DeFi

1inch Launches Aqua Shared Liquidity Layer Across 13 EVM Chains

1inch has launched Aqua, its shared DeFi liquidity layer, to all users across 13 EVM chains, following an eight-month developer-only period. The protocol functions as a registry where liquidity providers approve token balances without depositing them into pools. Swaps are executed by verified counterparties, a feature 1inch describes as a first for a liquidity venue. The 1inch Foundation has committed 10 million 1INCH and 500,000 USDC in provider rewards. Aqua has undergone eight independent audits, with 1inch advising it is for experienced users due to inherent market and smart contract risks.

MetaMask Introduces Yield-Bearing Money Account on Monad Blockchain

MetaMask has introduced Money Account, a new feature that integrates stablecoin yield, payments, and trading directly into its self-custody wallet. This initiative offers users a variable APY of up to 4% through DeFi lending protocols and allows direct spending via the MetaMask Card. The launch signifies a strategic move to transform digital wallets into comprehensive financial applications, expanding MetaMask's functionalities beyond traditional crypto holding and trading.

Crypto Loses Over 35 Million USD in a Brutal Week of DeFi Attacks

The first full week of July was one of the worst stretches of the year for crypto security.

Record DeFi Exploit Hits Kelp DAO With $293 Million Loss

The cryptocurrency sector is facing a growing wave of security breaches, with losses surpassing $600 million in less than three weeks. The latest incident involves Kelp..

qLABS Review 2026: Preparing Crypto for the Quantum Era

In the rapidly evolving world of blockchain and digital assets, one of the greatest looming threats isn’t another market crash or a regulatory crackdown — it’s quantum ..

What Is Hyperliquid? A Decentralized Exchange with Advanced Features

Hyperliquid is a decentralized exchange (DEX) built on its own Layer-1 blockchain. It offers traders a low-fee environment, fast transaction speeds, and advanced tradin..

ASTER Token and the Aster DEX: A Complete Guide

The ASTER token is the native asset of the Aster decentralized exchange (DEX), a next-generation platform for perpetual and spot trading. Launched in 2025, Aster emerge..

The 10 Best DeFi Wallets for 2026

Where to buy & trade: Open Bybit or BloFin, complete KYC, deposit, then trade. Read the Bybit review and BloFin review, or compare venues in our best exchanges guide. ..

What Is Decentralized Finance (DeFi) and How Does It Work?

Finance is changing because of decentralized finance, or DeFi. Instead of relying on traditional banks, DeFi uses blockchain technology to create a new financial system..