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Hackers Target DeFi Protocol Scallop
Scallop, a DeFi lending platform on the Sui blockchain, was hacked, resulting in the loss of 150,000 SUI from its rewards pool. The team assures user funds are safe and operations have resumed.
Aisha Patel1 min - Crypto
Litecoin Undergoes Block Reorganization Due to Zero-Day Vulnerability
Litecoin faced a significant block reorganization due to a zero-day vulnerability exploited in a DoS attack, leading to the reversal of invalid transactions.
Elena Volkov1 min - Crypto
Community Raises Over 100,000 ETH for Aave Recovery
The DeFi United initiative has raised over 100,000 ETH to support Aave's recovery following the Kelp attack, nearly covering the $290 million loss.
James Park1 min - Crypto
Weekly Recap: Aave Rescue Operation and Quantum Vulnerability Demonstration
Bitcoin stabilizes around $78,000 while the DeFi community rallies to support Aave after a hack, and quantum computing poses new threats.
Sarah Chen6 min - Crypto
Developer Announces Bitcoin Hard Fork and Satoshi Coin Distribution
Bitcoin developer Paul Sztorc has announced a hard fork called eCash, set for August 2026, which will distribute new coins to BTC holders at a 1:1 ratio.
Aisha Patel2 min - News
Google to Invest Up to $40 Billion in Anthropic
Google is investing up to $40 billion in Anthropic, enhancing their partnership while remaining competitors in AI.
Sarah Chen1 min - News
Why Bitget Merges Crypto, Forex, and AI
Bitget is evolving into a global financial super app, merging crypto, Forex, and AI to meet user demands for broader financial tools.
Marcus Reid4 min - News
Bitwarden CLI Hack, Arrest of Collectors in Kyiv, and Other Cybersecurity News
This week in cybersecurity: North Korean hackers stole $12M, a former negotiator became an accomplice, and a bot farm was used for crypto extortion in Kyiv.
Elena Volkov6 min - News
Microsoft Launches First Voluntary Layoff Program in 51 Years
Microsoft is offering its first voluntary layoff program in 51 years, targeting 7% of its U.S. workforce, while enhancing its AI tools across various applications.
Elena Volkov1 min - Crypto
CryptoQuant Links Bitcoin Surge to $1.1 Billion in Short Liquidations
CryptoQuant's analysis reveals that Bitcoin's recent surge to $79,000 was largely fueled by a $1.1 billion short squeeze rather than solid spot demand.
James Park3 min - News
ECB Chooses Payment Standards for Digital Euro
The ECB has signed agreements with three organizations to establish payment standards for the digital euro, aiming to reduce costs and enhance integration.
Sarah Chen1 min - Crypto
CoinShares Reports on the Convergence of TradFi and DeFi in Hybrid Finance
CoinShares' report reveals the merging of traditional finance and DeFi into hybrid finance, highlighting significant growth in stablecoins and tokenized assets.
Daniel Kim2 min