- GENIUS Act Final Rules Due July 18: What DeFi Users Should Know Now
Six US federal agencies have until 18 July 2026 to publish final GENIUS Act stablecoin rules. Comment periods closed on 9 June — here is what the deadline means for USDC, USDT, and DeFi liquidity.
- CLARITY Act Stalls Before Senate Floor Vote: Market Structure Bill in Limbo
The Digital Asset Market CLARITY Act advanced from Senate Banking 15–9 in May but has no floor date as June ends. DeFi developers still lack statutory SEC/CFTC boundaries — here's where negotiations stand.
- DeFi Lending Rates in June 2026: Where Yield Is—and Isn't—on Ethereum
Aave, Morpho, SparkLend, and Compound supply APYs have compressed in mid-2026 as TVL rebounds post-restaking stress. We break down where borrowers still pay premium rates and where LPs earn real yield.
- Hyperliquid Dominates DeFi Perps in June 2026: Volume, HYPE, and the Order-Book Model
Hyperliquid continues to lead decentralised perpetual futures by volume in mid-2026 — processing more daily notional than GMX, dYdX, and Drift combined on many sessions. We analyse what is driving the shift to on-chain order books.
- Tokenised Treasuries Hit New Records as Aave and Ondo Expand RWA Collateral
On-chain tokenised real-world assets exceeded $30B in June 2026, with OUSG on Aave and BlackRock BUIDL integrations driving institutional DeFi lending. Here is how RWA collateral is changing money markets.
- Solana DeFi Accelerates in June 2026: Jupiter, Kamino and LST Growth
Solana DeFi TVL and DEX volume rebounded in June 2026, led by Jupiter aggregators, Kamino lending, and liquid staking flows into JitoSOL and mSOL. Alpenglow upgrade anticipation adds a protocol roadmap tailwind.
- Corporate ETH Treasuries and Ethlabs: Institutions Double Down on Ethereum in June 2026
BitMine, SharpLink, and other corporate ETH holders are funding Ethlabs while expanding balance-sheet Ether positions — signalling institutional conviction in Ethereum as settlement infrastructure.
- What is Ethlabs? Ethereum Research Lab Backed by EF Alumni (2026)
Ethlabs (ethlabs.org) is an independent nonprofit R&D lab launched in June 2026 by five former Ethereum Foundation researchers — focused on faster finality, mainnet capacity, and institutional-grade Ethereum infrastructure.
- What is Intent-Based Trading in DeFi? UniswapX, CoW Protocol, and 1inch Fusion Explained
Intent-based trading is transforming how users interact with DeFi — instead of specifying exact transactions, users express what they want to achieve and off-chain solvers compete to find the best execution. This guide explains how intent systems work and why they matter.
- Ethereum Pectra Upgrade Is Live: What It Means for DeFi, Staking, and Gas Fees
Ethereum's Pectra upgrade — combining the Prague execution layer and Electra consensus layer changes — is now live on mainnet. The upgrade introduces account abstraction improvements, increased validator stake limits, and higher blob throughput, with meaningful implications for DeFi protocols, Layer 2 networks, and ETH stakers.
- US GENIUS Act Passes Senate: What the Stablecoin Bill Means for USDC, USDT, and DeFi
The GENIUS Act — the first major US federal stablecoin legislation — has passed the Senate and is advancing to the House of Representatives. The bill establishes a licensing framework for stablecoin issuers, reserve requirements, and federal oversight. Here is what it means for USDC, USDT, and DeFi protocols that rely on stablecoins.
- Bitcoin Hits New All-Time High Above $150,000: What Is Driving the Rally?
Bitcoin has surpassed its previous all-time high to trade above $150,000 for the first time, driven by record ETF inflows, continued institutional accumulation, the post-halving supply reduction, and growing sovereign interest in BTC reserves. Here is what is behind the rally and what analysts are watching next.
- BlackRock BUIDL Fund Crosses $2 Billion: Institutional RWA Tokenisation Reaches Escape Velocity
BlackRock's BUIDL fund — a tokenised US Treasury money market fund on the Ethereum blockchain — has crossed $2 billion in assets under management, making it the largest tokenised real-world asset fund in existence. The milestone signals that institutional RWA tokenisation is moving from experiment to mainstream.
