Saga pauses chainlet after $7M exploit that depegged its stablecoin
Saga’s stablecoin depegs to $0.75 after a $7M exploit, forcing a chainlet pause and causing a 55% TVL drop. Learn the risks and implications.
DeFi
Cork Raises $5.5M Backed by Road Capital, a16z CSX, and Strategic Investors to Build Tokenized Risk Infrastructure
Cork raises $5.5M backed by Road Capital, a16z CSX, to build tokenized risk infrastructure. Crypto analyst explores the implications for DeFi.
dYdX Announces New Affiliate Booster Program and Upgraded Commission Structure
dYdX announces the Affiliate Booster Program and a new sliding commission structure to enhance affiliate earnings and engagement.
Aave Hands Lens to Mask Network, Doubles Down on DeFi Ambitions
Aave hands over Lens Protocol to Mask Network, shifting focus from infrastructure to consumer adoption and ecosystem growth, reinforcing its DeFi ambitions.
New SEC submissions press on self-custody and DeFi regulation
New SEC submissions add pressure on self-custody and DeFi regulation. Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong calls for compromise on market structure legislation.
dYdX Foundation Hosts January Analyst Call with Guest Segment from Wintermute
dYdX Foundation held its January 2026 analyst call featuring Wintermute. Key takeaways from the call and outlook on dYdX’s future.
Chainlink brings ‘24/5 US equities’ data on-chain for stocks, ETFs
Chainlink is now providing on-chain data feeds for US equities and ETFs, updated 24/5. This integration could bridge the gap between traditional finance (TradFi) and decentralized finance (DeFi).
Pendle Announces Major Upgrade to Its Token as Its DeFi Yield Platform Scales
Pendle announces major upgrade to its token, sPENDLE, to enhance liquidity and revenue streams, solidifying its position as a leader in the DeFi space.
WLFI Backlash as 9 ‘Team Wallets’ Swing 59% Vote on USD1 Growth Proposal
WLFI’s USD1 growth proposal passed with 77.75% approval, but backlash ensues as 9 “team wallets” controlled 59% of the vote, raising centralization concerns.
DeFi Gains 24/5 Access to U.S. Equity Market Data, Chainlink Brings $80Tn Stock Market Onchain
Chainlink introduces 24/5 U.S. Equities Streams, enabling DeFi platforms to access real-time U.S. equity market data, bridging the $80 trillion stock market with decentralized finance.