DeFi's Security Concerns and Stagnant Growth Deter Institutional Investors, JPMorgan Warns
According to JPMorgan, persistent security flaws and a lack of growth in total value locked (TVL) are hindering the appeal of decentralized finance (DeFi) to institutional investors. TVL, which measures the total value of crypto assets in DeFi protocols, is a key indicator of the ecosystem's size, usage, and overall health. A recent exploit, which resulted in a $20 billion loss in TVL, exposed si…
April 23, 2026, 2:38 p.m.