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.
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EthereumEthereum Foundation Unstakes 17,035 ETH From Lido Worth $40M
Ethereum Foundation withdrew 17,035 ETH (~$40M) from its Lido staking position on April 26. No reason was given, sparking market speculation.
RegulationBrazil Bans Kalshi, Polymarket and 25 Other Prediction Platforms
Brazil blocked 27 prediction market platforms including Kalshi and Polymarket. A new CMN resolution classifies sports and politics contracts as gambling.
RegulationUS Soldier Charged Over $409K Polymarket Bet on Maduro Raid
US Army soldier Gannon Van Dyke made $409K betting on Maduro's capture on Polymarket using classified military intelligence. DOJ filed 5 federal charges.
InstitutionalBlockchain Capital Raises $700M for 7th Early-Stage and 2nd Growth Fund
Blockchain Capital is raising $700M across two new funds simultaneously: a 7th early-stage and a 2nd growth fund. The firm already manages $2B+ in AUM.
RegulationTron Founder Justin Sun Sues Trump's World Liberty Financial Over Frozen Tokens
Tron founder Justin Sun filed suit against Trump's World Liberty Financial over $75M in frozen tokens and stripped voting rights.
MarketsPolymarket Seeks $400M Funding at $15B Valuation
Polymarket is in talks to raise $400M at a $15B valuation. ICE already invested $600M, with the total round potentially reaching $1 billion.
DeFiAave Drops 13% as Kelp Exploit Triggers $6.2 Billion DeFi Panic
The $293M Kelp exploit crashed AAVE by 13% and triggered a $6.2 billion withdrawal panic on Aave, exposing systemic risks in non-isolated DeFi lending.
SecurityKelp Hack: $293M Drained from Restaking Protocol
Restaking protocol Kelp was hacked on April 18, with $293M drained through an rsETH bridge exploit. Nine DeFi protocols including Aave froze activity.