DeFi hacks shake institutional confidence as risks outpace yields
Repeated bridge exploits and shrinking yields are making institutions question whether DeFi’s risks still justify the returns, says Symbiotic’s Putiatin. Source: Cointelegraph
Repeated bridge exploits and shrinking yields are making institutions question whether DeFi’s risks still justify the returns, says Symbiotic’s Putiatin. Source: Cointelegraph

The $10.7 million THORChain exploit was caused by a GG20 vulnerability, which allowed a malicious node to reconstruct a full private key to one of its vaults. Source: Cointelegraph

XRP Ledger activity surges with 4,300 new wallets created in 24 hours, but strong resistance keeps XRP price capped. Source: Cointelegraph

Polymarket is reportedly seeking entry into Japan amid falling trading volumes and rising regulatory scrutiny, targeting approval by 2030. Source: Cointelegraph

Polymarket said user funds and market resolution were safe after a suspected private key compromise tied to top-up operations. Source: Cointelegraph

The hacker behind the Verus bridge exploit returned 75% of the stolen funds as part of a recovery deal negotiated with the protocol days after the incident. Source: Cointelegraph

Bitcoin rallied for 90 days after its dip below $60,000, breaking the record for the longest uptrend within a bear market in BTC price history. Source: Cointelegraph

The proposed fund would use covered-call and short-term options strategies designed to generate monthly income alongside Bitcoin exposure through a leveraged structure. Source: Cointelegraph

The transfer was executed on ADI Chain, a layer-2 blockchain designed for institutional payments, treasury operations and trade settlement. Source: Cointelegraph

Under the American Reserve Modernization Act of 2026, Bitcoin must be held for a minimum of 20 years unless used to slash national debt. Source: Cointelegraph