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Protocols · 1 day ago Former FBI Agent Patrick Steven Yaroch Pleads Guilty to Stealing $2.47 Million in Crypto Patrick Steven Yaroch, a former FBI supervisory special agent, has pleaded guilty to stealing approximately $2.47 million in cryptocurrency from investigations he was overseeing. His actions involved fraudulent transfers linked to 35 separate cases.

Protocols · 3 days ago Aave Labs and Partners Propose Legal Framework for DeFi Lending to SEC Aave Labs, alongside Kamino Foundation and Veda Tech Labs, has submitted a legal framework to the SEC, arguing that decentralized lending protocols do not constitute securities.

Protocols · 4 days ago NEAR Joins Bitwise Large-Cap Indexes Amid Token Issuance Cut Proposal NEAR has been added to several Bitwise large-cap indexes as part of the October rebalance, while a proposal to cut its token issuance has also been approved, impacting market sentiment.

Protocols · 1 week ago Uniswap Launches Token Jar (TJAR) for Simplified Fee Conversion Across Apps Uniswap has introduced the Token Jar (TJAR), an onchain tool that allows crypto apps to convert their fees into a single preferred token, streamlining revenue management.

Protocols · 2 weeks ago XRP Ledger Proposes Closed-Ended Vaults for Enhanced Lending Protocol The XRP Ledger has introduced a proposal for a new lending protocol featuring closed-ended vaults, aimed at providing structured investment periods.

Protocols · 2 weeks ago Uniswap Labs Introduces Aggregator Hooks for Enhanced Liquidity Access Uniswap Labs has launched Aggregator Hooks, enabling Uniswap v4 to access external liquidity sources on Ethereum, Base, and Robinhood Chain, enhancing trading efficiency.

Protocols · 2 weeks ago Aave Considers Tokenized SpaceX Shares as Collateral Amid Major Share Unlock Aave Labs is proposing to accept tokenized SpaceX shares as collateral, coinciding with a significant share unlock set for October 22, 2026. Risk advisory firm LlamaRisk has urged caution regarding this move.

Protocols · 2 weeks ago Bitcoin Borrowing on Base Reaches Record $1.6 Billion Amid DeFi Adoption Bitcoin holders are borrowing a record $1.6 billion on the Base platform, primarily through Coinbase customers utilizing tokenized Bitcoin as collateral.

Protocols · 3 weeks ago OpenAI in Preliminary Talks to Acquire Cybersecurity Firm Trail of Bits OpenAI is reportedly in discussions to acquire Trail of Bits, a cybersecurity firm known for auditing major crypto projects like Uniswap and Aave, as part of its strategy to enhance cybersecurity capabilities.

Protocols · 4 weeks ago Papertrade Launches with $10.3 Million in Staker Rewards Amid $18.6 Million in Trader Losses Papertrade, a synthetic perpetuals exchange, opened on October 10, 2026, generating significant staker rewards while traders faced substantial losses.

Protocols · 4 weeks ago Chainlink Unveils CCIP Vault Adapters for Cross-Chain Liquidity Access Chainlink has launched CCIP Vault Adapters, enabling DeFi vaults to accept deposits from over 80 blockchains without manual bridging, streamlining cross-chain transactions.

Protocols · 1 month ago BitGo Launches ETH Staking for US Clients via Lido Integration BitGo Bank & Trust has announced that eligible US clients can now stake Ether through Lido, streamlining the staking process within their existing accounts.

Protocols · 1 month ago Bitwise Launches PAPY Vault on Circle's Arc for RWA Lending Bitwise Asset Management has introduced its PAPY vault on Circle's Arc blockchain, enhancing USDC-based real-world asset lending.

Protocols · 1 month ago Aave Launches Equities Hub for Tokenized Stocks on Base, Enabling USDC Loans Aave V4 has introduced an Equities Hub on Base, allowing eligible users to use Coinbase-issued tokenized stocks as collateral for USDC loans. This marks a significant step in integrating DeFi with traditional equity markets.

Protocols · 1 month ago Aero DeFi Protocol to Launch on October 21 Across Seven Chains Aero, a new DeFi liquidity layer merging Aerodrome and Velodrome, is set to launch on October 21 across seven networks, including Arbitrum and Robinhood Chain.

Protocols · 1 month ago Sui Network Maintains Over $1 Billion in Total Value Locked Amid Active DEX Trading As of September 21, the Sui network's total value locked (TVL) remains steady at approximately $1.04 billion, with a 24-hour DEX volume of around $185 million, indicating a robust DeFi ecosystem.

Protocols · 1 month ago MidasRWA Launches mWIN and mGLOBAL on Avalanche for Institutional Credit Access MidasRWA has introduced mWIN and mGLOBAL on Avalanche, offering DeFi users access to institutional-grade credit strategies managed by Wellington Management and Fasanara Capital.

Protocols · 1 month ago Aave Launches RWA Hub on Avalanche for Tokenized Asset Lending Aave has announced the upcoming launch of its RWA Hub on Avalanche, enabling institutions to borrow against tokenized assets using Tether's USA₮ stablecoin.

Protocols · 1 month ago Uniswap Introduces U-USDG Stablecoin Pool on Robinhood Chain Uniswap has launched a new stablecoin liquidity pool for U-USDG on Robinhood Chain, enhancing trading options for dollar-pegged assets.

Protocols · 1 month ago Galaxy Curation Launches New Vaults on Kamino for Solana's Lending Protocol Galaxy Digital's curation division has introduced two new vaults on Kamino, enhancing Solana's lending capabilities with audited risk strategies and single-asset yield management.