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Crypto exchange XT.com suspends withdrawals amid $1.7M hack report

[Nov 28 10:06 AM] XT.com issued a statement acknowledging an “abnormal transfer of platform wallet assets,” but hasn’t yet confirmed the hack.

WAP crypto token promoted by Cardi B traced to scam origins

[Oct 8 11:40 AM] Cardi B’s WAP memecoin launch stirs controversy as crypto investigators link the wallet address to past scams and rug pull projects.

Onyx protocol exploited a second time for $3.8M via known bug

[Sep 27 2:31 PM] The decentralized finance app lost nearly $4 million thanks to an interaction between an old bug and a new input validation vulnerability.

Penpie hacker launders 26% of $27M stolen funds in 12 hrs

[Sep 4 9:32 AM] The Penpie protocol hacker funneled $7 million through Tornado Cash hours after stealing $27 million, highlighting DeFi security risks.

Crypto losses to hacks exceed $313M in August

[Sep 1 9:09 AM] The two largest phishing attacks together made up 93.5% of the total stolen funds, amounting to $293.4 million.

Rain exchange attacker address starts laundering ETH through Tornado Cash

[Aug 7 11:13 AM] This breach and subsequent laundering activity highlight the ongoing risks faced by centralized exchanges, even those with robust security measures.

Unizen hacker transfers $2.1M stolen funds to Tornado Cash

[Aug 7 8:23 AM] The hacker’s use of Tornado Cash marks the first movement of the stolen Unizen funds since March, heightening security concerns.

WazirX hacker funnels $149M of SHIB, MATIC other altcoins into ETH

[Jul 18 11:11 PM] Blockchain security firms say bad actors typically move altcoins into Ether to prepare for laundering, as the native token has no built-in means to get frozen.

Lifi Finance Hit by $8 Million Exploit, Warns Users to Avoid Applications

[Jul 16 10:01 AM] According to reports, the decentralized finance (defi) protocol Lifi Finance experienced an $8 million loss due to an exploit. Lifi confirmed the breach on X and advised users to avoid interacting with Lifi-powered applications. Lifi Finance Loses…

German gov’t transfers $172M in Bitcoin to multiple locations

[Jul 4 4:05 AM] The German government’s latest Bitcoin transfers could impact the market significantly, as it moves 3,000 BTC to various crypto exchanges and an unknown wallet.

Notorious Pink Drainer retires after hitting $85M theft milestone

[May 17 4:43 AM] Pink Drainer, infamous for aiding in crypto thefts, shut down operations after amassing over $85 million in stolen assets.

Stolen Poloniex Ether worth $53M never made it back to the exchange

[May 14 2:02 AM] The Poloniex hacker moved over 17,800 Ether from six different wallets into a single Tornado Cash address.

WBTC thief spreads $71M loot across multiple crypto wallets

[May 8 2:07 AM] Stolen crypto from a $71 million wallet impersonation scam is on the move after six days of dormancy.

Kronos Research hacker shifts funds to Tornado Cash

[May 7 1:50 AM] Kronos Research was exploited for $25 million in November 2023, with one of the six wallets linked to the hacker moving funds to Tornado Cash on May 7.

Hundred Finance hacker moves stolen assets a year after $7M exploit

[May 2 5:01 AM] The hacker holds about $4.3 million in various crypto assets in their Ethereum wallet.

Prisma Finance Suffers $11.6M Hack in Liquid Staking Shockwave, Moves to Mitigate Fallout

[Mar 28 7:30 AM] The decentralized finance (defi) entity, Prisma Finance, has fallen prey to a security breach, with onchain detectives revealing that $11.6 million has been pilfered from its liquid staking protocol. Prisma Finance in Turmoil: $11.6M Lost to…

Peckshield: Cryptocurrency Hackers Stole Over $360 Million in February

[Mar 6 12:30 AM] Cryptocurrency hackers stole over $360 million during February, almost doubling the amount stolen in January. According to Peckshield, a cryptocurrency and blockchain security firm, the largest hack event in February involved a security breach in…

