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Huma Finance's Legacy V1 Contracts on Polygon Breached, Resulting in $101,400 Loss
Huma Finance's legacy V1 contract on Polygon was exploited for $101,400 USDC due to a logic bug, but newer platforms remain safe.
CoW DAO Launches Compensation Initiative for cow.fi Hijacking Victims, Claims Submission Deadline Set for May 14
CoW DAO has approved a compensation plan for cow.fi hijack victims, allowing claims for up to 100% reimbursement due by May 14.
Binance's AI Initiatives Protect $10.53 Billion in User Assets from Fraud
Binance employs 100+ AI models to block $10.53B in fraudulent funds from 2025 to Q1 2026, highlighting AI's role in security and compliance.
Poland Revisits Crypto Regulation Amid $97 Million Allegations Against Zondacrypto
Poland's Prime Minister Tusk revives crypto regulation push amid $97M fraud allegations against Zondacrypto, amid calls for stricter investor protection.
Exploring the Deep Implications of the KelpDAO Bridge Exploit: A Cautionary Tale in DeFi Security
Explore the KelpDAO bridge exploit linked to the Lazarus Group, revealing cross-chain security flaws and a shift to Chainlink's CCIP for better protection.
British Sprinter CJ Ujah Charged in Cryptocurrency Fraud Scheme
British sprinter CJ Ujah faces charges in a UK crypto fraud case involving impersonation scams targeting victims' cryptocurrency wallets.
Major Bitcoin Seizure by Australian Police Marks a Step Forward in Dark Web Enforcement
Australian police have seized $4.1 million in Bitcoin linked to darknet markets, marking a significant crackdown on illegal cryptocurrency activities.
Chaos Labs Enhances Security Following Suspected Cyberattack Linked to Nation-State
Chaos Labs enhances security after a suspected nation-state cyberattack, assuring the safety of its oracle infrastructure and ongoing investigations.
TrustedVolumes loses approximately $6 million in latest exploit linked to 1inch
TrustedVolumes lost nearly $6M due to an exploit linked to 1inch's contract vulnerability, highlighting risks in DeFi liquidity provision and approval systems.
Sentencing of Santa Ana Man Highlights Crackdown on $250M Crypto Theft Ring
Marlon Ferro sentenced to 78 months for involvement in a $250M crypto theft scheme, highlighting the growing concern over crypto fraud and its impact.
KelpDAO Attributes $292 Million Exploit to LayerZero, Announces Transition to Chainlink
KelpDAO blames LayerZero for a $292 million hack tied to its cross-chain bridge and plans to switch to Chainlink for enhanced security.
Drift Protocol Outlines Compensation Strategy Following $295 Million Hack on Solana Platform
Discover how Solana's Drift Protocol plans to repay $295M lost in a crypto hack, outlining user compensation and security improvements.
North Korea Refutes Claims of Crypto Theft Amid Rising Hacking Data
North Korea denies involvement in cryptocurrency hacks despite evidence from TRM Labs linking it to significant global crypto thefts in 2026.
U.S. Court Imposes Legal Restraints on Arbitrum DAO’s Frozen $71 Million ETH
A U.S. court has frozen Arbitrum DAO's $71M ETH following a lawsuit by plaintiffs claiming funds are tied to North Korean terrorism-related judgments.
Connections Found Between Trump-Backed Crypto and Fraudulent Scheme
A WSJ investigation links Trump's World Liberty Financial crypto project to a billion-dollar pig butchering fraud network, raising serious legal concerns.
Yield Protocol Carrot Announces Permanent Shutdown After Major Security Breach
Carrot protocol shuts down after a catastrophic Drift exploit, losing 93% of its total value locked. Users have until May 14 to withdraw funds.
TRM Labs Reports North Korean Cybercriminals Responsible for Majority of 2026 Cryptocurrency Theft
TRM Labs reports North Korea-linked hackers account for 76% of crypto thefts in 2026, stealing over $577 million, with major attacks on KelpDAO and Drift Protocol.
Syndicate Labs Faces $380,000 Security Breach in Cross-Chain Bridge, Commits to Compensate Affected Users
Syndicate Labs experienced a $380k exploit due to a leaked upgrade key, leading to a commitment of full compensation for affected users and enhanced security measures.
Security Breach at Alex Lab Affects Clients of Shanghai Pudong Development Bank Following $8.3 Million Loss
The Alex Lab hack has affected SPD Bank clients after an $8.3 million exploit, raising concerns in traditional finance and cybersecurity measures.
Wasabi Protocol falls victim to $5 million exploit affecting multiple blockchains
Wasabi Protocol suffers a $5 million loss from a multi-chain exploit affecting Ethereum and other networks, raising concerns in DeFi security.
