# Сопутствующие статьи по теме DeFi

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What To Know About This Week’s CLARITY Act Push—And Why Mid-May Is Now Key

After months of delay, the Senate is approaching a decisive moment for the CLARITY Act, with mid-May emerging as a critical timeframe. Pressure from traditional banking groups, particularly concerning stablecoin yield restrictions, is causing potential delays. Banking associations are urging members to voice concerns to key negotiators like Senator Thom Tillis. Although a recent compromise largely satisfied the crypto industry, unresolved issues remain, including ethics and DeFi provisions. The markup could be postponed until after the Senate's recess, pending further negotiations.

bitcoinist04/21 15:32

What To Know About This Week’s CLARITY Act Push—And Why Mid-May Is Now Key

bitcoinist04/21 15:32

Coinbase Launches Crypto-Backed USDC Loans For UK Users In Latest Expansion

Coinbase has expanded its crypto-backed USDC lending service to UK residents, allowing them to use Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH), and Coinbase Wrapped Staked Ether (cbETH) as collateral. Powered by the on-chain protocol Morpho on the Base network, the service enables users to borrow up to $5 million in USDC without selling their crypto holdings. Collateral is locked in a smart contract until the loan is repaid, with liquidation triggered if the loan-to-value ratio exceeds a threshold. This follows the service’s successful US launch, where originations surpassed $2.17 billion. The move is part of Coinbase’s broader expansion in the UK, including savings accounts and DEX trading, and aligns with its efforts to integrate crypto into traditional finance, such as recently offering crypto-backed mortgages.

bitcoinist04/21 14:01

Coinbase Launches Crypto-Backed USDC Loans For UK Users In Latest Expansion

bitcoinist04/21 14:01

DeFi Falls into the Most Dangerous Prisoner's Dilemma in History

ChainCatcher author Gu Yu analyzes the severe fallout from the Kelp DAO exploit, which has triggered a crisis of confidence across the DeFi ecosystem, implicating major projects like Aave, LayerZero, and Arbitrum. The attack, attributed to the Lazarus Group, exploited a single-validator (1/1) configuration in LayerZero’s decentralized verification network (DVN), leading to over $40M in losses. LayerZero’s official report claimed its protocol “operated as expected” and deflected blame onto Kelp DAO’s configuration choices, sparking backlash from developers and researchers who criticized its avoidance of responsibility. Meanwhile, Arbitrum’s security committee intervened by using a privileged transaction to freeze and recover ~30,766 ETH ($71M) from the hacker’s address—a move praised for pragmatism but criticized for undermining Layer2 decentralization ideals. The incident has intensified debates on cross-chain bridge security, Layer2 centralization risks, and the tension between practical security measures and decentralized principles. With Aave facing ~$200M in bad debt and no clear compensation plan from Kelp DAO or LayerZero, the situation reflects a dangerous “prisoner’s dilemma” where key players prioritize self-interest over collective trust, threatening foundational DeFi narratives.

marsbit04/21 12:41

DeFi Falls into the Most Dangerous Prisoner's Dilemma in History

marsbit04/21 12:41

Rare Evo 2026 Returns to Las Vegas as the Industry’s Premier Cross-Chain Blockchain Event, Spotlighting Policy, Regulation, and Institutional Adoption

Rare Evo 2026, one of the fastest-growing blockchain conferences, will return to the ARIA Resort & Casino in Las Vegas from July 28–31, 2026. The event will focus on policy, regulation, and the convergence of traditional finance with blockchain infrastructure. It will bring together leaders from DeFi, Layer 1 ecosystems, institutional finance, government, and enterprise to foster crucial industry dialogue. Key themes include global regulatory frameworks, U.S. policy developments, institutional onboarding, and the role of traditional finance in Web3. With expected attendance of 3,000–4,000, the conference will feature keynotes, panels, workshops, hackathons, and networking events, serving as a neutral platform for collaboration across the digital asset ecosystem.

