THORSwap, a decentralized exchange (DEX) powered by multichain THORChain, has entered maintenance mode to prevent bad actors from moving illicit funds through the platform. The decision comes after consultation with advisors, legal counsel, and law enforcement. Bad actors often use cross-chain platforms like THORSwap to move funds across multiple blockchains, making them untraceable. THORSwap will remain in maintenance mode until a more permanent solution can be implemented to ensure the platform's continued security and integrity. Meanwhile, decentralized finance (DeFi) lending protocol Yield Protocol announced its decision to permanently shut down due to lack of business demand and rising regulatory pressures.