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July Security Report: Total Losses Approximately $97 Million, Cross-Chain Bridge Attacks Concentrated with Over $35 Million

In July 2026, the cryptocurrency sector suffered total losses of approximately $97 million, with hacker attacks and contract vulnerabilities accounting for about $94 million. A significant trend was the shift in attack vectors from smart contract code to off-chain infrastructure, signature key leaks, and governance manipulation. Major incidents included: * **Ostium ($23.75M loss):** An attacker gained access to its off-chain price oracle signing system, manipulated BTC prices, and drained funds. * **AFX Trade Bridge ($24.15M loss):** The private validator key for its cross-chain bridge was compromised, allowing unauthorized withdrawals. * **BonkDAO ($20M loss):** An attacker acquired enough tokens to pass a malicious governance proposal and drain the treasury, exploiting low voting thresholds. * **Bonzo Lend ($9.05M loss):** A third-party oracle provider's signature verification was exploited to inject manipulated token prices. * **Verus Bridge ($7.55M loss):** A repeat attack exploiting the same unpatched bridge vulnerability. * **B2 Network ($3.86M loss):** An attacker seized the upgrade authority for a staking contract. Cross-chain bridges remained a prime target, with concentrated attacks causing over $35 million in losses. Phishing scams resulted in roughly $3 million in losses, employing sophisticated methods like fake mobile apps and physical counterfeit letters targeting Ledger users. Key takeaways are the acceleration of attacks on off-chain infrastructure, the persistent vulnerability of cross-chain bridges, and the rising prominence of governance-layer exploits. Recommendations include enhancing off-chain key management with multi-sig security, implementing stricter governance controls, and increasing user vigilance against phishing.

marsbit08/04 02:21

July Security Report: Total Losses Approximately $97 Million, Cross-Chain Bridge Attacks Concentrated with Over $35 Million

marsbit08/04 02:21

Tether, the Issuer of USDT, Reports $1.5 Billion Profit for the Quarter

Stablecoin issuer Tether reported a net operating profit of $1.5 billion for Q2 2026, according to an audit by BDO. The company's assets exceeded liabilities by $4.11 billion. The supply of its USDT token grew to $184.6 billion by the end of June, maintaining over 60% market share in the shrinking stablecoin sector, primarily on Tron and Ethereum. Tether's reserves remain heavily concentrated in U.S. Treasury bills, a primary profit driver, making it one of the world's largest holders of U.S. debt. The company also increased its physical gold holdings by 14 tons to over 146 tons, used partly to back its gold-pegged XAUT token. Additionally, Tether holds Bitcoin reserves valued at $8.93 billion. As of June 30, Tether's total assets were $187.75 billion against liabilities of $183.64 billion, with $183.62 billion attributed to issued tokens.

cryptonews.ru07/31 16:53

Tether, the Issuer of USDT, Reports $1.5 Billion Profit for the Quarter

cryptonews.ru07/31 16:53

Crypto’s next altseason may have fewer winners: Wintermute

The next altcoin season in crypto may yield fewer winners as institutional investors increasingly concentrate their trading in a narrower set of digital assets, according to a report from market maker Wintermute. Their data shows institutional clients generated a record 72% of spot OTC flow in H1 2026, up from 61% in H2 2025. This activity is focused on fewer tokens and fades faster after price surges compared to retail trading. The findings indicate capital is clustering in favored assets, weakening the "long tail" of the market. Broader industry data from CryptoQuant and Kaiko supports this trend, showing altcoin trading volume concentrating in top assets and a decline in the traditional rotation of Bitcoin profits into smaller coins. Analysts suggest future rallies will be more selective, with institutions focused on major tokens like Bitcoin and Ether.

cointelegraph07/31 13:42

Crypto’s next altseason may have fewer winners: Wintermute

cointelegraph07/31 13:42

Losses from Hacks of Crypto Projects Exceed $1.3 Billion

According to a report by Onchain Lens, crypto project losses from hacks have exceeded $1.3 billion this year. The primary cause of damage was the compromise of access control mechanisms, where attackers obtained privileged rights or critical credentials. The biggest losers were Kelp DAO ($292M), Drift Protocol ($280M), Humanity Protocol ($31M), Step Finance ($30M), and Truebit ($26.5M). The second largest cause of loss was phishing and social engineering attacks, accounting for approximately $282 million. Attacks on oracles—services that feed external data into blockchains—also caused significant damage, with Ostium losing $24M, Blend Protocol $10.86M, and Bonzo $9M. The data indicates that the total damage stems from a limited number of highly effective attacks, rather than hundreds of small incidents. A shift in threat patterns is noted, with multi-million dollar losses increasingly resulting from compromised keys and access permissions rather than smart contract bugs. Security experts emphasize that the human factor remains a major industry risk, as phishing and social engineering remain as profitable as technical attacks. In a related incident, Blockaid reported a $24.15 million hack of the AFX Trade decentralized exchange's cross-chain bridge.

