DeFi· ★★· bearish·

Zest Protocol halts new loans amid fallout from Binance incident

  • —Zest Protocol paused new loans on Oct. 30
  • —Existing positions remain overcollateralized, market described as healthy
  • —The platform's products have no exposure to Binance
  • —Lending will resume depending on market conditions
Why it matters: DeFi protocols are tightening risk controls after the Binance incident, which could reduce lending liquidity across the sector.
Source: Bloomingbit