Hacks, exploits, scams, and security incidents in the crypto space.
Lido Finance, the leading liquid staking protocol, has announced the temporary suspension of deposits to the ZKsync Era wstETH bridge after identifying a potential security flaw in the endpoint contract. The proactive measure was taken to safeguard user assets, though the protocol team confirmed...
The cryptocurrency market is currently witnessing a significant downturn for secondary digital assets, with recent data indicating that 38% of altcoins are approaching their historical price floors. This figure surpasses the market distress levels recorded immediately following the FTX collapse in...
The major cryptocurrency exchange Binance has collaborated with international law enforcement agencies to execute a large-scale crackdown on digital fraud across Africa. Labeled "Operation Red Card 2.0," the initiative was conducted alongside INTERPOL, AFRIPOL, and police forces from 16 African...
The cross-chain smart contract platform Neutron has successfully mitigated a potential security threat following a vulnerability report submitted through its official bug bounty program. According to an official statement released on March 3, 2026, the project’s security team acted upon information...
A recent on-chain cross-comparison analysis by PANews has uncovered evidence of systematic manipulation within the prediction market Polymarket. The investigation suggests that over 500 accounts that generated profits in the Khamenei-related markets are not independent actors but are instead a...
The IoTeX (IOTX) network has officially announced the launch of its compensation portal, marking a significant step in addressing the aftermath of a recent security breach. This incident, which was attributed to suspected private key leaks, prompted the foundation to develop a structured...
The cryptocurrency exchange Bybit has announced significant milestones in its security operations, leveraging artificial intelligence (AI) for proactive on-chain monitoring. According to the platform's latest report, these automated systems have facilitated the recovery of over $511 million in...
The Iranian cryptocurrency market experienced a dramatic spike in activity following recent military escalations involving US-Israel air strikes on Iran. Data provided by the monitoring firm Elliptic indicates that Nobitex, the nation's largest digital asset exchange, saw transaction volumes surge...
Japanese politician and prominent Liberal Democratic Party member Sanae Takaichi has issued an official clarification regarding a new digital asset bearing her name. In a statement released via her official social media channels on March 2, 2026, Takaichi confirmed that neither she nor her office...
The decentralized finance (DeFi) protocol Inverse Finance has reportedly fallen victim to a targeted exploit on the Ethereum blockchain, resulting in an estimated loss of $70,000. Security firm BlockSec identified the breach on March 2, 2026, noting that the attacker managed to compromise the...
The South Korean government has announced an extensive plan to reform the custody and oversight of digital assets held by public institutions. Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Economy and Finance Choo Kyung-ho pledged these measures following several incidents that highlighted vulnerabilities...
A recent investigation by blockchain analytics firm Bitrace has shed light on the increasing use of Tether (USDT) and centralized exchanges in the financing of illegal human trafficking operations across Southeast Asia. As of March 1, 2026, law enforcement agencies have intensified their efforts to...
