DeFi

Debate over hacked funds highlights the limits of permissionless DeFi ideals

The recent compromise of Bitget’s wallet, which resulted in the loss of approximately $387.7 million, has sparked a heated discussion among developers, investors, and...

Kinetiq launches paid claim for kPoints as KNTQ token price falls

Kinetiq, the blockchain platform that powers the kPoints loyalty ecosystem, announced a paid claim process for its native token KNTQ after a sharp 23...

SEC proposes self custody framework for crypto advisers

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has unveiled a draft rule that would allow registered investment advisers to hold cryptocurrency assets directly for their...

European citizens urge EU to ease stablecoin rewards restrictions in MiCA review

More than 50,000 letters have been sent to Brussels by a coalition of investors, fintech firms and ordinary citizens demanding that the European Union...

Latin American Stablecoin Infrastructure Faces Concentration Risk as Few Providers Control Core Liquidity

The Latin American stablecoin ecosystem is confronting a structural vulnerability that could undermine its long-term viability, with new research revealing that wholesale liquidity provision...

Circle issues record USDC on Solana as ecosystem gains momentum

In September Circle reported the minting of approximately 13.5 billion USDC on the Solana blockchain, a volume that underscores the stablecoin’s expanding footprint in decentralized...

Ethereum staking reward burn removed after community pushback

The Ethereum community has witnessed a decisive reversal of the proposed reward burn mechanism that was slated for implementation within the Hegotá issuance framework....

Sentora Morpho Vaults Experience Significant Capital Outflows Following MetaMask Staking Disruption

Sentora's Morpho vaults have recorded substantial capital withdrawals in the wake of a staking incident involving MetaMask that has rattled confidence across the decentralized...