Crypto Security
North Korean Hackers Launder $242M via Tron as FBI Pressures Cross-Chain Bridges
Federal alert names TraderTraitor group as onchain analysts trace millions moved through decentralized bridges.
Desk
DeFi & Stablecoins
Decentralized markets, lending, stablecoins and tokenized real-world assets.
RWA & Tokenization
Global Banking Giants and Regulators Convene in Mumbai for Landmark Institutional Digital Asset Forum
India’s top financial institutions, Reserve Bank stakeholders, and enterprise leaders gather at Fairmont Mumbai to chart roadmap for tokenized deposits and cross-border settlement.
Blockchain
Premia Labs Hit by $464K Arbitrum Options Vault Exploit as Attacker Routs Funds via Cross-Chain Swaps
Decentralized options protocol targeted via empty liquidity pool manipulation and flash loans, prompting immediate smart contract security audits.
Hacks, Exploits & Incident Response
DNS Hijacking Attack Targets 15 DeFi Domains Registered Through Name.com
Attackers deploy Step Drainer malware on hijacked front-ends to steal over $138,000 in crypto assets.
Exchanges & Brokers
Intercontinental Exchange (ICE) Partners with Trade [XYZ] to Brin Hyperliquid Perpetual Markets Onshore
NYSE parent takes equity stake in Trade[XYZ] to bridge decentralized perpetual futures into regulated U.S. financial markets.
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Crypto Security
Avail Launches ShieldTX Privacy Tool to Stop Copy-Trading Bots on Hyperliquid
Zero-knowledge tool spins up isolated single-use wallets per position to protect perpetual futures traders.
RWA & Tokenization
BlackRock Partners with SBI Holdings and Startale to Bridge Tokenized BUIDL Fund with Japanese Yen Stablecoins
Global asset manager connects its multi-million dollar liquidity fund to Asian financial rails for round-the-clock cross-border settlement .
DeFi TVL, Stablecoin Flows & Liquidity
DeFi Automated Yield Vaults Surge to Record $10 Billion as Regulators Warn of Hidden Risks
Smart-contract deposits more than double since early 2025 as US and European watchdogs scrutinize liquidity risks.
DeFi TVL, Stablecoin Flows & Liquidity
Modular Blockchain Initia Halts Network After $2.6 Million Minting Exploit
Validators pause mainnet and rollups after an attacker exploits a bug to mint unauthorized tokens.
Altcoins, Memecoins & Emerging Tokens
CME Group Launches Bitcoin Cash and Uniswap Regulated Futures
CME Group Launches Bitcoin Cash and Uniswap Regulated Futures
Ethereum & Layer 2
Ethena USDe Stablecoin Holds One-Dollar Peg Amid Heavy Market Liquidations
Protocol’s automated hedging system passes stress test as ENA token rebounds following derivatives liquidations.
Ethereum & Layer 2
Interactive Brokers Launches Ethereum Staking for Retail Clients
Eligible US customers can now earn network rewards on their Ether directly inside their brokerage accounts.
Adoption, Merchants & Consumer Apps
Major Bank Standard Chartered Adds Ripple’s RLUSD Stablecoin
Standard Chartered is bringing Ripple’s new US dollar stablecoin into its banking custody as institutional demand grows.
Stablecoins & Payments
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