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TOKEN2049 Day 1 Recap: Bullish Views, New BTC, Web2-to-Web3 Bridges, and TradFi Interest
30.4.2024
Industry insiders discuss the crypto market, bullish outlooks, the rising impact of ordinals and runes, the new type of wrapped BTC, the TradFi-DeFi relationship, many innovative solutions for bringing more people into Web3, and much more.
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Hackers Drain Funds from Defunct DeFi Lending Protocol Yield Protocol
30.4.2024
Yield Protocol ceased operations in December 2023, citing challenges with diminishing business demand and mounting global regulatory pressures.
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Fear of Impermanent Loss: Though ‘Overstated,’ It Has Impacted Participation in Liquidity Pools, Says Mehdi Lebbar
30.4.2024
Although decentralized finance (defi) continues to evolve, it is being perceived as the domain of a select few, Mehdi Lebbar, the co-founder of the investment platform Exponential, says. However, he argues that defi protocols can alter this perception by emphasizing user education. Lebbar contends...
JitoSOL launches ERC20 token on Arbitrum with Wormhole NTT
30.4.2024
JitoSOL, a network for extracting Maximum Profitable Value (MPV), is launching its ERC20 token on the Arbitrum network. Wormhole Native Token Transfers (NTT) technology will accomplish this, demonstrating JitoSOL’s unwavering innovation and progress. JitoSOL is expanding its presence...
cBridge backing the linking of uniETH with X Layer
30.4.2024
Following the backing of cross-chain staking with the help of uniETH tokens, the inclination was to provide added backing so that uniETH could offer holders further utility. Therefore, cBridge is backing the linking of uniETH with X Layer, a ZK-boosted decentralized Ethereum Layer 2 network. It...
Avalanche integrates with Stripe for fiat-to-crypto onboarding
29.4.2024
Avalanche C-Chain users can now buy AVAX directly within Web3 apps, using a widget supplied by Stripe
DOJ’s Tornado Cash arguments show ‘obvious disdain for privacy’ — Lawyer
29.4.2024
DeFi Education Fund’s legal chief said the prosecutors’ arguments against Roman Storm’s motion to dismiss were “filled with technical inaccuracies.”
Liquid Staking Platforms See 60,000 ETH Outflow in 2 Weeks; Lido Dominates Reductions
28.4.2024
In the last two weeks, liquid staking derivative (LSD) protocols have experienced a decline of 60,000 ether valued at over $198 million, with Lido accounting for 40,000 of the ETH withdrawn. LSD Sector Snapshot: $198 Million Ether Withdrawn in 2 Weeks Liquid staking has been witnessing a decrease;...
Prioritizing First-Mover Advantage Over Security Leaves Defi Protocols Vulnerable to Hacks – Nikita Ovchinnik
27.4.2024
According to Nikita Ovchinnik, founder of Barter Defi, decentralized finance (defi) protocols are increasingly becoming the primary target of most hacking attacks because defi “lays bare its inner workings for all to see.” He said the open-source nature of defi means hackers...
Fireblocks Launches DeFi Threat Protection Tools For Institutions
25.4.2024
Fireblocks is protecting its customers from DeFi hacks and scams using new automated tools to identify malicious blockchain programs.
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Your Crypto Project Needs a Sheriff, Not a Bounty Hunter
24.4.2024
Avi Eisenberg’s centi-million dollar exploit of the decentralized Mango Markets trading platform revealed the perverse incentives of bug bounties
Crypto Custody Firm Fireblocks Now Offers DeFi Threat Detection for Institutions
24.4.2024
The products check decentralized applications across 40+ blockchains via WalletConnect, Fireblocks’ browser extension, and MetaMask Institutional
DeFi’s ‘unknown and unpredictable’ risks curb institutional use — Fireblocks VP
24.4.2024
Institutions are keen on DeFi, and its use among them is growing, but on-chain risks are hamstringing further adoption, says Fireblocks’ Shahar Madar
Wallets linked to Coinbase and Vitalik Buterin have millions ‘stuck’ in bridge contracts
24.4.2024
Arkham Research tagged and notified wallet owners to look at the addresses and retrieve their funds, which have been stuck for months
Ethereum price data points to strong resistance at $3.5K
23.4.2024
Ether faces subdued demand as investors’ expectations of a spot ETH ETF approval continue to slump
Velvet Capital, Backed by Binance Labs, Temporarily Offline Due to Phishing Attack Risk
23.4.2024
Recognizing the potential threat, Velvet Capital swiftly initiated internal investigations and issued a cybersecurity alert advising investors to refrain from approving wallet connection requests until further notice.
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ZKasino Users Plead for Refunds as $33M of Bridged Ether Sent to Lido
22.4.2024
Cryptocurrency casino ZKasino went live over the weekend but the launch was met with dismay from investors, who are calling foul on the company for sending $33 million worth of user deposits to staking platform Lido
Orbs VP Ran Hammer Says Future of Defi ‘Hinges on Liquidity Aggregation’
22.4.2024
Although decentralized finance (defi) platforms have traditionally focused more on maintaining liquidity and volumes in their respective pools, Ran Hammer, the vice president of business development at Orbs, believes that “the future of defi hinges on liquidity aggregation.” According...
Hedgey Finance Suffers Dual Exploits, Losing $44.7 Million in Funds
19.4.2024
Hedgey Finance exploits have rocked the DeFi platform, resulting in a $44.7 million loss. Hackers targeted the Token Claim Contract across Ethereum and Arbitrum networks, utilizing flash loans to drain funds. Explore the aftermath, ongoing investigations, and the platform's response to these...
Mango Markets Hacker Found Guilty, Faces 20 Years in Prison: Reuters
19.4.2024
Avraham Eisenberg, the notorious Mango Markets hacker, has been found guilty of commodities fraud, manipulation, and wire fraud in a Manhattan federal court. Eisenberg orchestrated a complex scheme to exploit the Solana-based DeFi platform, resulting in the theft of approximately $110 million.
The...