Ethereum Bot Nets $10M in Failed Swap
A crypto user lost millions during a swap on @Aave, receiving only 327 AAVE tokens valued at $36,000 after a MEV bot executed a sandwich attack for nearly $10 million profit. #Update #Crypto $AAVE
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A crypto user lost millions during a swap on @Aave, receiving only 327 AAVE tokens valued at $36,000 after a MEV bot executed a sandwich attack for nearly $10 million profit. #Update #Crypto $AAVE
BlackRock’s iShares Staked Ethereum Trust debuted with $15.5M in volume, distributing monthly staking rewards from validators Figment, Galaxy Digital, and Attestant. #Update #Crypto $ETH
@OPLabs has laid off 20 employees to streamline operations, emphasizing a focus on strategic priorities rather than financial issues. The $OP token is down approximately 3% in the last 24 hours. #Update #Crypto $OP
OP Labs, behind Ethereum’s Optimism, lays off 20 staff to streamline operations amid Ethereum’s layer-2 shifts. $OP drops 2.9% to $0.11. #Update #Crypto $OP
Bitcoin ETFs extended their inflow streak, adding $115 million, while Ether ETFs gained $57 million. Solana posted modest gains, and XRP ETFs saw no activity. #Update #Crypto $BTC
BlackRock launches a staked Ethereum ETF, reducing its sponsor fee to 0.12% for the first $2.5 billion in assets, competing with Grayscale’s similar product. #Update #Crypto $ETH
@BlackRock launches its third crypto ETF, incorporating staking for $ETH, allowing investors to earn rewards while gaining price exposure. The fund has a 0.25% fee, reduced to 0.12% initially. #Update #Crypto $ETH
Hackers compromised @BonkFun’s domain, deploying a wallet-draining phishing prompt. Users are advised to avoid the site as losses are reportedly limited. #Update #Security $BONK
OP Labs, developer of Ethereum L2 Optimism, lays off 20 employees to streamline priorities; supports affected staff with severance and job placement. #Update #Crypto
Institutional investors maintain exposure to $ETH despite its sharp decline from 2025 highs, signaling confidence in a potential long-term rebound. #Update #Crypto $ETH
Federal prosecutors in Massachusetts filed a civil forfeiture action to recover $3.4M in $USDT from an alleged crypto fraud and money laundering scheme involving fake ETH investments. #Breaking #Legal
A configuration error in @AaveAave’s oracle system led to $26M in liquidations after mispricing wstETH. The issue was corrected, and partial refunds were issued. #Breaking #Crypto $AAVE
@Sharplink reports a $730M annual loss due to Ethereum’s decline, but earned $28M from staking. The firm holds 867K ETH and pivots towards an Ethereum-centric strategy. #Update #Crypto $ETH
Ethereum’s price recovery above $2,000 faces resistance at $2,090, risking a decline if it remains below this level. Support is seen at $2,020. #Update #Crypto $ETH