Circle Ventures and Consensys Support Aave Recovery Initiative
Circle Ventures has acquired AAVE tokens to join the DeFi United recovery effort following the April 18 rsETH exploit, alongside a 30,000 ETH commitment from Consensys.
Yield Farming
Yield farming is a DeFi strategy where users earn rewards by providing liquidity or staking assets in protocols. Rewards are typically paid in tokens and can vary based on demand and platform incentives. While yield farming can generate high returns, it also involves risks such as smart contract failures and impermanent loss. It became popular during the rapid growth of DeFi. Yield farming remains a core mechanism for bootstrapping liquidity.
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.
Coinbase Launches Crypto-Backed Loans in UK amid FCA Regulatory Push
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.
Solana Foundation Launches STRIDE Program to Strengthen Ecosystem Security
By
Matthew Clarke
• 3 mins read
Solana introduces STRIDE and new security initiatives to enhance ecosystem protection and transparency.
Crypto Hackers Steal $169M From DeFi Protocols in Q1 2026
By
Daniel Brooks
• 3 mins read
Crypto hackers stole nearly $169 million from DeFi protocols in Q1 2026, marking a sharp decline from last year’s record-breaking losses.
Circle to Launch cirBTC, Challenging Wrapped Bitcoin Leaders
By
Michael Turner
• 3 mins read
Circle plans to launch cirBTC, a wrapped Bitcoin asset aimed at institutional users, competing with Coinbase and BitGo.
DeFi Lobby Drops Airdrop Lawsuit Against SEC After Regulatory Shift
By
Emily Carter
• 2 mins read
The DeFi Education Fund and Beba have withdrawn their lawsuit against the SEC over crypto airdrops, citing a changing regulatory stance and ongoing work by the agency’s crypto task force.
WLFI Investors Approve Six-Month Token Lock-Up to Retain Governance Voting Rights
By
Andrew Collins
• 3 mins read
World Liberty Financial token holders approved a proposal requiring a 180-day staking lock-up to maintain governance voting rights, aiming to strengthen long-term participation in the protocol’s decision-making process.
Crypto Industry Pushes Back on Stablecoin Yield Ban
By
Matthew Clarke
• 2 mins read
Crypto advocates are countering Wall Street calls for a blanket ban on stablecoin yield as US lawmakers debate key provisions in pending market structure legislation.
Coinbase Unveils Agentic Wallets for AI-Driven Crypto Transactions
By
Julia Sakovich
• 2 mins read
Coinbase has launched Agentic Wallets designed to let artificial intelligence agents autonomously spend, trade and manage crypto assets onchain.