Day: 30 December 2025

The DeFi lending platform takes out banks, brokers and all other intermediaries. It enables borrowers and lenders to find each other directly, using smart contracts. Capital becomes more efficient. Borders matter less. Interest rates derive from real market need, not some conference room. Whether you’re figuring out how to create a DeFi lending ...

2025 was a harsh year for DeFi. Hacks, rugpulls, and miner/validator exploits via MEV led to an estimated US$3.4 billion in losses, wiping out funds and shaking user and investor confidence. As platforms chased new yield strategies with complex smart contracts, cross-chain bridges, and experimental tokenomics, the attack surface grew. ...

Quick Breakdown  Illegal cryptocurrency mining could result in fines up to 1.5M rubles or two years of forced labour. Organized groups or high-income offenders may face up to 5 years in prison. Registered miners must report monthly mining activities to the Federal Tax Service.   The Russian Ministry of Justice ...

Quick Breakdown  50% of LIT tokens allocated to the ecosystem, 50% to the team and investors, with a one-year cliff and multi-year vesting 25% of ecosystem allocation already airdropped; remaining reserved for future incentives and partnerships Whale activity shows mixed positions, with leveraged shorts and long-term conviction on LIT’s future ...

Quick Breakdown  KuCoin’s daily spot trading averaged $4.76 billion, up 55% YoY; futures averaged $6.47 billion, ranking fourth globally. Achieved four major security certifications and maintained 36 months of Proof of Reserves verification. Expanded regulatory footprint with AUSTRAC registration in Australia, MiCA license in Europe, and local compliance in Turkey. ...

Quick Breakdown  Crypto security losses climbed to $2.9 billion in 2025 despite a drop in the total number of incidents. Centralized exchanges suffered the largest losses, driven by a $1.46 billion Bybit hack. DeFi remained the most targeted sector, while North Korea–linked hackers stayed highly active.   The global crypto ...

Quick Breakdown  BitMine holds over $12B in ETH, making it the largest publicly disclosed Ethereum treasury. MAVAN staking network launches in early 2026, targeting over $1M in rewards per day. Regulatory shifts in the US are improving the outlook for institutional staking.   BitMine, a publicly listed crypto firm chaired ...

Quick Breakdown  Iran’s rial has plunged to record lows, sparking protests in Tehran and forcing the central bank governor to resign. Bitcoin advocates argue the crisis highlights crypto’s role as a hedge against currency collapse, despite strict mining regulations. Iran’s banking system faces mounting risks, with multiple banks under threat ...

Quick Breakdown  A wallet linked to major DeFi exploits sold over $2 million in tokens after a year of inactivity The address is connected to the Indexed Finance (2021) and KyberSwap (2023) attacks. Crypto thefts in 2025 hit record levels, driven largely by centralized platform breaches.   An Ethereum wallet ...

Quick Breakdown  Binance has suspended card-based withdrawals for Ukrainian users who relied on Bifinity services. Crypto deposits, purchases, P2P trading, and Swift transfers remain available.e The update comes as Binance faces renewed scrutiny over compliance commitment.s   Binance has temporarily suspended card-based withdrawals for users in Ukraine, marking another shift ...