DeFi

Arbitrum perps protocol AFX Trade suffers a $24 million exploit through its custody bridge

In a stark reminder of the persistent risks in decentralized finance, AFX Trade, a derivatives protocol operating on Arbitrum, has fallen victim to a...

Oracle attack drains $18 million from Arbitrum perp DEX Ostium in latest DeFi exploit

Another high-profile decentralized finance (DeFi) protocol has fallen victim to a sophisticated oracle manipulation attack, resulting in a staggering $18 million loss for Ostium,...

A prominent DeFi protocol concludes seven years of operation after a security incident

The decentralized finance (DeFi) ecosystem, known for its rapid innovation and inherent volatility, has recently witnessed the significant announcement of SummerFi's decision to wind...

SEC commissioner warns that crypto vaults and onchain lending could trigger securities laws

The regulatory landscape for decentralized finance is facing renewed scrutiny as high-ranking officials signal that certain digital asset management structures may fall under the...

Morpho expands lending options on Base with fixed rate markets

Morpho, the protocol known for its innovative variable‑rate lending platform Morpho Blue, has announced the launch of a fixed‑rate lending product on the Base...

CFTC Grants Designated Contract Markets Path to Create True Perpetual Futures, Strengthening Domestic Derivatives Framework

In a decisive regulatory development, the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) staff issued a no‑action letter that opens the door for designated contract...

Anthropic’s Mythos AI Confirms Zcash’s Robust Security Post-Forge Patch

In a recent assessment, Anthropic’s cutting‑edge Mythos AI model has declared that no additional critical vulnerabilities exist within the Zcash protocol following the resolution...

Fidelity’s Digital Dollar Plunges into DeFi: A Landmark for Institutional Integration

In a significant development for the decentralized finance (DeFi) ecosystem, Fidelity’s Digital Dollar, a stablecoin initiative, has reportedly deployed substantial liquidity across two of...