Written after the hacker attack: Does the DeFi world really have risk-free returns?

> What are the sources of risk for the seven major high-yield strategies?

Article by: stablewatch
Compiled by: Azuma (@azuma\_eth)

Editor’s Note: The DeFi market has recently been turbulent. First, the popular project USDf briefly lost its peg due to concerns about reserve assets and sources of income. Then, the well-established contract trading platform GMX suffered over $40 million in losses due to a hacker attack (see "Over $40 million stolen, the story of GMX's precise ambush"). In a flash, the market is in a state of alarm, and in the face of seemingly decent yields, the safety of the principal seems even more important.

After the incident last night, stablewatch published an article titled "Does the DeFi world really have risk-free returns?" For all users intending to continue participating in DeFi, it is necessary.
View Original
Expand All
  • Reward
  • Comment
  • Share

The Reserve Bank of Australia is promoting the Project Acacia initiative, testing the settlement of CBDC with tokenized assets.

The Reserve Bank of Australia announced that "Project Acacia" has entered the next phase, which will test 24 use cases to explore the application of encryption assets and Central Bank Digital Money in the wholesale tokenization market. Participants include major banks and fintech companies, with ASIC providing regulatory flexibility. This project aims to promote the development of the digital asset framework.
ai-iconThe abstract is generated by AI
View Original
Expand All
  • Reward
  • Comment
  • Share

Tron’s MAGA Moment? Justin Sun Commits $100M to TRUMP Meme Coin

Justin Sun, founder of Tron, announced a $100 million investment in the TRUMP meme token, following its integration into the Tron blockchain. The move signifies his commitment to expanding the crypto landscape and collaborating with various communities.
ai-iconThe abstract is generated by AI
Expand All
  • Reward
  • Comment
  • Share

Australia Approves 24 Tokenized Asset Pilots With Major Banks

HomeNews Australia approved 24 tokenized asset trials involving real money, central bank digital currency (CBDCs), and stablecoins.
The project, overseen by ASIC and called Project Acacia, will test blockchain-based settlements with major banks and fintech companies.
The trials will run for six mo
Expand All
  • Reward
  • Comment
  • Share

Gold Over Bitcoin? Tether’s $8B Bet Sparks Inflation Hedge Debate

Key Insights
Tether has stockpiled nearly 80 tons of gold, valued at approximately $8 billion, into a secret vault in Switzerland.
This gold reserve represents less than 5% of Tether's total USDT reserves of more than $159 billion.
The timing aligns with gold's rally (over 38% in the past
Expand All
  • Reward
  • Comment
  • Share

Gate Research Institute: Bitcoin hits a new high of 112,000 USDT|Gate platform supports Pump.fun Token public sale

Abstract
- BTC rose 2.39% this week, reaching 112,000 USDT and hitting a new all-time high; ETH surged by 8.35%.
- Monad Foundation will acquire the stablecoin infrastructure developer Portal Labs.
- The UK crypto platform Ziglu is facing financial collapse and has entered a special administration process.
- Ripple stablecoin RLUSD accelerates expansion, with circulation surpassing 500 million USD.
- RWA locked-up amount surpasses 6.1 billion USD, with BlackRock holding nearly 46% market share leading the race.
- Gate supports the public sale of Pump.fun (PUMP) token, with a total subscription amount of 150,000,000,000 PUMP.
Market Interpretation
Market Commentary
- BTC Market
View Original
Expand All
  • Reward
  • 1
  • Share
GateUser-9c9d86bfvip:
Hold on tight, we're about to To da moon 🛫

Trump vs. Powell: Can Crypto Survive in the Economic Power Struggle of the United States?

Trump attacks the Fed, announces trade moves—can cryptocurrency hold steady or will tensions in the U.S. shake Bitcoin and altcoin in 2025?
Trump's economic strategy: Cutting interest rates, Tariffs, and Power
President Donald Trump once again ignited the debate
View Original
Expand All
  • Reward
  • Comment
  • Share

Binance Founder’s Family Office Invests in BNB Treasury Startup with IPO Ambitions

Changpeng Zhao's YZi Labs and 10X Capital are launching the BNB Treasury Company to enhance institutional interest in BNB. The initiative aims for a U.S. IPO and may boost BNB's market price through increased adoption.
ai-iconThe abstract is generated by AI
Expand All
  • Reward
  • Comment
  • Share

Hedera Chosen for India’s First State Carbon Bank in Major ESG Milestone - Crypto News Flash

India’s first State Carbon Bank will run on the Hedera network, enabling secure carbon credit trading.
Maharashtra leads the national push under the new CCT Scheme, with THG and Hedera delivering blockchain-backed carbon finance infrastructure.
---
India’s new State Carbon Bank will run on the H
Expand All
  • Reward
  • Comment
  • Share
Load More
Trade Crypto Anywhere Anytime
qrCode
Scan to download Gate app
Community
English
  • 简体中文
  • English
  • Tiếng Việt
  • 繁體中文
  • Español
  • Русский
  • Français (Afrique)
  • Português (Portugal)
  • Bahasa Indonesia
  • 日本語
  • بالعربية
  • Українська
  • Português (Brasil)