Humanity Protocol repositions toward enterprise AI after $36 million hack, founder says
Humanity Protocol founder Terence Kwok says the project is pivoting to enterprise AI after a $36 million exploit, with fund recovery odds low.
Texas Brothers Plead Guilty In $8M Crypto Kidnapping Case
Two Texas brothers pleaded guilty in a federal case involving an armed kidnapping and an $8 million cryptocurrency theft in Minnesota.
The DAO hack at 10: From $50 million exploit to a $130 million Ethereum security fund
Ten years ago, an attacker drained roughly 3.6 million ETH from The DAO, helping to spur the creation of the modern crypto security industry.
Ripple News: Squid Raised $6 Million With Ripple Backing, Then Lost Half of It to a Hack Less Than 24 Hours Later
Ripple News: Squid Crypto closed a $6 million strategic funding round led by North Island Ventures with participation from Ripple on May 25, 2026, and within less than 24 hours, an attacker drained $3 million from the protocol. The exploit hit a…
Israeli-Linked Hackers Drain Millions from Iranian Crypto Exchange
In a dramatic escalation of cyber warfare amid rising regional tensions, a pro-Israel hacking group known as Gonjeshke Darande—or Predatory Sparrow—has claimed responsibility for a massive cyberattack on Nobitex, Iran’s largest cryptocurrency exchange.…
Bybit App Hack: A $1.5 Billion Heist
The cryptocurrency exchange Bybit experienced one of the largest hacks in crypto history. On February 21, 2025, hackers managed to infiltrate Bybit’s Ethereum cold wallet, stealing approximately $1.5 billion worth of Ethereum. This incident has…
DMM Bitcoin Hack: Over $300 Million Lost in Massive Crypto Theft
On May 31, 2024, Japanese cryptocurrency exchange DMM Bitcoin fell victim to a significant security breach, resulting in the loss of over $300 million worth of Bitcoin. The hackers managed to steal approximately 4,502.9 BTC, making this…