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Drift Protocol Reveals Details of $280 Million Hack
Drift Protocol has revealed that a $280 million hack was orchestrated by a North Korean group, involving extensive planning and infiltration tactics.
James Park2 min - News
Weekly Recap: Disheartening Quantum Forecast and $280M Drift Protocol Hack
Bitcoin remains steady at $67,000 while Drift Protocol suffers a $280M hack linked to North Korean hackers, and the U.S. begins implementing the GENIUS Act.
Sarah Chen6 min - Crypto
Solana Developers Unveil AI Skill Set
The Solana Foundation has launched Solana Agent Skills, a toolkit for integrating AI agents with blockchain functionalities, featuring both official and community-created skills.
James Park1 min - Crypto
JPMorgan Reports Sharp Decline in Crypto Market Inflows
JPMorgan reports a sharp decline in crypto inflows in Q1 2026, with total inflows around $11 billion, significantly lower than the previous year.
James Park1 min - News
Will Google's Quantum Predictions and Gulf War Crash the Crypto Market?
This week’s highlights include Russia's mining ban, Google's quantum hacking predictions, and the impact of Middle Eastern conflicts on global markets.
Aisha Patel3 min - Crypto
Study: Aave V3 Avoided "Bad" Debt at Borrowers' Expense
Aave V3 has successfully avoided bad debts, but borrowers face significant losses, according to a Bank of Canada study.
Elena Volkov2 min - News
Cybersecurity Weekly: New Prank Trojan in Russia, Data Leak from the European Commission
This week's cybersecurity roundup includes a new prank Trojan in Russia, a data leak from the European Commission, and a hacker charged with stealing $53 million.
Aisha Patel4 min - Crypto
Telegram Wallet Integrates Perpetual Futures via Lighter
Telegram Wallet has integrated perpetual futures trading via Lighter, allowing users to trade over 50 assets with up to 50x leverage directly in the app.
Aisha Patel2 min - News
Riot Platforms Sells $289 Million in Bitcoin to Fund AI Infrastructure
Riot Platforms sold $289 million in Bitcoin to fund its shift towards AI infrastructure, despite a decrease in mining output.
Marcus Reid1 min - Crypto
ZachXBT Accuses Circle of Delays in Freezing $420 Million in Illicit USDC
ZachXBT has accused Circle of failing to promptly freeze over $420 million in illicit USDC transactions, highlighting multiple compliance failures since 2022.
James Park2 min - Crypto
Brad Garlinghouse Responds to Ripple Prime's 'Average Quality' Rating
Brad Garlinghouse commented on Ripple Prime's recent investment rating by KBRA, highlighting its strengths and growth potential despite some risks.
Daniel Kim1 min - Crypto
Retail Bitcoin Investor Activity Hits Lowest Level Since 2017
Retail Bitcoin investor activity has plummeted to a nine-year low, with only 332 BTC inflows on Binance, as many shift to ETFs and other assets.
Sarah Chen3 min