TheNewsCrypto04/21 11:41

Rare Evo 2026 Returns to Las Vegas as the Industry’s Premier Cross-Chain Blockchain Event, Spotlighting Policy, Regulation, and Institutional Adoption

TheNewsCrypto04/21 11:41

Altcoin Carnage Ahead? 99% Could Be Wiped Out, Analyst Says

A crypto analyst, Michael van de Poppe, predicts a severe downturn in the altcoin market, suggesting that 99% of altcoins could eventually become worthless. He compares this to the dot-com bubble, where many companies disappeared but the strongest survived and built the modern internet. Despite this grim outlook, he remains highly optimistic about the crypto market's overall future, particularly Bitcoin and Ethereum, as well as select DeFi projects like Aave. He views the current market weakness as a necessary cleanup rather than a collapse. Van de Poppe identifies potential buying opportunities in tokens like Arbitrum if it drops to around $0.16. He also expects Bitcoin to reach new highs near $77,000 and believes Ethereum remains in a bull trend. However, not all analysts share this optimism. The group Our Crypto Talk argues that the market hasn't met the technical conditions for a bullish altcoin season, noting that its indicators are still in a "red zone." Additionally, rising Bitcoin dominance—currently at 57%—is seen as a warning sign for altcoins, as it typically signals capital rotating out of smaller tokens. Van de Poppe acknowledges the market is in a basing phase after a late-2025 selloff, which usually lasts two to four months before a potential breakout.

bitcoinist04/21 11:02

Altcoin Carnage Ahead? 99% Could Be Wiped Out, Analyst Says

bitcoinist04/21 11:02

Six Years Since DeFi Summer, How Will the Decentralized Financial Revolution Continue?

In 2026, the DeFi sector faces a severe trust crisis following a series of high-profile security breaches, including a $292 million theft from KelpDAO’s rsETH, a $2.85 million exploit at Drift Protocol due to permission vulnerabilities, and a $14.9 million lending failure at Venus Protocol. These incidents triggered a withdrawal of approximately $10 billion from DeFi over a single weekend, highlighting systemic risks beyond smart contract flaws—such as governance, cross-chain complexity, and operational weaknesses. Despite these challenges, on-chain finance continues to grow, with capital shifting toward safer, regulated products. Stablecoins like USDT ($185B) and USDC ($78B) have reached a combined market cap of $263 billion, while tokenized U.S. Treasuries surged to $10.93 billion. Visa’s growing USDC settlement volume, now annualized at $3.5 billion, signals increasing institutional adoption of compliant blockchain-based financial infrastructure. The competition for the future of on-chain finance is intensifying. While native DeFi struggles with trust and capital outflows, regulated products—stablecoins, tokenized assets, and ETFs—are gaining dominance by offering programmable, 24/7 settlement without high DeFi risks. Over 80 crypto projects shut down in Q1 2026, reflecting dwindling patience for speculative ventures. The core challenge for open DeFi is to rebuild trust and demonstrate irreplaceable value—or risk ceding its role as the primary entry point to on-chain finance.

marsbit04/21 09:10

Six Years Since DeFi Summer, How Will the Decentralized Financial Revolution Continue?

marsbit04/21 09:10

Arbitrum Pretends to Be the Hacker, 'Steals' Back the Money Lost by KelpDAO

Title: Arbitrum Poses as Hacker to Recover Stolen Funds from KelpDAO Last week, KelpDAO suffered a hack resulting in nearly $300 million in losses, marking the largest DeFi security incident this year. Approximately 30,765 ETH (worth over $70 million) remained on an Arbitrum address controlled by the attacker. In an unprecedented move, Arbitrum’s Security Council utilized its emergency authority to upgrade the Inbox bridge contract, adding a function that allowed them to impersonate the hacker’s address and initiate a transfer without access to its private key. The council’s action, approved by 9 of its 12 members, moved the stolen ETH to a frozen address in a single transaction before reverting the contract to its original state. The operation was coordinated with law enforcement, which attributed the attack to North Korea’s Lazarus Group. Community reactions are divided: some praise the recovery of funds, while others question the centralization of power, as the council can upgrade core contracts without governance votes. However, such emergency mechanisms are common among major L2s. Despite the partial recovery, over $292 million was stolen in total, with more than $100 million in bad debt on Aave and remaining funds scattered across other chains. The incident highlights escalating security challenges in DeFi, with state-sponsored hackers employing advanced tactics and L2s responding with elevated countermeasures.

