DeFi Hacks Hit $800M in 2026 as April Sets Record Losses
The DeFi sector is facing a deepening security crisis after nearly $800 million in losses this year, with April alone accounting for the majority.
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The DeFi sector is facing a deepening security crisis after nearly $800 million in losses this year, with April alone accounting for the majority.
Coinbase unveils Agentic.market, an app store-like platform built on x402 that allows AI agents to access and transact with digital services autonomously.
Coinbase has rolled out crypto-backed USDC loans in the UK, allowing users to borrow against Bitcoin and Ether as regulators move toward a full crypto framework.
The UK Financial Conduct Authority is gathering industry feedback on crypto rules covering stablecoins, custody, trading, and staking as it prepares for a full regulatory regime…
eToro is acquiring Israeli self-custodial crypto wallet provider Zengo for approximately $70 million. The key goal behind this step is to enhance its blockchain capabilities and…
The European Central Bank has endorsed a proposal to centralize crypto oversight under ESMA, signaling a major shift in how digital asset firms are regulated across…
Japan approves a bill to classify cryptocurrencies as financial instruments, introducing stricter oversight, insider trading bans, and disclosure rules.
South Korea plans to bring tokenized real-world assets and stablecoins under existing financial frameworks, signaling a major step toward regulatory clarity.
Solana introduces STRIDE and new security initiatives to enhance ecosystem protection and transparency.
Crypto hackers stole nearly $169 million from DeFi protocols in Q1 2026, marking a sharp decline from last year’s record-breaking losses.