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Heavy April: Record Number of Hacks Impacting Mixer Users
April 2026 saw a record number of hacks in the crypto industry, impacting users of mixers and highlighting the need for enhanced security measures.
Marcus Reid4 min - Crypto
BitMine Increases Ethereum Holdings to $13 Billion
BitMine has boosted its Ethereum holdings to $13 billion, acquiring over 100,000 ETH for three weeks in a row, while public companies have amassed 1.15 million BTC.
James Park2 min - Crypto
Aave Seeks Court to Lift Freeze on $73 Million in Stolen ETH
Aave has filed an emergency motion to lift the freeze on $73 million in ETH stolen during the Kelp hack, arguing the funds belong to the victims.
Daniel Kim1 min - Crypto
Base Adopts Hybrid Model with ZK Transaction Verification
Base has announced the integration of zero-knowledge proofs to enhance transaction security and speed, marking a significant step in its development.
Elena Volkov1 min - News
New York Court Blocks Arbitrum from Accessing 30,000 Stolen ETH
A New York court has blocked Arbitrum from accessing 30,000 ETH frozen after a hack, as victims of North Korean terrorism claim the funds.
Aisha Patel2 min - News
Arbitrum DAO Votes to Transfer $71 Million to DeFi United Fund
The Arbitrum DAO is voting on transferring $71 million to DeFi United to aid recovery from the Kelp hack, amidst a divided community response.
Sarah Chen1 min - News
April Sets Record for Crypto Industry Hacks
April marked a record month for hacks in the crypto industry, with over 20 incidents reported and losses totaling $651 million.
Daniel Kim2 min - Crypto
Monthly Highlights: DeFi Domino Effect, Powerful Anthropic, and Bitdeer's Surge
April saw significant security breaches in the DeFi sector, with major attacks impacting liquidity and market stability, alongside notable developments in AI and mining.
Daniel Kim7 min - Crypto
Retail Investors Drive Main Trading Volume of USDT0
Retail investors are driving the trading volume of USDT0, a stablecoin backed by USDT, with 99.2% holding less than $1,000.
Daniel Kim1 min - Crypto
Arthur Hayes Predicts Hyperliquid's Dominance in Prediction Markets with HYPE
Arthur Hayes believes Hyperliquid's HYPE token will give it a competitive edge in prediction markets, allowing users to engage directly in the platform's economy.
Sarah Chen2 min - Crypto
Hacker Steals Over $5 Million from Wasabi Protocol
The Wasabi project suffered a hack on April 30, resulting in losses exceeding $5 million across multiple blockchain networks.
Marcus Reid2 min - Crypto
Standard Chartered Maintains DeFi Outlook After Kelp Hack
Standard Chartered analysts assert that the recent $292 million Kelp hack, while damaging, will not derail the DeFi sector's growth trajectory.
Marcus Reid1 min