DeFi
DeFi

The next big DeFi exploit will start before the code is deployed

Socket’s May 24 disclosure of TrapDoor found more than 34 malicious packages and over 384 related versions spread across npm,…
May 26, 2026
DeFi

XRPL could close its biggest DeFi gap if new AMM amendment passes

A draft proposal filed Tuesday would extend the XRP Ledger’s native automated market maker with three swappable curve types, giving…
May 26, 2026
DeFi

Grvt adds 3 tokenized yield funds tied to institutional-grade RWAs

Grvt will work with Plume to launch tokenized fixed-income and structured credit products tied to institutional-grade real world assets and…
May 26, 2026
DeFi

Ethereum treasury firms lean on staking as ETF pressure builds: Report

Everstake said staking made up 60% of disclosed revenue among six Ethereum treasury firms, while loss-making companies posted $1.41 billion…
May 26, 2026
DeFi

Facet’s Tom Lehman Pitches EIP-8182 to Bring Native Private Transfers to Ethereum’s Hegota Upgrade

EIP-8182 would embed a single protocol-managed shielded pool into Ethereum, ending the fragmented anonymity sets that plague existing privacy applications.…
May 26, 2026
DeFi

Ethereum Staking Queue Reaches 3.4M ETH as Exit Backlog Drops to 64 ETH

Ethereum staking demand vastly outpaces validator exits, with over 3.39 million ETH queued to enter the network against just 64…
May 26, 2026
DeFi

Ethereum Foundation's Kohaku Initiative Launches SDK for Wallet-Level Privacy Integration

The Ethereum Foundation’s Kohaku Initiative released an SDK enabling seamless integration of shielded pool protocols like Railgun, Tornado Cash, and…
May 25, 2026
DeFi

Tom Lee Outlines Liquidity Catalyst for Ethereum Firm BitMine Following Russell Index Update

The Ethereum-buying firm owns 3.8% of the digital asset’s supply. Read Full Story at Decrypt.co →
May 25, 2026
DeFi

The Fed may open direct settlement rails to crypto firms as banks warn of liquidity risk

You never see the most important part of any of your payments. When an app says your money moved, a…
May 25, 2026
DeFi

A massive $1 trillion hidden market is waiting to be unlocked in bitcoin, says new report

Ledn forecasts the bitcoin-backed lending market could grow to $1 trillion within a decade as new research highlights strong borrower…
May 24, 2026