetuals exchange focused on real-world assets.
investing.combusiness9 days ago
Bonzo Lend reports $9.05 million loss after oracle exploit on Hedera
A verification flaw in a Supra oracle contract allowed an attacker to borrow assets far exceeding collateral on the Bonzo Lend protocol. Hedera total value locked fell nearly 40 percent afterward.
coindesk.combusiness12 days ago
More than $7.2 billion in assets have moved from LayerZero to Chainlink CCIP since May 2026
Mantle will shift its $2.5 billion Super Portal to Chainlink's CCT standard from July 9 to July 15. The move follows earlier migrations by Kelp, Lombard and others totaling over $7.2 billion since May. The shift began after a $292 million exploit at Kelp earlier in 2026.
profootballtalk.nbcsports.combusiness18 days ago
eToro Leads $12.5 Million Round for Onchain Derivatives Platform Extended
Digital broker eToro led a $12.5 million funding round for Extended on July 2. The investment supports plans to integrate perpetual futures into the Zengo wallet acquired in April.
cnbc.combusiness19 days ago
Robinhood Unveils Blockchain and Tokenized Products in London as Crypto Revenue Falls 47 %
Robinhood introduced Robinhood Chain, new stock tokens and decentralized lending at its July 1, 2026 event. The moves expand its crypto and AI offerings beyond the United States. @Forbes reported the announcements.
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coindesk.combusiness19 days ago
Edel Finance Halts Lending Protocol After $403,000 Tokenized Stock Exploit
Edel Finance paused its version-one lending protocol on July 1 after an attacker inflated tokenized Google stock collateral to 78 times its real value. The company will cover all losses and launch a redesigned version-two system.
CoinDeskfinance33 days ago
Botanix to Shut Down Bitcoin Layer-2 Project, Citing Limited Demand for Programmable Bitcoin
Botanix said its effort to make Bitcoin programmable failed in current market conditions. Bitcoin DeFi activity remains far smaller than Ethereum's despite Bitcoin's larger market capitalization.
medium.comfinance36 days ago
Anonymous wallet borrows $10 million in stablecoins to buy 5,818 ETH
An unidentified wallet borrowed another $10 million in USDe from Aave and purchased 5,818 ETH at $1,719 per token. The same address has now drawn a total of $153 million in stablecoins from the protocol.
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salon.comfinance36 days ago
Aerodrome to Replace Weekly Voting With Predictive Allocation for Liquidity Incentives in July 2026
The largest DEX on Coinbase's Base network will replace weekly voting with a real-time system that rewards participants for anticipating future liquidity demand.
CoinDeskai37 days ago
Anthropic Releases Two Versions of Claude Mythos 5, One Public and One Restricted to Cybersecurity Users
Anthropic released Claude Fable 5 on June 10, 2026, alongside a restricted Mythos 5 version for vetted users. The launch comes as DeFi protocols have lost more than $840 million to hacks this year.
benzinga.comfinance48 days ago
April DeFi Breaches Hit 27 of 30 Days as Institutions Tokenize Assets and Issue Stablecoins on Public Blockchains
Executives at Proof of Talk in Paris said persistent security breaches are preventing banks from adopting blockchain back-office systems. Drift Protocol and Kelp Dao were among the targets.
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Symbiotic Launches Liquid Lane to Offer Near-Instant USDC Redemptions for Tokenized Assets Still Facing Up to 180-Day Delays
Symbiotic launched Liquid Lane on June 2, 2026, to address long redemption delays in tokenized funds and private credit. The network routes investor exits through verified market makers who deliver USDC immediately.
CoinDeskfinance50 days ago
Aave Loses $230M in rsETH Exploit Caused by KelpDAO LayerZero Bridge Failure
Aave traced the April 2026 loss to a single LayerZero verifier failure that allowed 116,500 unbacked rsETH to be minted. The protocol has already enacted 295 parameter changes and plans broader reviews of bridges and related infrastructure.
CoinDeskfinance51 days ago
XRPL Draft Amendment Proposes Concentrated Liquidity and StableSwap Pools for Native AMM
A draft amendment filed this week on the XRPL standards repository proposes concentrated liquidity and StableSwap-style pools for the XRP Ledger's native automated market maker while stating that flash loan attacks cannot occur on the network.
