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Arbitrum DAO Elects Six New Security Council Members Amid Ongoing Kelp Fallout
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Arbitrum DAO Elects Six New Security Council Members Amid Ongoing Kelp Fallout

The Security Council has been in the spotlight in recent weeks after its decision to freeze over 30K ETH connected to the Kelp bridge exploit.
Dune Analytics Reveals 47% of LayerZero OApps Use Minimal DVN Security Following KelpDAO Hack
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Dune Analytics Reveals 47% of LayerZero OApps Use Minimal DVN Security Following KelpDAO Hack

Analysis of 2,665 LayerZero OApp contracts shows nearly half rely on single-validator security configurations, the same setup that exposed KelpDAO's rsETH to exploitation.
Bitcoin Developers Propose Freezing Quantum-Vulnerable Coins in BIP-361
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Bitcoin Developers Propose Freezing Quantum-Vulnerable Coins in BIP-361

Bitcoin developers and researchers have proposed a mechanism to freeze coins vulnerable to quantum computing attacks as an incentive for users to upgrade their security.
CoW Swap Domain Locked Due to Security Issue: CoW Swap
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CoW Swap Domain Locked Due to Security Issue: CoW Swap

CoW Swap's primary domain swap.cow.fi is currently inaccessible due to a lock, with the team working with security experts to regain control.
North Korean Agents Embedded in 40+ DeFi Platforms for Nearly a Decade: Taylor Monahan
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North Korean Agents Embedded in 40+ DeFi Platforms for Nearly a Decade: Taylor Monahan

Security researcher Taylor Monahan claims North Korean IT workers have infiltrated more than 40 decentralized finance platforms, with the $280 million Drift Protocol exploit last week being the latest operation tied to the network.
Solana Foundation Launches STRIDE Security Program: Solana Foundation
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Solana Foundation Launches STRIDE Security Program: Solana Foundation

Solana Foundation unveiled STRIDE, a comprehensive security evaluation program for DeFi protocols, alongside SIRN, a membership-based incident response network with five founding security firms.
Caltech researchers project functional quantum computer feasible by 2030 with 10,000-20,000 qubits: Caltech
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Caltech researchers project functional quantum computer feasible by 2030 with 10,000-20,000 qubits: Caltech

Caltech researchers estimate a working quantum computer could be operational before 2030 using far fewer qubits than previously thought, as crypto industry assesses vulnerability exposure.
CZ Says Crypto Can Survive Quantum Computing With Protocol Upgrades: Binance Co-Founder
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CZ Says Crypto Can Survive Quantum Computing With Protocol Upgrades: Binance Co-Founder

Changpeng Zhao addressed quantum computing concerns, stating the crypto industry can upgrade to quantum-resistant algorithms to mitigate threats.
Crypto Crime Hits Record $154 Billion as Sanctioned States Turn to Blockchain
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Crypto Crime Hits Record $154 Billion as Sanctioned States Turn to Blockchain

Funds flowing to sanctioned entities jumped 694% year over year, making sanctions evasion the fastest-growing category of crypto crime.
Crypto X accounts suspended
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X Suspends Dozens of Memecoin Accounts, Including Pumpfun’s

Over 20 memecoin-related accounts were suspended on X with “no official information,” in what some suspect may be linked to unauthorized API use.