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USDT on TRON Exceeds $90 Billion as TRON Leads USDT Transfer Volume With $4.2 Trillion YTD

The total circulating supply of USDT on the TRON blockchain has surpassed $90 billion, solidifying its position as a leading network for the stablecoin. According to data, TRON leads all networks in USDT transfer volume year-to-date, processing approximately $4.2 trillion. The network handles over 12.7 million daily transactions, supports over 392 million user accounts, and facilitates an average of $23.8 billion in daily USDT transfers. TRON attributes this growth to its scale, low costs, and focus on practical utility for digital dollar transfers and real-world use cases. Recent institutional developments include integrations by Anchorage Digital and Securitize, with the latter supporting the first tokenized asset from Hamilton Lane on the TRON network. The ecosystem also emphasizes security through the T3 Financial Crime Unit, a collaboration that has frozen over $450 million in criminal assets globally. TRON DAO states the network remains a core infrastructure pillar for the expanding digital dollar economy, driving efficiency, accessibility, and financial inclusion.

TheNewsCrypto1h ago

USDT on TRON Exceeds $90 Billion as TRON Leads USDT Transfer Volume With $4.2 Trillion YTD

TheNewsCrypto1h ago

Aave’s Native GHO Deployment On Arbitrum Pushes Stablecoin Liquidity Deeper Into Layer 2

Aave's native GHO stablecoin has been deployed on Arbitrum following DAO approval, aiming to boost liquidity, distribution, and utility. The move positions GHO within one of Ethereum's most active layer-2 ecosystems, where users already engage in significant DeFi activity like trading and borrowing. The article frames this not as a direct price signal but as a key development in stablecoin competition, which increasingly hinges on cross-chain deployment strategies and ease of use. For the market, the focus is on separating the confirmed development from speculation and watching for follow-through in governance, data, or adoption to determine if this becomes a sustained trend or a single-day event.

bitcoinist12h ago

Aave’s Native GHO Deployment On Arbitrum Pushes Stablecoin Liquidity Deeper Into Layer 2

bitcoinist12h ago

‘Incentivize democracy’ at the cost of security? Inside Bonk’s $20M exploit

BonkDAO, the governance body for the memecoin BONK, suffered a $20 million exploit due to a malicious governance proposal. The attacker acquired enough BONK to create a proposal with a 1% vote threshold, which then authorized transferring 4.4 trillion BONK to their wallet. Security analysts criticized the low approval threshold and lack of safeguards like lock periods for treasury transfers, calling it an operational security failure. The incident fueled debate about balancing decentralized governance with security. Following the news, BONK's price dropped 10%, though on-chain data indicated continued accumulation by large holders since June. The project is collaborating with law enforcement and exchanges to mitigate the situation.

ambcrypto2 days ago 10:02

‘Incentivize democracy’ at the cost of security? Inside Bonk’s $20M exploit

ambcrypto2 days ago 10:02

ENS Founder Seeks to 'Seize Power' from DAO

On June 29th, the ENS community entered the on-chain voting phase for a proposal to renew the ENS DAO Security Council's veto power for two more years. Shortly after voting began, ENS founder Nick Johnson used his substantial ENS holdings to cast over 3.55 million votes against the proposal, swinging the outcome despite initial strong support. The Security Council was established in July 2024 with a 4/8 multisig veto power to protect the DAO's treasury (valued over $350 million) from malicious proposals during a period of low voter participation. Its powers were limited to vetoing only harmful proposals, not normal ones. Nick Johnson's opposition stems from broader concerns about ENS DAO's governance. In late 2025, he and others expressed frustration that the DAO had become mired in political gamesmanship, with capable contributors leaving and leadership falling to less experienced or misaligned parties. This context set the stage for a major restructuring proposal by ENS COO Katherine Wu on June 19th, titled "Next Era of ENS DAO: Empowering the ENS Foundation." The controversial proposal aims to transfer daily operations, treasury management, and long-term strategy to a restructured ENS Foundation with a professional board, while the DAO would retain core protocol governance powers. Critics, including original ENS constitution author Brantly Millegan, argue this effectively transfers treasury control from token holders to ENS Labs (the core development team), undermining the DAO's original decentralized design. Nick's massive "no" vote on the Security Council renewal is seen as the first move in this power struggle. He explained his vote was due to concerns about insufficient checks on the Council's power and the potential for its veto to be used politically. In response, Katherine Wu submitted a revised proposal with higher execution thresholds (5/8 instead of 4/8) and stricter limits. The push for change comes as ENS's annual revenue has declined significantly, from over $10 million in 2023 to under $2 million in 2025, increasing pressure to manage the treasury more effectively. Nick Johnson now faces the challenge of proving that a more structured foundation can steer ENS better than the current DAO model.

