The Bank for International Settlements (BIS) has raised fresh concerns over the rapid growth of stablecoins, warning that their increasing adoption could pose risks to global financial stability if left unchecked. Speaking at a seminar hosted by the Bank of Japan in Tokyo, BIS General Manager Pablo Hernández de Cos ...
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Read moreDetailsPrediction market platform Polymarket is reportedly in discussions with investors to secure $400 million in fresh funding, showing continued momentum in the rapidly expanding event-based trading sector. According to a report from The Information, the round would value the company at approximately $15 billion, citing sources familiar with the matter. ...
Read moreDetailsA major exploit has hit KelpDAO, with attackers draining approximately $290 million in an incident linked to its rsETH configuration. Early findings point to a highly coordinated operation, with indicators suggesting involvement from the Lazarus Group, a state-backed hacking unit often tied to large-scale crypto breaches. The attack has drawn ...
Read moreDetailsA new report from Tiger Research shows crypto-related hacks accelerating in 2026, with at least 12 incidents recorded in April alone. The findings highlight growing pressure on the Web3 sector as repeated breaches continue to expose weaknesses in decentralized finance infrastructure. Losses are increasingly driven by non-technical attacks, showing a ...
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