DeFi

Trump-Linked DeFi Protocol Acquires $14.1M Worth of Major Altcoins Including TRON, Aave, and Chainlink

The Trump family's DeFi protocol has invested $14.1 million across three major cryptocurrencies. Equal allocations of $4.7 million were made to TRX, AAVE, and LINK...

DeFi-AI Integration Faces Hurdle as Centralized Computing Clashes With Crypto Ethos

The DeFi market's next phase combines Artificial Intelligence with decentralized finance, creating an estimated trillion-dollar market opportunity. Current AI agents rely heavily on centralized Big...

DeFi Protocol Activates Revenue Sharing After Stablecoin Slips Below Dollar Peg

Staked stablecoin USD0++ experienced a depegging event, falling to $0.89 from its $1 target. The incident occurred after implementing new floor price and...

DeFi Risk Managers Face Scrutiny Over Ethena’s USDe Integration at Aave, Sparking Conflict of Interest Debate

Aave governance proposal suggests pegging USDe to USDT 1:1, raising concerns over risk assessment. Risk advisors working simultaneously for Aave, Maker, and Ethena create potential...

Crypto Heists Hit Record $2.2 Billion in 2024 as Exchanges, DeFi Protocols Face Sophisticated Attacks

Cryptocurrency thefts reached $2.2 billion by Q3 2024, surpassing 2023's total losses of $1.8 billion. DMM Bitcoin suffered the largest single loss at $308 million...

North Korean Hackers Take $500K Hit as Crypto Trading Backfires on DeFi Platform

North Korean Hackers lost approximately $500,000 in liquidations on HyperLiquid DeFi protocol. HyperLiquid's security relies on just four validators, raising concerns about potential vulnerabilities. The protocol...

North Korean Hackers Behind $50 Million Radiant Capital DeFi Protocol Theft

North Korean Hackers executed a $50 million theft from Radiant Capital through sophisticated social engineering. The attack involved impersonating a former contractor to distribute Malware...

DeFi Hacking Now ‘Full-Time Job’ for Attackers, Says ImmuneFi Founder

DeFi Hacking losses decreased to $424 million in Q3 2024, marking a 38% year-over-year reduction. Total crypto losses from hacks in 2024 reached approximately $1...

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Bitcoin, Crypto Drop Amid Tech Stock Sell-Off

Bitcoin fell to a two-week low of $62,000, dropping 4% in sympathy with a broader sell-off in tech stocks.Market...

Witt negotiates crypto ethics language: Politico

White House adviser Patrick Witt is negotiating ethics rules that could restrict Trump-family crypto ventures like the Official Trump...

Bitcoin Plummets 50% to $60K Amid Fed Rate Hike Fears

Bitcoin has plunged more than 50% from its October 2023 peak of $126,000, recently trading near $60,000 as analysts...