SecurityEcho Protocol: $76.7M eBTC Hack via Admin Key Compromise on Monad
A hacker minted 1,000 eBTC worth $76.7M through a compromised admin key in Echo Protocol on Monad. Attack details, laundering scheme, and 2026 DeFi hacks.
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SecurityTHORChain Halts Trading After $10.8M Exploit
THORChain halted all trading after a suspected $10.8M exploit across Bitcoin, Ethereum, BNB Chain and Base. RUNE dropped 13%.
SecurityT3 FCU Froze $450M in USDT: Tether, Tron and TRM Labs vs Crypto Crime
T3 FCU froze $450M in USDT since 2024: 43.9% more illicit funds intercepted, 23 jurisdictions, $158B in global illicit crypto flows.
SecurityEthereum Launches Clear Signing to End Blind Transaction Approvals
Ethereum Foundation launched Clear Signing, replacing unreadable hex with human-readable transaction descriptions. Ledger, Trezor and MetaMask joined.
SecurityNorth Korea Stole $2.06B in Crypto in 2025: CertiK Annual Report
CertiK Skynet report: DPRK hackers stole $2.06B in 2025, 60% of all crypto losses. Tactics evolved from phishing to physical team infiltration.
SecurityHackers Used AI to Build a Zero-Day Exploit That Bypasses 2FA: Google
Google documented the first case of hackers using AI to build a zero-day exploit that bypasses 2FA. Threat to crypto accounts and wallets.
SecurityApril 2026: $630M in Crypto Hacks - DeFi's Worst Month in 14 Months
Over 25 crypto hacks in April 2026 caused $629.7M in losses, the worst month since February 2025. KelpDAO, Drift, DPRK, and a new attack model explained.
SecurityFrance Charges 88 Over 12 Crypto Wrench Attacks, Including Minors
French authorities charged 88 people over 12 crypto wrench attacks. Suspects include minors and repeat offenders involved in multiple incidents.
SecurityLitecoin Rolls Back 13 Blocks After First MWEB Exploit
Litecoin rolled back 13 blocks after its first MWEB privacy layer exploit. Attackers used the fork window to double-spend against cross-chain swap protocols.