TechnologyEthereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin announced on May 24, 2026, that the Ethereum Foundation is set to become a 'smaller ship' and will reduce its ETH sales, following reports of researchers departing.
May 25, 2026TechnologyStablR's EURR and USDR tokens lost their pegs on May 24, 2026, following a critical multisig vulnerability exploit that allowed an attacker to mint $13.5 million in unbacked assets.
May 25, 2026TechnologyA critical vulnerability in the Verus Protocol's Ethereum bridge allowed an attacker to steal over $11 million in digital assets, highlighting ongoing risks in cross-chain DeFi.
May 22, 2026TechnologyA recent analysis reveals that cross-chain bridges remain a critical security vulnerability, with complex logic often being the weak point exploited by attackers.
May 21, 2026TechnologyThe Verus Protocol's Ethereum bridge has been compromised, resulting in a loss of approximately $11.6 million in various digital assets. This incident underscores the persistent security vulnerabilities within the decentralized finance ecosystem.
May 20, 2026TechnologyCross-chain bridge protocols have been hit by a wave of sophisticated attacks in May 2026, with losses mounting to $328.6 million across eight major incidents.
May 19, 2026TechnologyThe Verus-Ethereum bridge has fallen victim to a sophisticated exploit, with approximately $11.6 million in assets being drained, as reported by security experts.
May 18, 2026TechnologyCrypto exchange Bullish has acquired transfer agent Equiniti for $4.2 billion, aiming to move beyond simple digital IOUs to genuine tokenized assets.
May 18, 2026TechnologyCircle's new developer toolkit, Agent Stack, empowers AI agents to autonomously manage wallets and conduct payments using USDC, paving the way for machine-to-machine commerce.
May 15, 2026TechnologyEthereum developers, in a collaborative effort with industry giants, have proposed a "clear signing" standard aimed at eliminating blind signing risks, a major cause of significant financial losses for users. This initiative marks a critical step towards enhanced security and transparency.
May 13, 2026TechnologyUSDC issuer Circle has launched the Agent Stack toolkit, a groundbreaking development enabling AI agents to independently manage and execute transactions using USDC.
May 12, 2026TechnologyBitcoin core developers are actively debating a proposal to secure Satoshi Nakamoto's early holdings against future quantum computing risks.
May 11, 2026TechnologyKey Ethereum developers met in an isolated Arctic location to finalize a crucial roadmap for enhancing network scalability, supported by a significant over-the-counter token sale.
May 8, 2026TechnologyGlobal payments giant Western Union has launched its USDPT stablecoin on the Solana blockchain, aiming to integrate its extensive network with blockchain technology for faster, more efficient international transactions.
May 8, 2026TechnologyApril 2026 has emerged as the worst month on record for cryptocurrency hacks, with 29 incidents leading to substantial financial losses and a significant increase in security breaches. The Lazarus Group's activity is a major contributor to this alarming trend.
May 7, 2026TechnologyA recent breakthrough in quantum computing, demonstrated on May 1, 2026, successfully cracked a 15-bit cryptographic key, raising concerns about the long-term security of Bitcoin and Ethereum.
May 6, 2026TechnologyUpbit, South Korea's premier cryptocurrency exchange, has unveiled its proprietary Ethereum blockchain, developed in close collaboration with the Optimism Foundation. This initiative aims to significantly bolster network scalability and efficiency.
May 5, 2026TechnologyDecentralized finance platform Wasabi Protocol has lost an estimated $4.5 to $5.5 million in a sophisticated exploit, raising serious concerns about security in the rapidly evolving DeFi landscape.
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