#Arbitrum
North Korean Hackers: DRIFT and KelpDAO Heist
North Korean hackers stole 577M$ in Q1 2026: DRIFT (285M$) and KelpDAO (292M$) hacks. In-depth review with technical details, price analysis, and delisting news. DRIFT at $0.04, bearish trend. Solana ecosystem affected.
North Korean Hackers Stole $285M from DRIFT
North Korean hackers stole 577M$ from DRIFT and Kelp DAO, 76% of the year's hacks. TRM Labs report details: Social engineering, nonce exploit. DRIFT delisted from Upbit/Bithumb. North Korea's share broke the 76% record. Defenses must evolve.
Arbitrum DAO Kelp Hacker Uses His ETH to Vote for DeFi United
Arbitrum DAO is voting to release 30.766 ETH from the Kelp DAO hacker to DeFi United. With strong yes support, the vote lasting until May 7 highlights Aave-led solidarity. Technical analysis: AAVE downtrend at $91.97, S1 $90.33 strong support.
ARB Technical Analysis May 2, 2026: Weekly Strategy
ARB is maintaining its sideways trend at $0.12; the 0.1227 support is protecting the accumulation phase. BTC correlation and the 0.1341 breakout will determine the weekly direction.
WisdomTree $152 Billion AUM in Q1 | ETH Tokenization
WisdomTree raised its AUM to $152.6 billion in Q1, with $137M inflows into crypto ETPs. ETH-based tokenization expanded on Arbitrum, AVAX. ETH at 2.295$, strong S1 2.244$. Coinbase MegaETH listing strengthens the ecosystem. New ETPs for BTC/ETH/SOL.
Arbitrum DAO Votes Its Kelp ETH for AAVE-Led DeFi United
Arbitrum DAO is voting to release the Kelp DAO hacker's 30.766 ETH to DeFi United led by AAVE. The vote is progressing with strong yes support. Background: 292M$ rsETH was stolen, laundered through Aave/Compound. Technical: AAVE $92.72, S1 $91.70 strong support. DeFi solidarity stands out.
ARB Technical Analysis May 1, 2026: Weekly Strategy
ARB is giving accumulation signals in a narrow range, with $0.1339 breakout critical. BTC bearish supertrend increases altcoin risk; if $0.1251 support remains intact, the trend won't break.
WisdomTree Sets $152.6 Billion AUM Record in Q1
WisdomTree increased its AUM to $152.6 billion in Q1. $137 million net inflows into Crypto ETPs, ETH-based tokenization is growing. ETH price $2,305, critical support $2,265. Coinbase's MegaETH futures listing supports the ecosystem.
North Korean Hackers Hit DRIFT and KelpDAO: 577M$
North Korean hackers stole 577M$ in Q1 2026: DRIFT (285M$) and KelpDAO (292M$). TRM Labs: 76% global loss. DRIFT was delisted, hit by Solana nonce hack. North Korea's share rose to 64%. New defenses are essential.
North Korean Hackers Stole 577M$ from DRIFT and Kelp
North Korean hackers stole $577M from DRIFT and Kelp DAO, accounting for 76% of 2026 hacks. Details on social engineering, nonce manipulation, and RPC poisoning. DRIFT delisted from Upbit/Bithumb. Annual hack share table and defense recommendations.
Arbitrum DAO Releases Kelp Hacker's ETH to DeFi United
Arbitrum DAO votes to release 30.766 ETH from Kelp DAO hacker to DeFi United (led by Aave). Vote strongly yes; $311M raised. AAVE technicals: $93.26, S1 $91.99 strong support. Lazarus suspicions and DeFi solidarity stand out.
AAVE rsETH Crisis: DeFi Bent, Not Broken
DeFi was shaken by the KelpDAO rsETH exploit but, according to Standard Chartered, it didn't break. 292M rsETH was funneled into Aave, resulting in a 17B dollar deposit loss. The coalition committed 300M+ dollars, and recovery has begun. RWA will reach 2T dollars by 2028. Aave V4 reduces bridge risks.
rsETH Exploit Rocks Aave: DeFi is Strengthening
KelpDAO rsETH exploit hit Aave, resulting in 17 billion dollars in deposit losses. Standard Chartered report says DeFi is not fragile, it will strengthen. AAVE price at 95.35 USD, strong support at 95.53 USD. Recovery efforts and V4 updates offer hope.
LayerZero Donated 23M$ to AAVE
LayerZero donated 10.000 ETH (23M$) to DeFi United after the Kelp DAO heist, strengthening AAVE liquidity. Hack details, sector TVL decline, and AAVE technical data: Price 98.16$, strong support 94$. Protocols are reviewing security measures.
LayerZero Provides $23M Support to AAVE | Kelp DAO
LayerZero donated 23M$ (10K ETH) to DeFi United after the Kelp DAO heist. Strengthening AAVE liquidity. The sector is recovering after the TVL drop. AAVE price $97.01, S1 $95.57 strong support. Details and technical analysis.
AAVE-Led DeFi United Cleans Up Kelp Hack
Aave-led DeFi United is clearing the remaining rsETH debts from the Kelp DAO hack. 116.500 rsETH was stolen, and the coalition plans liquidation with a 303M$ commitment. AAVE price at 96.60 USD, strong supports around 90 USD. DeFi solidarity demonstrates the sector's maturity.
NFT Rally and AAVE Bad Debt Solution
NFT market closed the week with a rally, CryptoPunks rose 16%. Bitcoin peaked at 78.5k$. AAVE's 200M$ bad debt was resolved with DeFi United. Technical: AAVE 96.73$, support 90$. ETF inflows increased liquidity.
DeFi United Saves rsETH: New Plan
DeFi United announced the plan to restore full collateral for rsETH after the 292M$ heist. Over 300M$+ ETH was collected under Aave's leadership. The attack is attributed to the Lazarus Group; restoration will proceed with phased redemption. This demonstrates the sector's resilience.
DeFi United Saves AAVE: 303M$ Commitment
After the Kelp DAO exploit, DeFi United raised $303M in commitments to rescue AAVE rsETH positions. Stani Kulechov is donating 5k ETH, Aave DAO approves 250k ETH. Giants like Consensys and Lido are supporting. AAVE price at $96.69, critical support at $94.73. Demonstrates the sector's resilience.
DeFi United Overcame the Kelp DAO Hack with 303M$
DeFi United overcame Kelp DAO's 290M$ hack with 303M$ ETH. AAVE liquidity fell to 92%, downtrend dominates in technicals. Consensys and Arbitrum provided support. The sector demonstrated its resilience.