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Kelp Hack Leads to $15 Billion Withdrawal from Aave
The Kelp hack has triggered a massive $15 billion withdrawal from Aave, with significant impacts on other lending platforms as well.
Aisha Patel2 min - Crypto
Base Launches Azul Update on Testnet
Base, supported by Coinbase, has launched the Azul update on its testnet, marking a significant step towards decentralization and improved performance.
Daniel Kim2 min - Crypto
Ripple Unveils Plan to Protect XRP Ledger from Quantum Threats
Ripple has announced a multi-phase plan to prepare the XRP Ledger for quantum computing threats, aiming for full readiness by 2028.
Elena Volkov1 min - Crypto
HTX Wins 'P2P Platform of the Year' at Blockchain Forum 2026
HTX's P2P division was awarded 'P2P Platform of the Year' at the Blockchain Forum 2026, highlighting its growth and regional focus.
Elena Volkov1 min - Crypto
BYDFi Wins Best Exchange Interface at Blockchain Forum 2026
BYDFi has been awarded the Best Cryptocurrency Exchange User Interface at the Blockchain Life Awards 2026, held in Moscow.
Aisha Patel1 min - Crypto
Investors Withdraw Over $8.6 Billion from Aave Following Kelp Hack
Investors withdrew over $8.6 billion from Aave following a significant hack of the Kelp protocol, leading to a dramatic drop in the platform's total value locked.
James Park3 min - Crypto
Strategy Acquires 34,164 BTC for $2.54 Billion
Strategy has acquired 34,164 BTC for $2.54 billion, marking its largest weekly purchase since November 2024.
Marcus Reid2 min - Crypto
Are There Any Safe Havens Left in DeFi? Lessons from Aave and Kelp
The recent hack of Kelp DAO has raised questions about the safety of DeFi protocols like Aave, revealing systemic risks and potential lessons for users.
Elena Volkov6 min - Crypto
Crypto Funds Attract $1.4 Billion in a Week
Cryptocurrency investment products attracted $1.4 billion from April 13 to 17, marking the best performance since January, driven primarily by Bitcoin's surge.
Daniel Kim1 min - Crypto
Kelp Protocol Loses $293 Million in Cross-Chain Bridge Attack
The Kelp protocol lost approximately $293 million in a recent cross-chain bridge attack, marking its second cybersecurity incident.
Daniel Kim2 min - Crypto
Circle Launches USDC Bridge for Cross-Chain Transfers
Circle has launched the USDC Bridge to facilitate seamless cross-chain transfers of the USDC stablecoin, enhancing accessibility and security.
Sarah Chen1 min - Crypto
MiCA and Travel Rule Require Proof of Crypto Asset Cleanliness
MiCA and the Travel Rule mandate proof of crypto asset cleanliness, impacting exchanges and users alike. CryptoPass offers a solution for retail holders to verify their wallets.
Elena Volkov5 min