US Freezes $344 Million in Crypto Tied to Iran Amid Rising Tensions
The US Treasury has sanctioned crypto wallets linked to Iran, freezing $344 million in cryptocurrency as part of broader efforts to limit Tehran's financial operations.
Category Crypto & Web3
Bitcoin, Ethereum, blockchain, exchanges, hacks, regulaciones cripto
Gannon Ken Van Dyke: U.S. Soldier Arrested for Allegedly Profiting from Insider Information on Polymarket
Gannon Ken Van Dyke, a U.S. Army Special Forces sergeant, faces charges for using classified information to place bets on Polymarket, leading to significant profits.
PUSD Stablecoin Launches on ADI Chain, Targeting $3 Trillion Islamic Finance Market
The Shariah-compliant PUSD stablecoin expands its reach by deploying on ADI Chain, aiming to facilitate transactions within the burgeoning Islamic finance sector.
AI’s Impact on Bug Bounty Submissions: A Double-Edged Sword
The rise of AI in bug bounty programs is causing a significant increase in submissions, but also a surge in low-quality reports, challenging crypto protocols.
Grinex Exchange Halts Operations Following $13.74 Million Cyber Attack
The Grinex cryptocurrency exchange has suspended its operations after a significant hack attributed to foreign intelligence agencies, resulting in a loss of over 1 billion rubles.
Kelp Exploit Exposes Vulnerabilities in Non-Isolated DeFi Lending
The Kelp liquid restaking protocol exploit highlights systemic risks in decentralized finance, prompting calls for improved security measures across the ecosystem.
Current Bitcoin Cycle Shows Significant Weakness Compared to Previous Halvings
The latest Bitcoin cycle is underperforming previous halving events, indicating a shift in market dynamics, according to Galaxy's Alex Thorn.
Moody’s Analyst: Stablecoins Pose No Immediate Threat to Banking Sector
Moody's analysis indicates that stablecoins will not significantly impact banks in the near term, despite their growing market capitalization and evolving role in finance.
Kelp Restaking Platform Suffers $293 Million Exploit
Kelp, a liquid restaking protocol, has paused its operations following a significant cyber attack that drained approximately $293 million from its platform. The incident has triggered a broader response across multiple crypto protocols.
Justin Sun Critiques WLFI Over Governance Issues Amid Token Decline
Justin Sun has publicly criticized World Liberty Financial (WLFI) for its governance practices and lengthy token lock-up periods, prompting a potential legal response from the platform.
