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Kraken (BTC) Introduces Bitcoin Vault with 2.5% APY Rewards
Kraken announced a new feature allowing Bitcoin (BTC) holders to earn up to 2.5% APY through its 'Bitcoin Vault' service. Users can lock their BTC in this vault, earning rewards that accumulate automatically in their Kraken accounts. The yield is generated through on-chain strategies managed by DeFi partner Sentora, which utilizes popular protocols like Aave and Morpho. Unlike other platforms, Kraken notes that its rewards rate is based on actual strategies rather than promotional rates, and customers can withdraw funds at any time, subject to a processing delay of five days.
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Blockchain Capital Seeks $700 Million for New Funds
Blockchain Capital is aiming to raise $700 million across two funds: its seventh early-stage fund and its second growth fund, with fundraising expected to close in five to six months. The company has more than $2 billion in assets under management and has invested in firms like Coinbase (COIN) and Tether. Recent industry data shows crypto funding increased from $683.6 million in February to $2.42 billion in March before dropping to about $466 million in April. This raises concerns about market volatility and the selective nature of current VC activity in the crypto sector.
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Aave (AAVE) Loses $6.6B in Deposits Following Kelp DAO Attack
Aave (AAVE) experienced a loss of approximately $6.6 billion in deposits within 24 hours following an attack on Kelp DAO’s cross-chain bridge. The vulnerability allowed an attacker to access about $292 million in rsETH, which was then used as collateral to borrow nearly $196 million in WETH from Aave. The incident raised concerns among depositors about the safety of their funds, with reports indicating the WETH pool was at 100% utilization. The event is significant as it highlights risks associated with decentralized finance platforms and the interconnectedness of DeFi protocols.
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