Decentralized finance: lending, DEXs, stablecoins, yield, and liquidity. 353 stories curated by CryptoCatalyst.
VanEck's tokenized fund is now live on the Euler DeFi protocol, marking a major step in bringing traditional finance to decentralized platforms. This move highlights the growing trend of regulated assets entering the crypto space, with tokenization expected to bring trillions onchain.
Block (formerly Square) is introducing a stablecoin feature to Cash App, starting with 25% of its 60 million users. By the end of the week, all users will have access to the feature, allowing them to buy, sell, and hold stablecoins directly within the app.
Coinbase’s Base has launched Base MCP, a tool that lets users connect their Base Account to AI clients like ChatGPT. This allows AI to manage crypto wallets and DeFi apps securely using the Model Context Protocol (MCP).
Squid's core protocol remains unaffected after a third-party module, SquidRouterModule, was exploited for $3.2 million. The company has no information about who deployed the vulnerable module.
OKX’s new Exchange OS lets users create their own crypto markets by moving core exchange functions to a protocol layer. This shift could democratize market creation and reduce reliance on centralized exchanges.
The total value of stablecoins has reached $322 billion, surpassing the foreign exchange reserves of 95 nations. This marks a significant shift in how people store and move money outside traditional banking systems.
StablR has frozen its USDR and EURR stablecoins after an attacker exploited a security flaw to create $13.5 million in unbacked tokens, stealing $2.8 million. The breach was linked to a weakness in a 1-of-3 multisig wallet.
Tether will issue a stablecoin in Georgia with the country's central bank approval, a first for the company. This marks a significant step toward mainstream crypto adoption in the region.
Tether is introducing a new stablecoin called GELT, pegged to the Georgian lari, with support from the Georgian government. This move aims to facilitate cross-border commerce and align with emerging U.S. stablecoin regulations.
DeFi platform HawkFi.ag suffered a $3.2 million exploit. The team has promised full transparency and is working on a recovery plan. This is the latest in a series of high-profile DeFi hacks this year.
The Ethereum Foundation has reaffirmed its commitment to decentralized finance (DeFi), calling it a fundamental evolution of finance. They believe financial autonomy should be a right, not a privilege, and DeFi is key to Ethereum's growth and adoption.
A new report from Ledn predicts the bitcoin-backed lending market could grow to $1 trillion within a decade. This growth is driven by strong borrower demand and increasing adoption of crypto-collateralized loans.
Stablecoins pegged to the euro and USD have lost their value after a $2.8 million exploit on the StablR platform. The suspected cause is a compromised private key in a multisig account, according to Blockaid.
A new report from Keyrock highlights that stablecoins on blockchain networks are becoming the preferred payment method for AI agents, as traditional card systems struggle with micropayments. This shift could make crypto transactions more common in everyday digital interactions.
The Clarity Act's restrictions on yield-bearing crypto products could push the industry toward AI-driven, compliant yield infrastructure. This shift may create new opportunities for 'yield-as-a-service' models, moving away from passive 'hold-to-earn' strategies.
The European Central Bank (ECB) warned that euro stablecoins could weaken bank lending and complicate monetary policy. This comes as EU finance ministers consider expanding stablecoin issuance.
A $10.7 million exploit on THORChain was caused by a flaw in its GG20 protocol, allowing a malicious node to access a vault's private key. The incident highlights risks in decentralized finance (DeFi) security.
OKX and Intercontinental Exchange (ICE) are introducing perpetual oil futures to OKX's 120 million users. These contracts never expire, following the success of Hyperliquid's similar product, which saw $1.6 billion in 24-hour trading volume.
Blockchain investigator ZachXBT discovered a $520,000 exploit on the Polymarket platform. The Polymarket team has confirmed the issue but stated that user funds are secure.
Brazil's central bank has prohibited the use of cryptocurrencies and stablecoins for settling cross-border payments. This move aims to strengthen the Brazilian real and prevent financial instability.
MoonPay has introduced MoonPay Trade, a platform designed to help banks and fintechs access stablecoins, tokenized funds, and DeFi yield. This move aims to bridge traditional finance with the growing crypto market, making it easier for institutions to participate.
Tether, the company behind the USDT stablecoin, has bought SoftBank’s 26% stake in Twenty One Capital, a Bitcoin-focused firm. This move expands Tether’s influence in Bitcoin lending, mining, and capital markets.
Japan’s ruling party is pushing for stablecoins and tokenized deposits to modernize payments and reduce dependence on foreign financial systems. This move aims to protect the yen and streamline domestic transactions.
Market selloffs are often blamed on liquidity, but liquidity isn't a single number. It's a structure with two sides: the amount of money available and its cost. Understanding this can help investors navigate market volatility.