Hack News
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20 articlesBitcoin Holds $76.8K Near Tom Lee's Line as Echo Protocol Hit by $76M Exploit
Bitcoin News Echo Protocol, a Bitcoin liquidity aggregation and yield infrastructure layer, suffered an exploit on its Monad deployment after an attacker minted 1,000 unauthorized eBTC tokens worth roughly $76.7 million. The team con
Standard Chartered to Cut 7,000 Jobs, SEC Readies Tokenized Stock Rules, Echo BTCFi Hit by $867K Exploit
Crypto News Standard Chartered confirmed plans to eliminate more than 7,000 corporate function roles by 2030, representing over 15% of that workforce segment, as the UK-headquartered lender accelerates its rollout of artificial intelligence and automation. Chief executive Bill Winters fr
CLARITY Act Advances as Strategy Buys Back $1.5B Debt, THORChain Refunds $10M Exploit
Crypto News The US CLARITY Act is being framed as a potential catalyst for domestic blockchain innovation, with venture firm a16z arguing that regulatory clarity could ripple far beyond the crypto sector. The firm pointed to the G
Mythos AI Shakes Crypto Security: AAVE Reaction
Anthropic's Mythos AI model is questioning crypto security approaches. The model targeting inter-system weaknesses highlights AAVE's response to the Kelp DAO exploit: 301M$ in commitments were collected. Coinbase is listing MEGA, the sector is turning to AI simulations.
Crypto Billionaire's 5M£ Gift to Farage Scandal
Nigel Farage received a 5M£ gift from crypto billionaire Harborne. While record donations are flowing to Reform UK, the government is restricting crypto funds. Details of BTC investments and the political scandal.
Powell Stays at the Fed: BTC Impact
Fed Chair Powell may step down from the chairmanship but remains a governor. Interest rates steady at %3,5-3,75. Hawkish dissenters held back the market. BTC $78.465 (+%0,07), S1 $71.926 support strong. Resistance R1 $79.397. Fed uncertainty impacting crypto; $85K possible.
Wasabi Hack: 5M$ 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.