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20 articlesDeFi 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.
ZetaChain GatewayEVM Attack: 300K$ Loss
ZetaChain halted cross-chain transactions following an attack on the GatewayEVM contract. $300K loss in internal wallets, user funds are safe. ZETA price $0.05, technical supports $0.0528. Similar bridge exploits are ringing alarm bells in the sector.
CertiK: 2026 Hacks Will Come with Deepfakes and Phishing
CertiK researcher Natalie Newson predicts 2026 hacks using deepfakes and phishing. In April, DRIFT (280M$) and Kelp DAO (293M$) breaches resulted in 600M$ losses. DRIFT price at 0.03$, support at 0.0248$. Defense: Cold wallets and verification. 2025 losses: 3.3B$.
Bitcoin Depot 50.9 BTC Hack: Details and Analysis
Bitcoin Depot lost 50.9 BTC in a hack, customer data is safe. Stock rose but there are regulation issues. BTC ETFs saw 335.8M$ inflows. Price at 78K$, uptrend continues. Technical support levels strong at 74K-77K.
Operation Atlantic: 12M$ Crypto Scam Frozen
With Operation Atlantic, the US, UK, and Canada froze 12M$ in crypto scams affecting 20.000+ victims. Details on approval phishing and BTC risks. International cooperation with Binance support stood out. Including protection tips.
Circle Shares Drop 10%: Drift Exploit Impact
Circle shares fell 9.9% to $85,10. Drift Protocol's $280M exploit triggered a legal investigation. USDC conversion increased risks. DRIFT 0.03$, RSI 39.61, strong supports S1 0.0248$. Technical analysis and levels.
Aethir ATH Bridge Attack Stopped: Details
Aethir detected and stopped the attack on ATH bridge contracts. Damage was kept under 90,000 USD. Ethereum ATH supply was unaffected. Technical analysis: Price $0.01, strong supports S1 $0.0055. Full post-mortem soon.
North Korean Hackers Stole 3.5M$ Crypto: RON Ronin
ZachXBT revealed that 140 North Korean IT workers have stolen 3,5M$ in crypto since November. The team led by Jerry infiltrated using fake identities. Past hacks, including Ronin (RON), were recalled. Payments via luckyguys.site and Payoneer. Tether wallets blacklisted.
Jinkusu Deepfake KYC Threat Hits Crypto
The Jinkusu threat actor is bypassing KYC using deepfakes and voice manipulation. InsightFace-based tools are targeting banks and crypto platforms. 5.5 billion dollars in scam losses in 2024. Starkiller connection is suspicious. Experts recommend layered security. Phishing is decreasing, but drainers remain active.
North Korean Hackers' DRIFT Hack: Details
North Korean hackers hacked DRIFT Protocol for 280M$. Lazarus Group's 7-year infiltration tactics, conference contacts, and technical analysis: Price $0.04 (-14%), RSI 19.34. Supports S1 $0.0288. Precautions and OFAC scan are essential.
DRIFT 280M$ Hack: Team Negligence and Price Collapse
Drift Protocol’s $280M hack could have been prevented by team negligence. Lawyer Givner listed the errors: Lack of air-gapped key, Telegram malware. Price at $0.04, RSI 19.96 oversold. North Korea preliminary investigation and class action lawsuit on the agenda. Technical supports: S1 $0.0301 strong.
DRIFT Hack: 280M$ 6-Month Coordinated Attack
Drift Protocol announced that the $280 million hack was a 6-month coordinated attack. Actors who gained trust with a fake company at conferences are linked to North Korea. Price at $0.05 -4.28%, RSI 21 oversold. Supports: $0.0301 strong.
ZachXBT: Circle Did Not Freeze 420M$ USDC, Including GMX Hack
ZachXBT claims that Circle did not freeze $420M in illegal USDC (including GMX, Drift, Cetus hacks). GMX price at $6.09 in downtrend, strong support at $6.04. 200M+ risk continues in Drift. DeFi responsibility debate has flared up.
DRIFT Hack: 280M$ Stolen, Onchain Message to Hackers
Solana-based Drift Protocol sent ETH onchain message to hackers after 280M$ hack. Cyvers: Weeks-long operation, durable nonces vulnerability. Price 0.04$, RSI 26 oversold. Potential 200M+ exploitation risk. Support 0.0312$.
2026 Q1 DeFi Hacks: 168M$ Loss and DRIFT Crisis
In Q1 2026, DeFi hacks fell to $168.6M. Largest: Step Finance $40M, Truebit $26.4M ETH, Resolv Labs. DRIFT caused panic with a $285M leak, price dropped 7.39% (RSI 25.65). Kraken expert: North Korean groups active. Technical levels and risks analyzed.
DRIFT Hacked: 280M$ Loss and Price Collapse
Solana DEX Drift Protocol hacked for $280M. Funds stolen via durable nonces exploit, price dropped 42%. Attacker took 130K ETH. Potential additional $200M at risk. Technical analysis: RSI 21, S1 $0.0348. Solana ecosystem affected.
Indictment Against BNB Chain Hacker Spalletta
New York Prosecutor's Office filed an indictment against Jonathan Spalletta, who hacked BNB Chain-based Uranium Finance in 2021. $54M was stolen, funds were spent on collections. Spalletta surrendered. BNB technical: $617, downtrend, S1 $614 strong support.
Resolv Labs Exploit: USR Peg Broken, 25M$ Stolen
Resolv Labs exploited, USR peg broken, $25M stolen. Protocol halted, staking frozen. 72-hour ultimatum to the attacker. RESOLV $0.05, RSI 33.41 oversold. $180M liquidation on Morpho.
February Crypto Hack Losses Lowest: 26.5M$
February crypto hack losses fell to 26.5M$, the lowest level. YieldBlox and IoTeX the biggest events. BTC market correction was effective. Phishing still a threat. Technical: BTC 66,747$, downtrend.