Venus Protocol Hack Forces Platform Suspension After $27M Phishing Scam on BNB Chain
Venus Protocol halted activity after a $27 million breach on BNB Chain. While most sources blame a phishing scam, doubts remain over a contract exploit or user error.
Uniswap v4 Hook Bunni Hack: Precision Bug Exposes $8M in Vulnerabilities
The Bunni hack exposed vulnerabilities in Uniswap v4 hooks after a precision bug allowed attackers to drain up to $8M. A wake-up call for DeFi security.
Crypto Hacks in August 2025: $163M Stolen as Phishing Scams Rise
August 2025 hacks cost $163M, including a $91M Bitcoin theft and BtcTurk’s $48M breach. Losses push yearly totals past $2.47B.
WLFI Launch Meets September Token Unlocks: $4.5B Supply Test for Crypto Markets
September token unlocks will inject more than $4.5B in new supply, led by Aptos, Sui, Arbitrum, Velo, and the WLFI debut. Here’s what traders need to know about dates, liquidity, and market risks.
Roman Storm’s Mixed Verdict Keeps Tornado Cash Trial Alive Weeks Later
Roman Storm’s conviction in the Tornado Cash trial has sparked debate over developer liability and privacy tools. Here’s what the mixed verdict means for crypto’s future.
American Bitcoin’s Nasdaq Debut Blends Politics and Wall Street Ambitions
American Bitcoin will debut on Nasdaq in September via a $6.4B merger with Gryphon Digital Mining. Backed by Donald Trump’s sons, the listing highlights how politics and finance are colliding in crypto.
Crypto Coalition Warns Senate: Protect Developers or Risk Losing U.S. Blockchain Innovation
A unified crypto coalition says Congress must include developer protections in the Senate’s market bill. Without clear rules, they warn, open-source builders face legal risk after Tornado Cash, and U.S. talent, capital, and products could migrate to friendlier jurisdictions.
Trump Media Crypto.com Deal: $6.42B Digital Asset Treasury Launch Sends CRO Surging
Trump Media has unveiled a $6.42B partnership with Crypto.com to form the largest publicly traded CRO treasury. The deal raises questions about valuation, strategy, and the future of Truth Social.
$620M in Token Unlocks: Sui, Jupiter, and Optimism Lead This Week’s Wave
More than $620M in token unlocks will hit Aug 25–31. Headliners: Sui ($159M), Jupiter (Aug 28), Kamino (Aug 30), Optimism (Aug 31), plus linear Solana. We outline timing, likely liquidity effects, and what traders should watch on the most active days.
AUSTRAC Orders Binance Audit Amid Global Scrutiny of AML Compliance
AUSTRAC has ordered Binance Australia to undergo an independent audit of its AML and CTF controls, signaling tougher oversight as regulators worldwide intensify scrutiny.
