# Сопутствующие статьи по теме Audit

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Profits Fall by a Quarter: Why Tether Abandoned Its $20 Billion Financing Plan

In the face of a cooling crypto market and investor skepticism, Tether, the world's largest stablecoin issuer, has significantly scaled back its ambitious fundraising plans. Initially targeting $15-20 billion, which would have valued the company at $500 billion, the firm is now considering raising only about $5 billion. CEO Paolo Ardoino downplayed the original target, calling it a "misunderstanding" and a maximum cap, not a goal, while emphasizing that Tether is highly profitable and doesn't urgently need the capital. Despite the success of its USDT stablecoin, which has a market cap of approximately $185 billion, Tether faces persistent investor caution. Concerns revolve around its $500 billion valuation—comparable to major AI firms and SpaceX—ongoing regulatory scrutiny, and the lack of a full independent audit, relying instead on quarterly attestations. Ardoino defended the valuation, contrasting Tether's substantial profits with the losses of highly-valued AI companies. While new U.S. stablecoin legislation and competitor Circle's IPO have boosted momentum, regulatory risks and Tether's controversial history remain hurdles. The company's profits fell by about a quarter in 2025, attributed to declining Bitcoin prices, though it gained $8-10 billion from its gold holdings. Tether's massive scale has made it a major player in U.S. Treasuries and gold markets, positioning it as a critical bridge between traditional finance and the volatile crypto world.

marsbit02/05 09:03

Profits Fall by a Quarter: Why Tether Abandoned Its $20 Billion Financing Plan

marsbit02/05 09:03

USD1 Hits $5 Billion Market Cap As Trump Hails ‘Built In America’ Stablecoin

USD1, a stablecoin issued by World Liberty Financial, has surpassed a $5 billion market cap, becoming one of the largest dollar-pegged tokens. It maintained its $1 peg despite increased market interest, aided by new exchange listings and incentives. The milestone was celebrated by the Trump family on social media, boosting mainstream attention. Growth was driven by improved liquidity, institutional adoption, and large fund movements. However, questions remain about reserve transparency and regulatory compliance, with the issuer seeking a U.S. banking charter. Notably, while USD1 thrived, other related speculative tokens fell sharply, highlighting a market shift toward stability over volatility.

bitcoinist01/31 06:02

USD1 Hits $5 Billion Market Cap As Trump Hails ‘Built In America’ Stablecoin

bitcoinist01/31 06:02

Michael Saylor Vows ‘We Buy Real Bitcoin,’ No Rehypothecation

Michael Saylor's firm MicroStrategy reaffirmed its Bitcoin acquisition strategy, stating it buys "real bitcoin" and does not engage in rehypothecation. This came in response to skepticism from Casa CTO Jameson Lopp, who questioned whether the company verifies that its Bitcoin holdings are not being rehypothecated by third-party custodians. The debate highlights concerns about transparency and proof of reserves for institutional Bitcoin custody. MicroStrategy disclosed purchasing 2,932 BTC for $264.1 million, bringing its total to 712,647 BTC. While some critics demanded public proof of addresses, others argued that traditional auditing and corporate controls provide sufficient validation. Saylor emphasized that the company audits its custodians and advised others to avoid rehypothecation. Bitcoin was trading at $88,001 at the time of reporting.

bitcoinist01/30 05:01

Michael Saylor Vows ‘We Buy Real Bitcoin,’ No Rehypothecation

bitcoinist01/30 05:01

‘We buy real Bitcoin’- Michael Saylor rejects ‘paper BTC’ claims

Michael Saylor, founder and chairman of MicroStrategy, has publicly denied claims that his company has been purchasing 'paper BTC' or rehypothecated Bitcoin. The denial comes amid community scrutiny over the firm's substantial BTC holdings, which total 712K BTC. Critics, including security researcher Jameson Lopp, have questioned whether the company can verify that its custodians are not using its holdings for other purposes. An on-chain analysis revealed that while approximately 415K BTC held at Coinbase and Anchorage are traceable, over 110K BTC remains unaccounted for across its custodians. Additionally, more than 183K BTC held with Fidelity Custody is not easily verifiable due to its wallet structure. Despite these concerns and a recent slide in its stock price, Saylor maintains the company only buys "real Bitcoin," audits its custodians, and does not engage in rehypothecation.

