Hyperliquid's HIP-4 permissionless deployment framework has launched its first project, OUT, an Outcome DEX. This marks a shift toward an open ecosystem, potentially expanding Hyperliquid's use cases beyond traditional trading....
USDC's circulating supply grew by $1 billion in the past week, reflecting rising demand for regulated stablecoins and signaling a potential DeFi liquidity resurgence. Circle's transparent reserve backing and compliance-first...
USDC circulation increased by 1 billion in the past week, signaling growing on-chain liquidity and potential DeFi activity. The reserve composition remains highly liquid, supporting USDC's role as a key...
Neutrl, a market-neutral synthetic dollar protocol, has disclosed a liquidity problem in one of its strategy positions, leading to a pause in affected smart contracts. The protocol holds $27M in...
Hyperliquid is set to enable permissionless deployment via HIP-4 in its next upgrade, allowing anyone to list assets without governance approval. This move aims to boost innovation and liquidity, but...
Solana neobank Avici was hacked for $652,000, causing its token to crash 44%. The incident highlights persistent DeFi security vulnerabilities and may accelerate adoption of insurance and stricter audits.
Solana validators have approved SGP-0002, doubling the network's deflation rate to 30% annually, which will cut the time to reach terminal inflation from 5.7 to 2.8 years. This reduces SOL...
Solana-based neobank Avici has been hit by a suspected hack, with over $600,000 drained from user accounts. The incident raises critical concerns about custodial security in crypto-fintech and the broader...
Ethena Foundation's August 27 reforms—buying out early investor tokens, consolidating VC unlocks, and implementing a tiered buyback tied to USDe supply—sparked a short-term ENA rally. The long-term success hinges on...
Solana's first on-chain governance vote could drastically alter SOL tokenomics, potentially boosting daily burns 14x. The proposals aim to fix the network's value capture problem, but face opposition from staking-dependent...
The Sandbox will reimburse SAND holders 1:1 after a bridge attack exploited config flaws on Base and BNB Chain. The incident highlights persistent bridge vulnerabilities and the need for better...
Aave V4 deposits hit a record $806 million, up 30% in a week, signaling a DeFi lending revival. The surge is driven by yield-seeking users and the integration of restaked...
Hyperliquid's largest bull has re-entered ETH with a $20M long after banking $61.7M in profits. The move signals strong conviction in Ethereum's upside and highlights the growing influence of whale...
Ethena Foundation proposes a fee switch to buy back ENA tokens and end investor unlocks, signaling a move toward token holder value. This could set a precedent for DeFi protocols,...
Ethena Labs is buying out early VC investors via a governance vote, ending monthly ENA unlocks and removing sell pressure. The buyback, funded by USDe reserves, has helped ENA rally...
USDT and USDC combined supply rose by $1.7 billion in August 2026, ending three months of net declines. The shift signals renewed demand for stablecoins, potentially reflecting improving crypto market...
DeFi Development Corp has resumed its Solana accumulation, buying nearly 20,000 SOL. The fund's shares have outperformed SOL by 1.8x quarter-to-date, signaling strong investor demand for leveraged crypto exposure and...
Hyperliquid's HYPE token hit a record $84.80 as a new buyback engine went live, with analysts targeting $92.37 next. The mechanism reduces supply and aligns incentives, but sustainability depends on...
Ethena Foundation announces four ecosystem updates, including a buyback of locked ENA from seed investors who sold tokens, a new lockup strategy, and alignment with Ethena Labs. The move aims...
Moonwell, a DeFi lending protocol on Base, is investigating a potential $8.7M exploit after security firms flagged oracle manipulation of MAMO collateral. This incident highlights the persistent risk of price...
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