North Koreans hackers likely behind $286 million Drift Protocol exploit: Elliptic
The blockchain analytics firm pointed to cross-chain laundering patterns and Solana-specific tracing challenges that mirror prior North Korean state-linked operations.
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Oil shock, Iran war risk keep crypto investors on sidelines: Grayscale
The crypto asset manager said investors are sidelined by Middle East tensions, but resilient valuations and structural adoption trends could set up the next leg higher.
The ‘time pain’ trap: why bitcoin’s bear market might need a few more months of ‘boring’ to hit a true floor
Long term holder trends suggest a maturing bear market, yet extended consolidation could test investor patience.
CoinDesk 20 performance update: index falls 4.5% as all constituents trade lower
Uniswap (UNI) declined 7.7% and Solana (SOL) dropped 6.9%, leading the index lower.
Ripple Treasury puts XRP and RLUSD inside corporate finance for the first time
The treasury management system, built on Ripple’s 2025 acquisition of GTreasury, lets CFOs view and manage digital assets alongside fiat in a single dashboard without separate custody or wallet infrastructure.
Bitcoin traders keep chasing Trump’s Iran noise. The real signals are elsewhere.
Bitcoin and other risk assets have been whipsawed by President Donald J. Trump’s shifting rhetoric on Iran. Here are some indicators that help cut through the noise.
Oil trader takes $17 million hit as tokenized crude rivals bitcoin liquidations
Brent crude futures on Hyperliquid recorded $46.6 million in liquidations, behind only ether and bitcoin. The single largest liquidation was a $17.17 million oil position.
Bitcoin, ether, solana slide further as Trump threatens to hit Iran ‘extremely hard’
Crypto and equities sold off after the president’s national address undermined a two-day rally built on expectations the war was ending. Oil jumped 5% to above $106.
Citadel-backed EDX Markets applies for U.S. trust charter to expand institutional crypto services
The Citadel-backed exchange is seeking approval to offer custody and asset services as institutional demand grows.
Solana DeFi platform Drift confirms ‘active attack’ as $200M+ leaves platform
The platform halted deposits while it investigates suspicious activity and urges users to proceed with caution.