marsbit04/21 07:59

Arbitrum Pretends to Be the Hacker, 'Steals' Back the Money Lost by KelpDAO

marsbit04/21 07:59

Will Solana Flip Ethereum Soon? SOL Takes First Step Toward Total Domination

Solana has significantly closed the gap with Ethereum, particularly in transaction volume, processing 9 billion transactions last month compared to Ethereum's 69 million. It has also surpassed Ethereum in cumulative lifetime transactions. This highlights Solana's high-throughput, low-cost architecture designed for real-time usage. Major partnerships, such as with Visa for stablecoin settlements and Western Union's upcoming stablecoin launch, underscore its growing institutional adoption. Solana has even overtaken Ethereum in real-world asset (RWA) holders. However, a complete "flippening" depends on broader factors like capital inflows, developer activity, and network confidence. While Solana's smaller market cap suggests greater growth potential, Ethereum's Layer-2 scaling strategy strengthens its ecosystem. The outcome remains uncertain, with trade-offs on both sides.

bitcoinist04/21 03:01

Will Solana Flip Ethereum Soon? SOL Takes First Step Toward Total Domination

bitcoinist04/21 03:01

Cardano Founder Warns XRP Investors, Is Ripple Doing Something Wrong?

Cardano founder Charles Hoskinson has warned XRP investors, claiming Ripple is dumping its XRP holdings to fund business acquisitions without benefiting token holders. He alleges Ripple controls 80% of the supply and uses sales to build Web 2.5 companies, with no buybacks or value distribution to XRP investors. Hoskinson also notes the lack of staking or DeFi mechanisms on XRPL reduces organic demand. Despite Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse calling XRP central to their vision, Hoskinson compares Ripple to Tether in accruing value solely for itself. XRP price fell nearly 2% to around $1.40.

bitcoinist04/20 18:01

Cardano Founder Warns XRP Investors, Is Ripple Doing Something Wrong?

bitcoinist04/20 18:01

Solana Q1 Report: Revenue Plunges 68% Year-on-Year, Developers Decrease by 30%

Solana Q1 2026 Report: Key Metrics Show Significant Decline Amid Market Reset Solana experienced a substantial downturn in Q1 2026, with key performance indicators reflecting a broader market cooling. Total network revenue (REV) fell to $89.9 million, down 68% year-over-year (YoY) and 1.4% quarter-over-quarter (QoQ). This decline was driven by reduced speculative activity, which had previously fueled the network during the 2024/2025 bull market. Key revenue components saw mixed results: base fees dropped 8.7% QoQ, Jito tips (MEV) fell 19.7%, priority fees rose 23%, and vote fees declined 44.5%. The annualized real yield for stakers was just 0.17%, down 67% YoY. Network GDP, generated by top applications, fell 7% QoQ to $451 million. Pump Fun emerged as a standout, generating $103 million (up 3% QoQ), surpassing Solana's L1 revenue. However, daily active addresses averaged 2.4 million, down 4.8% YoY. Stablecoin supply on Solana reached $15.9 billion, down 2.7% QoQ but up 18% YoY. USDC and USDT remained dominant. DEX volumes averaged $3.2 billion daily, with private DEXs now accounting for 60% of all volume. The network's net dilution rate was 4.38%, while the cost to produce $1 of REV was $8.10, up 93% YoY. The number of new tokens created on launchpads grew 42% QoQ to 3 million, with Pump Fun dominating 85% of this market. Despite the downturn, Solana's core strengths remain: its position as a hub for retail trading apps, potential in perpetual markets, and growing use in stablecoin-based fintech applications, particularly in Latin America. However, developer activity declined 32% YoY, slightly worse than Ethereum's 29% drop. The network must now focus on attracting traditional finance, competing in perpetual markets, and sustaining developer ecosystem growth to drive the next expansion cycle.

marsbit04/20 10:42

Solana Q1 Report: Revenue Plunges 68% Year-on-Year, Developers Decrease by 30%