CoinDeskfinance62 days ago
NUVA Launches Marketplace for Tokenized Real-World Assets
NUVA launched this week as a chain-agnostic platform for tokenized financial assets. It began operations with nearly $19 billion in tokenized home equity lines of credit and Treasuries from Figure Technologies. The platform aims to connect issuers and investors seeking yield-bear…
CoinDeskfinance63 days ago
DeFi Exchange Ostium Adds Equity Perpetual Contracts Using Nasdaq Data
Ostium announced Tuesday that it became the first onchain trading venue to offer equity perpetuals on individual U.S. stocks using Nasdaq data. The platform, built on Arbitrum, already offered equity perpetuals before the announcement and now uses official Nasdaq data feeds.
CoinDeskfinance64 days ago
Standard Chartered Projects $4 Trillion in Tokenized Assets by 2028
Standard Chartered analysts estimate that tokenized assets on public blockchains could reach $4 trillion by the end of 2028. The projection includes stablecoins and tokenized real-world assets such as bonds and funds.
CoinDeskfinance65 days ago
Bitcoin Sidechain Project Aims to Add Programmable and Private Features
VerifiedX is developing a Bitcoin sidechain to enable programmable transactions and optional privacy tools while keeping assets native to the original blockchain. The project targets institutional users seeking DeFi options without relying on custodians or synthetic wrappers.
usethebitcoin.comfinance66 days ago
Streamflow Token Surges 50 Percent in 24 Hours on Solana
The native token of Streamflow Finance rose 50 percent over a 24-hour period this week. The protocol, which has operated on Solana since 2021, offers staking with a current 30-day average APY of 45.12 percent. Streamflow has expanded from token vesting tools into a platform suppo…
CoinDeskfinance67 days ago
Kraken to Replace LayerZero With Chainlink for Cross-Chain Asset Transfers
Kraken announced it will use Chainlink's Cross-Chain Interoperability Protocol as the exclusive bridge for its wrapped assets including kBTC. The change affects more than $3 billion in total value locked following a $292 million exploit on a LayerZero-powered bridge last month. C…
finance68 days ago
Animoca-Backed NUVA Links $19 Billion in Tokenized Assets to Ethereum
NUVA, a new Ethereum-based marketplace developed by Animoca Brands and Nuva Labs, is connecting approximately $19 billion of tokenized real-world assets from Figure Technologies to decentralized finance applications. The platform launches with a Treasury-linked yield vault and a…
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21Shares Launches First U.S. ETFs Tracking Hyperliquid's HYPE Token
Crypto ETF issuer 21Shares introduced the 21Shares Hyperliquid ETF (THYP) and the 21Shares 2x Long HYPE ETF (TXXH) on NASDAQ. The funds, which began trading in late April and early May 2026, provide spot and leveraged exposure to the HYPE token tied to the decentralized trading p…
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Galaxy and Sharplink Launch $125 Million Onchain Yield Fund Backed by Ethereum Treasury
The New York-based crypto firm Galaxy and Miami-based Sharplink will launch the Galaxy Sharplink Onchain Yield Fund in the coming weeks with $125 million in commitments. Sharplink is contributing $100 million from its fully staked $2.1 billion Ethereum treasury while Galaxy adds…
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dailyhodl.comfinance71 days ago
Ronin to Shut Down for 10 Hours on May 12 for Hard Fork to Ethereum Layer 2
The gaming-focused blockchain will pause all transactions for about 10 hours as it transitions from an independent sidechain to an Ethereum L2 using the OP Stack. The move, announced in April 2026, sharply reduces RON token inflation and redirects 90 million tokens to the treasur…
medium.comfinance72 days ago
LayerZero Acknowledges Security Configuration Error in $292M Kelp DAO Exploit Tied to North Korean Attackers
LayerZero published a blog on May 9, 2026 reversing its position on the April hack tied to North Korean attackers. The company acknowledged allowing its own decentralized verifier network to secure high-value assets in a risky 1-of-1 configuration. Major clients including Kelp an…
cointelegraph.comfinance73 days ago
Judge Permits Arbitrum DAO to Vote on Transferring $71M in ETH Linked to North Korea-Backed Hack
Manhattan federal Judge Margaret Garnett modified a restraining notice late on May 8, 2026, clearing the way for an onchain governance vote to move frozen ether to an Aave-controlled wallet. The order shields participants from liability while preserving claims by terrorism judgme…
CoinDeskfinance74 days ago
Bitcoin Holds Above $80,000 as Oil Surges Past $100 on U.S. Strikes in Iran
Bitcoin fell to $80,224.38 on May 8, 2026, as nearly $300 million in cryptocurrency futures bets were liquidated following U.S. strikes in Iran that sent oil prices surging. Ether traded at $2,280 while DeFi tokens outperformed on news of Ondo Finance's first cross-border U.S. Tr…
CoinDeskfinance75 days ago
Altcoins Gain While Bitcoin and Ether Pull Back From Recent Highs
Bitcoin fell 0.7% to $80,953.28 on May 7, 2026, after hitting a three-month high of $82,800 the previous day. Ether declined 1% to $2,325 while ALGO and TON rose 8-9%. CoinDesk's DeFi and MemeCoin indices gained 2.5% as CoinMarketCap's altcoin season index climbed to 45/100.
