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Crypto Research Morning Brief — June 17, 2026
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141 stories about DEFI from across the crypto press, curated and summarized daily. Most recent: Jul 26, 2026.
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Standard Chartered Predicts 40x Surge for Uniswap's UNI Token by 2030
Standard Chartered forecasts Uniswap's UNI token could rise nearly 40 times its current value by 2030. The bank attributes this potential growth to Wall Street's increasing adoption of blockchain technology.
via Decrypt#uniswap#uni#defi
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Aerodrome Is Turning Liquidity Into a Prediction Market With Its Biggest Upgrade Yet
Aerodrome is launching Predictive Allocation, a new system that rewards users for predicting where liquidity will be needed next. This shift aims to make liquidity provision more efficient and forward-looking, moving away from rewarding past performance.
via CoinDesk#aerodrome#defi#liquidity
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Crypto’s Next Billion-Dollar Hacker May Move at Superhuman Speed
Anthropic’s new Claude Fable 5 AI model puts powerful cyber tools behind safety filters. DeFi, already hit by more than $840 million in hacks this year, is one of the industries with the most to lose if the filters fail.
via CoinDesk#ai#hacking#defi
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Arrakis Finance Launches New DeFi Product for Cross-Chain Liquidity
Arrakis Finance has introduced a new product to improve liquidity across different blockchain networks. This could make it easier and cheaper to trade cryptocurrencies between chains.
via @ArrakisFinance on X#defi#cross-chain#liquidity
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Crypto Research Morning Brief — June 13, 2026
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Crypto Research Morning Brief — June 12, 2026
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AI-Driven 'Vulnerability Apocalypse' Fuels Surge in DeFi Hacks
The rise of advanced AI models is causing a spike in DeFi hacks, according to Immunefi CEO Mitchell Amador. These tools are making it easier for attackers to exploit vulnerabilities in crypto projects.
via CoinTelegraph#ai#defi#security
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Ondo Finance Hires Ex-Invesco ETF Chief to Expand Onchain Investment Products
Ondo Finance has hired John Hoffman, former Invesco ETF chief, to lead its push into onchain investment portfolios. This move signals a shift from tokenizing individual assets to offering full investment strategies on the blockchain.
via CoinDesk#ondo#invesco#etf
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Bitcoin DeFi Project Botanix Shuts Down: 'It Did Not Work'
Botanix, a Bitcoin DeFi project, has shut down with a brutal post-mortem bluntly stating that users simply did not care. The team cited market conditions and timing as key factors, admitting the project did not work in this market or timeline.
via CoinDesk#bitcoin#defi#shutdown
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Curve Launches Llamalend v2 First on Optimism, Supported by 250,000 OP Token Grant
Curve Finance has launched Llamalend v2 on the Optimism network, backed by a 250,000 OP token grant. The new version supports markets for multiple collateral and borrow assets beyond crvUSD and introduces LlamaRisk as a market curator.
via The Block#curve#llamalend#optimism
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Janus Henderson Invests in Ethena, Backing DeFi Stablecoin USDe
Traditional asset manager Janus Henderson has invested in Ethena and plans to distribute its stablecoin, USDe. This follows a trend of big finance firms embracing decentralized finance (DeFi) infrastructure.
via CoinDesk#defi#stablecoin#investment
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Morpho Raises $175M to Build Open Credit Network for DeFi and Wall Street
Morpho has secured $175 million in funding to create a blockchain-based credit network. This network aims to connect decentralized finance (DeFi), traditional financial institutions, and global markets, potentially revolutionizing how credit is managed and accessed.
via The Block#morpho#defi#credit
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EU Crypto Architect Says Tokenization Should Take Priority Over DeFi Rules
A key architect of the EU's MiCA framework argues that regulating decentralized finance (DeFi) should not be a priority. Instead, the focus should be on tokenization, which is transforming traditional finance. The European Commission is currently gathering feedback on the future of MiCA, which governs crypto markets in the EU.
via CoinTelegraph#eu#mica#defi
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Circle Launches cirBTC on Ethereum, Competing with Coinbase's Wrapped Bitcoin
Circle has introduced cirBTC, a new token backed 1:1 by Bitcoin, allowing users to access DeFi protocols on Ethereum. This move directly challenges Coinbase's dominant position in the wrapped Bitcoin market.
via CoinDesk#circle#cirbtc#bitcoin
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MetaMask Launches AI Agent Wallet With Built-In Security Controls
MetaMask has introduced a new self-custodial wallet designed for AI agents to trade across DeFi while keeping users in full control of their funds and approvals. This innovation aims to make decentralized finance more accessible and secure.
via Decrypt#metamask#ai#defi
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Wallet Linked to Ethereum Co-Founder Joseph Lubin Moves 110,000 ETH to Defend $259M DAI Debt Position
A wallet linked to Ethereum co-founder Joseph Lubin transferred 110,000 ETH to secure a $259 million DAI debt. Analysts say this is a defensive move to reduce liquidation risk, not a sale.
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Crypto Research Morning Brief — June 06, 2026
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Crypto Research Morning Brief — June 05, 2026
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Franklin Templeton CEO: Blockchains Threaten Wall Street’s Fee Machine, Not Its Technology
Jenny Johnson, CEO of Franklin Templeton, says traditional finance resists public blockchains because they cut into fee-based revenue. The firm is expanding into tokenization, bitcoin products, and on-chain finance.
via Bitcoin Magazine#blockchain#finance#tokenization
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EdgeX Offers Refunds and Bounty After 71% Token Flash Crash
EdgeX is refunding users and offering a 200,000 USDC bounty after a 71% flash crash of its EDGE token. The crash was caused by a flood of sell orders during low liquidity on PancakeSwap.
via The Block#edgex#flash-crash#pancakeswap
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Crypto Security Pioneer: 'I Now Consider All of DeFi Unsafe'
A well-known crypto security pioneer has publicly stated that they now consider all of decentralized finance (DeFi) unsafe. This comes amid rising concerns about vulnerabilities and exploits in the space. The expert cited recent high-profile hacks as a major reason for their stance.
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New DeFi Entrant Widens Field of Crypto Political Campaign Funds as Elections Loom
The Defend Developers PAC is a new political action committee focused on supporting lawmakers who advocate for protecting crypto developers from legal vulnerabilities. This move comes as elections approach, highlighting the growing influence of crypto in politics.
via CoinDesk#defi#policy#crypto
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Coinbase Invests in Ethena via Open Market Purchase of ENA, Flags New Partnership
Coinbase has invested in Ethena through an open market purchase of ENA tokens, and the two companies are partnering to grow onchain finance and savings products. This collaboration aims to expand blockchain-based financial services.
via The Block#coinbase#ethena#defi