In Q1 2026 alone, Binance claims to have safeguarded $1.98 billion in funds protected from 22.9 million scam and phishing attempts.
The rise of AI-driven cyberattacks necessitates enhanced global cybersecurity measures to protect critical infrastructure and sensitive data.
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Tether’s second reserve asset is intelligence Tether’s new QVAC project begins with an unusual phrase for a stablecoin company. The company describes “QVAC Psy” as a family of foundational models “rooted in the principles of Psychohistory.” The reference to psychohistory belongs to Isaac Asimov’s Foundation universe, where Hari Seldon uses mathematics, statistics, and social dynamics […]
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Crypto projects with more than $3 billion in total value locked have migrated their cross-chain infrastructure to Chainlink’s Cross-Chain Interoperability Protocol (CCIP) following a $292 million exploit at KelpDAO, which heightened scrutiny of bridge security across decentralized finance. Chainlink confirmed the migration wave, saying four protocols, including KelpDAO, Solv Protocol, Re, and Tydro, had begun […]
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Ethereum's share of the total value locked (TVL) in DeFi compressed from 63.5% at the start of 2025 to around 54% as of May 7, hovering near the lowest level recorded since May 2025. DefiLlama puts Ethereum's current TVL at $45.4 billion, while the chains absorbing share have each staked out a distinct function, such […]
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Solv's migration to Chainlink CCIP highlights a growing trend towards enhanced security and reliability in DeFi cross-chain operations.
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Aptos announced a $50 million commitment to grow the blockchain's ecosystem, covering first-party products and protocol infrastructure.
USCC will be renamed the Bitwise Crypto Carry Fund while keeping the same ticker, smart contracts, and token address.
Sethi noted that most current demand is coming from fintech firms and users in emerging markets rather than large U.S. financial institutions.
Bithumb said it may make direct investments in the upcoming exchange, contingent on local regulatory approval.
Y Combinator is set to host interviews in New York City for the first time, focusing specifically on fintech and crypto startups.
Polaris’ 40-acre campus is energized and actively operating with 40 megawatts of contracted power through Oklahoma Gas & Electric.
The $292M exploit, linked to North Korean hackers, led Kelp to migrate its rsETH off LayerZero's "OFT" standard to Chainlink's "CCIP."
The State Street Galaxy Onchain Liquidity Sweep Fund lets investors push stablecoins into a yield-bearing tokenized fund.
The Solana Foundation's Pay.sh provides a way for AI bots to discover, access, and pay for API usage on Google Cloud.
Jump will provide institutional liquidity via its PropAMM, while Solana DeFi aggregator Jupiter will support retail and institutional access.
The activation is powered by Wormhole Labs’ Sunrise platform, which acts as a "day-one asset gateway" for bridging native assets.
Centrifuge will be the go-to platform for launching tokenized assets on Base, the Ethereum blockchain incubated by Coinbase.
a16z crypto has raised $2.2 billion for its fifth fund as it points to growing use of stablecoins, onchain finance, and improving regulation.
FalconX’s facility extends credit through a special-purpose vehicle, backed by overcollateralized loans and monitored in real time.
The Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation will roll out its tokenization service as it gathers feedback from firms like BlackRock to Circle.
Securitize is the first firm to receive FINRA approval to custody tokenized securities and underwrite onchain IPOs and secondary offerings.
Only xCTR used for voting will earn additional liquidity emissions, while staked CTR that is inactive will only earn unstaking penalty fees.
Polymarket and Kalshi remain the leading betting markets in a sector that is beginning to gain widespread attention and scrutiny.
MoonPay has launched "MoonAgents Card," a stablecoin debit card for AI agents and users to spend directly from onchain wallets.
The Coinbase Stablecoin Yield Fund aims to generate yield by lending stablecoins and private credit investment opportunities.
Solana Ventures, Solana Labs' Anatoly Yakovenko and Solana Foundation’s Nick Ducoff have all participated in the round.
Agent Cards will enable AI agents to make purchases using a USDT balance without "requiring a human in every approval loop.”
PayPal's reorganization could enhance its competitive edge in the evolving fintech landscape, fostering innovation and user-centric growth.
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Blockaid estimates the attacker stole roughly 13.71 billion SWEAT, about 65% of the total supply, worth about $3.5 million at the time.