Defi News

Discover the latest news and updates on Decentralized Finance (DeFi). DeFi is transforming traditional financial systems by offering open, permissionless alternatives built on blockchain technology. From lending and borrowing to trading and yield farming, decentralized finance eliminates intermediaries, giving users greater control over their assets. The rapid growth of DeFi brings new opportunities but also comes with risks and complexities. To navigate this evolving landscape, staying informed on the latest trends, protocols, and security developments is essential.

Bitcoin Layer 2 Botanix Closes as DeFi Demand Falls Short

Botanix Labs is shutting down its Bitcoin Layer 2 network after concluding that demand for Bitcoin-native DeFi was insufficient to sustain the project's economics.

June 10, 2026

Danielle du Toit

RWAs, Stablecoins & Decentralized Liquidity: The Institutional DeFi Wave That Could Redefine XRP Utility

Could institutional DeFi, driven by tokenized real-world assets (RWAs), stablecoins, and decentralized liquidity, be the next major catalyst unlocking XRP’s utility growth?

May 30, 2026

Brian Njuguna

OpenZeppelin Co-Founder Warns That “All of DeFi” Is Unsafe

DeFi security concerns intensified after OpenZeppelin co-founder Manuel Aráoz warned that he now considers “all of DeFi” unsafe.

May 27, 2026

Danielle du Toit

Verus Ethereum Bridge Exploit Drains Over $11 Million in Crypto

DeFi protocol Verus is reportedly dealing with a major exploit involving its Ethereum bridge, with blockchain security firms estimating losses of approximately $11.58 million.

May 18, 2026

Danielle du Toit

1inch Distances Itself From $6.7M TrustedVolumes Exploit

TrustedVolumes confirmed that it suffered a crypto exploit that resulted in approximately $6.7 million in stolen assets being moved across three Ethereum wallets.

May 7, 2026

Danielle du Toit

Crypto Card Spending Explodes Past $600M Monthly as Adoption Surges 500% Since September 2024

Crypto card adoption is accelerating fast, with spending volumes up over 500% since September 2024 and now hitting $600 million each month.

May 4, 2026

Brian Njuguna

XRP Set to Lead the Next DeFi Boom, Validator Reveals Why

XRP is poised to lead the next wave of DeFi, according to an XRPL validator.

April 22, 2026

Brian Njuguna

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