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Trusted Volumes Hacker Returns 1,122 ETH, Keeps $2M Bounty

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A hacker tied to the Trusted Volumes exploit has returned 1,122 ETH to the protocol, closing part of a security incident that began with a multi-million-dollar exploit earlier this year. The on-chain recovery is unusual because the attacker did not return everything. Instead, the wallet linked to the exploit sent back roughly $2 million worth… Continue reading Trusted Volumes Hacker Returns 1,122 ETH, Keeps $2M Bounty→

Ethereum Research Thread Puts Sybil Resistance Back In Focus For Decentralized Networks

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Ethereum Research Thread Puts Sybil Resistance Back In Focus For Decentralized Networks is a useful reminder that crypto coverage is not only about token prices. Sometimes the more important story is the infrastructure, regulation, security, or product layer sitting underneath the market noise. The immediate point is straightforward: an Ethereum Research post examines Sybil risks… Continue reading Ethereum Research Thread Puts Sybil Resistance Back In Focus For Decentralized Networks→

Cardano Activity Recovers After Yoroi Wallet Sync Fix

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Cardano activity is showing signs of recovery after EMURGO addressed user concerns tied to Yoroi wallet syncing and connection lag. The issue was a client-side wallet problem, not a protocol exploit, and there has been no indication that user funds were lost or that the Cardano network itself was compromised. TL;DR EMURGO patched Yoroi wallet… Continue reading Cardano Activity Recovers After Yoroi Wallet Sync Fix→

SecondFi Completes Refund Snapshot for Wallets Impacted by Recent Cardano Exploit

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TL;DR SecondFi completed a final balance snapshot on June 26, 2026, after a Cardano wallet exploit. The snapshot covers 374 compromised wallets affected between June 21 and June 23. The snapshot is a refund-preparation step, not confirmation that users have already been paid. We have completed the final balance snapshot for affected wallets. — SecondFi… Continue reading SecondFi Completes Refund Snapshot for Wallets Impacted by Recent Cardano Exploit→

Top Ethereum MEV Bot JaredfromSubway.eth Drained of Up to $15M in Counter-MEV Honeypot Exploit

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TL;DR A prominent Ethereum MEV bot reportedly lost between $7.5 million and $15 million in a counter-MEV exploit. The attacker allegedly used fake token contracts to bait approvals and drain assets. The incident highlights approval hygiene risks for automated on-chain trading systems. Security Alert: The MEV bot JaredfromSubway.eth was exploited. — BlockSec (@BlockSecTeam) June 26,… Continue reading Top Ethereum MEV Bot JaredfromSubway.eth Drained of Up to $15M in Counter-MEV Honeypot Exploit→

Legacy Aztec Connect Contract Drained Of $2.1 Million Three Years After Shutdown

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TL;DR A legacy Aztec Connect smart contract was reportedly drained of about 909 ETH, worth roughly $2.1 million. The affected product was deprecated in 2023 and is separate from Aztec’s current network work. The exploit reportedly targeted the immutable RollupProcessorV3 contract. The case shows why abandoned or discontinued DeFi contracts can remain risky long after… Continue reading Legacy Aztec Connect Contract Drained Of $2.1 Million Three Years After Shutdown→

Humanity Protocol Plans New H Token After $36 Million Key Compromise

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TL;DR Humanity Protocol is sunsetting compromised H tokens after a reported $36 million exploit. The breach reportedly involved malware on a developer machine and exposed private-key backups. A new audited ERC-20 token is planned, with eligible holders receiving tokens at a 1:1 ratio. The project may require KYC/AML screening for some compensation claims. Humanity Protocol… Continue reading Humanity Protocol Plans New H Token After $36 Million Key Compromise→

Coinbase Council Warns 7 Million Bitcoin May Face Future Quantum Risk

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TL;DR Coinbase’s Quantum Advisory Council says post-quantum migration planning should begin before quantum attacks become practical. The report estimates about 7 million BTC are quantum-vulnerable because public keys are exposed through legacy formats or address reuse. About 1.7 million BTC are said to sit in legacy Pay-to-Public-Key addresses, including early mined and potentially abandoned coins.… Continue reading Coinbase Council Warns 7 Million Bitcoin May Face Future Quantum Risk→

CLARITY Act Momentum Slows As Approval Odds Fall To 60%

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A July 4 target date for advancing crypto market-structure legislation through the Senate is now looking less certain, according to Galaxy Digital’s head of research. Senate Calendar Creates A Bottleneck Alex Thorn revised his probability estimate for the CLARITY Act passing in 2026 from 75% down to 60%, citing a Senate schedule that has grown… Continue reading CLARITY Act Momentum Slows As Approval Odds Fall To 60%→

XRP Earns Academic Praise: University Study Calls It ‘Gold In Your Hands’

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According to reports, a bipartisan draft bill in the US Senate has reignited arguments about whether XRP is a commodity or a security. The Bipartisan Market Structure Draft would divide oversight: the Commodity Futures Trading Commission would police digital commodities like XRP and Bitcoin, while the Securities and Exchange Commission would keep authority over traditional… Continue reading XRP Earns Academic Praise: University Study Calls It ‘Gold In Your Hands’→