SecurityHyperbridge Exploit: Hacker Mints 1B DOT Tokens, Cashes Out $237K
Hacker minted 1 billion bridged DOT tokens via Hyperbridge but cashed out only $237K due to limited liquidity. Native Polkadot ecosystem unaffected.
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MarketsPolymarket in Google News: Brief Appearance and Instant Removal
Polymarket bets briefly appeared in Google News alongside Reuters and The Guardian. Google called the appearance an error and removed the results.
MarketsWLFI Token Hits Record Low as World Liberty Borrows $75M Against Own Tokens
WLFI token hit an all-time low of $0.077, down 83% from its peak. World Liberty deposited 5B own tokens as DeFi collateral and borrowed $75M in stablecoins.
AltcoinsBitwise Files Second Amendment for HYPE ETF: SEC Approval Looks Close
Bitwise filed a second amended S-1 for its spot HYPE ETF with ticker $BHYP and 0.67% fee. Balchunas: launch soon. HYPE up 65% in 2026.
AltcoinsChainlink Unlocks 19M LINK Worth $165M
Chainlink completed its quarterly unlock of 19M LINK. $125M went to Binance, $40M to staking rewards. LINK price held steady at $8.64.
DeFiTelegram Wallet Adds Perps Trading via Lighter DEX for 150M Users
Telegram Wallet integrated Lighter DEX for leveraged perps trading with up to 50x margin. Over 50 assets now available to 150M+ users.
SecurityDrift Protocol Hacked for $285M
A hacker drained $285M from Solana DEX Drift Protocol using a fake token and compromised admin key. TVL halved, DRIFT token dropped 40%.
TechnologyGlamsterdam: Ethereum's Biggest Upgrade Since The Merge
Ethereum Glamsterdam will raise the gas limit to 200M, cut fees by 78%, and target 10,000 TPS. Launch expected June 2026.
DeFiAave V4 Goes Live on Ethereum - Real-World Credit Markets
Aave V4 is live on Ethereum with hub-and-spoke architecture. Three liquidity hubs, real-world asset support, and institutional lending capabilities.