cryptonews.ru07/27 09:18

Losses from Hacks of Crypto Projects Exceed $1.3 Billion

cryptonews.ru07/27 09:18

BTC Market Pulse: Week 27

Bitcoin's price remained weak, testing support around $58K before stabilizing near $60K. The market is in a structural adjustment with persistent net selling in spot markets and capital outflows from US ETFs, indicating a lack of buyer conviction. Derivatives markets show ongoing deleveraging and high demand for downside protection, reflecting a cautious and defensive posture among traders. On-chain metrics present a mixed picture: transfer volume has recovered, suggesting large capital movement, but rising "hot" (short-term) capital and subdued network fees point to underlying caution and potential volatility. Overall, while finding tentative stability, Bitcoin lacks the key drivers for a sustained recovery, requiring a significant return of buyer confidence.

insights.glassnode06/29 15:56

insights.glassnode06/29 15:56

Anthropic's Latest Report Reveals Global Workers' Patterns: Seeking Sleep at 5 AM, Asking for Recipes at 6 PM

A new report from Anthropic analyzes millions of hourly user interactions with Claude AI, revealing detailed patterns in daily life and work. The data shows distinct rhythms: people most frequently ask about sleep help around 5 AM, seek news at 7 AM, and search for dinner recipes at 6 PM—the day's single largest query spike. Usage sharply diverges between weekdays and weekends. Workdays are dominated by professional tasks like business emails and coding (backend, APIs). Weekends see a surge in personal use—nearly 50% of conversations—focused on emotional support, creative writing (especially fan fiction), medical advice, and side projects like AI agent design or game development. Weekend "entrepreneurial" queries peak globally, while job-hunting activity drops. The report introduces "artifact" analysis, finding 93% of conversations produce a tangible output (explanation, document, code, etc.). Blog posts are 81% work-related, while creative writing is over 80% personal. High-wage professionals (e.g., marketing managers, programmers) use Claude more intensively outside work hours, with longer conversations, more tokens consumed, and greater use of deep thinking features compared to lower-wage roles. Interestingly, Claude's responses typically register at a higher reading level than user prompts (by about one educational year on average), except for audience-focused writing like emails or blogs where the gap nearly disappears. The data also captures specific cultural moments, like an 8x spike in tax-related queries on the U.S. filing deadline. Precise hourly data transforms fragmented queries into a collective diary of modern life—mapping not just economic activity, but also cycles of anxiety, creativity, and daily rhythm, with AI acting as both a productivity tool and an intimate, always-available confidant.

marsbit06/29 08:20

Anthropic's Latest Report Reveals Global Workers' Patterns: Seeking Sleep at 5 AM, Asking for Recipes at 6 PM

marsbit06/29 08:20

Dylan Patel: SemiAnalysis, Praised by Jensen Huang, is Founded by a 'Beekeeper and Forum Warrior'

Dylan Patel, founder of the independent research firm SemiAnalysis, has an unconventional background. Growing up in rural Georgia, he later worked as a beekeeper in Minnesota. His entry into semiconductors began as a self-taught "forum warrior," engaging anonymously in online tech communities from a young age. In May 2020, he started the SemiAnalysis blog on WordPress, later moving it to Substack as a paid subscription service. The firm has since evolved from a one-person operation into a global company with around 60 employees, featuring a dedicated chip teardown lab. Its revenue, reaching $20 million last year, is projected to surpass $100 million this year. SemiAnalysis is highly regarded in the AI and semiconductor industry for its deep technical analysis. NVIDIA founder Jensen Huang has publicly praised its reports. In a notable instance, a critical report on AMD's MI300X GPU software shortcomings prompted a 90-minute call with CEO Lisa Su, who thanked Patel for the "constructive feedback." A later report acknowledged AMD's subsequent improvements. The firm's analyses have significant market impact. For example, a June report discussing potential memory configuration changes in NVIDIA's next-generation servers was cited as a factor in pressure on memory-related stocks. Patel plans to establish a venture capital firm, having already made personal investments in about 20 startups. SemiAnalysis combines roles as a consultancy, model platform, and tech lab, focusing on the practical bottlenecks in AI infrastructure.

