The Depository Trust and Clearing Corporation announced it will adopt Chainlink's Runtime Environment (CRE) for its blockchain-based Collateral AppChain, with launch targeted for Q4 2026. The integration follows a wave of DeFi protocols migrating to Chainlink after the KelpDAO exploit.
Web3 hosting platform Vercel confirmed a security breach with attackers demanding $2 million ransom. Many crypto and Web3 projects deploy frontends on Vercel, raising concerns that secrets stored as environment variables may now be exposed.
Frankfurt exchange operator Deutsche Börse acquired a $200 million stake in Kraken parent company Payward, valuing the crypto exchange at $13.3 billion. The investment deepens ties between traditional finance and crypto markets, subject to regulatory approval.
Tokenization platform Midas secured $50 million in Series A funding to scale its institutional asset infrastructure. The company holds regulatory approval in Liechtenstein under the DLT framework enabling EU-wide passporting.
