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Kelp DAO exploit prompts DeFi protocols to rethink oracle providers
May 8, 2026 10:46 am

Kelp DAO exploit prompts DeFi protocols to rethink oracle providers

Solv Protocol and other DeFi projects are migrating to Chainlink infrastructure after the $293 million exploit exposed risks in third-party bridge and oracle setups.

Four signs that show Ethereum's rally is exhausted at $2.4K
May 8, 2026 7:30 am

Four signs that show Ethereum's rally is exhausted at $2.4K

Several Ethereum metrics suggest the ETH price could see further downside due to reduced demand and weakening network fundamentals.

Mantle tokenholders approve 30K ETH Aave credit facility after rsETH exploit
May 8, 2026 7:22 am

Mantle tokenholders approve 30K ETH Aave credit facility after rsETH exploit

The credit facility would help Aave address bad debt created after the April rsETH exploit strained its WETH market.

Tether freezes over $500M of USDT in 30 days, BlockSec data shows
May 8, 2026 6:35 am

Tether freezes over $500M of USDT in 30 days, BlockSec data shows

BlockSec data shows Tether froze over $500 million in USDT across 370 Ethereum and Tron addresses in 30 days, adding to $1.26 billion frozen in 2025 linked to illicit activity.

Zcash gains 70% in a week amid growing interest in crypto privacy
May 8, 2026 3:35 am

Zcash gains 70% in a week amid growing interest in crypto privacy

Swyftx’s Pav Hundal says Zcash is surging amid concerns about artificial intelligence, quantum computing and financial surveillance.

Polygon reduces block time to 1.75 seconds as payments push accelerates
May 7, 2026 10:49 am

Polygon reduces block time to 1.75 seconds as payments push accelerates

Polygon delivered its first block time reduction upgrade since genesis, as the network seeks to position for more high-frequency applications such as private stablecoin payments.

XRP analysts watch key support zone as $12 price target emerges
May 7, 2026 10:46 am

XRP analysts watch key support zone as $12 price target emerges

XRP is retesting a multi-year support zone as some analysts point to a possible rebound, while a breakdown could expose deeper losses.

TrustedVolumes hit by $6.7M exploit as 1inch denies breach
May 7, 2026 5:43 am

TrustedVolumes hit by $6.7M exploit as 1inch denies breach

1inch said its protocols, infrastructure and user funds were not affected by the exploit targeting independent resolver TrustedVolumes.

BNY eyes institutional Bitcoin, Ethereum custody for investors in UAE
May 7, 2026 5:17 am

BNY eyes institutional Bitcoin, Ethereum custody for investors in UAE

BNY is partnering with Finstreet and ADI Foundation to offer regulated Bitcoin and Ethereum custody to UAE clients from the Abu Dhabi Global Market.

Quantum attacks could worsen without proof of ownership: Near One
May 7, 2026 3:30 am

Quantum attacks could worsen without proof of ownership: Near One

Near One says blockchains may need new ownership verification systems if quantum attacks compromise wallet keys and expose private assets.

JPMorgan, Mastercard make first cross-border US Treasury transfer via XRP Ledger
May 6, 2026 10:05 pm

JPMorgan, Mastercard make first cross-border US Treasury transfer via XRP Ledger

The cross-border tokenized US Treasury transaction using blockchain and banking rails builds on an earlier pilot in which the same fund moved between a public and permissioned blockchain.

Bitcoin market dominance moves above 61%: Will altcoins follow?
May 6, 2026 6:00 pm

Bitcoin market dominance moves above 61%: Will altcoins follow?

Bitcoin's market dominance climbed above 61% as BTC led crypto market flows. Data also showed Binance-listed altcoins' share of volume hitting 49% in March.

Samsung SDS wins deal to build South Korea’s blockchain securities system: Report
May 6, 2026 9:20 am

Samsung SDS wins deal to build South Korea’s blockchain securities system: Report

The Korea Securities Depository platform is expected to launch by February 2027, aligning with South Korea’s incoming security token regulations.

Zcash price may hit $800 as $2.7B hedge fund reveals ‘significant position’ in ZEC
May 6, 2026 9:17 am

Zcash price may hit $800 as $2.7B hedge fund reveals ‘significant position’ in ZEC

Robinhood’s ZEC listing, easing US–Iran tensions and a shrinking liquid supply of tokens are further strengthening the bullish outlook for Zcash in the coming weeks.

Bubblemaps flags MYSTERY token over 90-wallet launch sniping cluster
May 6, 2026 8:51 am

Bubblemaps flags MYSTERY token over 90-wallet launch sniping cluster

Bubblemaps said it identified a large wallet cluster that accumulated 90% of the Mystery token’s supply at launch, raising concerns around the token’s distribution.

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