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The breakdown
Crypto's No-Fun Hack Week
Exploits of Nomad and Slope Wallet led to millions of losses this week.
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By Nathaniel Whittemore
Aug 5, 2022 at 7:02 p.m. UTC
Aug 5, 2022
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North Korea's Lazarus Hackers Blamed in deBridge Finance Cyberattack
Company co-founder Alex Smirnov warns all Web3 teams that the campaign is likely widespread.
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By Stephen Alpher
Aug 5, 2022 at 6:27 p.m. UTC
Aug 5, 2022
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Circle
Nomad, Slope Hacks Create New Annoyance for Their Shared Backer Circle Internet Financial
The venture-capital arm of the USDC stablecoin-issuer gave money to Nomad and Slope, which were both exploited this week.
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By Brandy Betz
Aug 4, 2022 at 9:03 p.m. UTC
Aug 4, 2022
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US Crypto Bill Pile Up; Philippines Binance Warning
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Binance
US Crypto Bill Pile Up; Philippines Binance Warning
Senate proposal suggests responsibility for Bitcoin and Ethereum should lie with the CTFC. Philippines’ SEC warns public not to invest with Binance. Solana blames Slope mobile...
US Crypto Bill Pile Up; Philippines Binance Warning
By CoinDesk Staff
Aug 4, 2022 at 3:27 p.m. UTC
Aug 4, 2022
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BTCS CEO: Ethereum Could be Crypto's 'Silver Lining'
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Bitcoin
BTCS CEO: Ethereum Could be Crypto’s ‘Silver Lining’
Ether (ETH) is up over 40% in the past month, outperforming bitcoin (BTC) and other major cryptos. BTCS Inc. Chief Executive Officer Charles Allen discusses the potential fact...
BTCS CEO: Ethereum Could be Crypto's 'Silver Lining'
By CoinDesk Staff
Aug 4, 2022 at 3:27 p.m. UTC
Aug 4, 2022
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Ledger Exec on Solana Wallet Hack, Potential Additional $100M Raise
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Ledger
Ledger Exec on Solana Wallet Hack, Potential Additional $100M Raise
Approximately 8,000 crypto wallets were hacked Tuesday with at least $5 million worth of Solana-based tokens drained from unsuspecting users. Ledger Enterprises Global Head Al...
Ledger Exec on Solana Wallet Hack, Potential Additional $100M Raise
By CoinDesk Staff
Aug 4, 2022 at 3:27 p.m. UTC
Aug 4, 2022
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Technology
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ZB Exchange Loses Nearly $5M in Suspected Hack, Pauses Withdrawals
The self-titled “world’s most secure” exchange may be the third crypto company to suffer a multimillion-dollar exploit this week.
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By Elizabeth Napolitano
Aug 4, 2022 at 12:24 p.m. UTC
Aug 4, 2022
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Chainalysis estimates that cross-chain bridge attacks have resulted in $2 billion in stolen funds this year. (Charlie Green/Unsplash)
Finance
Chainalysis
Chainalysis Estimates $2B Stolen From Cross-Chain Bridge Hacks This Year
This week, hackers used a vulnerability on the Nomad bridge to steal $190 million worth of crypto.
Chainalysis estimates that cross-chain bridge attacks have resulted in $2 billion in stolen funds this year. (Charlie Green/Unsplash)
By Oliver Knight
Aug 4, 2022 at 11:28 a.m. UTC
Aug 4, 2022
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Nomad’s US$200 Mln Hack; Saylor Steps Down
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Bitcoin
Nomad’s US$200 Mln Hack; Saylor Steps Down
Over 300 perpetrators suspected in Nomad cross-chain bridge hack. BItcoin and Ethereum fall after stock market jitters over Pelosi visit. MicroStrategy CEO Michael Saylor move...
Nomad’s US$200 Mln Hack; Saylor Steps Down
By CoinDesk Staff
Aug 3, 2022 at 2:58 p.m. UTC
Aug 3, 2022
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Magic Eden COO on Multimillion Dollar Solana-Based Crypto Wallet Hack: 'It's an Education Thing'
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Magic Eden COO on Multimillion Dollar Solana-Based Crypto Wallet Hack: ‘It’s an Education Thing’
Over 8,000 “hot” Solana-based crypto wallets have been compromised in an ongoing exploit amassing at least $5 million. Zhuoxun Yin, COO and co-founder of NFT marketplace Magic...
Magic Eden COO on Multimillion Dollar Solana-Based Crypto Wallet Hack: 'It's an Education Thing'
By CoinDesk Staff
Aug 3, 2022 at 2:58 p.m. UTC
Aug 3, 2022
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