- Base Hits $10 Billion TVL: Coinbase's Layer 2 Becomes a Top-3 DeFi Network
Base, the Layer 2 network incubated by Coinbase and built on the OP Stack, has crossed $10 billion in total value locked — entering the top three DeFi networks by TVL alongside Ethereum mainnet and Arbitrum. The milestone reflects rapid protocol deployment, growing stablecoin liquidity, and Coinbase's retail distribution advantage.
- MiCA Fully In Force: How Europe's Crypto Law Is Reshaping the Industry
The EU's Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA) is now fully in force across all 27 member states. Crypto asset service providers have completed the authorisation process, stablecoin issuers have obtained e-money licences, and the first enforcement actions are emerging. Here is what MiCA means for DeFi users and crypto businesses operating in Europe.
- Real-World Asset Tokenisation Crosses $20 Billion On-Chain: The Protocols Leading the Charge
Total tokenised real-world assets on public blockchains have crossed $20 billion — a milestone that reflects growing institutional confidence in on-chain infrastructure. From US Treasuries and private credit to real estate and commodities, the RWA tokenisation market is expanding rapidly across Ethereum, Base, and Stellar.
- Tether USDT Reaches $150 Billion Market Cap: The World's Most Used Stablecoin Explained
Tether's USDT has reached a $150 billion market capitalisation — making it the third-largest cryptocurrency by market cap after Bitcoin and Ethereum, and by far the most widely traded digital asset in the world by daily volume. Here is what drives USDT's dominance, the ongoing reserve transparency debate, and what $150B in tether means for DeFi.
- Hong Kong Crypto Licensing Update 2026: VASP Regime Matures as Asia's Crypto Hub Strategy Advances
Hong Kong's virtual asset service provider (VASP) licensing regime — launched in 2023 — has now licensed over 30 crypto exchanges, with several major global platforms receiving approval to serve retail investors. Here is where Hong Kong's crypto regulation stands in mid-2026 and what it means for DeFi businesses eyeing Asia.
- Solana DeFi Reaches New Heights in 2026: $12 Billion TVL, Memecoin Season, and What Comes Next
Solana's DeFi ecosystem has surged to $12 billion in TVL in 2026, driven by a thriving memecoin culture, the growth of Jupiter Exchange as the dominant Solana DEX aggregator, Jito's liquid staking dominance, and a wave of institutional interest in Solana-based financial products including spot ETF applications.
- What is Aave? AAVE Token & Flash Loans Explained
Aave is a leading decentralised lending protocol where users supply assets to earn yield or borrow against collateral. This Decentralized Finance Publication guide covers the AAVE token, flash loans, and how Aave compares with niche LP lenders like Resupply.
- Uniswap vs Curve: Which DEX Is Better in 2026?
Uniswap and Curve Finance are the two most important decentralised exchanges in DeFi. Uniswap dominates general-purpose token trading. Curve dominates stablecoin, LST, and correlated-asset swaps — and in 2026 is pushing further with crvUSD, LLAMMA lending, and experimental yield-bearing token frameworks. This comparison examines which DEX leads in 2026.
- Aave vs Compound: Which DeFi Lending Protocol Is Better in 2026?
Aave and Compound are the two largest decentralised lending protocols by total value locked, collectively holding tens of billions in user deposits. This comparison covers interest rates, supported assets, safety record, governance, multi-chain availability, and which protocol suits different user needs in 2026.
- Uniswap vs SushiSwap: Which DEX Is Better in 2026?
Uniswap and SushiSwap are two of the longest-running decentralised exchanges. This comparison covers trading volume, liquidity depth, fees, token support, governance, unique features, and which DEX suits different types of traders in 2026.
- USDC vs USDT: Which Stablecoin Is Better in 2026?
USDC and USDT are the two largest USD-pegged stablecoins by market capitalisation and DeFi usage. This comparison covers reserve backing, regulatory compliance, transparency, DeFi integration, yield opportunities, historical depeg events, and which stablecoin is better suited to different use cases in 2026.
