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Solana DeFi Exchange Drift Protocol Exploited, Upwards of $285 Million Stolen

The Drift Protocol, a decentralized finance (DeFi) exchange built on the Solana blockchain, was exploited, resulting in the theft of over $285 million. The attack involved a vulnerability in the protocol's smart contracts, which allowed the hacker to drain funds from the platform. Following the incident, Drift Protocol paused its operations to assess the damage and secure its systems. The team is working with security experts to investigate the breach and recover lost assets. This incident highlights ongoing security challenges within the DeFi space.

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California man jailed for 78 months over $250M crypto theft conspiracy

A California man has been sentenced to 78 months in prison for his involvement in a conspiracy that stole approximately $250 million in cryptocurrency. The individual, who was part of a larger group, used various tactics, including hacking and phishing, to access victims' crypto wallets. The scheme targeted numerous

Bitcoin analysts say this level must break for BTC price to confirm bottom

Analysts suggest that Bitcoin must break through the $30,000 resistance level to confirm a bottom in its price. Currently, BTC is facing challenges in maintaining upward momentum, with fluctuations around the $28,000 mark. A sustained move above $30,000 could signal a potential bullish trend and restore investor

VanEck’s Sigel sees Bitcoin reaching $1M within five years

VanEck's Chief Investment Officer, Jan van Eck, predicts that Bitcoin could reach $1 million within the next five years, driven by increasing institutional adoption and a limited supply. He emphasizes that Bitcoin's scarcity, combined with growing demand from both retail and institutional investors, will propel its

Bitwise enters tokenization in takeover of Superstate’s $267 million 'carry fund'

Bitwise has announced its acquisition of Superstate's $267 million 'carry fund', marking its entry into the tokenization space. The deal aims to enhance Bitwise's offerings in digital asset management by leveraging Superstate's expertise in tokenized investment strategies. This move aligns with the

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California man jailed for 78 months over $250M crypto theft conspiracy

Bitcoin analysts say this level must break for BTC price to confirm bottom

VanEck’s Sigel sees Bitcoin reaching $1M within five years

Bitwise enters tokenization in takeover of Superstate’s $267 million 'carry fund'