211 stories about Security from across the crypto press, curated and summarized daily. Most recent: Sep 7, 2026.
The Ethereum Foundation and partners allocated $2.5 million to support security researchers in 2025. The program funded 50 independent projects focused on improving Ethereum's security.
DeFi platform HawkFi.ag suffered a $3.2 million exploit. The team has promised full transparency and is working on a recovery plan. This is the latest in a series of high-profile DeFi hacks this year.
Artificial intelligence is speeding up the timeline for quantum computing to break current cryptographic protections. Security experts are calling for a rethink of digital security to prepare for this looming threat. The urgency is growing as AI advances could shorten the timeframe for quantum attacks.
The Ethereum Foundation allocated $30 million in Q1 2026 to strengthen the network's foundations, focusing on cryptography, zero-knowledge proofs, security, and protocol research. This investment supports critical infrastructure and tools across the Ethereum ecosystem.
A $10.7 million exploit on THORChain was caused by a flaw in its GG20 protocol, allowing a malicious node to access a vault's private key. The incident highlights risks in decentralized finance (DeFi) security.
Blockchain investigator ZachXBT discovered a $520,000 exploit on the Polymarket platform. The Polymarket team has confirmed the issue but stated that user funds are secure.
A critical bug in Bitcoin's early code could have allowed unlimited coin creation. Developers fixed it within hours, but the incident highlights the risks of open-source software. The bug was discovered in 2010 and could have led to the creation of an infinite number of bitcoins.
The crypto industry is taking steps to address potential security threats from quantum computing. Experts warn that future quantum computers could break current encryption methods, prompting proactive measures to safeguard digital assets.
A blockchain startup claims its quantum-resistant technology could safeguard Satoshi’s untouched Bitcoin and other dormant funds. The plan involves a soft fork to freeze and protect vulnerable BTC.
Ethereum is planning to replace its current BLS signatures with post-quantum secure alternatives to protect against future quantum computing threats. This move aims to future-proof the network against potential vulnerabilities that could arise from advancements in quantum technology.
The Map Protocol token (MAPO) lost 96% of its value after an attacker exploited a cross-chain bridge to mint a quadrillion tokens. The exploit resulted in a massive loss of over $2.5 billion in value for MAPO holders.
Analytics firm Glassnode warns that nearly 10% of Bitcoin's supply could be compromised by a quantum computing breakthrough. The firm recommends implementing quantum-resistant solutions like BIP-360 to mitigate this risk.
Binance Smart Chain's quantum-resistant upgrade succeeded in its test, but it reduced transaction speed by 40%. The trade-off highlights the challenges of balancing security and performance in blockchain networks.
Glassnode has analyzed how much Bitcoin could be at risk from quantum computing attacks. They found that about 23% of Bitcoin's supply is potentially vulnerable due to past transaction patterns.
Echo Protocol, a Bitcoin-based DeFi platform, reported a $76 million exploit due to a compromised admin key. The incident highlights ongoing security risks in decentralized finance.
Aave, a major DeFi lending platform, has lifted borrowing restrictions on ether (ETH) after recovering from a $230 million exploit in April. This move signals growing confidence in the protocol's security as the crypto market stabilizes.
Crypto monitoring systems designed for human activity may struggle with AI-driven transactions, according to Elliptic CEO Simone Maini. This could lead to a security arms race as bad actors leverage automation.
Citi warns that rapid advances in quantum computing could soon threaten Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies. Bitcoin's security model is particularly at risk due to its reliance on cryptographic methods that quantum computers could potentially break.
A security breach has drained $11.6 million from the Verus-Ethereum bridge, affecting 103.6 tBTC, 1,625 ETH, and 147,000 USDC. Peckshield flagged the exploit, highlighting the ongoing risks in cross-chain bridges.
A Bitcoin trader recovered $400,000 using AI to crack a wallet password lost 11 years ago. The AI tried 3.5 trillion passwords before succeeding, highlighting the potential of AI in recovering lost crypto assets.
A sophisticated hacking group linked to North Korea has stolen over $12 million in cryptocurrency from unsuspecting users. The campaign involved phishing and social engineering tactics to trick victims into revealing their private keys.
THORChain has confirmed a $10 million exploit and launched a recovery portal for affected users. The portal allows users to revoke malicious approvals and claim refunds across four blockchain networks.
Many crypto users are opting for high-yield investments over DeFi insurance, leaving billions at risk. This trend has led to the collapse of most DeFi insurance protocols, which were meant to protect against hacks and exploits.
Lombard is the latest project to abandon LayerZero's cross-chain bridge, shifting $4 billion to Chainlink's alternative. This follows a $292 million exploit on LayerZero's Kelp DAO bridge, raising security concerns.