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Digital Asset Security Moves Beyond Keys as Bitgo Adds 5-Layer Checks

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Bitgo is pushing digital asset security beyond private keys with a five-layer transaction model designed to stop manipulation before execution. The system checks intent, device, identity, behavior, and policy, targeting risks before transactions are finalized. Key Takeaways: Bitgo introduced five security layers for institutional digital asset transactions. Controls address deepfakes, API spoofing, address manipulation, and … Read more

Silence Labs Launches Quantum-Safe Vault to Secure Crypto Custody

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Silence Laboratories has launched a quantum-safe custody vault designed to protect digital assets from future cryptographic threats. The system combines post-quantum signatures with multi-party computation to help institutions transition without overhauling existing infrastructure. Key Takeaways: Silence Laboratories launched a quantum-safe vault using NIST’s 2024 ML-DSA standard. Bitgo and Infosys join early tests, signaling rising institutional … Read more

Defillama Confirms April 2026 as Crypto’s Most-Hacked Month With 30 Incidents

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April 2026 closed as the most-hacked month in crypto history by incident count, with Defillama confirming 28 to 30 separate exploits and more than $625 million stolen across the industry. Key Takeaways: Defillama confirmed April 2026 as the most-hacked month in crypto history, with 28-30 incidents totaling over $625M stolen. Drift Protocol lost $285M on … Read more

Mach-O Man Malware Steals macOS Keychain Data in Lazarus Group Crypto Campaign

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North Korea’s Lazarus Group has deployed a modular macOS malware kit called Mach-O Man that uses fake meeting invites to steal credentials and crypto wallet access from fintech executives and developers. Key Takeaways: North Korea’s Lazarus Group deployed Mach-O Man malware targeting macOS users in crypto and fintech roles in April 2026. Bitso’s Quetzal Team … Read more

Charles Hoskinson Points to Cardano and Midnight as Fix for Cross-Chain Flaws Behind KelpDAO Hack

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A cross-chain message forgery drained 116,500 restaked ether from KelpDAO on April 18, triggering what Cardano founder Charles Hoskinson called the largest DeFi exploit of the year and a contagion event that pulled billions in total value locked from the broader ecosystem within 48 hours. Key Takeaways: An attacker exploited KelpDAO’s cross-chain bridge on April … Read more

Aave Freeze Sparks Immediate Exit of $274M

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The Aave rsETH/wrsETH market froze abruptly, leading to a rapid series of withdrawals, including one notable exit tied to a wallet connected with Justin Sun. And this whopper of a withdrawal highlighted both the speed and weaknesses that come along with DeFi (decentralized finance), just minutes after the platform ceased trade. On April 18 at … Read more

Dune Data Reveals Close to 50% of Layerzero Apps Use Basic Security

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A Dune Analytics report shows that nearly half of Layerzero applications rely on the lowest level of DVN security. The findings raise concerns about cross-chain risk following recent exploits. Most Layerzero OApps Rely on Basic DVN Security Configurations Nearly half of applications built on Layerzero are operating with the lowest level of security configuration, according … Read more

Ripple’s Schwartz Flags DeFi Bridge Trade-Offs After KelpDAO Incident

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Security trade-offs in cross-chain infrastructure are drawing sharper scrutiny as operational shortcuts threaten to undercut protections built into bridge designs. Ripple CTO Emeritus David Schwartz’s latest remarks tied those risks to RLUSD-related evaluations and broader collateral concerns. Key Takeaways: David Schwartz warned bridge security can weaken during real-world deployment. KelpDAO and rsETH scrutiny adds bearish … Read more

Chainalysis Flags Critical Blind Spot in DeFi Security as $292M Exploit Bypasses Burn Verification

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A $292M DeFi exploit is intensifying concerns over hidden vulnerabilities in cross-chain systems. The incident underscores how flawed trust assumptions can allow manipulated inputs to bypass safeguards and trigger undetected, large-scale asset issuance. Key Takeaways: Chainalysis flags a KelpDAO exploit exposing a critical failure in cross-chain trust assumptions. Analysis showed Layerzero design flaws can let … Read more

Layerzero Claims Zero Contagion After $290M Exploit as Disputed Narratives Deepen Scrutiny

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DeFi bridge security is under sharper pressure after a major exploit exposed structural weaknesses in verifier design and infrastructure dependencies. The fallout is widening accountability questions for Layerzero Labs and reinforcing concerns about concentrated validation models. Key Takeaways: Layerzero framed the exploit as infrastructure failure, weakening confidence in bridge security models. Chainlink’s Zach Rynes blamed … Read more

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