DeFi
Browser maker Opera seeks 160 million CELO stake to become key network stakeholder
The proposed allocation represents a major share of Celo's circulating supply and 16% of its maximum supply.
Bitcoin’s biggest DeFi drawback under attack as OpNet unlocks smart contracts on mainnet
Bitcoin’s biggest limitation is being challenged as OpNet brings native, yield-generating DeFi directly to the Bitcoin mainnet.
Venus’ XVS token plunges 9% as exploit leaves protocol with bad debt
The exploit, which occurred on March 16, didn’t appear to impact XVS prices until analysis showed major holders moving large amounts to exchanges.
Crypto Long & Short: When price stops working, yield starts mattering
In this week’s Crypto Long & Short Newsletter, Ruchir Gupta writes on how we’re moving toward a true fixed-income market for crypto-native yield. Then, Clara García Prieto on bitcoin becoming mainstream collateral, but most are not prepared for its risks.
CFTC chair highlights wide crypto agenda, including rules on DeFi, prediction markets
Commodity Futures Trading Commission chief Michael Selig updated his progress on guidance for DeFi developers, crypto derivatives and prediction markets.
Kraken's tokenized stock venue starts points program, hinting at possible ecosystem token
The initiative will reward trading and DeFi use of tokenized stocks as the sector tops $1 billion and gains traction with major exchanges.
The Multibillion-dollar shift turning prediction markets into a professional hedging tool
Traders are moving beyond sports bets and elections to price "unpriceable" geopolitical and policy risks that standard financial tools can’t handle.
Aave governance rift deepens as major governance group exits $26 billion DeFi protocol
The conflict centered on a proposal to fund product development and expansion, which ACI opposed due to concerns over self-voting and lack of transparency.
Flare and Xaman unlock one-click DeFi access for over 2 billion XRP sitting idle in wallets
The integration lets XRP holders deposit into yield-generating vaults through a single transaction without leaving their existing wallet or bridging assets manually.
Specialized AI detects 92% of real-world DeFi exploits
New research claims specialized AI dramatically outperforms general-purpose models at detecting exploited DeFi vulnerabilities.
