Crypto contraction erased $43.4B from DeFi in H1

Binance Research says DeFi TVL fell $43.4 billion in H1 2026 as L1 values and Layer 2 activity contracted while prediction markets grew.

Crypto’s Turning Point: The Trends That Could Define the Next Growth Cycle

Psalion launches $50M blockchain venture fund

Psalion launched a $50 million Singapore VCC fund for seed-stage blockchain projects and disclosed a $4 million Beezie round.

Ads3 Partners with GXT Exchange to Drive AI-Powered Web3 Growth

The collaboration will integrate the AI-driven growth solutions of Ads3 with the trading infrastructure of GXT Exchange to back network expansion.

Velo Reveals New Orbit Plus Upgrade to Offer Multi-Wallet Support

With the impending Orbit Plus update, Velo is highlighting its strategy of advancing network via practical improvements that can cater to evolving requirements.

Lista DAO Expands Liquidity Access Through OpenOcean Integration

Integration with OpenOcean permits Lista DAO to deliver enhanced swap pricing as well as more effective execution of trades for market members.

Odos shuts down July 30 as DeFi aggregator ends all services

Odos closes all services July 30, giving social-login wallet users days to transfer assets or export keys; the ODOS token stays onchain too.