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HTX Community Spring Creation Contest200 USDT | Share Insights on 2026 Crypto TrendsHyperbridge exploit on Polkadot triggers $240K loss after admin takeover. A security breach involving Hyperbridge, a

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Hyperbridge exploit on Polkadot triggers $240K loss after admin takeover.



A security breach involving Hyperbridge, a cross-chain bridge that facilitates transfers of Polkadot’s DOT token to Ethereum, sent shockwaves through the market on Monday, the 13th of April.

On-chain data and early reports showed that the attacker exploited a vulnerability in Hyperbridge’s Ethereum gateway contract.

The exploit involved forging a cross-chain message through the protocol’s Interoperable State Machine Protocol (ISMP), allowing the attacker to bypass state-proof verification within the smart contract. This breach ultimately granted unauthorized administrative control over the bridged DOT token contract on



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Attacker mints $1 billion Polkadot tokens on Ethereum, ends up stealing just $250,000

Crypto hacks are nothing new, but cases where attackers take big risks and walk away with peanuts aren't common. That rare scenario played out on Sunday.

An attacker exploited a vulnerability in Hyperbridge's cross-chain gateway that connects different blockchains, minting 1 billion Polkadot tokens ($1.19 billion) on Ethereum and dumping them for approximately $237,000 worth of ether.

The exploit adds to a growing list of bridge vulnerabilities in 2026. Last month saw a $270 million Drift Protocol drain on Solana, while a social engineering attack, rather than a code exploit, similarly involved compromised infrastructure.

The Sunday exploit targeted the bridge contract, not Polkadot's core network. Polkadot's native token $DOT was unaffected. The vulnerability sat in how Hyperbridge's EthereumHost contract validates incoming cross-chain messages before passing them to the TokenGateway.

Bridges, which help move coins from one blockchain to another, remain the weakest link in cross-chain architecture because they hold admin-level control over token contracts on destination chains, meaning a single validation failure can grant an attacker the ability to mint unlimited supply.

Here's how attack unfolded

On-chain traces show that the attacker submitted a forged message via dispatchIncoming, which was routed to TokenGateway.onAccept.

The request receipts check, which should have verified the message against a valid cross-chain state commitment from Polkadot, stored an all-zeros commitment value, suggesting the proof validation was either absent or circumventable for this specific call path. The gateway processed the message as legitimate.


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Following the fruitless weekend talks with Iran in Islamabad, the US announced a naval blockade against Iran. Two US destroyers transited the Strait of Hormuz, and mine-clearing operations commenced. Crude oil prices surged to over $100 per barrel. Bitcoin and Ethereum both fell throughout the day.

What happened in the Strait of Hormuz?

Trump later stated that the two sides had made near progress on several issues. However, negotiations ultimately broke down due to Iran's refusal to compromise on its nuclear program. Following the breakdown, US Central Command announced a blockade of ships entering and leaving Iranian ports starting Monday. Reuters and the Associated Press both reported that non-Iranian vessels could still pass through the Strait of Hormuz. Therefore, this is not a complete blockade of all routes.

This distinction is important.

 Approximately one-fifth of the world's seaborne oil is transported through the Strait of Hormuz. Even a partial blockade can have a significant impact on fuel prices, freight costs, and inflation concerns within hours. Following the announcement, Brent crude prices surged to over $101 per barrel, and U.S. crude prices climbed to over $104 per barrel.

On April 11, the U.S. Navy destroyers USS Frank Peterson and USS Michael Murphy transited the waterway. U.S. Central Command stated that this was part of a broader operation to clear previously laid Iranian mines.


Source: Official X

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After years of gridlock and uncertainty, U.S. crypto regulation may be approaching a निर्णative moment. This time, momentum isn’t just coming from policymakers in Washington—it’s being reinforced by o

After years of gridlock and uncertainty, U.S. crypto regulation may be approaching a निर्णative moment.
This time, momentum isn’t just coming from policymakers in Washington—it’s being reinforced by one of the most influential voices in the industry. Brian Armstrong has publicly backed the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act, marking a significant shift in tone and potentially in direction.
From Resistance to Support
What makes this development notable is Armstrong’s reversal. Just months ago, he opposed earlier versions of the bill, arguing that a flawed framework would be worse than no regulation at all.
Now, the Coinbase CEO is urging Congress to pass the Clarity Act—suggesting that revisions to the bill, or growing pressure from the market, have changed the equation.
This shift highlights a broader reality: the crypto industry increasingly wants regulatory clarity, even if it comes with stricter rules.
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A major catalyst behind this renewed push is U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, who recently called on lawmakers to act swiftly.
In a Wall Street Journal opinion piece, Bessent warned that the United States risks falling behind global competitors like Abu Dhabi and Singapore—jurisdictions that have already implemented clearer frameworks for digital assets.
His message was simple but urgent: without durable legislation, innovation will continue to move offshore.
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The Clarity Act doesn’t stand alone. It builds on earlier progress, including the stablecoin-focused GENIUS Act signed into law by Donald Trump in 2025.
While that law established a foundation, it left major questions unanswered—particularly around market structure, asset classification, and regulatory oversight.
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Morpho’s $170mln interest haul hides bigger question: Can it beat Aave?

Morpho, a decentralized DeFi lending protocol, is making headlines for the right reasons.

As per a recent update, borrowers on Morpho paid a total of “$170M in interest during the past year,” as reported by Token Terminal. Though this might raise eyebrows at first glance, the hidden layers tell a completely different story.

With a roughly 10% of ‘take rate,’ the Decentralized Autonomous Organization (DAO) would generate about $17 million in annual revenue. This would take place against a $1.7 billion valuation. Calculated together, this means that Morpho is valued at 100x its annual revenue.

￼Source: Token Terminal

In simple terms, compared to its current earnings, investors are valuing Morpho at a much higher price. So, even if the user at Morpho paid a huge sum of $170 million in interest, only $17 million will go to the DAO.

However, it’s important to note that all this is happening in anticipation of a revenue that will skyrocket exponentially.

Morpho vs Aave investment strategies

This, in comparison to Aave [AAVE], which recently made news for crossing $10 million in deposits, is shocking.

As per Token Terminal’s data, Aave has generated $140 million in annual revenue against a $1.5 billion valuation. This means that in comparison to Morpho [$MORPHO], Aave is valued at much less than 10-11x its annual revenue.

So, in a nutshell, Morpho is focused on user yield and user attraction with its lower fees. Whereas Aave has a higher fee-capturing model and is already optimised for revenue, unlike Morohpo, in which monetization happens later.

However, if Morpho plans to increase its monetization in the near term, then it would lose the current competitive edge it has against Aave.

Additionally, Aave has been long here in the game and has also tested the major 2022 FTX crash, whereas Morpho is co

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