DeFi's Institutional Appeal Hampered by Persistent Security Risks, Says JPMorgan
According to JPMorgan, the persistent security vulnerabilities and stagnant total value locked (TVL) in decentralized finance (DeFi) are deterring institutional investors. TVL, which measures the total value of crypto assets deposited in DeFi protocols, is a key indicator of the ecosystem's size, usage, and overall health. The KelpDAO exploit, resulting in a $20 billion loss in TVL, has exposed t…
April 23, 2026, 2:38 p.m.