Foresight News07/02 02:13

ENS Founder Seeks to 'Seize Power' from DAO

Foresight News07/02 02:13

RaveDAO drops 12% – Will whales push RAVE prices even lower?

RaveDAO (RAVE) has declined 12% in the past 24 hours, with the downtrend potentially continuing due to intense selling pressure from whale investors. Key indicators point to a weakening market: the Bull Bear Power (BBP) shows bullish conviction fading, while the Accumulation/Distribution (A/D) line confirms dominant selling activity. Data identifies whales as the primary force behind the sell-off, with a whale-retail delta reading climbing to 0.272. Their influence is significant given their control over the vast majority of RAVE's supply on BSC, Base, and Ethereum chains. Concurrently, spot demand has collapsed, with net flows plunging to approximately -$269,000. With whale selling ongoing, spot demand absent, and technical indicators deteriorating, RAVE's price remains in a precarious position and is vulnerable to further declines.

ambcrypto07/01 23:03

RaveDAO drops 12% – Will whales push RAVE prices even lower?

ambcrypto07/01 23:03

Aave Founder Dismisses Reports Of Payward’s ‘70% Discount’ Stake Purchase

Aave founder Stani Kulechov has dismissed reports claiming that Kraken's parent company, Payward, was negotiating to purchase a 15% stake in Aave Group at a steep 70% discount. The reported deal proposed a $71 million investment at a $385 million valuation, which was framed as a significant discount compared to AAVE's fully diluted token valuation. Kulechov rejected this narrative, stating AAVE would not be sold at such a discount, and highlighted Aave's protocol revenue. The article clarifies the distinction between different entities within the Aave ecosystem—Aave Group, Aave Labs, Aave DAO, and AAVE token holders—noting that an equity discussion in a related company does not equate to selling the protocol or transferring DAO control. It underscores the sensitivity of major DeFi protocols to strategic investment rumors and the importance of accurate terminology to avoid misleading readers. While strategic discussions are common in the crypto sector, Kulechov specifically denied the discounted sale framing. The situation highlights that future developments should be monitored via official Aave channels, and market reactions may depend on whether token holders view the denial as value-supportive or focus on potential future distributions. The key takeaway is the founder's rejection of the 70% discount story, while leaving room for strategic partnerships under different terms.

bitcoinist06/26 19:01

Aave Founder Dismisses Reports Of Payward’s ‘70% Discount’ Stake Purchase

bitcoinist06/26 19:01

Tornado Cash Suffers Another Governance Attack: A Fake Proposal Targets $23 Million Community Treasury

On June 25, 2026, a deceptive governance proposal (#67) appeared in the Tornado Cash DAO, masquerading as an upgrade to implement fee adjustments and token burns. Security researchers, including Sergey Shemyakov and Pascal Caversaccio, quickly identified it as malicious. The proposal's unverified code contained a hidden function designed to stealthily replace the protocol's legitimate governance address (0x5efda50f22d34F262c29268506C5Fa42cB56A1Ce) with an attacker-controlled address (0x5efda50f22d34f272c7077689d6abc42f15e285f). If passed, this would have granted the attacker control over the DAO's treasury, containing approximately $23 million in TORN tokens, and the ability to drain all relayers. The attacker's wallet (0xd4eca8c9242b9f9faa3cf19a78defc21dc97a925) was funded via the privacy protocol Railgun four days prior, obscuring the source. The community response was swift, with the proposal receiving 27,163 TORN votes against (100%) and 0 for, far below the 100,000 TORN quorum required for validity. It is set to expire on June 30. This incident marks the second major governance attack on Tornado Cash, following a May 2023 exploit that stole $2.17 million. It highlights persistent vulnerabilities in DAO structures where power derives from token ownership. The article advises users to follow security researchers, vote against unverified proposals, and delegate voting power. For developers, implementing timelocks—a delay between proposal approval and execution—is presented as a critical security measure to allow for community review and intervention.