Cryptocurrency Exchange Fixedfloat Hacked, Close to $26 Million Lost in BTC and ETH

[Feb 19 11:30 AM] Fixedfloat, an automatic cryptocurrency exchange, has been hacked by an unknown attacker who siphoned almost $26 million worth of BTC and ETH. The exchange, which has already acknowledged the attack, is investigating the event and working to…

Peckshield Report Reveals Decline in Crypto Losses Despite Persistent Threats in 2023

[Jan 31 12:30 AM] Peckshield’s latest report reveals a mix of challenges and advancements in the crypto world. Despite a notable decrease in overall losses to hacks and scams, decentralized finance protocols remain heavily targeted, accounting for a…

Phishing victim sends eye-watering $4.5M in USDT to scammer

[Sep 21, 2023 12:11 AM] On-chain data shows the $4.5 million was first transferred from the Kraken crypto exchange before eventually arriving at an address purportedly owned by a scammer.

Suspected $28 Million Coinex Hot Wallet Hack Emerges

[Sep 12, 2023 11:23 AM] Numerous reports have surfaced, pointing to a potential security breach in Coinex’s hot wallets, suggesting a hacker’s involvement. Peckshield, a blockchain security and data analytics firm, observed a concerning pattern – an…

Crypto casino Stake reopens withdrawals just 5 hours after $41M hack

[Sep 4, 2023 4:46 PM] The online crypto casino reported unauthorized transactions from its hot wallets on Sept. 4 with blockchain security firms estimating at least $41 million pilfered from hackers.

Base project RocketSwap shares emergency plan following $865K exploit

[Aug 14, 2023 11:02 PM] RocketSwap Labs plans on reaching out to the exploiter on-chain, who stole an estimated $865,000 from the protocol on Aug. 14.

LeetSwap Halts Trading After $630K Drained From Liquidity Pairs

[Jul 31, 2023 10:26 PM] Coinbase’s Layer 2 blockchain has another problem on its hands.

Sturdy Finance Falls Victim to Exploit, Losing 442 ETH in Latest Defi Hack

[Jun 12, 2023 2:30 PM] Decentralized finance (defi) platform Sturdy Finance was exploited on Sunday evening, losing 442 ether to an attacker. The team behind the project stated that it is aware of the reported exploit and paused markets at 10:19 p.m. ET. 442 Ethereum…

Sushiswap Smart Contract Bug Results in Over $3M in Losses; Head Chef Says Hundreds of ETH Recovered

[Apr 9, 2023 9:30 PM] According to several reports, a bug introduced to the decentralized exchange (dex) protocol Sushiswap’s smart contract has resulted in more than $3 million in losses. The blockchain and smart contract security firm Peckshield explained the…

Allbridge offers bounty to exploiter who stole $573K in flash loan attack

[Apr 2, 2023 8:46 PM] Allbridge offered a hacker who pilfered $573,000 from its platform a chance to come forward as a white hat and forgo any legal ramifications.

Euler hacker seemingly taking their chances, sends funds to crypto mixer

[Mar 16, 2023 12:33 AM] Before the move, the hacker apparently refunded at least one victim, leading to a slew of on-chain messages from other purported victims.

Ethereum Co-Founder Vitalik Buterin’s Address Sells Trillions of Airdropped Tokens, Causes Illiquid Coin Prices to Plummet

[Mar 8, 2023 3:30 PM] On March 7, onchain observers noticed that Vitalik Buterin, the co-founder of Ethereum, had allegedly sold billions and trillions of airdropped ERC20 tokens, resulting in a gain of an estimated $700,000 in value. The market liquidity of the…

Bitcoin bulls’ desire for a trend reversal could be obliterated by this week’s $565M options expiry

[Mar 8, 2023 1:24 PM] Significant headwinds continue to batter BTC price, and this week's options expiry is unlikely to provide any relief.