Arbitrum DAO gains unanimous support for BoLD protocol upgrade
The BoLD upgrade enables anyone to participate in securing the network, removing centralized validator restrictions. Go to Source
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Virtuals Protocol fixes bug, pledges bounty for researcher’s discovery
A pseudonymous security researcher identified a critical vulnerability in Virtuals Protocol’s audited contract, prompting an urgent fix. Go to Source
Crypto hacks, scam losses reach $29M in December, lowest in 2024
Both CertiK and PeckShield shared data showing December was the lowest month of crypto losses in 2024. Go to Source
Squid Game token scams flood the market
As Netflix released Squid Game Season 2 after Christmas, tokens of the same name flooded the crypto markets. Go to Source
DeFi hacks drop 40% in 2024, CeFi breaches surge to $694M: Hacken
DeFi losses dropped 40% in 2024 as advanced security measures strengthened protocols, while CeFi breaches surged to $694M. Go to Source
FBI, Japan expose North Korea’s $305M DMM hack details
The FBI has unveiled details of a $305M Bitcoin heist by North Korea-affiliated hackers using social engineering techniques. Go to Source
Eigen Foundation commits 1% of EIGEN supply to ETH Protocol Guild
According to data from CoinMarketCap, there are approximately 210 million EIGEN tokens in circulation, with a total supply of 1.68 billion. Go to Source
Bitcoin MENA 2024: Core DAO talks DeFi growth, blockchain security
Core DAO’s Adam Bendjemil highlighted Bitcoin-based DeFi’s potential at Bitcoin MENA 2024, highlighting security-first blockchain innovation. Go to Source
Radiant Capital says North Korea posed as ex-contractor to carry out $50M hack
A North Korean threat actor was behind the $50 million attack on Radiant Capital in October and spoofed being an ex-contractor, the DeFi platform said. Go to Source
Phishing scam via fake Zoom link costs GIGA investor $6M
A phishing scam through a fake Zoom link drained $6.09 million from a Gigachad token investor, igniting security concerns. Go to Source
