DeFi protocol Platypus suffers $8.5M flash loan attack, suspect identified
The attack has led to the de-pegging of the Platypus USD stablecoin, which fell to $0.48 from $1.
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7 DeFi protocol hacks in Feb see $21 million in funds stolen: DefiLlama
DeFi platforms lost over $21 million to hackers throughout February, according to data released by DeFi project aggregator DefiLlama.
More than 280 blockchains at risk of ‘zero-day’ exploits, warns security firm
Dogecoin, Zcash and Litecoin have already patched the “critical” vulnerability, but hundreds of others may not have, risking billions’ worth of crypto.
Gnosis launches Hashi bridge aggregator to help prevent hacks
Bridge protocols LayerZero, Celer, Wormhole, LiFi, and others have already committed to implementing the new protocol.
Hack negotiations: Why do platforms with ineffective bounty programs pay a higher price
Steven Walbroehl, a former bounty hunter, said that companies would sometimes downplay bug discoveries and not pay bounties, claiming that the bugs were not critical.
April’s crypto scams, exploits and hacks lead to $103M lost — CertiK
The month was particularly bad for exploits, with the amount lost accounting for half of the total crypto exploited so far in 2023.
Sturdy stablecoin market reopens three days after $800K exploit
The DeFi protocol also offered the $100,000 bounty to anyone who could help bring an arrest or recover the funds.
DeFi protocol Sturdy Finance offers $100K bounty to hacker if funds are returned
Sturdy Finance co-founder Sam Forman said the company will not pursue the issue any further if the hacker accepts the offer and returns the remaining funds.
CertiK receives $500K bounty after Sui blockchain threat discovery
The vulnerability dubbed “HamsterWheel” traps nodes in an endless loop similar to hamsters jogging on a wheel.
Breaking down the ongoing token impersonation scams with DeFi execs
Tres Finance co-founder Tal Zackon warned businesses not to use explorers when tracking their finances.
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Cathie Wood’s ARK reportedly ‘first in line’ for a spot Bitcoin ETF
ARK Invest filed for a spot Bitcoin ETF in collaboration with 21Shares long before BlackRock did, and its application is reportedly first in line for the SEC’s approval.
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Tornado Cash Co-Founder Seeks To Dismiss Charges – Details
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Prisma Finance Hacker Continues On-Chain Tirade Following $11 Million Heist
On Thursday, March 28, a hack occurred on Prisma Finance, a decentralized lending protocol on the Ethereum network. The exploiter carted away about 3,257.7"/>
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Bybit’s MVP license in Dubai ‘very restricted,’ CEO says
Once fully licensed in Dubai, Bybit plans to run a full-scope exchange, offering crypto lending, payments, investment and other services.
