Onchain data shows Multicoin Capital is now more than $40 million underwater on a large AAVE position built through Galaxy Digital’s over-the-counter (OTC) desk. The firm now appears to be selling. A $73.7 Million Bet Gone Wrong Between October 13 and November 25, 2025, Multicoin Capital received 338,005 AAVE tokens from a Galaxy Digital OTC […]
The post DeFi Executives Speak on Critical Issues Affecting the Tokenized Asset Ecosystem appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com.
There is a “double-standard” problem facing the tokenized assets ecosystem. DeFi companies should not be discussing minimum standards amid high expectations. Regulatory elements are the potential catalysts for the tokenized asset sector. DeFi executives and stakeholders have highlighted several issues inhibiting the industry’s development, suggesting methods to address challenges and create a consistent ecosystem that will enable innovation to thrive. https://youtu.be/C1DthcsKzPw?si=uXsg-GzMaOqxAdLO The experts expressed their opinions during a meetup hosted by NOWNodes as one of the sideline events of Consensus 2026 in Miami. The meetup’s panel of discussion featured industry experts from Crypto.com, Zerion, Solflare, Li.Fi, the TON Foundation, Paxos, Houdini Swap, and Globalstake, while the discussion focused on what it takes to build successful tokenized sy
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Babylon Bitcoin staking has hit a new milestone, reaching $4 billion in total value locked just one year after launch and giving fresh momentum to a long-running crypto goal: making Bitcoin useful in DeFi without asking holders to leave the Bitcoin network behind. That number matters because Babylon is not pitching another wrapped-Bitcoin workaround. Instead, the protocol lets users stake Bitcoin directly from the Bitcoin network, with no wrapping or bridging required. Bitcoin stays locked on its native chain throughout the staking process, while transactions remain publicly verifiable. For a market that has spent years debating whether Bitcoin can become productive without adding bridge risk, Babylon Bitcoin staking is drawing attention for a simple reason: it is trying to turn the biggest crypto asset into working collateral while preserving its core security assumptions. Babylon Bitco
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DeFi security is in trouble Guidelines for users Cross-chain DeFi protocol THORChain has suspended trading, following what appears to be a significant multi-chain exploit that may have depleted over $10 million in cryptocurrency assets. Suspicious withdrawals involving Bitcoin, Ethereum, BNB Chain, and Base-linked assets have been reported by security researchers and on-chain investigators such as PeckShield. Early tracking data indicates that the attackers allegedly took about 36.75 BTC, or about $3 million, along with an additional $7 million in assets that were bridged across several chains. Both Bitcoin and Ethereum-compatible networks’ publicly known wallet addresses were linked to the stolen funds. Following the incident, THORChain stopped trading, probably to avoid further liquidity drains or cascading exploits across linked pools. Because THORChain serves as essential
The lawsuit highlights the critical need for clear communication and investor awareness in DeFi, beyond just the transparency of on-chain code.
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Hyperbridge has launched a public bug bounty program on HackenProof, offering rewards of up to $50,000 for critical vulnerabilities. Summary Hyperbridge offers $50,000 rewards for critical bugs as researchers review cross-chain messaging and fund safety. The program follows April’s fake DOT exploit that exposed proof verification risks across Hyperbridge systems. HackenProof rules require proof-of-concept reports while banning live attacks and third-party exploit testing by researchers. The program invites independent security researchers to review the protocol codebase and submit reports through the security platform. The HackenProof page lists the Hyperbridge Protocol program as live and active. It describes Hyperbridge as a system that lets blockchains communicate and transfer assets through consensus and state proofs, rather than older bridge models that rely on multisig committ
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James Ding
May 14, 2026 10:01
AAVE’s failure to hold $96 support signals deeper correction toward $85-88 range. Technical breakdown imminent as neutral momentum masks underlying distribution pattern.
Distribution Phase Confirmed AAVE’s grinding decline to $96.45 represents classic distribution as smart money exits DeFi positions ahead of broader market weakness. The token’s 3.38% daily drop masks a more serious technical deterioration that becomes clear when examining the confluence of momentum signals and volume patterns. Price action around the 12-period EMA at $96.45 creates a false sense of stability, but the underlying structure points to continuation lower. The RSI neutral reading at 49.93 combined with stalled MACD momentum indicates neither buying pressure nor capitulation – a dangerous middle ground that typically resolves with violent move
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Jessie A Ellis
May 14, 2026 09:54
LDO’s oversold bounce toward $0.42 resistance appears likely before technical weakness drives the token toward deeper support at $0.35, aligning with broader DeFi sector headwinds.
Technical Setup Points to Oversold Bounce LDO’s current price action reflects classic consolidation characteristics with RSI at 49.31 showing neither overbought nor oversold conditions. The MACD histogram sits at zero, indicating momentum equilibrium, while price remains compressed within the middle Bollinger Band territory around $0.38. This technical sandwich between the 7-day SMA at $0.40 above and 50-day SMA at $0.36 below typically resolves with increased volatility. The 200-day SMA at $0.49 represents significant overhead resistance that will likely cap any meaningful recovery attempts. Current positioning suggests a coiled spring se
