The real reason DeFi projects that survived 2022 crash are shutting down now July 28, 2026, 9:30 am
DeFi projects that survived the fallout from the Terra and FTX collapses in 2022 are dying out in 2026. But analysts say it’s not a case of industry consolidation — but the opposite.
Markets eye Bank of Japan meeting on Friday as yen repeats 40-year US dollar lows July 28, 2026, 9:11 am
Analysis warned of a repeat of the 2024 yen carry-trade unwind that pressured crypto markets ahead of the next Bank of Japan interest-rate meeting.
Ethereum, Solana led crypto hack losses in H1 2026: Blockaid July 28, 2026, 9:00 am
Blockaid found Ethereum remained the hardest-hit blockchain in H1 2026, while Solana replaced Arbitrum as the network with the second-highest losses, driven largely by key compromises.
PayPal expands stablecoin push as crypto assets factor into Q2 results July 28, 2026, 8:07 am
PayPal highlighted growth of stablecoins and AI-driven payment tools in Q2 while reporting $8.68 billion in revenue and an $81 million crypto-related earnings adjustment.
1Inch moves to unite DeFi liquidity across 11 chains with Aqua July 28, 2026, 7:00 am
Decentralized exchange aggregator 1Inch announced the launch of its Aqua protocol allowing users to provide liquidity to many protocols at once.
IMF warns Brazil’s stablecoin activity outpaces traditional capital flows July 28, 2026, 6:09 am
The IMF said Brazil’s stablecoin market has expanded rapidly since 2017, with cross-border crypto flows growing faster than traditional capital flows.
Lido upgrade aims to slash Ethereum’s validator count by one-third July 28, 2026, 5:14 am
Lido launched Curated Module v2, an upgrade that could reduce Ethereum’s validator count by one-third by consolidating validators and introducing new operator rules.
Ondo shifts from layer-1 blockchain plan to offchain execution network July 28, 2026, 5:12 am
The new system marks an apparent departure from the institution-focused layer-1 blockchain Ondo announced in 2025.
Apple faces lawsuit over alleged $1.8M Bitcoin wallet app losses July 28, 2026, 3:40 am
Three users allege a fake Sparrow Wallet app on Apple’s App Store drained their Bitcoin holdings, with losses totaling more than $1.8 million.
Binance co-founder CZ backs crypto license passporting across ASEAN July 28, 2026, 2:00 am
Binance co-founder CZ backed crypto license passporting across ASEAN to simplify approvals, reduce compliance costs and encourage competition.