Experts Warn of Systemic Risks as Crypto Lending Vaults Cross $10B

Total deposits in crypto lending vaults have expanded from $4 billion in early 2025 to over $10 billion, driven by institutional investors and treasuries seeking high yield on stablecoins. Industry experts advocate for stricter risk management and financial compensation buffers for security breaches or negligence. Deposits in decentralized finance (DeFi) crypto lending vaults have crossed $10 billion, marking a sharp increase from approximately $4 billion at the start of 2025, according to a recent Financial Times report . The surge is driven by investors seeking higher yields on stablecoins and other tokens rather than leaving capital idle.

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