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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
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
Bitcoin Price Holds at $75,000 After US-Iran Ceasefire Breakdown
Bitcoin remains steady at $75,000 amid escalating US-Iran tensions, while Ethereum dips slightly. Analysts note a calm crypto market response to geopolitical events.
Marcus Reid4 min - Crypto
Dogecoin Day Celebrated in the Community
The crypto community celebrated Dogecoin Day on April 20, highlighting the token's evolution and its new status with the launch of the first DOGE ETF.
James Park1 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
Reabold Resources Confirms Interest in Bitcoin Mining Amid Criticism
Reabold Resources has confirmed plans for Bitcoin mining at a new site in Yorkshire, despite public criticism and environmental concerns.
Elena Volkov2 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
NYDIG Plans to Acquire Idle Smelter in New York
NYDIG is negotiating to purchase an idle aluminum smelter in New York from Alcoa, enhancing its cryptocurrency mining capabilities amid rising energy infrastructure interest.
Aisha Patel1 min - Crypto
Weekly Recap: Testing $78,000 and Crypto Exchange Penalties in Russia
Bitcoin tested the $78,000 mark while facing a new wave of hacks and proposed penalties for illegal exchanges in Russia during the past week.
Daniel Kim6 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
Bitcoin Mining Difficulty Decreases by 2.4%
Bitcoin's mining difficulty has decreased by 2.4%, impacting miners' profitability amid low network activity and price stagnation.
Aisha Patel1 min - News
Will Bitcoin Holders Face Jail Time in Russia?
This article discusses the potential criminalization of cryptocurrency in Russia, the impact of the Iran conflict on chip production, and issues surrounding World Liberty Financial.
Marcus Reid2 min