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CrossCurve Bridge Exploit Exposes $3 Million Loss in Cross-Chain Security Breach

CrossCurve, a cross-chain liquidity and bridge protocol, suffered a security breach resulting in approximately $3 million in losses. The exploit was caused by a missing security check in its smart contract, allowing attackers to send fake but valid-looking messages and drain tokens. The incident resembles the 2022 Nomad bridge hack and highlights that even protocols with multiple validation systems (like Axelar and LayerZero) remain vulnerable to single coding errors. CrossCurve and its backer, Curve Finance founder Michael Egorov, advise users to pause all interactions with the protocol, review exposures to CrossCurve-related pools, and await official updates.

TheNewsCrypto02/02 07:52

CrossCurve Bridge Exploit Exposes $3 Million Loss in Cross-Chain Security Breach

TheNewsCrypto02/02 07:52

The DAO Returns After a Decade, Establishes a $220 Million Security Fund

The DAO, the record-breaking 2016 Ethereum crowdfunding project that led to a major hack and the Ethereum Classic split, is making a symbolic return a decade later. Over 75,109 ETH (worth approximately $220 million) from the incident’s unresolved funds will be used to establish The DAO Security Fund. This fund, managed by a multisig group including key figures like Vitalik Buterin and Taylor Monahan, will focus entirely on enhancing Ethereum’s security. The majority of the ETH (around 69,420) will be staked to create a perpetual endowment, with staking yields and remaining assets funding security efforts such as smart contract audits, core protocol upgrades, and wallet safety improvements. While the initiative aims to turn a historic failure into long-term ecosystem protection, it remains controversial. Questions persist around the legitimacy of repurposing what some consider original token holders' assets and the degree of decentralization in the fund’s governance. Nonetheless, The DAO’s evolution reflects Ethereum’s maturation and the resilience of its community.

marsbit02/02 06:38

The DAO Returns After a Decade, Establishes a $220 Million Security Fund

marsbit02/02 06:38

Bybit Regains Ground In 2025 After Historic Hack, CoinGecko Finds

Bybit made a significant recovery in 2025, handling $1.5 trillion in trades and capturing 8% market share despite a historic $1.5 billion hack in February. The exchange's decision to keep withdrawals open and cover user losses helped rebuild trust and maintain liquidity. CEO Ben Zhou's public reassurances and transparent communication were key to its comeback. Overall, trading volumes rose across major exchanges, with MEXC seeing 90% growth due to zero-fee promotions. Binance remained the largest exchange with $7.3 trillion in volume, despite a slight 0.5% decline.

bitcoinist01/30 20:03

Bybit Regains Ground In 2025 After Historic Hack, CoinGecko Finds

bitcoinist01/30 20:03

US Investigates Alleged $90 Million Crypto Theft Linked To Contractor’s Son

U.S. authorities are investigating a potential breach of government-controlled digital-asset wallets, following allegations of a $90 million crypto theft. The probe gained attention after blockchain investigator ZachXBT accused John “Lick” Daghita, son of a contractor working with the DOJ and Defense Department, of controlling wallets containing illicit funds—including assets tied to seized government wallets from the Bitfinex hack. The case emerged from a social media dispute where a hacker inadvertently revealed holdings later traced to $40M in government-seized crypto. Meanwhile, crypto-focused PAC Fairshake raised $193M ahead of midterm elections, as lawmakers debate new crypto regulations.

bitcoinist01/29 09:09

US Investigates Alleged $90 Million Crypto Theft Linked To Contractor’s Son

bitcoinist01/29 09:09

US Government’s Bitcoin At Risk? The Insider Theft That Shocked The Community

On-chain investigator ZachXBT has identified John Daghita (aka Lick) as the threat actor who stole over $40 million from U.S. government crypto seizure addresses. His father’s company, Command Services & Support (CMDSS), held a government contract to assist the U.S. Marshals in managing seized crypto assets. ZachXBT traced the stolen funds to wallets linked to government seizures, including assets from the Bitfinex hack. The White House confirmed it is investigating the theft but has not disclosed whether its Bitcoin holdings were affected. The U.S. government currently holds 198,012 BTC, part of which was reportedly stolen after former President Trump signed an order allocating all government Bitcoin to a Strategic BTC Reserve.

bitcoinist01/27 22:02

US Government’s Bitcoin At Risk? The Insider Theft That Shocked The Community

bitcoinist01/27 22:02

Crypto Morning Brief: Hong Kong Plans to Expand Gold Storage Capacity, Binance to Launch Tesla Stock Perpetual Contracts

