DeFi TVL drops 39% in 2026 amid market downturn and record hack activity
DeFi TVL fell 39% in 2026 as a broader market downturn and fallout from major exploits, including the Kelp DAO hack, weighed on the sector. Go to Source
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Binance eyes alternative EU licensing route if Greek bid fails: Report
Binance reportedly plans to seek authorization in another EU jurisdiction as the MiCA deadline approaches, with unlicensed crypto firms expected to wind down activities in the bloc. Go to Source
SecondFi traces Cardano wallet exploit to address-level issue
Cardano wallet SecondFi traced the incident to an address-level issue and secured 129 million ADA after attackers drained funds from 374 addresses. Go to Source
CBOE debuts prediction market with S&P 500 contracts
Cboe launched its first prediction market product tied to the S&P 500 index, citing a growing investor demand for binary options contracts. Go to Source
CryptoQuant warns on Strategy’s dividend coverage as cash reserve falls 38%
As Strategy’s cash reserves are now enough to only pay 14 months of dividends from the previous seven-year level, CryptoQuant said that the company should pause Bitcoin purchases and rebuild the reserves. Go to Source
Aave positioned to capture tokenized asset growth in DeFi: Standard Chartered
Standard Chartered said tokenized assets moving into DeFi could drive deposits into Aave and help the protocol rebuild its position as a dominant onchain lending platform. Go to Source
South Korea adds token securities to capital market overhaul
South Korea’s Financial Services Commission has placed token securities infrastructure within a wider capital-market modernization plan covering faster settlement, longer trading hours and digital transformation. Go to Source
OpenPayd secures MiCA license as stablecoin adoption grows in Europe
OpenPayd, which provides infrastructure to companies including Kraken crypto exchange, can now offer regulated crypto services across Europe under MiCA. Go to Source
US nears ban on CBDCs until 2030 as housing bill goes to Trump
The House passed a housing bill with a central bank digital currency ban until 2030, meaning it now just needs US President Donald Trump’s sign-off. Go to Source
Catholic leaders, US authorities challenge CLARITY Act over illicit activity
“Regulatory certainty should not come at the expense of accountability, transparency, victim protection, or public safety,” the law enforcement associations said. Go to Source