- How to Donate Crypto to Charity: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Tax Benefits and the Best Charities Accepting Cryptocurrency (2026)
Donating cryptocurrency to charity is one of the most tax-efficient ways to give in 2026. In the UK, crypto donations to registered charities are treated as non-cash gifts and may be exempt from capital gains tax. This comprehensive guide explains how to donate Bitcoin, Ethereum, Solana and BNB to charity, which UK charities accept cryptocurrency, what the tax rules are, and how to maximise the impact of every donation.
- Convex Finance Turns Five: How CVX Reshaped the Curve Wars and DeFi Governance
Convex Finance marks its fifth anniversary on 17 May 2026, having grown from a $68 million launch to a $22 billion TVL peak, distributed over $872 million in rewards, and cemented itself as the dominant force in Curve governance — despite a brutal bear market that took CVX from $62 to $1.36.
- $292 Million Kelp DAO Exploit: DeFi's Biggest Hack of 2026
An attacker drained 116,500 rsETH from Kelp DAO's LayerZero-powered bridge — roughly 18% of circulating supply — triggering emergency freezes across Aave, SparkLend, Fluid, and Upshift and stranding wrapped ether across 20 chains.
- Aave Loses $6 Billion in Deposits as Kelp Hack Triggers Structural Reckoning
AAVE token fell 16% and $6 billion fled the protocol after attackers used drained rsETH to borrow wrapped ether, leaving Aave assessing its bad debt exposure from one of DeFi's most damaging contagion events.
- RaveDAO's RAVE Token Collapses 90% as Exchange Investigations Deepen
RAVE traded at $1.15 on Sunday, down from a $27.33 peak just two days earlier, wiping out more than $5.7 billion in market cap as Binance and Bitget opened formal investigations into the token's meteoric and suspicious rally.
- Nomura: 65% of Institutional Investors Now See Crypto as a Portfolio Essential
A new joint study by Nomura and Laser Digital finds improving institutional sentiment across the board, with regulatory clarity, ETF approvals, and new product development driving deeper and more committed engagement with digital assets.
- Stablecoins Are Turning Business Costs Into Revenue, Paxos Labs Says
Paxos Labs cofounder Chunda McCain argues that enterprises adopting stablecoin infrastructure can cut payment costs, unlock credit lines, and earn on-chain yield — but warns that not every company needs to issue its own token.
- Hong Kong Advances Digital Asset Regulations and AI Strategy
Hong Kong has unveiled new policies focusing on digital asset regulation and AI development, aiming to strengthen its regulatory framework to attract blockchain innovation while protecting investors.
- Blockchain Life 2024 Dubai
Blockchain Life 2024 brought together over 7,000 industry leaders from 120 countries in Dubai, with panels covering DeFi, institutional adoption, and AI's role in blockchain technology.
- Hong Kong Offering Tax Incentives for Crypto
Hong Kong is introducing regulatory licenses and tax breaks for cryptocurrency companies, aiming to compete with Dubai and Singapore as a leading global crypto hub.
- Crypto Community Watching the Upcoming U.S. Presidential Elections
The crypto community is closely following the U.S. presidential elections, with candidates' stances on digital asset regulation expected to significantly impact the industry's future.
- Top 10 DeFi Platforms for 2026: A Comprehensive Guide
Decentralised finance has matured significantly since 2024. This updated comprehensive guide ranks the ten most important DeFi platforms of 2026 — from the dominant DEXs and lending markets to the innovative new entrants reshaping how capital moves on-chain.
- Ethereum ETF Staking Approved: What It Means for DeFi Yields
US regulators have approved staking inside spot Ethereum ETFs, a decision that reshapes the competitive landscape between institutional staking wrappers and native DeFi liquid staking protocols like Lido and Rocket Pool.
- Real World Assets Surge Past $10 Billion: The RWA DeFi Revolution of 2026
The tokenisation of real world assets — from US Treasury bills to private credit and real estate — has crossed $10 billion in on-chain value, reshaping DeFi's collateral landscape and attracting a new class of institutional participant.
