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DeFi protocol Makina security breach showing blockchain vulnerability and financial loss
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DeFi Protocol Makina Suffers Devastating $5M Oracle Manipulation Hack

January 20, 2026 j n

In a significant blow to decentralized finance security, the Makina protocol experienced a devastating $5 million exploit on March 15, 2025, marking another critical vulnerability in the rapidly evolving DeFi ecosystem. Blockchain security firm CertiK confirmed the attack targeted Makina’s DUSD/USDC liquidity pool through sophisticated oracle manipulation techniques. This incident immediately raises urgent questions about […]

Pendle's new sPENDLE liquid staking token transforming DeFi governance with flexible withdrawals
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Pendle’s Revolutionary sPENDLE Token Transforms DeFi Governance with Flexible Liquid Staking

January 20, 2026 j n

In a significant evolution for decentralized finance governance, Pendle Finance has announced the launch of sPENDLE, a transformative liquid staking token that fundamentally reimagines how protocol participants engage with governance and yield generation. This strategic move, reported by Cointelegraph on March 15, 2025, represents a pivotal shift from the protocol’s previous vePENDLE model, addressing long-standing […]

Blockchain analysis of Trend Research's 10M USDT deposit to Binance for Ethereum strategy
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Strategic Maneuver: Suspected Trend Research Address Deposits 10M USDT to Binance for Potential ETH Acquisition

January 20, 2026 j n

In a significant on-chain movement that captured immediate attention from cryptocurrency analysts worldwide, a blockchain address widely attributed to the influential digital asset firm Trend Research executed a substantial 10 million USDT transfer to the Binance exchange on March 15, 2025. This transaction, first identified and reported by respected on-chain analyst ai_9684xtpa, represents a strategic […]

Katana blockchain achieves $2.8 million revenue milestone with Polygon and GSR partnership in DeFi ecosystem
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Katana Blockchain Achieves Stunning $2.8M Revenue Milestone Six Months After Mainnet Launch

January 20, 2026 j n

In a remarkable demonstration of rapid growth within the competitive Layer 2 landscape, the Katana blockchain—a DeFi-focused network developed through collaboration between Polygon (POL) and global trading firm GSR—has reported generating over $2.8 million in revenue during the first six months following its mainnet launch. This financial milestone, announced in early 2025, signals strong early […]

Trove token faces investor backlash after controversial pivot from Hyperliquid to Solana blockchain ecosystem
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Trove’s Controversial Pivot: Investor Backlash Erupts After Sudden Switch from Hyperliquid to Solana

January 20, 2026 j n

In a dramatic development shaking the decentralized finance sector, the Trove token project faces mounting investor backlash following its unexpected pivot from the Hyperliquid ecosystem to Solana. The team’s decision to redirect $11.5 million in raised funds has sparked controversy, refund demands, and broader questions about development accountability in blockchain projects. This strategic shift, announced […]

Staked ETH reaching 30% of total Ethereum supply milestone in January 2025 blockchain network visualization
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Staked ETH Shatters Records: 30% of Total Supply Now Locked in Historic Network Milestone

January 19, 2026 j n

January 18, 2025 – The Ethereum blockchain network achieved a monumental milestone today as staked ETH surged to an unprecedented 30% of the total supply, marking a watershed moment for the world’s second-largest cryptocurrency ecosystem. This remarkable development, reported by blockchain analytics firm Solid Intel, represents the highest staking ratio in Ethereum’s history despite ETH […]

Kamino protocol integrates the Trump-linked USD1 stablecoin for Solana DeFi collateral.
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Kamino USD1 Integration: A Strategic Expansion for Solana DeFi Collateral

January 19, 2026 j n

In a significant move for decentralized finance, the Solana-based automated liquidity protocol Kamino has announced its integration of the USD1 stablecoin, a digital asset issued by the Trump family-affiliated World Liberty Financial. This strategic expansion, confirmed on January 15, 2025, via Kamino’s official communication channels, fundamentally broadens the collateral landscape for borrowers and lenders operating […]

How Ember Protocol and Bluefin's new vault integrates Polymarket prediction data for automated DeFi strategies on Sui.
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Ember Protocol and Bluefin Launch Revolutionary Vault Using Polymarket Data to Transform DeFi Investing

January 19, 2026 j n

In a significant development for decentralized finance, the Sui blockchain ecosystem has witnessed the launch of a novel financial instrument that directly bridges speculative data with automated capital allocation. Announced on March 21, 2025, the collaboration between Ember Protocol and Bluefin introduces a data-driven vault that utilizes real-time information from the prediction market platform Polymarket. […]