Decentralized finance adoption in Latin America surges as local firms simplify access to protocols like Aave for everyday consumers. Decentralized finance (DeFi) is gaining traction in Latin America as local fintech firms bridge the gap between complex blockchain protocols
AI agents drive new role for crypto wallets Executives from Trust Wallet and Mesh stated that crypto wallets are being rebuilt for AI agents, giving autonomous software a way to hold value and transact on-chain. The shift is driven by the need for AI agents to have a
Quick Read - On April 23, 2026, veteran trader Peter Brandt posted that Bitcoin’s next cycle peak will land between $300,000 and $500,000 in September–October 2029, but only if its four-year halving cycle continues to hold. - Brandt’s framework calls for a bottom in... pte
Authorities allege an organized crime group tricked victims into sharing wallet seed phrases, resulting in losses exceeding £300,000. British authorities charged 10 individuals, including Olympic sprinter CJ Ujah, in a cryptocurrency fraud investigation involving losses ov
Court allows transfer of $71M in ETH to Aave A court has given Arbitrum DAO the green light to transfer $71M in ETH to Aave. The decision follows a vote by Arbitrum delegates in support of the move as part of Aave's recovery plan after a North Korea-linked exploit.
Ethereum's DeFi TVL share falls to 54% Ethereum's share of Total Value Locked (TVL) in DeFi has decreased from 63.5% to approximately 54%. The decline in market share occurred between the start of 2025 and May 7. Despite this, Ethereum still leads with a current
Coinbase buys $88M in Bitcoin in Q1 2026 Coinbase has purchased $88 million worth of Bitcoin, expanding its corporate reserves. The company now holds 16,492 BTC, an increase of 1,103 BTC from its previous disclosure. The total value of its Bitcoin holdings is app
Aave can move $71 million in ETH tied to North Korea hack A Manhattan federal judge has allowed Aave to proceed with its recovery plan for $71 million in ether. The judge's order modifies a prior freeze, permitting the funds to be moved off Arbitrum. The ruling i
Zcash shielded pool supply surges to 30% Zcash is advancing its quantum-resistant roadmap, expecting to achieve protocol-level post-quantum privacy via the Tachyon upgrade by late 2026. The report highlights a growing demand for privacy usage, with Zcash's shielded po
Aave's rsETH recovery plan enters phase II Aave has released Phase II of its rsETH recovery plan, confirming that the attacker's Aave V3 positions were liquidated on May 6. The Arbitrum DAO voted to return $71 million in recovered ETH to Aave users. A court