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. Source: Cointelegraph
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Gold, silver and bitcoin tumble as 'debasement' trade unwinds
Precious metals have fallen sharply from their 2025 highs as markets price in Fed rate hikes. Source: CoinDesk
Bitcoin could fall to $55,000 before finding a bottom, 10x Research says
A strengthening U.S. dollar and the Fed’s hawkish turn under new chair Kevin Warsh may keep pressure on crypto through the summer. Source: CoinDesk
CoinDesk 20 performance update: Aave (AAVE) gains 5.9% as index moves higher
Internet Computer (ICP), up 2% from Tuesday, joined Aave (AAVE) as a top performer. Source: CoinDesk
CZ, Binance founder, wants to clear up 'misunderstandings' about who he is
The former CEO of the world’s largest crypto exchange is seeking to redefine himself to the world on his own terms. Source: CoinDesk
Aave could soar to $3,500 by 2030 on DeFi revival, says StanChart
Geoff Kendrick said Aave has moved past April’s cyberattack-related market disruption and is well positioned to benefit from growth in tokenized assets and DeFi. Source: CoinDesk
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. Source: Cointelegraph
Morning Minute: Meta Is Building a Prediction Market
Arthur Hayes put out a bull case for the CARDS token, and the Clarity Act is facing some surprising opposition from a new group. Source: Decrypt
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. Source: Cointelegraph