Balancer Breach Tied to Batch Swap Rounding Bug; Investigation Ongoing
In recent developments, the decentralized finance platform Balancer has acknowledged a significant security breach affecting its V2 protocol and its forks on other chains. Balancer Confirms ‘Significant’ V2 Exploit The…
DeFi players launch alliance to champion Ethereum to policymakers
In recent developments, major DeFi protocols on Ethereum have banded together to counter the so-called “outsized influence” of centralized crypto firms on US policymaking. Looking closer, market participants highlight key…
‘Ethereum is scaling’ — ETH maxis cheer as TPS hits record 24K with Lig…
In recent developments, an explosion in transaction activity on Ethereum layer 2 Lighter since launching last month has pushed Ethereum’s transaction per second count to a record of 24,192. Looking…
Rural Texas community fails plan to become a city to curb BTC miner noise
In recent developments, residents of a small area in Hood County have attempted to form a municipality to exercise authority over a Bitcoin mining site they claim is generating excessive…
Bitwise CIO: Bitcoin’s Sideways Phase Signals the End of 1% Allocations
In recent developments, bitwise Chief Investment Officer Matt Hougan says bitcoin’s long stretch of sideways trading isn’t a red flag — it’s the asset’s “silent IPO” moment, signaling a shift…
The best crypto treasuries are ‘doing something hard:’ Bitwise
In recent developments, investors are better off buying ETFs than buying shares in a firm that’s simply putting a crypto asset on its balance sheet, argues Bitwise’s Matt Hougan. Looking…
US lawmakers to meet with Trump’s crypto czar, discuss bill: Report
In recent developments, some experts suggest that the US Senate is more likely to pass a funding bill to reopen the government before any crypto legislation. Looking closer, market participants…
Bank of England pledges to keep pace with US on stablecoin regulations
In recent developments, the UK’s top bank says it will roll out stablecoin rules “just as quickly as the US” amid concerns that it’s lagging behind global allies. Looking closer,…
Circle changes policy, allows users to buy certain weapons with USDC
In recent developments, the company updated its terms to prohibit the purchase or sale of weapons “in contravention of applicable laws,” suggesting that legally permissible transactions were possible. Looking closer,…
Balancer releases preliminary post-mortem report after $116M hack
In recent developments, the hack was one of the “most sophisticated” attacks so far in 2025, according to Deddy Lavid, CEO of blockchain security company Cyvers. Looking closer, market participants…
