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Image: crypto.newsSwan Treasury Suffers Estimated $625K Loss Following Off-Chain Signer Key Compromise on BNB Chain
According to reporting by crypto.news, blockchain asset management protocol Swan Treasury lost an estimated $625,000 after attackers utilized a compromised off-chain signer key to acquire STY tokens at a massive discount on BNB Chain. This reported event is not officially confirmed by the entity.
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crypto.newsSwan Treasury Suffers Estimated $625K Loss Following Off-Chain Signer Key Compromise on BNB Chain
According to reporting by crypto.news, blockchain asset management protocol Swan Treasury lost an estimated $625,000 after attackers utilized a compromised off-chain signer key to acquire STY tokens at a massive discount on BNB Chain. This reported event is not officially confirmed by the entity.
crypto.newsOstium Reports $23.75M USDC Exploit Originated from Off-Chain Breach, Not Smart Contract Flaw
According to crypto.news, Ostium has stated that its July exploit, which resulted in the loss of $23.75 million USDC, was caused by a breach in its off-chain infrastructure rather than a vulnerability in its smart contracts. The attacker manipulated price reporting mechanisms to drain funds from the protocol’s liquidity vault. This finding is not officially confirmed and is based solely on media reporting, with no verification from Ostium or any official source. The incident highlights risks associated with off-chain components in DeFi protocols.
crypto.newsCrypto Security Losses Reach $1.1 Billion in H1 2026: Blockaid Report (not officially confirmed)
According to crypto.news, Blockaid's H1 2026 report indicates that crypto security incidents led to $1.1 billion in losses across 212 cases globally, with operational security failures surpassing smart contract bugs as the main cause. The findings are not officially confirmed and rely on media reporting. The report highlights a shift in attack patterns, with compromised keys and infrastructure now responsible for most losses. Major incidents involving KelpDAO and Drift Protocol dominated the period, and recovery efforts are ongoing. The report also notes that one DPRK-linked cluster accounted for over half of the losses.
crypto.news via LBankCrypto Security Losses Hit $1.1B in H1 2026 According to Blockaid Report
According to a report published by crypto.news and covered by LBank News on July 28, 2026, global security losses reached $1.1 billion across 212 verified incidents during the first half of the year, with operational security failures driving the majority of thefts and one DPRK-linked cluster allegedly accounting for over half of total losses, though these figures are not officially confirmed.
decrypt.co via LBankSearchable NYC Property Database Puts Wealthy Residents at Risk, Critics Warn
According to reporting by LBank News citing decrypt.co, a searchable database derived from New York City property assessment records has sparked severe backlash from prominent crypto figures. Critics argue that organizing public tax information into an accessible digital directory creates significant privacy vulnerabilities and physical security risks for affluent individuals and digital asset holders. This development, which remains not officially confirmed by independent municipal cybersecurity audits, highlights ongoing anxieties regarding physical safety and data exposure.