ambcrypto01/29 23:02

‘We buy real Bitcoin’- Michael Saylor rejects ‘paper BTC’ claims

ambcrypto01/29 23:02

A Well-Designed "Self-Detonation": Analysis of the PGNLZ Attack Incident

On January 27, 2026, an attacker executed a well-orchestrated exploit against the PGNLZ token on BNB Smart Chain, resulting in approximately $100k in losses. The attacker initiated a flash loan of 1,059 BTCB from Moolah Protocol, used it as collateral on Venus Protocol to borrow 30 million USDT, and then exchanged 23,337,952 USDT for 982,506 PGNLZ on PancakeSwap. These PGNLZ tokens were intentionally burned (sent to a dead address), drastically reducing the liquidity pool supply. This manipulation caused the price of PGNLZ to surge from approximately $0.10 to over $5,528 per token. The attacker then invoked a fee-on-transfer function, triggering a built-in burn mechanism (_executeBurnFromLP) that further depleted the pool, leaving only a minuscule amount of PGNLZ and artificially inflating the price to an extreme 40 billion times its original value. Finally, the attacker drained the liquidity pool, repaid the flash loan, and netted a significant profit. The root cause was identified as a flawed deflationary economic model with insufficient validation during fee processing and LP burns, allowing price manipulation. The incident underscores the importance of rigorous economic model design and multi-audit practices before contract deployment.

marsbit01/28 12:14

A Well-Designed "Self-Detonation": Analysis of the PGNLZ Attack Incident

marsbit01/28 12:14

MEXC Releases Bimonthly Security Report: 141% BTC Reserves, 5,577 Fraud Rings

MEXC has released its November-December 2025 security report, highlighting its commitment to user asset protection. The exchange safeguarded over $2.2 million in user funds through reserve guarantees and recovery efforts. Its latest Proof of Reserves audit, verified by Hacken, confirms reserves exceeding 100% for major assets, including 157.9% for BTC and 126.61% for USDT. MEXC identified and restricted 19,337 accounts linked to 5,577 suspected fraud rings. The compliance team processed 272 assistance requests, leading to 56 successful fund interceptions and 27 law enforcement actions, preventing an estimated $123,400 in losses. Additionally, 674,352 USDT was recovered from user deposit errors.

TheNewsCrypto01/27 10:16

MEXC Releases Bimonthly Security Report: 141% BTC Reserves, 5,577 Fraud Rings

TheNewsCrypto01/27 10:16

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

CertiK Sets Sights on Public Listing as Binance Backs Web3 Security Leader

CertiK, the leading Web3 security provider, aims to become the first publicly listed Web3 infrastructure company, backed by a major investment from Binance. The firm is expanding institutional services with its enterprise-grade platform Skynet Enterprise, which offers real-time monitoring and risk visibility for regulators and large institutions. Utilizing AI-driven formal verification technology, CertiK enhances security and scalability for smart contracts. With over $600 billion in assets protected, 5,000+ enterprise clients, and 180,000+ vulnerabilities detected, the $2 billion company is supported by top investors and continues to grow its global presence through strategic expansions and key partnerships.

TheNewsCrypto01/24 05:57

CertiK Sets Sights on Public Listing as Binance Backs Web3 Security Leader

TheNewsCrypto01/24 05:57

Makina exploit adds to growing list of DeFi attacks in early 2026

Makina, a DeFi protocol, was exploited on 20 January, losing over $4 million from its DUSD/USDC Curve pool. The attack was isolated to the USDC side and did not affect other tokens or user positions. The incident adds to a series of DeFi security breaches in early 2026, including Truebit ($26 million lost) and YO Protocol ($3.7 million lost). Most exploits stem from logic errors, configuration risks, or legacy contract issues rather than new techniques. Makina has initiated recovery efforts and a post-mortem is pending. The concentration of losses in a few high-impact incidents highlights persistent systemic risks in DeFi.

ambcrypto01/21 17:07

Makina exploit adds to growing list of DeFi attacks in early 2026

ambcrypto01/21 17:07

Cardano Teams Up With Grant Thornton to Launch Comprehensive Financial Audit – Here’s What To Know

Cardano Foundation has partnered with global professional services firm Grant Thornton to launch a cryptographically secured, on-chain financial audit using its Virtual LEI (vLEI) technology. Described as a global first for blockchain-based financial trust, this enterprise-grade solution aims to enhance transparency, accountability, and institutional credibility. The move underscores Cardano’s commitment to regulatory-ready standards and attracting long-term enterprise adoption. CEO Frederik Gregaard noted the audit was executed via two on-chain transactions, calling it a step toward a future where "financial trust is native to infrastructure." The announcement follows Google’s recent investment in Cardano’s infrastructure, reflecting growing confidence in the blockchain. Analysts suggest ADA shows bullish potential, with price momentum rising above $0.40.

bitcoinist01/16 03:01

Cardano Teams Up With Grant Thornton to Launch Comprehensive Financial Audit – Here’s What To Know