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Aave Sees $16 Billion in Deposits Withdrawn Following Kelp Hack
Aave's deposits have dropped by over $16 billion following the Kelp hack, prompting liquidity concerns and proposals for interest rate adjustments.
Marcus Reid2 min - Crypto
Belarus Establishes Rules for Crypto Banks
Belarus has established regulations for crypto banks, allowing 26 cryptocurrencies and defining 11 types of permissible operations.
Marcus Reid1 min - Crypto
DeFi Hacks Raise Doubts About Wall Street's Crypto Plans
Recent DeFi hacks have led to over $15 billion in withdrawals, raising concerns about Wall Street's interest in blockchain technologies.
Aisha Patel2 min - Crypto
Hackers Target Volo, Stealing $3.5 Million from WBTC and USDC Pools
Volo's liquid staking protocol was hacked, resulting in a loss of $3.5 million from WBTC and USDC pools, prompting an investigation and plans for reimbursement.
James Park1 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
Bitget Wallet Integrates Polymarket and Adds AI Analytics for Prediction Markets
Bitget Wallet has integrated Polymarket, enhancing prediction market trading with AI analytics and real-time insights for users.
Aisha Patel1 min - Crypto
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
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
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
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
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