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Markets

Bitcoin, SHIB Trade at 30% Haircut on WazirX as Exploiter Converts Stolen Loot to Ether

The exchange blamed a data discrepancy with a custodial platform for having caused the transfer of assets. But popular members of the Indian crypto community aren’t buying that narrative.

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Finance

Defi Protocol LI.FI Struck by $11M Exploit

The exploit is reported to be related to the LI.FI bridge.

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Tech

Compound Finance, Celer Site Compromised in Phishing Attack

The website leads to a phishing page that could drain user funds, but the actual protocol remains unaffected.

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Tech

HLG Down Over 60% as Exploiter Mints 1 Billion New Tokens

The team behind the Holograph (HLG) said they have patched the exploit and is working with centralized exchanges to freeze accounts affiliated with the exploiter

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Videos

Crypto Hacks Totaled $19B Since 2011: Crystal Intelligence

According to a new report from Crystal Intelligence, almost $19 billion worth of cryptocurrency has been stolen in thefts over the past 13 years. The report notes 785 incidents of crypto theft comprising 220 security breaches, 345 DeFi hacks and 220 fraud schemes. CoinDesk's Michele Musso presents "The Chart of the Day."

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Finance

Crypto Exchange DMM Bitcoin to Raise $320M to Pay Back Hack Victims

The Japanese exchange said it will obtain support from "group companies."

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Finance

Crypto Firms Hit by Newsletter Breach Attack, Mailing Lists Leaked

Crypto users are being warned to be careful with email newsletters in the coming days.

Crypto companies hit by newsletter breach (Mika Baumeister/Unsplash)

Finance

Japanese Crypto Exchange DMM Bitcoin Suffers $305M Hack

Measures have been taken to prevent further unauthorized outflows, the exchange said.

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Finance

Crypto Hacks, Rug Pulls Led to $473M Worth of Losses in 2024: Immunefi

The figures show a decrease in hacking activity since 2022 and 2023.

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Markets

Caitlyn Jenner Meme Coin Sows Confusion as Observers Question Its Provenance

JENNER tokens scored over $100 million in trading volume less than 24 hours after going live. But punters are unclear if it's related to the real Caitlyn Jenner.

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