Binance Unveils Withdrawal Lock to Counter Rising Wrench Attacks
TL;DR: Binance launched “Withdraw Protection,” a feature that allows users to lock withdrawals for between 1 and 7 days to protect against physical coercion attacks. The
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MoonPay’s $100M Institutional Pivot: Are Crypto On‑Ramps Becoming the Next Fintech Powerhouses?
TL;DR: MoonPay acquired Sodot, an Israeli crypto security startup, in an all-stock deal valued at approximately $100 million. The new unit, MoonPay Institutional, will offer trading
a16z Warns That AI Agents Are Beginning to Reproduce DeFi Exploits
TL;DR: a16z warns that AI agents can already reproduce exploits in DeFi protocols, with success rates close to 70% in simple attacks. The firm argues that
COTI Introduces Private ERC20, Bringing Privacy‑Enhanced Tokens to the ERC20 Standard
TL;DR: COTI launched Private ERC20, an ERC20-compatible token standard that encrypts balances, transfers and approvals at the protocol level. It uses Garbled Circuits and an MPC
COTI Taps Sayfer’s Cybersecurity Expertise After Securing Billions for Top Web3 Clients
TL;DR: COTI announced a partnership with Sayfer, a Web3 cybersecurity firm with zero recorded hacks among its clients since its founding in 2019. Sayfer completed several
Curve Founder Questions DeFi’s Credibility After $750M in 2026 Hacks
TL;DR: Curve Finance’s founder questioned DeFi security standards after the sector recorded losses exceeding $750 million in 2026. Michael Egorov argued that recent exploits are the
$71.5M in ETH Locked by Arbitrum Security Council Amid Ongoing KelpDAO Laundering Activity
TL;DR: The Arbitrum Security Council froze 30,766 ETH worth $71.5 million linked to the KelpDAO exploit, after receiving law enforcement information about the attacker’s identity. The
Blockstream’s Adam Back Calls for Optional Quantum Safeguards Following Developer Freeze Proposal
TL;DR: Adam Back proposed optional quantum-resistance upgrades for Bitcoin, in contrast to BIP-361, which calls for a forced freeze of vulnerable coins. Google Quantum AI published
Bitcoin Developers Consider Freezing Satoshi-Era Coins to Counter Looming Quantum Threat
TL;DR: Bitcoin is analyzing a proposal called BIP-361 that seeks to freeze 6.9 million coins in old wallets to resist quantum attacks. The three-phase plan includes
Scroll DAO Moves to Dissolve Security Council After Major Dapp Migration to Optimism
TL;DR: Scroll announced the dissolution of its Security Council and staff cuts within the DAO to reduce its operational costs. The decision follows Ether.fi’s migration to
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