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Stifled by Security
Strict regulations are reshaping the crypto market, pushing it towards a more controlled environment while limiting independence and increasing risks for users.
Elena Volkov4 min - News
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 - 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 - 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
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 - 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 - 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
Experts Link $280 Million Drift Hack to North Korean Hackers
Experts have linked the $280 million hack of Drift to North Korea's Lazarus Group, which has a history of high-profile attacks on cryptocurrency platforms.
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
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 - Crypto
Drift Protocol on Solana Loses $280 Million in Hack
Drift Protocol on Solana suffered a major hack, losing $280 million. The incident has raised concerns about the project's future and the response from Circle.
Elena Volkov3 min - Crypto
Bitget and ArbitrageScanner to Host Exclusive Meeting Before Blockchain Forum 2026
Bitget and ArbitrageScanner are hosting an exclusive pre-party in Moscow before the Blockchain Forum 2026, focusing on networking and informal discussions among crypto market participants.
Aisha Patel1 min