Kelp DAO Ditches LayerZero for Chainlink After $292M Bridge Hack
Kelp DAO migrated rsETH from LayerZero to Chainlink after a $292M bridge hack on April 18, 2026. One compromised node drained 116,500 rsETH and exposed a…
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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Crypto Bridges Under Attack: $340M Stolen and a Design Flaw
Cross-chain bridges lost $340.7 million across 14 exploits in 2026. The root cause is a design flaw, not bad luck: bridges concentrate multi-chain collateral…
Hyperliquid Bigger Than Nasdaq? The NYSE Owner Says So
NYSE owner Jeffrey Sprecher called Hyperliquid bigger than Nasdaq on May 27, 2026. Eleven people, $180B monthly volume, and a regulatory gap Wall Street can…
'All DeFi Is Unsafe': OpenZeppelin Co-Founder Ignites Debate
OpenZeppelin co-founder Manuel Aráoz declared all DeFi unsafe on May 26, urging exits from Aave and Compound. Over $1.1 billion lost to hacks in 12 months.
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.
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…
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