- Bitcoin DeFi is Here: Babylon Protocol and the BTCFi Movement Explained
Bitcoin's $1 trillion in largely idle capital is finally entering DeFi. Babylon Protocol's native Bitcoin staking, combined with a growing BTCFi ecosystem on Stacks, Rootstock, and Merlin Chain, is opening a new chapter in decentralised finance.
- Layer 2 Wars 2026: How Arbitrum, Base, and Optimism Are Battling for DeFi Supremacy
Ethereum's Layer-2 ecosystem has become one of the most competitive arenas in crypto. Arbitrum, Base, and Optimism each hold distinct strategic positions — and the battle between them is reshaping where DeFi activity happens.
- AI Agents Enter DeFi: Autonomous Protocols Are Reshaping On-Chain Liquidity
Autonomous AI agents are increasingly managing DeFi positions, executing trades, rebalancing liquidity, and optimising yields on behalf of users — raising new questions about market stability, MEV, and what it means to be a DeFi participant.
- Kelp DAO Contagion Reaches Solana: Kamino USDC Markets Hit 100% Utilization
The $292M Kelp DAO rsETH exploit spilled across chains as Kamino Finance on Solana saw USDC lending pools reach 100% utilization, with lenders racing to exit before bad debt from bridged rsETH collateral materialized.
- Fluid Launches $1B aWETH Redemption Protocol to Cut Systemic DeFi Risk After Kelp Hack
Fluid Finance activated a $1 billion cap aWETH redemption mechanism integrated with Lido, EtherFi, 0x, and 1inch, allowing Aave depositors to redeem trapped ETH directly through liquid staking issuer queues — bypassing DEX slippage cascades entirely.
- DeFi Users Warned to Halt All dApp Interactions as Vercel Breach Enables Supply Chain Attack
Security researchers sounded emergency alerts warning DeFi users to stop interacting with any dApps built on Vercel infrastructure after stolen GitHub and NPM keys raised the possibility of compromised JavaScript served directly to user wallets.
- Firepan Opens $239/Month DeFi Vulnerability Scanner for Free as AI-Powered Exploits Surge
Firepan HQ has removed the paywall on its professional DeFi vulnerability scanner, citing a dramatic increase in AI-generated smart contract exploits and urging developers to secure codebases before LLM-driven attacks identify weaknesses first.
- Polymarket Launches $5M Bug Bounty on Cantina, Exposing Full Prediction Market Stack
Polymarket has posted a $5 million bug bounty on Cantina security marketplace, opening its entire infrastructure — smart contracts, UMA oracle adapters, and web application — to public vulnerability disclosure in one of the largest bug bounties in DeFi history.
- MetaMask Warns of AI-Driven Crypto Attacks as Malware Hits 850 Browser Extensions
MetaMask published an extensive threat report documenting a new generation of AI-automated attacks against crypto users, including fake Google security pages, malware targeting 850 browser extensions, and AI agents autonomously generating exploits against DeFi wallets.
- Inside Hyperliquid: How Jeff Yan Built DeFi's Most Profitable Startup Per Employee on Earth
A deep profile of Hyperliquid and its founder Jeff Yan reveals how an 11-person team generated $102 million in revenue per employee — surpassing every startup on earth — while building a vertically integrated blockchain and perpetuals exchange with zero venture capital backing.
- HSBC Completes Tokenised Deposit Pilot on Canton Network, Signaling TradFi's DeFi Shift
HSBC has successfully completed a tokenised deposit pilot on the Canton Network, demonstrating interoperable issuance, transfer, and atomic settlement for regulated institutions — a milestone that positions Canton as the emerging settlement rail for institutional DeFi.
- Zerion Publishes Post-Mortem of AI-Driven Breach, Partners With Blockaid and ZeroShadow
Zerion detailed an AI-driven security breach that was contained within 2.5 hours without any user fund losses, then announced a multi-firm security partnership with Blockaid for transaction simulation, ZeroShadow for fund tracing, and ChainPatrol for domain monitoring.
