Cardano launches $80M Orion Fund with Draper Dragon to boost blockchain startup growth
Cardano and Draper Dragon have launched the $80M Orion Fund to support blockchain-based startups. The fund emphasizes Cardano’s UTXO model…
Yields on major DeFi platforms fall below traditional finance amid changing risk landscape
Yields on top DeFi protocols have declined below those of traditional financial platforms. Security breaches and potential regulations create additional…
DeFi sector reevaluates security after $270 million Drift protocol breach linked to social engineering
The Drift protocol suffered a $270 million loss through a months-long social engineering scheme. Investigations point to advanced tactics and…
Coinbase highlights stablecoin payments and DeFi wallets after 50 million agentic transactions
Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong emphasized three main priorities for the company’s technical direction. Stablecoin payments have enabled 50 million machine-to-machine…
Stabull’s automated transactions drive non-UI growth across Ethereum, Base, and Polygon
Stabull’s non-UI volume is driven by bots, solvers, and aggregators across major blockchains. Growth comes from seamless automation, not short-term…
Midnight bridge debate intensifies after Hoskinson’s response and CoinSpot listing
Charles Hoskinson addressed concerns regarding the Midnight bridge’s early one-way structure and its impact. Community discussions focused on whether Midnight…
Aave undergoes significant change after Chaos Labs ends risk management role
Chaos Labs is stepping down from risk management duties after three years with Aave. Disagreements over risk strategy and insufficient…
Polymarket to overhaul platform and introduce Polymarket USD stablecoin in coming weeks
Polymarket will implement a major platform overhaul in the next few weeks. The upgrade features CTF Exchange V2, a revamped…
Galaxy to pilot first onchain proxy voting for tokenized shares with Broadridge platform update
Galaxy will use Broadridge’s updated ProxyVote for blockchain-based proxy voting in May. The platform allows both conventional and tokenized shareholders…
Decentralized exchange aggregators reshape trading as fragmented onchain liquidity grows
Decentralized exchange aggregators now connect fragmented liquidity across many pools and networks. They optimize transaction routing, protect users, and increasingly…
Allegations emerge of DPRK-linked developers contributing to dozens of DeFi protocols
An analyst claimed North Korean-linked developers contributed to dozens of DeFi protocols since 2020. The projects listed include leading names…
aave launches V4 on Ethereum after surpassing $3.46 trillion in lifetime deposits
Aave crossed $3.46 trillion in lifetime deposits and prepared to launch V4 on Ethereum. V4 introduces new architecture, security focus,…
Tokenized stocks gain momentum as Ondo tops $3B TVL and Franklin Templeton unveils crypto unit
Ondo’s tokenized platform crossed $3 billion in TVL, highlighting growth in 24/7 digital trading. Franklin Templeton formed a crypto unit…
Coinbase Ventures ramps up crypto funding activity with 14 deals in Q1 2026
Coinbase Ventures participated in 14 crypto funding rounds during the first quarter of 2026. Mesh, Midas, and Tazapay were among…
Coinbase objects to SEC plan for issuer approval in third-party stock tokenization
Coinbase submitted a formal challenge to the SEC’s proposal on issuer approval for stock tokenization. The company argues that issuer…
aave v4 introduces hub and spoke architecture for flexible defi liquidity management
Aave V4 has restructured its protocol with a hub and spoke architecture to manage liquidity and risk. Liquidity Hubs hold…
Crypto market holds steady as Bitcoin rises and new Schwab service launches
The cryptocurrency market held relatively stable while some small-cap tokens surged sharply in price. Bitcoin, Ethereum, DeFi platforms, and the…
Crypto market cycles shift focus as Bitcoin adoption expands beyond retail investors
Previous market cycles saw dominant chains rotate, each rewarding early or patient participants. Major events like the collapse of LUNA…
Recent crypto funding events highlight investor confidence as OpenAI, OpenFX, and Cross River lead rounds
OpenAI, OpenFX, and Cross River attracted the largest funding in recent high-profile crypto rounds. Support came from a mix of…
Drift Protocol freezes operations after months-long infiltration linked to North Korea
Drift Protocol suspended all functions after a long-term infiltration later tied to North Korea. Attackers built fake identities and gained…
