LayerZero Blames $292M Hack on Lazarus
Attackers drained $292M from KelpDAO’s bridge, linked to North Korea’s Lazarus Group. LayerZero identified a single verifier vulnerability. Funds possibly moved via Tornado Cash. #Breaking #Crypto $ETH
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Crypto Developers Scramble After Vercel Hack
A breach at @Vercel has led crypto teams to rotate API keys after sensitive data was potentially exposed, with claims of $2M in stolen data circulating. #Breaking #Crypto $SOL
KelpDAO Loses $293M in Massive Hack
A hack on @KelpDAO’s liquid restaking protocol resulted in a $293 million loss, impacting the $rsETH token and causing nine DeFi protocols to pause operations. #Breaking #DeFi $rsETH (-8) ↘
XRP Validator Warns of wXRP Risks
The exposure of Wrapped XRP ($wXRP) on Solana raises security concerns, echoing risks from the recent $292M KelpDAO exploit, warns XRP Ledger validator VET. #Update #Crypto $XRP
Ethereum Bridge Hack Losses 10x Worse
Hyperbridge’s exploit losses are now estimated at $2.5M, 10x the initial report. The firm is tracing funds and working with law enforcement for recovery. Crypto $DOT
Bitcoin Standards Rollout Urged Amid Systemic Risks
FATF urges faster crypto compliance, scrutinizing stablecoins and offshore firms. Only 29% of jurisdictions largely compliant with virtual asset standards. #Update #Crypto
Circle Faces $285M Hack Lawsuit
Circle faces a class action lawsuit from Drift Protocol investors over a $285M hack, alleging mishandling of stolen $USDC. Circle defends its actions citing legal constraints. #Breaking #Legal $USDC
Bitcoin Moves $9B Bitfinex Hack Funds
The U.S. government transferred $628,000 in Bitcoin linked to the 2016 Bitfinex hack to Coinbase Prime, possibly indicating a sale. #Update #Crypto $BTC
Circle Faces $280M Lawsuit Over Hack
@Circle is facing a class action lawsuit over failing to freeze $230 million in stolen funds from the $280 million Drift Protocol exploit, with claims of negligence and aiding criminal activity. #Breaking #Legal $USDC
Circle Faces $280M Lawsuit Over Drift Hack
@Circle faces a class action lawsuit over alleged negligence during a $280 million hack of Drift Protocol, with plaintiffs seeking damages for the $230 million USDC transfer that occurred without intervention. #Breaking #Legal $USDC
Crypto Attacks Surge After Drift Protocol Hack
At least 12 DeFi protocols, including @RheaFinance and Grinex, were attacked recently, with losses totaling $7.6M and $13.7M respectively, raising concerns about AI-assisted cyber threats. #Update #Crypto $RHEA
Bitcoin Transfers $606K from 2016 Hack
The U.S. government transferred $606,000 in bitcoin linked to the 2016 Bitfinex hack to Coinbase Prime; these assets are mandated for restitution to Bitfinex. #Update #Crypto $BTC
Circle Faces $230M Lawsuit Over Drift Hack
@Circle is facing a class action lawsuit for negligence after $280M was stolen from Drift Protocol, with claims it failed to freeze $230M in USDC during the exploit. #Breaking #Legal $USDC
Circle Sued Over $280M Hack Claims
Circle (CRCL) is being sued over a $280M hack involving Drift Protocol, with plaintiffs alleging negligence. #Breaking #Legal