DeFi

Andre Cronje of Flying Tulip contends that DeFi protocols have transitioned into a new financial model called "onchain finance." He suggests that this evolution, however, has caused these protocols to sacrifice some of their original inherent immutability and decentralization.

Standard Chartered anticipates that $4T in tokenization will drive Chainlink to $200 by 2030. The bank has set ambitious 2030 targets for several protocols, including Uniswap, Aave, Morpho, and Chainlink, which are based on a significant 37x forecast for DeFi growth.

A venture capitalist, Nic Carter, declined to join World Liberty Financial (WLFI), a crypto venture linked to the Trump family, after its cofounder Steve Witkoff demonstrated limited crypto knowledge and mispronounced 'memecoin' as 'me-me' coins. WLFI, which included Trump and his sons as cofounders, received a $45 million investment from crypto billionaire Justin Sun in 2024 before he later sued the project for fraud.

The article questions whether current fears of an AI-driven DeFi hacking epidemic are exaggerated, suggesting it may be a calm before a potential surge in such attacks. It highlights the tension between present overstatement and future risks in AI-enabled security threats.

Bitwise's CIO believes Wall Street's movement onchain will drive the next bull market. Republicans have published a new Clarity Act draft, and the SEC Commissioner issued a warning regarding DeFi.

FATF states that centralized elements frequently persist in DeFi and should be regulated, warning that most countries have not applied the rules yet and threatening outright bans for non-compliant platforms.

Base transferred its app to Cobie. Stripe made a $53 billion move potentially affecting the stablecoin market, and Ostium lost $18M in a DeFi exploit.

Galaxy has launched a new crypto borrowing product called GOFR that combines DeFi rates from Aave, Morpho, and other protocols. Galaxy will act as the sole intermediary between accredited borrowers and blockchain-based lending protocols.

Dragonfly's managing partner Haseeb Qureshi argues that the AI hacking 'apocalypse' in DeFi is unfounded, as total value stolen and median hack size have declined compared to 2025.

DeFi tokens have outperformed Bitcoin, according to Bitwise, which notes that DeFi typically experiences more volatility but is currently holding up unusually well.

Dune data indicates Tether's USDT dominates as a payments stablecoin, while Circle's USDC leads in DeFi applications, emphasizing the influence of blockchain choice on stablecoin usage.

The European Parliament adopted a digital assets report urging further evaluation of DeFi, staking, crypto lending, and NFTs following the end of MiCA’s transition period. The policy stance aims to address regulatory gaps in emerging crypto technologies.

eToro has invested in the onchain derivatives platform Extended, as brokers increasingly move into the DeFi space.

Symbiotic has officially shifted focus to collateral markets by launching Core V2, which provides shared collateral infrastructure for DeFi applications such as insurance, credit, and real-world asset (RWA) solutions.

Aave experienced its largest network growth day in nearly five years as interest in DeFi returns. The surge highlights renewed activity in decentralized finance platforms.

BlackRock is expanding its involvement in DeFi through the integration of Ethena. This move has caused the ENA token to rise by 8%.

EU lawmakers have urged the assessment of DeFi, staking, and NFT regulation, as outlined in a nonbinding report. The report presents the European Parliament's vision for future EU crypto regulation and warns against implementing national MiCA rules.

Kraken is considering acquiring a 15% stake in Aave at a $385 million valuation. Bitcoin's price has dropped to a new 2026 low amid ongoing market selloff. BlackBerry is making a strategic comeback in the tech industry.

The failure of Botanix suggests Bitcoiners prefer Ethereum-based DeFi over Bitcoin layer-2 solutions. The article questions how Bitcoin L2s can adapt to attract Bitcoin hodlers.

The European Commission is seeking feedback on potential revisions to MiCA, its regulatory framework for the crypto and blockchain industries, with a focus on stablecoins and DeFi. The industry is examining these changes as part of MiCA 2.0.

Malta is proposing a DeFi rulebook under its MiCA-era framework to regulate software-governed organizations like DAOs. The regulator argues that many DeFi projects are not fully decentralized and seeks industry feedback on the legal framework.

Uniswap's DeFi token has risen 20% in a day, driven by a Standard Chartered report projecting $100 UNI by 2030 and the launch of Uniswap's tokenized-stock. The increase reflects renewed investor interest in the DeFi platform.

Botanix will shut down its Bitcoin-based layer-2 network in July due to low DeFi demand and has asked users to withdraw funds.

The article explores the challenges of decentralized finance (DeFi) when systems fail, questioning who is responsible for resolving critical issues at unexpected times. It highlights the lack of centralized oversight in DeFi ecosystems.

Paradigm and Hyperliquid Policy Center are opposing the GENIUS Act's stablecoin AML rule, arguing that issuers, DeFi apps, and validators require clearer guidelines on responsibility when stablecoins are transferred.

Crypto markets declined amid war escalation and the Mythos Release. Crypto tax bills faced opposition in the House, while Morpho secured a major DeFi funding round.

A Bitcoin DeFi project announced its shutdown, citing a post-mortem analysis that attributed its failure to users not caring about the initiative. The project's closure highlights challenges in gaining user engagement within the DeFi space.

Decentralized lending platform Morpho has secured $175 million in its latest funding round, highlighting the rise of curated lending vaults.

MetaMask has launched a self-custodial wallet designed for AI agents to trade across DeFi platforms. The wallet includes built-in security controls to ensure users retain control over their funds and transaction approvals.

Immunefi reports a 74% decline in DeFi exploit losses from the 2022 peak to $680 million in 2025, citing structural security improvements and an AI-driven security arms race.

A new DeFi entrant is expanding the field of crypto political campaign funds as elections approach. The development highlights growing interest in cryptocurrency for political financing.

DeFi is struggling to gain acceptance from big banks due to ongoing hacking issues, according to executives. The problem is seen as a major barrier to DeFi's success in the financial sector.

Bitcoin is experiencing an 'identity crisis,' and DeFi developers are criticized for adopting 'tech bro' attitudes.

Vitalik Buterin is rethinking how DeFi handles market crashes. The article discusses a potential shift in strategies for decentralized finance systems during financial downturns.

The XRP Ledger has introduced a new proposal aimed at preventing flash loan attacks, which have cost the DeFi sector hundreds of millions. The measure seeks to enhance security within decentralized finance by blocking these exploits.

Grayscale suggests Hyperliquid could emerge as a major player in financial services as decentralized finance (DeFi) expands.

Trezor has integrated Morpho to enable users to earn native USDt and USDC yields directly through the Trezor Suite. This feature eliminates the need for external wallets or separate DeFi applications.

The article discusses a $20 billion drop in DeFi's Total Value Locked (TVL), framing it as a market stress-test rather than a significant setback.

Standard Chartered has reaffirmed its $40,000 price target for Ethereum, citing the dominance of decentralized finance (DeFi). Analysts drew a comparison between Ethereum's current position and Amazon following the dot-com bubble burst.

The RWA standard ERC-7943 has reached its final stage, with Ethereum builders reconsidering how institutional finance transitions to onchain systems. The author of ERC-7943 claims institutions cannot participate in DeFi's 'pirate game'.