Aave Confronts Security Breach with Swift Defense

The post Cryptocurrency Communities Challenge Ethereum’s Identity Dilemma appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. Eli Ben-Sasson, the creator of Zcash and the CEO of StarkWare, emerges as a prominent advocate for the Ethereum ecosystem, especially as the digital currency sector experiences a downturn, and spot Ethereum ETFs face significant withdrawals. He delves into the reasons why developers steadfastly support Ethereum, despite the challenges. Continue Reading:Cryptocurrency Communities Challenge Ethereum’s Identity Dilemma Source: https://en.bitcoinhaber.net/cryptocurrency-communities-challenge-ethereums-identity-dilemma

The post Ethereum Price Prediction And The Rise of MemeToro’s AI-Powered Trading Infrastructure appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. Ethereum continues to dominate market attention in 2026 as price predictions suggest movement toward the $2,500–$3,000 range. The asset remains a central pillar of decentralized finance, with liquidity and developer activity maintaining steady momentum across its ecosystem.  While ETH consolidates strength across established DeFi networks, a parallel shift is occurring in investor behavior. Those exploring the best crypto presales are increasingly prioritizing infrastructure-driven platforms rather than isolated speculative assets. In this environment, a top presale crypto is no longer judged solely by early hype or token appreciation potential. Instead, utility, system design, and long-term engagement mechanics are becoming more important. MemeToro enters this evolving cycle as a presale cryptocurrency built on AI systems, positioning itself as an AI mem

Stablecoin issuer Circle has reportedly blacklisted a smart contract linked to privacy protocol Zama, freezing approximately $12.6 million in user funds. The development, first flagged by on-chain investigator ZachXBT, involves the protocol’s Confidential USDC (cUSDC) contract deployed on Ethereum seven hours before ban. The affected contract address had been publicly documented in Zama’s docs and visible […]

Ethereum continues to dominate market attention in 2026 as price predictions suggest movement toward the $2,500–$3,000 range. The asset remains a central pillar of decentralized finance, with liquidity and developer activity maintaining steady momentum across its ecosystem.  While ETH consolidates strength across established DeFi networks, a parallel shift is occurring in investor behavior. Those exploring […] The post Ethereum Price Prediction And The Rise of MemeToro’s AI-Powered Trading Infrastructure appeared first on Live Bitcoin News.

The post Ethereum Price Signals Short Squeeze Risk as Traders Quietly Accumulate appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. Key Insights: Ethereum shorts clustered near a key liquidation zone. Quite a long accumulation emerged despite weak market interest. Ethereum price held support as bearish positioning increased. Ethereum price approached a key liquidation zone on May 31 as traders increased bearish bets while some market participants accumulated long positions. Data from analyst CW showed high-leverage short positions concentrated near a critical level, creating conditions that could trigger forced liquidations if buyers regained control. The move occurred as Ethereum remained under pressure from weak participation. At the same time, derivatives positioning and on-chain activity suggested that some traders were prepared for a rebound despite fading market interest. Ethereum Price Faces Crowded Bearish Positioning CW’s market data showed that leveraged short positions gathered around the

The post $2K Showdown: Ethereum Loses 32% in 2026 While BTC Holds Relative Ground appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. Key Takeaways Ethereum has dropped approximately 32.4% year-to-date (YTD) through May 2026, with Coinglass data showing heavy losses in January, February, and May. Spot ETH ETF investors pulled roughly 9,000 ETH on May 29 alone, adding sustained selling pressure near the $2,000 support zone. The Glamsterdam upgrade, targeting H1-Q3 2026, is expected to raise Ethereum’s gas limit by up to 3.3x and improve network efficiency. ETH Trails the Pack On the last day of May 2026, ether is changing hands near $2,000 to $2,020, down from an all-time high of approximately $4,953 set in August 2025. That puts the drawdown from peak at roughly 55% to 60%. Monthly return data from Coinglass tells the story clearly: January 2026: -17.52% February 2026: -19.81% March 2026: +6.97% April 2026: +7.3% May 2026: -11.01% Ethereum monthly returns according to Coinglass on May 31, 2026. The c

The post Aave’s April 2026 rsETH Incident Post Mortem: How a Forged Bridge Message Shook DeFi appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. TLDR: A one-of-one DVN configuration on the Kelp rsETH bridge created a single point of failure that attackers exploited. The attacker borrowed 82,650 WETH and 821 wstETH using 89,567 stolen rsETH across eight Aave V3 positions. DeFi United coordinated over $300 million in recovery commitments from Lido, Ethena, Mantle, and other contributors. Aave’s LayerZero OFT adapter was fully refilled across five tranches, restoring 116,131 rsETH backing in full. The April 18, 2026 rsETH incident exposed a critical vulnerability in third-party bridge infrastructure connected to Aave’s markets. A forged cross-chain message on the Kelp rsETH LayerZero V2 bridge released 116,500 rsETH on Ethereum without any matching burn on Unichain. The attacker then used those tokens as collateral across Aave V3 positions. A coordinated recovery effort later restored full backing and

The post Gravity Bridg Hack: Gravity Bridge Pauses Operations After $5.4M Hack appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. Gravity Bridge halted operations after a $5.4 million hack. Security teams are tracing funds while investigating a suspected key compromise. A major security incident has hit Gravity Bridge, a decentralized blockchain that connects the Ethereum and Cosmos networks. The protocol reportedly lost approximately $5.4 million worth of digital assets in a hack. This led to the validators stopping bridge operations quickly. In the meantime, security teams began their investigation of the attack and traced the stolen money. Hackers Drain USDC, ETH, and USDT from Gravity Bridge According to blockchain security firm PeckShield, the attacker drained several assets from the bridge. About $4.3 million in USDC, 274 wrapped Ether (wETH) worth approximately $553,000, and USDT valued at $434,000 were stolen. The hacker also took 14.164 PAX Gold tokens worth of almost $64,000. Thanks to the