Axelar shuts down Secret Network bridge routes after $4.7M exploit

The hack underscores the vulnerabilities in blockchain interoperability, highlighting the need for enhanced security measures in cross-chain protocols. The post Axelar says $4.7 million stolen in Secret Network bridge hack appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Bitcoin and gold are the only major assets down in 2026 while stocks climb. It has never happened before. Why the safe havens are alone in the red.

The overall market cap is holding at $2.2 trillion, with the majority of the assets facing a tide of red. The market has yet to fully recover from the recent downtrend. Although recovery efforts are ongoing, momentum is not picking up sufficiently to escape the prevailing fear and cautious sentiment.

Chainlink's elevation by Bitwise signals a shift in crypto investment strategies, emphasizing infrastructure's growing role in portfolio diversification. The post Bitwise elevates Chainlink among crypto’s top four assets appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

The DAO exploit's legacy underscores the enduring debate on blockchain immutability versus ethical intervention, shaping Ethereum's evolution. The post The DAO exploit marks its 10th anniversary, a hack that drained 3.6M ETH and split Ethereum in two appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

World Chain's unique identity verification approach could redefine Layer 2 competition, impacting investor strategies and market dynamics. The post World Chain’s bridge TVL rises 33% to $602M as WLD rallies 50% appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Humanity Protocol is restructuring its H token after a $36 million exploit, but the incident appears tied to compromised keys rather than protocol code.

A deprecated Aztec Connect contract has been exploited years after shutdown, highlighting the long tail risk of immutable DeFi infrastructure.