179 stories about DEFI from across the crypto press, curated and summarized daily. Most recent: Sep 8, 2026.
Aave Labs has secured two key UK licenses for its Push subsidiary, allowing zero-fee fiat on-ramps. This move enables easier crypto access for UK users and positions Aave as a major player in regulated crypto payments.
1. OVERNIGHT MOVES
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.
Security researchers have identified an ongoing exploit of Stake DAO, where an attacker minted 5.4 trillion vsdCRV tokens on Arbitrum and is swapping them for ether. This highlights the ongoing risks of smart contract vulnerabilities in decentralized finance.
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.
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 $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.
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.
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.
NUVA, founded by a former BNY Mellon executive, has launched with $19 billion in tokenized assets, aiming to bring regulated U.S. yield products into decentralized finance. This move could bridge traditional finance and crypto, offering new investment opportunities.
A decentralized finance (DeFi) exchange is now offering equity perpetuals, a type of financial derivative, using real-time data from Nasdaq. This marks the first time a DeFi platform has integrated traditional stock market data into its offerings.
The Clarity Act, a major crypto market structure bill, secured bipartisan support with a last-minute deal, but critics worry it may negatively impact decentralized finance (DeFi). The changes were made to win over Democrats, but the long-term effects on DeFi are still unclear.
Echo Protocol, a Bitcoin-based DeFi platform, reported a $76 million exploit due to a compromised admin key. The incident highlights ongoing security risks in decentralized finance.
Aave, a major DeFi lending platform, has lifted borrowing restrictions on ether (ETH) after recovering from a $230 million exploit in April. This move signals growing confidence in the protocol's security as the crypto market stabilizes.
Standard Chartered projects $4 trillion in tokenized assets by 2028, which could significantly boost demand for blockchain-based lending and trading. This shift could make decentralized finance (DeFi) more mainstream and accessible.
VerifiedX has introduced a Bitcoin sidechain that enables privacy-preserving, programmable transactions without synthetic wrappers. This move targets growing institutional demand for native DeFi on Bitcoin's blockchain.
Crypto finance thrives on experimentation, and failure is a natural part of the process. This resilience has led to innovations like decentralized finance (DeFi) and stablecoins. The article highlights how past failures have paved the way for more robust systems today.
THORChain has confirmed a $10 million exploit and launched a recovery portal for affected users. The portal allows users to revoke malicious approvals and claim refunds across four blockchain networks.
Many crypto users are opting for high-yield investments over DeFi insurance, leaving billions at risk. This trend has led to the collapse of most DeFi insurance protocols, which were meant to protect against hacks and exploits.
The KelpDAO hack, totaling $293 million, highlights a shift in DeFi security challenges from coding bugs to managing complexity. This incident underscores the need for more robust security measures as DeFi protocols mature.
Lombard Finance is shifting its $1 billion in Bitcoin assets from LayerZero to Chainlink after a major exploit. The move comes following the Kelp DAO hack, which resulted in a $292 million loss.