DeFi TVL drops 39% in 2026 amid market downturn and record hack activity

The zkTLS layer on BNB Chain enhances privacy in blockchain, enabling secure verification of sensitive data without revealing it, potentially transforming data handling in DeFi and beyond. The post BNB Chain launches zkTLS verification layer for privacy-preserving data appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Grow's integration could democratize DeFi by reducing currency conversion friction, potentially broadening global participation and accessibility. The post Grow integrates real yield for multiple currencies on Base appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Standard Chartered's coverage of Aave signals a shift in institutional perception, potentially legitimizing DeFi as a sustainable financial model. The post Standard Chartered initiates Aave coverage with $3,500 target for 2030 appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

The future is not giving the AI your keys. It's controlled delegation, where the agent can help execute within boundaries that the user defines.

Aave's robust revenue growth and Standard Chartered's coverage signal DeFi's maturation, attracting institutional interest and capital inflows. The post Aave reports $907M revenue in 2025, $333M YTD 2026 as Standard Chartered initiates coverage appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Standard Chartered said tokenized assets moving into DeFi could drive deposits into Aave and help the protocol rebuild its position as a dominant onchain lending platform.

SecondFi Exploit Warning Puts Cardano DeFi Security Back Under Pressure TL;DR SecondFi users face a major security warning after a wallet key-generat

DWF Labs says more than $31 billion in real-world assets have moved onchain, but most of that capital remains inactive. The firm argues that tokenization’s next phase will be won by platforms that make these assets liquid, tradable, and useful inside DeFi. Blackrock, Maple, and Figure Compete to Unlock Utility for $31 Billion in RWAs […]