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Wasabi Protocol Hack: 4.55M$ DeFi Heist
Wasabi Protocol lost 4.55M$ in a hack. ETH/Base vaults were drained, UUPS exploit resembles Drift. 2026 DeFi losses exceeded 770M$. ETH price $2,284 (+1.82%), strong supports S1 $2,243. Users should revoke LP approvals. DRIFT was delisted.
Sarah ChenMay 1, 2026
North Korean Hackers Hit DRIFT and KelpDAO: 577M$
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.
Michael RobertsMay 1, 2026
MegaETH MEGA Token Launch and Coinbase Listing
MegaETH launched the MEGA token; it experienced a 30% drop after launch, but liquidity is increasing with the Coinbase futures listing. Performance-based supply model and ETH technical support levels (2.260$ level) promise growth. Sustainable ecosystem with TVL and staking rewards.
Sarah ChenMay 1, 2026
Coinbase Announces Superstate CUSHY Stablecoin Fund
Coinbase announced the CUSHY stablecoin yield fund with Superstate. With FundOS tokenization, it offers 24/7 liquidity on Solana, ETH, and Base. Apex Group partnership and Meta-Stripe news are expanding the ecosystem. APEX technical data: RSI 49.98, strong supports $0.2749.
David KimMay 1, 2026
North Korean Hackers Stole 577M$ 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.
Emily WatsonApr 30, 2026
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.
Emily WatsonApr 30, 2026
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.
David KimApr 29, 2026
35% of the Web is AI: Stanford Research and ALT Effect
Stanford research: 35% of websites in 2025 will be AI-generated. Confirmed: 33% increase in semantic similarity and 107% rise in positive sentiment. Model collapse risk is increasing. ALT token benefiting from AI hype with +4.10%; support $0.0075, resistance $0.0082. Technical analysis table included.
James MitchellApr 29, 2026
Robinhood Q1 Earnings Low: Crypto Enthusiasm Fades with BTC Drop
Robinhood announced $346M profit in Q1, crypto revenues declined with BTC drop. Prediction markets broke records, Robinhood Chain testnet launched. BTC $77.6K, in sideways trend. Stock fell 6%.
David KimApr 29, 2026
LayerZero Donated 23M$ 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.
James MitchellApr 29, 2026
Robinhood Q1 Earnings: BTC Decline and Diversification
Robinhood announced $346M profit in Q1, but BTC price drop hit crypto revenues. While prediction markets break records, Robinhood Chain L2 testnet is accelerating tokenized assets. BTC technicals: 76.443$, S1 support 76.390. Diversification strategy stands out.
David KimApr 29, 2026
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 $95.57 strong support. Details and technical analysis.
Emily WatsonApr 29, 2026
RailsX Launch: BTC-Stablecoin Revolution on Lightning
RailsX has launched BTC-USDT-L/USDC-L trading on Lightning Network. Self-custody is protected, atomic swaps take seconds. Lightning capacity has reached 380M USD. BTC 76,352 USD, strong support levels exist. Amboss and Speed Wallet integration is revolutionary.
Emily WatsonApr 29, 2026
AAVE-Led DeFi United Cleans Up Kelp Hack
Aave-led DeFi United is clearing the remaining rsETH debts from the Kelp DAO hack. 116.500 rsETH was stolen, and the coalition plans liquidation with a 303M$ commitment. AAVE price at 96.60 USD, strong supports around 90 USD. DeFi solidarity demonstrates the sector's maturity.
Emily WatsonApr 28, 2026
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.
Michael RobertsApr 28, 2026
DeFi United Saves rsETH: New Plan
DeFi United announced the plan to restore full collateral for rsETH after the 292M$ heist. Over 300M$+ ETH was collected under Aave's leadership. The attack is attributed to the Lazarus Group; restoration will proceed with phased redemption. This demonstrates the sector's resilience.
Michael RobertsApr 28, 2026
Kevin Warsh Approaches Fed Chairmanship: Crypto Impact
Ministry of Justice Dismisses Powell Investigation, Kevin Warsh Nears Fed Chairmanship. Crypto Investments (dYdX, Solana) and Digital Asset Advocacy Draw Attention. DYDX +3.72% Up, RSI 73.89. Approval Probability 84% (Kalshi). Sector Awaits Regulatory Relief.
James MitchellApr 28, 2026
DeFi United Overcame the Kelp DAO Hack with 303M$
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.
James MitchellApr 28, 2026
Blockchain Capital Returns to Crypto with $700M in New Funds
Blockchain Capital is raising two new funds totaling 700 million dollars: Early-stage experimental projects and growth-focused investments. According to Messari, the average deal size increased by 50% in the last 30 days. Successes like Kraken and Coinbase continue. In April, 466M$ was raised.
James MitchellApr 23, 2026
ARK Invest Invested $13M in Robinhood: Trump Accounts Effect
ARK Invest invested 13M$ in Robinhood. HOOD, selected in the Trump Accounts program, was purchased with ARKK/ARKW/ARKF ETFs. The stock rose 7.5% after-hours, and a 1.5B$ buyback began. Despite a 38% YTD decline, Cathie Wood's bet signals growth.
Sarah ChenApr 8, 2026