Bitcoin defi tool developer ALEX Lab says Lazarus Group likely behind $4m hack

The developer of Bitcoin-focused defi platform ALEX Lab says North Korean hackers are likely behind the latest $4 million attack. North Korean hacker group Lazarus Group is very likely responsible for the attack that left Bitcoin-focused defi platform ALEX Lab without $4 million worth of tokens earlier in May. In an X post on Jun. 25, ALEX Lab’s official account said there’s “substantial transaction evidence” showing that the attack is linked to the Lazarus Group. Update on the ALEX Incident Investigation Dear ALEX Community,We wish to share an important update…

Merlin Chain brings staking opportunities and DeFi access to Bitcoin

Merlin Chain is bringing the much-anticipated decentralized finance (DeFi) opportunities to Bitcoin holders, thanks to a suite of innovative integrations and its proof-of-stake (PoS) mechanism. Bitcoin Layer-2 blockchain Merlin Chain has seen more than $13 billion worth of Bitcoin (BTC) bridged in the last 45 days. Now its eyeing further growth as it bring more benefits for BTC holders. In this case, the platform wants to be the game-changer for staking rewards and yield-generation on Bitcoin. It’s goal is enable greater access to DeFi for BTC holders, opening up lucrative…

Whale Deposits $21M In DeFi Tokens To Binance, Is It Justin Sun?

In the early hours of Monday, a dormant whale moved $21 million worth of 4 DeFi tokens to the crypto exchange Binance. The news received mixed reactions from the community, which worries about an incoming dump amid the recent retrace of the crypto market. Related Reading Whale Deposits $21 Million In DeFi Tokens To Binance On Monday, on-chain analytic firm Spotonchain reported a dormant whale had deposited around $13 million in crypto to Binance. After a year of holding, The whale sent 3,800 Maker (MKR) and 20,000 Aave (AAVE) to…

Crypto Security Firm Ironblocks Builds ‘Firewall’ for DeFi Protocols

Because the service is free to use, it is not meant to be a direct moneymaker for Ironblocks, an Israeli startup that last raised $7 million in venture funding in early 2023. Instead, it’s a feeder for the company’s other crypto cyber defense products including the upcoming “Venn Security Network,” according to its website. Dadosh was hesitant to discuss what the network would look like. Source

Donald Trump stands with crypto as top defi coins rally

Disclosure: This article does not represent investment advice. The content and materials featured on this page are for educational purposes only. Amid Donald Trump’s support for crypto, Bitcoin, Ethereum, Avalanche, Solana, and KangaMoon are gaining momentum as optimism grows in the market. In the midst of Donald Trump’s announcement that if he wins the 2024 US presidential election, he will support the future of crypto, crypto enthusiasts maintain optimism while Bitcoin, Ethereum, Avalanche, Solana and one of the new defi coins KangaMoon gain momentum. Let us find out more.  KangaMoon:…