Hack News
Crypto news, in-depth analysis and latest market developments tagged Hack. The COINOTAG editorial desk keeps the latest 100 articles up to date.
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20 articlesWasabi Hack: 5M$ Loss on Blast and Technical Analysis
Over $5M stolen in Wasabi Protocol hack; networks including Blast affected. Hacker exploited admin key, assets like WETH-PEPE drained. BLAST technical: S1 $0.0005 strong support. DeFi security lessons and FAQ.
Wasabi Protocol Hack: $4.5M Loss and DeFi Lessons
Wasabi Protocol hacked for 4.55M$: Single admin key drained vaults via UUPS. DRIFT delisted after Drift-like heist. ETH $2307, strong support $2221. DeFi losses exceed 770M$; multisig mandatory. Revoke LP approvals!
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 $0.04, bearish trend. Solana ecosystem affected.
North Korea DRIFT Hack: 285M$ Heist Details
North Korean hackers hit DRIFT Protocol with a $285M heist. TRMLabs: 76% of 2026 losses are DPRK. Price fell -7.39% with Upbit/Bithumb delist. Technical analysis: Support $0.0389, Resistance $0.0402. Social engineering tactics threaten DeFi.
FOMC Holds Rates Steady: BTC 78K, Meta USDC Push
FOMC kept rates at 3.50-3.75%, Powell issued shock warnings. BTC recovered to 78K, Meta started USDC payments with Solana/Polygon. AI earnings hit record: AWS 37.59B$. Technical: RSI 61, R1 79K strong resistance. Market cautious.
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.
April Hack Frenzy: Record Losses for AAVE and DeFi
Record in April crypto hacks: 600M$+ loss, KelpDAO 292M$, Drift 280M$, AAVE bad debt crisis. DRIFT delisted, AAVE $92.18 downtrend. Technical levels and social engineering tactics analyzed. DeFi security is evolving.
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 $90.33 strong support.
SBI Holdings Acquires Bitbank Shares
SBI Holdings accelerates talks to acquire Bitbank shares. The exchange, standing out with its hack-free security history, will strengthen with SBI VC Trade integration. Details on the new BTC credit card feature and Japanese consolidation.
Bitcoin Rose 12% in April: Geopolitical Resistance
Bitcoin closed April with a 12% gain despite Middle East tensions. MicroStrategy bought 4.13 billion dollars worth of BTC, MSTR rose 33%. While oil surged to 120 dollars, BTC is resisting at 78.266 dollars. Technical supports S1 71.865$, resistance R1 79.433$. On-chain demand is speculative.
Bitcoin's PACTs Protection Against the Quantum Threat
Dan Robinson's PACTs model from Paradigm protects inactive BTCs, including Satoshi's, from quantum threats. The system provides proof of ownership via timestamp, preserving privacy without requiring a fork. BTC price at $78,155, critical support levels $71K-$75K. Proactive solution as an alternative to Lopp's BIP-361.
GPT-5.5 Masters Cyber Attacks: WLD Analysis
AISI detected that GPT-5.5 autonomously managed complex cyber attacks. It stands out with a %71,4 success rate. Risk is increasing for AI projects like WLD. Price $0.23 (-3.70%), RSI 34.25 oversold. Strong support S1 $0.2337. The UK increased its cyber security fund.
How Does the Minnesota Deepfake Law Affect xAI?
Minnesota is banning AI deepfake nude image tools. xAI-linked XAI token price $0.01 (+3.25%), RSI 56.97. Critical support $0.0103, resistance $0.0120. Regulations can create volatility. Read for details.
Arbitrum DAO Votes Its Kelp ETH for AAVE-Led DeFi United
Arbitrum DAO is voting to release the Kelp DAO hacker's 30.766 ETH to DeFi United led by AAVE. The vote is progressing with strong yes support. Background: 292M$ rsETH was stolen, laundered through Aave/Compound. Technical: AAVE $92.72, S1 $91.70 strong support. DeFi solidarity stands out.
SBI Holdings Buys Bitbank Shares
SBI Holdings has accelerated talks to acquire Bitbank shares. The security-focused exchange launched a credit card that pays bills with BTC balance. Crypto consolidation is accelerating in Japan, with BTC integration standing out.
Crypto Billionaire's Secret 5M£ Gift to Farage
Secret 5M£ security gift to Nigel Farage from Tether shareholder Harborne. Reform UK's crypto funding is being discussed. ID technical: $0.03, downtrend, strong S1 $0.0304. UK crypto regulation is tightening.
Mythos AI Shakes Crypto Security
Anthropic's Mythos AI is shaking up crypto security paradigms. The model chaining infrastructure weaknesses is forcing a rethink of DeFi. Aave raised 301M$, Coinbase listed MEGA. Technical: AAVE 93.57$, downtrend.
OpenAI Lawsuit: Tumbler Ridge Attack and WLD Impact
Lawsuit against OpenAI after Tumbler Ridge school attack: ChatGPT negligence blamed. Sam Altman admitted the mistake. WLD price down 2.05% to 0.24$, RSI 35 downtrend. Technical levels and ethical risks analyzed. Crypto investors beware!
Crypto Billionaire's 5 Million Pound Gift to Farage Scandal
Nigel Farage received a 5 million pound gift from crypto billionaire Harborne. The Tether-linked donation has stirred up a political storm. Reform UK is defending it, while the government prepares restrictions. Includes market analysis with BTC technical data.
White House Facilitates Federal Access to Mythos AI
The White House is preparing a draft guide to facilitate federal access to Anthropic's Mythos AI model. Demand is increasing despite Pentagon restrictions. Mythos simulates cyber attacks 20 hours early and detected 271 vulnerabilities. Banks and agencies are using it for critical infrastructure.