- PancakeSwap Goes Live on Base App With Full DeFi Suite Including Trading, Farming, and CAKE.PAD
PancakeSwap launched on Coinbase's Base App chain with a full DeFi suite covering trading, liquidity provision, yield farming, and token launches through CAKE.PAD — giving Coinbase's regulated retail onramp direct access to the Binance-ecosystem DEX.
- Bitcoin ETFs Post Record $2.44 Billion in April Inflows — Strongest Month of 2026
US Bitcoin spot ETFs attracted $2.44 billion in net inflows during April 2026, nearly doubling March's figures and marking the strongest month of the year. The surge reflects renewed institutional confidence amid stabilising macroeconomic conditions.
- Coinbase Cuts 700 Jobs as CEO Brian Armstrong Cites Market Volatility and AI Acceleration
Coinbase announced a 14% workforce reduction affecting approximately 700 employees on 5 May 2026, with CEO Brian Armstrong attributing the cuts to persistent crypto market volatility and accelerating AI-driven automation. The move reflects broader industry consolidation as major exchanges adapt to technological disruption.
- Bitcoin Climbs Back Above $80,000 for the First Time Since January 2026
Bitcoin surged past $80,000 in late April 2026 for the first time since January, driven by strong ETF inflows, a short squeeze in futures markets, and easing geopolitical tensions between the US and Iran. The asset recorded its strongest monthly performance in roughly a year.
- Renewed US–Iran Tensions Send Bitcoin Below $79,000 as Risk-Off Sentiment Returns
Escalating US–Iran tensions on 1 May 2026 triggered a sharp cryptocurrency selloff, with Bitcoin falling below $79,000 from $82,000 in hours. Ethereum, Solana, and XRP declined 4–7%, reversing earlier weekly gains as geopolitical risk reasserted itself as crypto markets' primary macro headwind.
- Tether's USDT Market Cap Surpasses $189 Billion, Cementing Dominance Over Stablecoin Market
Tether's USDT stablecoin market capitalisation has exceeded $189.6 billion as of early May 2026, reinforcing its commanding 58% share of the global stablecoin market. The growth reflects sustained demand for dollar-denominated liquidity across decentralised and centralised trading platforms.
- CLARITY Act Advances in Senate After Stablecoin Rewards Compromise Lifts Circle Shares 20%
The Digital Asset Market Clarity Act advanced in the US Senate in late April 2026 after a compromise permitted stablecoin yield rewards. Circle's shares surged 20% on the legislative progress, which establishes regulatory clarity for digital asset trading.
- Changpeng Zhao Publishes 'Freedom of Money' Memoir Recounting Rise of Binance and Prison Stint
Binance founder Changpeng Zhao has published his memoir 'Freedom of Money', documenting his rise from rural China to building the world's largest cryptocurrency exchange, his 2024 conviction, and four-month US prison sentence for anti-money-laundering violations.
- Strategy Holds 818,334 Bitcoin After Adding $255 Million in Latest Treasury Purchase
Strategy, the business intelligence and Bitcoin-focused company led by Michael Saylor, has increased its corporate Bitcoin treasury to 818,334 BTC following a $255 million purchase in late April 2026, maintaining the largest corporate BTC holdings globally.
- BlackRock's BUIDL Tokenised Treasury Fund Accepted as Collateral on OKX Exchange
BlackRock's tokenised money market fund BUIDL has been integrated into OKX's collateral framework, enabling institutional traders to use tokenised US Treasury positions as margin for cryptocurrency derivatives. The development marks a significant convergence between traditional finance and on-chain infrastructure.
- Ethereum Recovers Toward $2,400 as Pectra-Driven Developer Activity and ETF Inflows Build
Ethereum recovered toward $2,388 on 4 May 2026, buoyed by sustained developer activity following the Pectra upgrade and record institutional inflows into US-listed ETFs. The recovery marks a continued rebound from early-2026 lows below $2,000.
- Six Months On: How Solana's Firedancer Client Is Reshaping the DeFi Ecosystem
Six months after Firedancer's mainnet deployment, Solana's second validator client is delivering measurable performance gains, with DeFi protocols reporting improved latency and lower transaction failures. The client's capabilities are attracting developers from higher-cost networks.