CoinDeskfinance75 days ago
Bitcoin Lenders Say Institutions Seek TradFi-Style Crypto Credit
Executives from Three crypto lending firms said at Consensus 2026 in Miami that institutional borrowers now prioritize custody, transparency and standardized contracts over complex DeFi products. The shift follows the 2022 collapses of several major crypto lenders.
CoinDeskfinance78 days ago
Arbitrum DAO Served Restraining Notice Over Frozen ETH from Kelp DAO Exploit
Families with judgments against North Korea are attempting to claim 30,765 ETH frozen after the rsETH exploit, citing links to DPRK hacking groups. A lawyer served Arbitrum DAO with a restraining notice under New York law to block release of the funds. The move ties to federal ac…
CoinDeskfinance83 days ago
DeFi United Releases Plan to Restore rsETH Backing After Kelp DAO Exploit Created 116,500 Unbacked Tokens
DeFi United, a coalition of blockchain projects and crypto individuals, has proposed a detailed plan to re-collateralize rsETH following a hack on Kelp DAO that generated 116,500 unbacked tokens. The plan involves injecting fresh ETH and unwinding bad loans on platforms like Aave…
medianama.comfinance84 days ago
DeFi Platforms Commit Over $300 Million to Recovery Fund After Kelp DAO Exploit
Aave is leading a coordinated effort to recover from the Kelp DAO exploit on April 18, 2026, with commitments totaling about $303 million from entities including Consensys, Lido and EtherFi. The initiative aims to support affected users and restore market stability. Much of the f…
riotimesonline.comfinance87 days ago
14 Ecosystem Participants Join DeFi United with 69,642 ETH Valued at $161 Million
A group of 14 ecosystem participants and individual contributors have joined DeFi United. The disclosed total commitment stands at 69,642 ETH. This amount is valued at $161 million, according to data from @lookonchain.
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$190 Million Crypto Exploit Hits KelpDAO and Aave; DeFi Groups Initiate Recovery Plan
An attacker exploited a vulnerability in KelpDAO’s integration with LayerZero to mint unbacked rsETH tokens and borrow $190 million from Aave. Industry players, including Lido Finance and EtherFi, are coordinating a bailout to restore token backing and prevent bad debt. The incid…
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$292 Million Kelp DAO Exploit Leads to $10 Billion Aave Outflows and 40% TVL Decline
More than $10 billion has left Aave following the $292 million exploit of Kelp DAO, which broke the cross-chain backing of rsETH. Aave's total value locked fell about 40%, with some funds moving to Maker-linked Spark and stablecoins. Bitcoin climbed to $78,100 amid separate devel…
CoinDeskfinance90 days ago
DeFi Protocol Loses $3.5 Million in Security Breach on Sui Blockchain
A decentralized finance protocol on the Sui blockchain suffered a security breach, resulting in the loss of approximately $3.5 million from three vaults. The protocol froze all vaults and coordinated with the Sui Foundation to contain the damage. The incident follows a recent exp…
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Wrapped XRP Launches on Solana Through Hex Trust and LayerZero
Wrapped XRP has gone live on the Solana blockchain, enabling XRP holders to participate in Solana's DeFi applications without selling their assets. The launch, facilitated by custodian Hex Trust and cross-chain protocol LayerZero, is part of a multi-chain rollout announced in Dec…