Kelp DAO $292M Hack: How LayerZero Flaw Shook DeFi
Kelp DAO lost $292M on April 18, 2026, as attackers drained 116,500 rsETH via a LayerZero bridge flaw. Aave lost $8.45B in deposits within 48 hours.
DeFi
Learn more about the meaning of 'DeFi', short for Decentralised Finance, in this dedicated section of Spaziocrypto. Learn how the concept of DeFi is radically redefining the financial sector, shifting power from traditional intermediaries to blockchain-based protocols. With a range of services from lending to trading and insurance, you will understand how DeFi is creating an open and globally accessible financial ecosystem.
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Google GTIG: First AI-Developed Zero-Day and What It Means for DeFi
Google GTIG certified the first zero-day built by an AI agent on May 11, 2026. A 2FA bypass on a real open-source tool, intercepted before deployment. DeFi…
Bitwise BHYP: First Hyperliquid ETF Files with the SEC
Bitwise filed for BHYP, the first spot Hyperliquid ETF, with the SEC on April 11, 2026. Fee: 0.67%, custodian: Anchorage Digital. Arthur Hayes bought $1.1M in…
North Korea Behind 76% of Crypto Hack Losses in Early 2026
North Korea took 76% of all crypto hack losses in the first four months of 2026, per TRM Labs. $577M stolen from Drift Protocol and Kelp DAO by the Lazarus…
AI Agents vs DeFi: Anthropic Report Simulates $4.6M in Exploits
Anthropic Fellows 2026 report: GPT-5 and Claude Sonnet 4.5 simulated $4.6M in DeFi exploits on real contracts. Two live zero-days found on BNB Chain.
BitMine Holds 5.21M ETH: One Firm Controls 4.3% of Ethereum
BitMine Immersion Technologies holds 5.21 million ETH, worth $13.4 billion and equal to 4.3% of Ethereum's circulating supply. Target: 5% by December 2026.
Three DeFi Hacks in Five Days: THORChain, Verus, Echo
Three DeFi exploits in five days: THORChain lost $10.8M on May 15, Verus Bridge $11.58M on May 18, Echo Protocol $816K on May 19. Total damage: $23.2 million.
Aave Restores WETH Lending: 95% of Kelp rsETH Recovered
Aave restored WETH lending on 6 networks on May 18, 2026, as 95% of Kelp DAO's rsETH is recovered via DeFi United. But 30,765 ETH worth $71M remain frozen in…
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