Stablecoin Market Sheds $892M as KelpDAO Breach Triggers DeFi Unwind
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Stablecoin Market Sheds $892M as KelpDAO Breach Triggers DeFi Unwind
"The disruption rippled through several DeFi protocols, including Aave, where large volumes of users unwound positions, many opting for the stablecoin exit route."
"Tether's USDT continues to dominate with a commanding market cap of $189.78 billion, logging a 1.55% increase over the past week."
"Circle's USDC posted a -1.01% weekly decline, reducing its market cap by approximately $794 million between April 19 and April 26."
"World Liberty Financial's USD1 stands at a $4.39 billion market cap and has posted the strongest weekly advance among leading stablecoins with a 4.34% increase."
The KelpDAO breach led to a significant contraction in total value locked (TVL) across decentralized finance, with $892.8 million in stablecoin outflows. Tether's USDT maintained dominance with a market cap of $189.78 billion, while USDC and USDS experienced declines. USDC fell by approximately $794 million, and USDS lost close to $159 million. DAI recorded a 1.55% weekly gain, contrasting with the overall trend. The stablecoin market remains tight at $320.65 billion despite these fluctuations.
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