Crypto Morning Brief: Hong Kong plans to expand gold storage capacity to over 2,000 tons within three years, aiming to become a globally trusted gold storage hub. In other news, Binance will launch a Tesla stock perpetual contract with up to 5x leverage on January 28. Market-wise, spot gold surged over 2%, breaking $5,100 per ounce. Trump announced increased tariffs on South Korean goods, raising rates from 15% to 25%. Hong Kong’s digital bank Mox Bank received regulatory approval to upgrade its license, allowing Bitcoin and Ethereum trading. BlackRock filed with the SEC to launch a Bitcoin yield ETF, aiming to generate income through call options. Security issues emerged: Aperture Finance and SwapNet suffered exploits resulting in ~$17M in losses due to unaudited smart contracts. SlowMist warned of exposed Clawdbot gateways risking API keys and private chats. Additionally, Hong Kong’s SFC flagged "Ju.com" as a suspicious crypto platform, and blockchain infra firm Zerohash is in talks for a $250M funding round at a $1.5B valuation. NEO’s co-founder publicly called for Da Hongfei to resign amid internal disputes.

marsbit01/27 02:01

Crypto Morning Brief: Hong Kong Plans to Expand Gold Storage Capacity, Binance to Launch Tesla Stock Perpetual Contracts

marsbit01/27 02:01

SwapNet Exploit Drains $17M, Exposes DeFi Approval Risks

A significant security breach occurred at DEX aggregator SwapNet, resulting in a loss of approximately $16.8 million. The exploit was first identified by security firm PeckShield. The attacker swapped $10.5 million in USDC for Ether on Base network and bridged the funds to Ethereum. The vulnerability stemmed from users disabling the "One-Time Approval" feature designed to restrict token permissions. By doing so, they inadvertently granted direct and persistent approvals to underlying contracts, including SwapNet’s router, which the attacker exploited. Matcha Meta, the meta-DEX aggregator through which SwapNet was accessed, clarified that the issue did not originate from its core system but from this user configuration choice. SwapNet paused its contracts to mitigate further damage and investigate the incident. Users were urged to revoke approvals granted outside the One-Time Approval framework, especially for SwapNet’s router. The event underscores a critical DeFi trade-off: one-time approvals enhance security but add friction, while unlimited approvals improve usability but create persistent risk if a platform is compromised. This incident is part of a broader pattern of exploits targeting unverified code and standing approvals, highlighting ongoing risks in DeFi’s interconnected ecosystem. SwapNet has not yet released a technical post-mortem or confirmed user compensation.

TheNewsCrypto01/26 10:11

SwapNet Exploit Drains $17M, Exposes DeFi Approval Risks

TheNewsCrypto01/26 10:11

Ledger Targets U.S. IPO With Over $4 Billion Valuation as Crypto Security Demand Grows

French crypto hardware wallet maker Ledger is preparing for a U.S. IPO, targeting a valuation exceeding $4 billion, according to a Financial Times report. The company is working with Goldman Sachs and Jefferies and is eyeing a New York listing, potentially in 2026. CEO Pascal Gauthier stated the U.S. was chosen because "the money is in New York," reflecting a trend of crypto firms turning to American markets. Ledger's valuation has surged from $1.5 billion in its last 2023 funding round. Its growth is driven by high demand for self-custody wallets amid rising fears of exchange hacks and crypto scams, which saw $17 billion stolen in 2025. The company claims to secure roughly $100 billion in Bitcoin and generated hundreds of millions in revenue last year. This IPO underscores the increasing centrality of security and custody in the crypto industry.

TheNewsCrypto01/23 11:37

Ledger Targets U.S. IPO With Over $4 Billion Valuation as Crypto Security Demand Grows

TheNewsCrypto01/23 11:37

Inside Iran’s $507mln USDT bet to defend its collapsing currency

Iran's Central Bank (CBI) purchased $507 million in USDT to support the collapsing Rial, using the stablecoin to bypass international sanctions and inject dollar liquidity into the local market via the Nobitex exchange. The strategy initially stabilized the currency, but a major hack in June 2025, in which over $80 million was stolen, undermined these efforts. Tether froze an additional $37 million from CBI wallets. In response, Iran turned to decentralized exchanges, while citizens moved funds into Bitcoin and self-custody wallets amid economic turmoil and protests. The case illustrates both the potential and risks of using crypto to evade sanctions and manage monetary policy.

ambcrypto01/22 18:02

Inside Iran’s $507mln USDT bet to defend its collapsing currency

ambcrypto01/22 18:02

SagaEVM Chain Exploit Sees $7M Drained, Funds Moved to Ethereum

On January 21, the SagaEVM chain, part of the Saga Layer-1 ecosystem, was paused following a security exploit. The team identified the attacker’s wallet and confirmed approximately $7 million in assets were stolen, with some funds bridged to Ethereum and converted to ETH or other tokens. The chain was halted at block height 6,593,800 to prevent further unauthorized transfers. The attack involved contract deployments, cross-chain interactions, and rapid liquidity withdrawals. Saga is working with exchanges to blacklist the address and is conducting a forensic investigation. The exploit affected SagaEVM and related EVM environments, but the mainnet and validator security remained uncompromised.

TheNewsCrypto01/22 11:22

SagaEVM Chain Exploit Sees $7M Drained, Funds Moved to Ethereum

TheNewsCrypto01/22 11:22

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