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Wasabi Protocol Hacked for Over $5 Million Across Multiple Chains
DeFi protocol Wasabi suffered a security breach on April 30, with attackers draining over $5 million in assets across Ethereum, Base, Berachain, and Blast by exploiting a compromised admin key.
Standard Chartered Maintains DeFi Outlook Despite $292M Kelp Protocol Hack
Standard Chartered analysts view the $292M Kelp protocol exploit as a serious but non-fatal blow to DeFi, maintaining their forecast for the tokenized asset market to reach $2 trillion by 2028.
LayerZero Commits 10,000 ETH to DeFi United Recovery Initiative
Omnichain protocol LayerZero Labs is pledging over 10,000 ETH (~$23M) to the Aave-led DeFi United initiative launched after the Kelp exploit. The move drew mixed reactions from the community.
Coinbase-Glassnode Report Shows Rising Optimism, but On-Chain Data Warns of BTC Drop to $74K
A joint report by Coinbase and Glassnode reveals improving market sentiment, while on-chain metrics point to a potential bitcoin correction toward the $74,000–$75,000 support zone.
Strategy Adds 3,273 BTC for $255M as Strive, Block and BitMine Expand Crypto Treasuries
Michael Saylor's Strategy purchased 3,273 BTC for $255 million, bringing its total to 818,334 BTC. Strive entered the top-10 Bitcoin holders, while BitMine now controls over 4.2% of Ethereum's supply.
DeFi United Raises Over $300M to Restore Ecosystem After Kelp Exploit
The DeFi United initiative has accumulated over 132,704 ETH ($302M) to recover from the Kelp protocol hack, fully covering the $290M in damages.
L1 Blockchains Will Be Allowed to Join Ethereum's Economic Zone
The Ethereum Economic Zone (EEZ) initiative will be open not just to L2 rollups but also to independent Layer-1 networks. Gnosis co-founder Friederike Ernst detailed the criteria and mechanics behind the liquidity fragmentation solution.
Ethereum Active Addresses Hit All-Time High as Price Continues to Decline
The 100-day moving average of active addresses on the Ethereum network has reached a record 587,000, even as ETH price drops. A CryptoQuant analyst calls this divergence a "hidden bullish signal."
Crypto Funds Attract $1.2 Billion in Weekly Inflows — Fourth Consecutive Positive Week
Crypto investment products recorded $1.2 billion in inflows during April 20–24, with Bitcoin funds capturing $933 million. Total assets under management reached $155 billion.
DeFi United Raises Over 100,000 ETH to Rebuild Aave Ecosystem After Kelp Exploit
A coalition of DeFi protocols has pooled over 100,000 ETH (~$230M) into a recovery fund for Aave following the Kelp exploit, nearly covering the $290M in damages.
Succinct Labs Launches ZCAM — an iPhone App That Cryptographically Proves Photos and Videos Are Real
Paradigm-backed startup Succinct Labs has released ZCAM, an iPhone camera app that cryptographically signs media at the moment of capture to combat AI-generated fakes.
DeFi United: Major Protocols Pool Tens of Thousands of ETH to Rescue Aave
Following the Kelp exploit, leading DeFi protocols have banded together under the DeFi United initiative, committing tens of thousands of ETH to restore rsETH backing and stabilize Aave.
MegaETH Announces MEGA Token TGE Date: April 30, 2026
Layer 2 project MegaETH has set April 30 as the date for its MEGA token generation event. The announcement triggered a premarket price drop from $0.2 to $0.16.
Belarus Central Bank Approves Crypto Banking Rules: 26 Assets and 11 Operation Types Permitted
The National Bank of Belarus has adopted a regulatory document defining the list of approved cryptocurrencies and permitted operations for crypto banks in the country.
Kelp Hack Fallout: Aave Loses $15.1 Billion in Deposits Within Days
The Kelp protocol exploit triggered a massive $15.1 billion deposit exodus from Aave, stripping a third of its TVL. Meanwhile, rival platform Spark absorbed $1.3 billion in inflows.
Base Deploys Azul Upgrade on Testnet Ahead of May 13 Mainnet Launch
Coinbase-backed L2 network Base has deployed its Azul upgrade on testnet, introducing a multi-proof system and a unified client stack. Mainnet activation is scheduled for May 13.
Strategy Adds 34,164 BTC in $2.54B Deal, BitMine Grows Ethereum Holdings to 4.12% of Supply
Strategy made its largest weekly Bitcoin purchase since November 2024, spending $2.54 billion on 34,164 BTC. Meanwhile, BitMine now controls 4.12% of Ethereum's total supply.
Crypto Funds Attract $1.4 Billion in Weekly Inflows — Best Since January
Cryptocurrency investment products drew $1.4 billion in net inflows during the week of April 13–17. Bitcoin captured $1.116 billion while Ethereum posted its best weekly result of 2026.
Eth.limo Recovers Domain After easyDNS Hijack as Vercel Confirms Data Breach
ENS gateway eth.limo regained control of its domain after a social engineering attack on registrar easyDNS, while cloud platform Vercel disclosed a security breach through a compromised AI tool.
Ether.fi to Allocate $3B to ETHGas for Ethereum Blockspace Futures Market
Liquid restaking protocol Ether.fi has committed to providing $3 billion in assets to ETHGas over three years, supplying validator liquidity for an Ethereum blockspace futures marketplace.
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