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KelpDAO Hack Fallout: How Aave Contained 80% of the $200 Million Bad Debt

KelpDAO Hack Fallout: How Aave Contained 80% of the $200 Million Bad Debt

KelpDAO suffered a $292 million loss due to a hack, while Aave saw $8.45 billion in outflows within 48 hours. DeFi United has raised $160 million, covering nearly 80% of the bad debt gap.

Blog Team04/27/2026

CDOR Rate Surges to 15%: Examining Aave Lending Pressures and Shifts in DeFi Interest Rate Structures

CDOR Rate Surges to 15%: Examining Aave Lending Pressures and Shifts in DeFi Interest Rate Structures

In April 2026, Aave faced a sharp drop in TVL and a bad debt crisis, while the lending rate for CDOR stablecoins surged to 15%, reaching a two-year high.

Blog Team04/23/2026

Gate Metals: How Interest Rates, Inflation, and Geopolitical Cycles Impact Metal Pricing

Gate Metals: How Interest Rates, Inflation, and Geopolitical Cycles Impact Metal Pricing

This article explores the driving forces behind the divergence in metal prices, analyzing them through the lens of three major macroeconomic cycles: interest rates, debt, and industrial activity.

Blog Team04/23/2026

Kelp DAO Vulnerability Hits Aave: $230 Million Bad Debt and $9 Billion TVL Wiped Out

Kelp DAO Vulnerability Hits Aave: $230 Million Bad Debt and $9 Billion TVL Wiped Out

Kelp DAO cross-chain bridge exploit exposes Aave to up to $230 million in bad debt, wiping $900 million from DeFi’s total value locked. This article unpacks the attack’s propagation mechanism and the underlying causes of the resulting liquidity crisis.

Blog Team04/22/2026

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KelpDAO Vulnerability Triggers DeFi Trust Crisis: TVL Plummets by $14 Billion

KelpDAO Vulnerability Triggers DeFi Trust Crisis: TVL Plummets by $14 Billion

KelpDAO suffers $292 million loss from cross-chain vulnerability, Aave faces over $300 million in bad debt risk, DeFi TVL drops by $1.4 billion in two days, and Curve’s founder calls for industry-wide security standards.

Blog Team04/21/2026

2026’s Biggest DeFi Security Incidents: KelpDAO Cross-Chain Bridge Exploit and Nearly $200 Million in Aave Bad Debt

2026’s Biggest DeFi Security Incidents: KelpDAO Cross-Chain Bridge Exploit and Nearly $200 Million in Aave Bad Debt

KelpDAO Cross-Chain Bridge Attack Triggers Nearly $200 Million in Bad Debt on Aave, Over $13 Billion Wiped from DeFi Total Value Locked. Analysis of Attack Mechanism, Risk Transmission, and Industry Lessons.

Blog Team04/20/2026

Strategy Breaks Streak of Consecutive BTC Purchases: Structural Shift from Debt Leverage to Dividend-Driven Approach

Strategy Breaks Streak of Consecutive BTC Purchases: Structural Shift from Debt Leverage to Dividend-Driven Approach

Strategy pauses consecutive Bitcoin purchases for 13 weeks, holding 762,099 BTC. Analyzing the STRC preferred share mechanism reveals signals and risks in its financing model transition.

Blog Team03/31/2026

Powell’s Harvard Speech Explained: How Interest Rates, Inflation, and Fiscal Risks Impact the Crypto Market

Powell’s Harvard Speech Explained: How Interest Rates, Inflation, and Fiscal Risks Impact the Crypto Market

Federal Reserve Chair Powell acknowledged significant economic uncertainty during his speech at Harvard, refrained from specifying the future path of interest rates, and warned that fiscal debt remains unsustainable. This article reviews the background of the event, examines market reactions and potential scenarios, and analyzes the possible implications for Bitcoin and other crypt

Blog Team03/31/2026

MicroStrategy Issues More Debt to Acquire Bitcoin: In-Depth Analysis of Its Leverage Strategy and Risk Assessment

MicroStrategy Issues More Debt to Acquire Bitcoin: In-Depth Analysis of Its Leverage Strategy and Risk Assessment

MicroStrategy is issuing another $500 million in convertible bonds to increase its Bitcoin holdings. This article provides an in-depth breakdown of its financial model, assesses potential liquidation risks, and reveals the underlying logic behind this "leverage game" for investors.

Blog Team03/23/2026