Terra Blockchain Exploit Drains Over $4 Million in Tokens
The exploit saw around 60 million ASTRO tokens drained, sending the price of ASTRO plummeting to an all-time low.
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Over 70% of hacked funds are lost to CeFi entities — Cyvers
Real-time threat detection and AI integrations could further bolster Web3 security, according to the CEO of Cyvers.
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SEC likely still believes SOL is a security, say crypto execs
Many crypto observers may be “overreading” the security regulator’s latest filing for its Binance lawsuit, meaning Solana and othe...
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Russia Passes Bill to Legalize Crypto to Dodge International Sanctions
Russian lawmakers passed a bill later that would make it legal for firms to use cryptocurrency for international settlements.
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Russia Legalizes Bitcoin And Crypto for International Trade To Bypass Sanctions
In a significant legislative move, Russian lawmakers have passed a bill permitting businesses to use Bitcoin and other cryptocurre...
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Crypto sleuth investigates suspect in Sydney Sweeney’s hack
Onchain detective ZachXBT has linked the convicted UK hacker Gurvinder Bhangu to Sydney Sweeney and Bob Odenkirk’s crypto hacks.
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SEC Might Shelve Allegation That Solana Is a Security in Binance Lawsuit
The amended complaint would delay the court's need to rule on whether SOL, MATIC, ADA and other "third party crypto" assets are se...
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$25 Million Drained From Compound (COMP) Treasury In Latest Governance Exploit Incident
The Compound Finance (COMP) treasury has been drained of $25 million in a recent governance attack, raising alarms about the state...
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Artists sue SEC over confusing security status of NFTs
Attorneys representing the artists drew parallels to Taylor Swift concert tickets, which are often sold on the secondary market.
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Everything Bitcoin: L2s see wave of adoption, but security needs to catch up
The Bitcoin 2024 conference showcased dozens of protocols driving innovation on the Bitcoin blockchain. Cointelegraph’s team explo...
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Hacker gets 3.5 years prison for $900K Coinbase login scam: Report
A UK hacker faces prison for his Coinbase dummy website scam, an El Paso man’s alleged crypto “Ponzi” funded his lavish lifestyle,...
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Casper Network halts operations following security breach
This incident serves as a reminder of the ever-present need for vigilance and proactive measures in the rapidly evolving world of...
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Senator Warren Calls for Tougher Regulations to Combat National Security Risks From Foreign Crypto Mines
Senator Elizabeth Warren has called for stricter regulations to address the risks of foreign-owned cryptocurrency mining facilitie...
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WazirX launches fund recovery plan post $230M hack
Drawing lessons from past incidents such as the Mt. Gox and Bitfinex hacks, WazirX aims to apply the best practices from these cas...
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DEX MonoSwap suffers staked liquidity loss due to phishing attack on developer
The phishing attack on MonoSwap highlights the critical need for enhanced security measures and vigilance in decentralized finance...
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MonoSwap has been hacked, warns users not to deposit funds
The platform warned users not to deposit any new funds or open new positions at this time, as the future of the platform remains u...
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RiskLayer secures funding to enhance DeFi security middleware on EigenLayer
RiskLayer's funding to enhance DeFi security middleware could significantly impact DeFi adoption and market stability, drawing reg...
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Marathon Digital Ordered to Pay $138M for Contract Breach
A federal court jury in Los Angeles has awarded Michael Ho $138 million after finding crypto mining firm Marathon Digital Holdings...
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