Foresight News06/26 06:01

Tornado Cash Suffers Another Governance Attack: A Fake Proposal Targets $23 Million Community Treasury

Foresight News06/26 06:01

A Guide to Grayscale’s ‘Bottom Fishing’: Using Cash Flow to Assess Cryptocurrency Value

**Title:** Grayscale's Guide to Bottom-Fishing: Valuing Cryptoassets Using Cash Flows **Summary:** This report by Grayscale Research presents a fundamental valuation framework for cryptocurrency assets, moving beyond pure speculation to analyze those with underlying cash flows. It distinguishes between "commodity-like" assets (e.g., Bitcoin) and "cash-flow" assets, primarily within DeFi. Using the leading decentralized lending protocol Aave as a case study, the analysis applies traditional financial methodologies like Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) and Price-to-Earnings (P/E) multiples. Key findings indicate that AAVE tokens are currently undervalued. Despite recent challenges, the protocol's strong revenue growth, ~50% net profit margin, and diversified treasury support a fundamental valuation range of $80-$100 per token (compared to a ~$75 market price at the time of writing). In a base-case scenario driven by stablecoin adoption and regulatory clarity, the fair value could rise to around $175 within a year. The report emphasizes that protocol success does not automatically translate to token value. It critically examines the "value capture" mechanisms—such as buybacks, burns, and staking rewards—that channel protocol profits to token holders. Furthermore, it addresses the legal and governance complexities of Decentralized Autonomous Organizations (DAOs), noting their difference from traditional corporate equity but highlighting how robust, transparent governance can align protocol economics with holder interests. The conclusion is that the crypto market is maturing, with capital increasingly flowing towards projects with demonstrable fundamentals, real adoption, and disciplined capital allocation, creating opportunities for value-based investors.

marsbit06/19 04:23

A Guide to Grayscale’s ‘Bottom Fishing’: Using Cash Flow to Assess Cryptocurrency Value

marsbit06/19 04:23

Token Of Power Governance Exploit Drains $1.58 Million In WETH, TRM Says

Blockchain intelligence firm TRM Labs reports a governance exploit against the Token of Power protocol, resulting in a loss of approximately $1.58 million in WETH. The attacker exploited a missing timelock in the protocol's Aragon DAO setup, allowing them to propose, vote on, and execute a malicious action within a single block. The attacker funded the operation with 662 ETH from Tornado Cash, purchased enough TOP tokens to gain majority voting power, minted 10 billion new TOP tokens, and swapped them for WETH via a Balancer pool before moving funds back through Tornado Cash. The incident underscores that governance design is a critical security risk in DeFi, where parameters like timelocks provide essential reaction time. It also highlights how mixers and liquidity pools can be utilized in exploits without being directly compromised. Observers are now watching for any movement of the stolen funds and further remediation details from involved parties. This event is part of a broader shift in crypto, emphasizing the importance of underlying infrastructure, security, and governance alongside market movements.

bitcoinist06/14 21:32

Token Of Power Governance Exploit Drains $1.58 Million In WETH, TRM Says

bitcoinist06/14 21:32

Arbitrum Foundation Funding Proposal Seeks $16M, 1,700 ETH And 230M ARB

The Arbitrum Foundation is seeking substantial new funding through an on-chain governance vote. The proposal, titled "Continued Funding for the Arbitrum Foundation," requests $16 million in real-world assets (RWAs), 1,700 ETH, and 230 million ARB tokens to support its operations for another year beyond the period covered by a previous funding plan. According to a governance roundup, technical costs are projected to make up 54% of all anticipated expenses for 2027, highlighting the ongoing engineering and infrastructure needs of the Arbitrum One and Nova scaling networks. The vote, which closes on June 25, 2026, presents a key decision for ARB token holders on allocating significant treasury resources to the central operating body. The outcome will signal how Arbitrum's DAO balances decentralization with the practical need to fund ecosystem development, partnerships, and technical maintenance. The large request, particularly for native ARB tokens, makes this a sensitive governance moment with potential implications for market sentiment and the network's competitive position in the Ethereum scaling landscape.

bitcoinist06/13 10:35

Arbitrum Foundation Funding Proposal Seeks $16M, 1,700 ETH And 230M ARB

bitcoinist06/13 10:35

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