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KelpDAO $293 Million Exploit: Attacker Lost Funds After Liquidation
2049.news · 07.05.2026, 08:15:03

KelpDAO $293 Million Exploit: Attacker Lost Funds After Liquidation The actor behind the largest DeFi exploit of 2026 ultimately lost part of the stolen funds after protocol liquidations removed his positions. How liquidations unfolded After the April exploit, the attacker minted unsecured rsETH wor…

Large crude oil short yields $125 million profit amid price drop
2049.news · 07.05.2026, 07:05:02

Large crude oil short yields $125 million profit amid price drop A short position in crude oil valued at $920 million generated more than $125 million after a swift market decline. Trade timing and market reaction Positions were opened before media reports about a potential agreement to end hostilit…

TrustedVolumes hacked, attacker stole $6 mln in crypto
2049.news · 07.05.2026, 06:10:03

TrustedVolumes hacked, attacker stole $6 mln in crypto Liquidity provider TrustedVolumes reported a security breach that resulted in transfers of several tokens worth about $6 mln . Incident details According to available information, the attacker moved balances denominated in WETH , WBTC , USDT and…

Bitcoin climbs above $82,000 on major exchanges
2049.news · 06.05.2026, 10:05:03

Bitcoin climbs above $82,000 on major exchanges Bitcoin surpassed $82,000 on major cryptocurrency exchanges today, marking a notable intraday move amid active trading across global markets. Price movement and trading During the session, spot prices moved through the $82,000 level, with liquidity con…

Solana and Google Cloud Launch Infrastructure for AI Agents
2049.news · 06.05.2026, 09:05:02

Solana and Google Cloud Launch Infrastructure for AI Agents Solana Foundation and Google Cloud introduced Pay.sh , a service that allows AI agents to autonomously discover, connect to, and pay for APIs using stablecoins. How Pay.sh functions Agents do not require traditional accounts, subscriptions,…

Strategy signals possible bitcoin sale to fund dividends
2049.news · 06.05.2026, 07:20:02

Strategy signals possible bitcoin sale to fund dividends In its first-quarter 2026 report Strategy recorded a net loss of $12.54 billion , marking a third consecutive quarter with negative results. Quarterly results and holdings The company reported the loss for the period and disclosed holdings of …

Anthropic: AI detects software flaws ahead of human fixes
2049.news · 06.05.2026, 07:05:03

Anthropic: AI detects software flaws ahead of human fixes Anthropic reports that its Mythos model has identified tens of thousands of potential vulnerabilities across widely used software and multiple projects. Test results and disclosure status In one controlled test, Mythos reportedly discovered 2…

Strategy may sell bitcoin to optimize capital structure
2049.news · 06.05.2026, 06:10:02

Strategy may sell bitcoin to optimize capital structure Michael Saylor said Strategy could sell part of its bitcoin holdings if such transactions benefit shareholders and improve capital structure. Proceeds may be allocated to dividends, debt reduction and share buybacks, while the company reported …

Binance launches voluntary Withdraw Protection for users
2049.news · 05.05.2026, 09:50:01

Binance launches voluntary Withdraw Protection for users Binance has introduced a new security feature called Withdraw Protection that lets users voluntarily block all withdrawals for a set period. How Withdraw Protection works The lock can be set from 1 to 7 days and aims to limit losses in case of…

TON network fees fall sharply as token posts strong rally
2049.news · 05.05.2026, 08:45:01

TON network fees fall sharply as token posts strong rally Pavel Durov said that transaction fees on the TON network have fallen roughly six times , approaching negligible levels for typical transfers. Key announcement He added that Telegram is becoming the ecosystem's primary driver and now operates…

WLFI sues Justin Sun over frozen token dispute
2049.news · 05.05.2026, 07:55:04

WLFI sues Justin Sun over frozen token dispute World Liberty Financial (WLFI) filed a lawsuit alleging that Justin Sun and entities linked to him breached token agreements, prompting a wallet freeze. Allegations from WLFI WLFI claims that parties associated with Justin Sun violated contractual terms…

Former Sevilla Players Accused in €24 Million Crypto Scam
2049.news · 05.05.2026, 06:45:05

Former Sevilla Players Accused in €24 Million Crypto Scam Six former Sevilla footballers are accused of taking part in the Shirtum project that allegedly sold non-existent NFTs to investors. Authorities say the scheme raised about €3 million for an application that was never launched, while buyers p…

Bitcoin Approaches $80,000 Threshold: Two Movement Scenarios
2049.news · 05.05.2026, 06:10:04

Bitcoin Approaches $80,000 Threshold: Two Movement Scenarios A weekly market review released on 04.05 examined key on-chain and market indicators as Bitcoin nears $80,000 . Covered metrics The analyst Artur reviewed a broad set of indicators to outline possible price paths and decision points for tr…

Polymarket’s largest stakes, disputes and market absurdities
2049.news · 04.05.2026, 10:15:02

Polymarket’s largest stakes, disputes and market absurdities We summarize the platform’s biggest wagers, settlement controversies and notably absurd markets, preserving reported figures and timelines. Largest stakes and election betting In 01.11.2024 , a French trader known as Fredi9999 reportedly p…

Satoshi’s coins are harder to compromise than assumed
2049.news · 04.05.2026, 10:00:03

Satoshi’s coins are harder to compromise than assumed An analyst at Galaxy Digital says early bitcoin holdings are spread across roughly 22,000 addresses, complicating attempts to seize funds. The expert also highlights that exchanges and actively used wallets remain the primary vulnerability in a q…

Trader Earned 180x on Meme Coin in Three Weeks
2049.news · 04.05.2026, 08:50:03

Trader Earned 180x on Meme Coin in Three Weeks A trader achieved a 180x return after holding a meme token position for three weeks , onchain data shows. Transaction summary The trader bought 4.28 billion ASTEROID tokens, then sold them about three weeks later, realizing approximately 547 ETH in prof…

ETF inflows top $2 billion in April
2049.news · 04.05.2026, 07:30:03

ETF inflows top $2 billion in April Spot bitcoin ETFs received net inflows of $1.97 billion in April, marking a second consecutive month with positive net flows. Bitcoin ETF inflows The largest shares of capital were collected by IBIT , FBTC , ARKB and BITB , which led April’s inflow rankings among …

Bitcoin Returns Above $80,000 for First Time in Three Months
2049.news · 04.05.2026, 06:25:03

Bitcoin Returns Above $80,000 for First Time in Three Months Bitcoin climbed back above $80,000 , marking the first such level reached in three months after a prior decline toward $60,000 . Price recovery The cryptocurrency recovered roughly 33% from its recent low near $60,000 , driven by renewed b…

Powell Era Ends; Iran Crypto Seized; OpenAI Phone
2049.news · 03.05.2026, 11:35:03

Powell Era Ends; Iran Crypto Seized; OpenAI Phone The week brought the final Federal Reserve meeting under Jerome Powell and visible market responses to the end of his tenure. Federal Reserve transition and market reaction The Fed held its last policy meeting with Jerome Powell presiding, and trader…

Offline speaker announced for Kyiv crypto conference 13.06.2026
2049.news · 02.05.2026, 15:05:03

Offline speaker announced for Kyiv crypto conference 13.06.2026 Cryptomannn, a trader and founder of Cryptomannn Academy and Scope 360°, will speak at an offline industry conference in Kyiv on 13.06.2026 . Summary of the announcement According to the event programme, the speaker will outline his pro…