Odaily星球日报06/19 01:03

Dylan Patel: SemiAnalysis, Praised by Jensen Huang, is Founded by a 'Beekeeper and Forum Warrior'

Odaily星球日报06/19 01:03

SemiAnalysis Report Claims Delay in Two Key Technologies, Triggers Sharp Decline in 'Optoelectronics', Sparking Online Debate Over CPO

A report from analysis firm SemiAnalysis, claiming significant delays in two key AI data center technologies, triggered a sharp sell-off in the photonics sector and sparked intense online debate. The report, dated June 10, states that NVIDIA's 800VDC power architecture rollout is pushed to 2028 and CPO (Co-Packaged Optics) mass production is likely delayed until 2028 or even 2029. Following the news, U.S. optical communication stocks fell sharply, with AAOI dropping 17% and Lumentum down about 8%. The delays were attributed to engineering challenges like photonic engine yield and cost-effectiveness, not a disappearance of demand. Simultaneously, an interview with NVIDIA's networking SVP Gilad Shainer presented an opposing, optimistic view, stating CPO is "the most exciting thing" and shipments would begin scaling in the second half of the year. This contradiction fueled debate on social media. Bears pointed to unresolved reliability and maintenance hurdles for CPO. Bulls argued the delay simply redirects capital to interim solutions like traditional pluggable optical modules and NPO (Near-Packaged Optics), extending their revenue runway. Some users questioned the report's internal logic and timing, noting similar views had circulated earlier. Analysts highlighted potential beneficiaries, including companies in the 1.6T pluggable modules, NPO, and 400VDC power transition supply chains. The consensus suggests the market reaction reflects a recalibration of the technology adoption timeline rather than a fundamental weakening of AI infrastructure demand, with key bottlenecks like power, storage, and GPUs remaining unchanged.

marsbit06/10 02:08

SemiAnalysis Report Claims Delay in Two Key Technologies, Triggers Sharp Decline in 'Optoelectronics', Sparking Online Debate Over CPO

marsbit06/10 02:08

Goldman Sachs Research Report Analysis: Chip Shortage to Persist Until 2028, Maintain Buy Recommendations

Goldman Sachs Research Report Summary: Memory Shortage Until 2028, Maintain Buy Recommendations Goldman Sachs' latest Asia-Pacific equities report, "The 720," forecasts a sustained memory chip upcycle extending into 2028, driven by strong AI server demand visibility, limited supply growth, and binding long-term agreements. The firm believes the market significantly underestimates the cycle's duration, as evidenced by low P/E ratios for memory stocks. Key sector calls include raising 12-month price targets for Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix, and upgrading Kioxia from Hold to Buy, citing higher and more sustainable peak profits over the next 2-3 years. The report also highlights the broader AI hardware supply chain benefiting from hyperscaler capex acceleration. Recommendations include: * MediaTek (Buy) for its data center/ASIC pivot. * Eoptolink (Buy) on 1.6T optical module ramp-up. * Biren (Buy) for its AI chip migration. * Huaqin (Buy, newly covered) for its shift from consumer electronics ODM to AI data centers. * Lenovo (Buy) on the AI PC refresh cycle. Other notable mentions include China property developers (under an optimistic scenario), BYD for its affordable city NOA strategy, and select Japanese semiconductor equipment makers. A macro theme notes the divergence between AI-boom beneficiaries (e.g., Korea, Taiwan) and energy-importing economies facing inflationary pressure. The report concludes with standard disclaimers, noting that price targets are forward-looking estimates and that sell-side research has an inherent bullish bias. The core investment thesis hinges on the longevity of the memory upcycle and the AI-driven capex wave.

marsbit06/01 02:14

Goldman Sachs Research Report Analysis: Chip Shortage to Persist Until 2028, Maintain Buy Recommendations

marsbit06/01 02:14

21Shares Report: HYPE's P/S Ratio Only Half That of CME, Bull Market Target Price $70

21Shares Research Report: HYPE's P/S Ratio Half of CME's, Bullish Target $70 A recent report from 21Shares highlights Hyperliquid's evolution from a crypto derivatives DEX into a 24/7 "everything exchange" for perpetual contracts across various asset classes. The platform gained prominence during a February geopolitical incident when it provided real-time price discovery for WTI crude oil while traditional markets like CME were closed. Non-digital assets now account for approximately 35% of its volume, with traditional commodities and indices featuring among its top-traded assets. Hyperliquid's business model is rapidly diversifying, significantly reducing its dependence on crypto market cycles. Its cumulative trading volume and revenue are approaching levels comparable to CME Group's crypto derivatives segment. A key feature is its Assistance Fund, which directs 97%-99% of protocol fees to automated HYPE token buybacks, creating a deflationary mechanism with an implied buyback yield significantly higher than CME's traditional share repurchase program. Despite strong fundamentals, HYPE currently trades at a Price-to-Revenue (P/R) ratio of ~10x, roughly half of CME's ~17x. The report outlines valuation scenarios: a bullish case targets $62-$70 based on annualized revenue reaching $12-$15B and applying CME's P/R multiple. A bear case considers $15-$19 if growth slows. Key risks include platform centralization during crises, regulatory uncertainty for on-chain commodities, dependence on geopolitical volatility for non-crypto volume, and the need for sustained high trading volume to offset token unlocks. The analysis concludes that HYPE is increasingly being valued as a legitimate exchange business rather than a speculative crypto asset.

marsbit05/22 05:56

21Shares Report: HYPE's P/S Ratio Only Half That of CME, Bull Market Target Price $70