- XRP Holds Above $1.40 as Ripple Moves Beyond SEC Battle Into Payments Expansion
XRP trades above $1.40 as Ripple shifts focus from its concluded SEC litigation to aggressive expansion of cross-border payment corridors across Asia, the Middle East, and Latin America, capitalising on an improved regulatory environment.
- Bitcoin's 13% April Gain Is Its Best Monthly Performance in Over a Year
Bitcoin delivered its strongest monthly performance in over a year during April 2026, surging 13% amid record ETF inflows of $2.44 billion and a broad short squeeze in derivatives markets. The rally reflected improving macroeconomic sentiment and significant accumulation by long-term holders.
- Global Stablecoin Market Reaches $321 Billion as GENIUS Act Fuels Institutional Issuance
The global stablecoin market capitalisation surged to $321 billion in May 2026, driven by regulatory clarity from the GENIUS Act and institutional entrants including PayPal, BlackRock and World Liberty Financial challenging USDT's dominance.
- Circle's CRCL Stock Surges 20% After Senate Stablecoin Rewards Deal Preserves Key Revenue Line
Circle Internet Group's stock surged 20% on 28 April 2026 following Senate confirmation of a stablecoin rewards compromise under the CLARITY Act, which permits issuers to pass yield to USDC holders—a critical revenue mechanism for the $78.6bn stablecoin.
- DeFi Total Value Locked Rebounds Toward $93 Billion in the Weeks After KelpDAO's $292M Exploit
DeFi's total value locked has rebounded to approach $93 billion in early May 2026, recovering from a sharp decline following KelpDAO's $292 million exploit on 18 April. The recovery reflects stabilising market sentiment and renewed confidence in major protocols including Aave, Lido, and Curve.
- Big Tech Earnings Beat Lift Bitcoin Back Toward $82,000 as Risk Appetite Returns
Strong earnings results from major US technology companies in late April and early May 2026 have reignited risk appetite across global markets, propelling Bitcoin back toward $82,000 and lifting major altcoins 3–5% as institutional investors increase exposure to crypto alongside equities.
- US Treasury Confirms Strategic Bitcoin Reserve Will Only Hold, Not Buy, After Forfeiture Capitalisation
The US Treasury has clarified that its Strategic Bitcoin Reserve, capitalised solely through asset forfeiture, will not conduct open-market purchases. The hold-only approach aims to prevent historical losses from liquidating seized Bitcoin below market rates.
- US Crypto Regulation in 2026: GENIUS Act, CLARITY Act, and What Comes Next
The US crypto regulatory landscape is undergoing historic transformation in 2026, with the GENIUS Act stablecoin framework now in effect and the CLARITY Act advancing through Senate, whilst the SEC adopts a more constructive stance toward digital assets.
- Ethereum ETFs Record Strongest Monthly Inflows of 2026 Following Historic Staking Approval
US-listed Ethereum spot ETFs achieved their strongest monthly inflows of 2026 in April following the SEC's approval of staking capabilities for these products, enabling institutional investors to earn yield on their holdings.
- KelpDAO $292 Million Bridge Exploit: How DeFi's Biggest 2026 Hack Unfolded
A $292 million bridge exploit on KelpDAO on April 18, 2026 sent shockwaves through DeFi, triggering a $13 billion TVL outflow across the ecosystem. Here is what happened, how it was exploited, and what the response revealed about DeFi's composability risk.
- Aave V4 Launches on Ethereum: Hub-and-Spoke Architecture and the 'Aave Will Win' Revenue Plan
Aave V4 launched on Ethereum mainnet on March 30, 2026, introducing a hub-and-spoke lending model, unified liquidity across chains, and a governance package that routes 100% of protocol revenue to AAVE buybacks. With $26.18 billion in TVL, Aave is now the most valuable DeFi protocol ever.
- Uniswap Activates Fee Switch and Unichain Hits 50% of V4 Volume
The Uniswap DAO activated a fee switch in December 2025 routing 17% of swap fees to buy back and burn UNI — the first time the token has accrued protocol revenue. Now, six months later, Uniswap's own Layer 2 Unichain handles roughly 50% of all Uniswap V4 volume.
