12 stories about Decentralized Finance from across the crypto press, curated and summarized daily. Most recent: Jul 23, 2026.
Uniswap has introduced a new framework, developed with Superstate, Securitize, and Dowgo, that allows regulated funds and securities to trade on its platform while enforcing compliance rules necessary for institutional investors.
Franklin Templeton’s Sandy Kaul and Circle CEO Jeremy Allaire argue that autonomous AI agents will drive demand for blockchain networks, potentially making crypto a key player in the AI economy.
The developers behind the memecoin project said they had informed law enforcement after the attack and were working to recover funds and identify those responsible.
Stablecoin transaction volume surged to a new high of $1.79 trillion in June, signaling growing adoption. Analysts suggest this trend will continue as the market evolves, positioning stablecoins for broader use.
Aave’s new Monad market reached $100 million in deposits just two days after launch, while Aave V4 crossed $250 million in deposits on Saturday, a new all-time high. This rapid growth highlights the strong demand for decentralized lending platforms.
MetaMask has launched a new Money Account that lets users earn yield on stablecoins and spend them directly from their wallet. This move aims to make stablecoins more practical for everyday use beyond trading and transfers.
Morpho, a decentralized lending platform, has raised $175 million, showing strong investor interest in onchain credit infrastructure. This reflects growing confidence in stablecoin adoption and decentralized finance (DeFi) solutions.
A Hyperliquid-backed lobby group and Paradigm are urging the US to revise a proposed anti-money laundering rule that could restrict decentralized stablecoin usage on public blockchains, potentially impacting how people use stablecoins for transactions and DeFi services.
Consensys-backed MetaMask is rolling out a non-custodial wallet for AI agents for general availability this summer.
Ethereum's dominance in DeFi, stablecoins, and staking continues to strengthen its long-term appeal, even as its price has dropped 28% this year. Analysts point to its foundational role in the crypto ecosystem as a key reason to hold ETH.
Thorchain, a cross-chain liquidity protocol, paused all trading after a $10.8 million exploit. The attack affected Bitcoin, Ethereum, BSC, and Base networks, causing the RUNE token to drop 12%.
Perpetual decentralized exchanges (Perp DEXs) struggle to attract institutional investors due to security concerns and identity verification hurdles. This gap highlights the challenges in bridging traditional finance with decentralized trading.