- The GENIUS Act: What America's First Stablecoin Law Means for DeFi
The GENIUS Act — Guiding and Establishing National Innovation for US Stablecoins — passed in early 2026, giving the US stablecoin market its first comprehensive legal framework. Fidelity and major banks have described stablecoins as one of the defining financial themes of the year.
- Ethereum Fusaka Upgrade: Blob Capacity Raised 8x and Layer 2 Fees Collapse
Ethereum's Fusaka upgrade, activated December 3, 2025, raised blob capacity from 6 to 48 per block and lifted the gas cap to 150 million. The result: Layer 2 transaction fees fell by more than 80% and DeFi throughput surged across Arbitrum, Optimism, Base, and Scroll.
- Tokenized Real-World Assets Hit $30.8 Billion: A 431% Expansion in 16 Months
The market for tokenized real-world assets — Treasury bonds, private credit, commodities, real estate, and equities — grew from $5.8 billion in January 2025 to over $30.8 billion by April 2026. Ethereum holds 94% of tokenized commodities and the majority of stablecoin supply.
- Chainlink CCIP Volume Surges 260%: Exchange Outflows Hit 2026 Record as Accumulation Builds
Chainlink's Cross-Chain Interoperability Protocol saw weekly volume surge 260% to over $1.3 billion in late April 2026. Exchange outflows hit a single-day record of 970,430 LINK, cumulative spot ETF inflows crossed $111.5 million, and CCIP v1.5 enters its final security audit before mainnet.
- Sky Protocol (ex-MakerDAO) Targets USDS Supply Doubling to $20.6 Billion With $611M Revenue Forecast
Rebranded from MakerDAO in 2025, Sky Protocol is targeting a USDS circulating supply of $20.6 billion in 2026 — a doubling from current levels. Gross protocol revenue is forecast at $611.5 million, and the Sky Agent Network launched April 2, letting independent firms deploy USDS across DeFi.
- Hong Kong Grants Its First Stablecoin Licences to HSBC and Standard Chartered Group
Hong Kong's Monetary Authority granted its first stablecoin issuer licences in May 2026 — with HSBC and a consortium led by Standard Chartered among the first recipients. The move positions Hong Kong as a key hub for regulated stablecoin issuance in Asia.
- Solana's Alpenglow Upgrade: 100ms Finality With Votor and Rotor Protocol
Solana's planned Alpenglow consensus upgrade, developed by Anza — a Solana Labs spinoff — targets block finality in 100–150 milliseconds. It introduces two new components: Votor, which finalises blocks faster than current BFT mechanisms, and Rotor, a more efficient data relay protocol replacing Turbine.
- What is DeFi? Decentralised Finance Explained (2026)
DeFi (Decentralised Finance) is a system of financial services built on public blockchain networks that operate without banks, brokers, or any central authority. This complete guide explains how DeFi works, the protocols driving it, the risks involved, and how anyone can get started.
- How to Buy Bitcoin in the UK: Step-by-Step Guide (2026)
This step-by-step guide explains exactly how to buy Bitcoin in the UK in 2026 — choosing a regulated exchange, passing identity checks, making your first purchase, and storing BTC safely. Includes guidance on UK tax treatment and which platforms are FCA-registered.
- What is Crypto Staking? How to Earn Passive Income with Cryptocurrency (2026)
Crypto staking is the process of locking cryptocurrency in a blockchain network to help validate transactions, in return for staking rewards. This guide explains how staking works, the difference between native staking and liquid staking, staking risks, and the best ways to stake crypto in 2026.
- Is Cryptocurrency Legal in the UK? Regulation, Tax and FCA Rules (2026)
Cryptocurrency is legal in the UK. Bitcoin, Ethereum, and other cryptocurrencies can be legally bought, sold, held, and used as payment by UK residents. This guide explains current UK crypto regulation under the FCA, HMRC tax obligations, and what the upcoming UK crypto regulatory framework means for investors in 2026.