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Image: 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.
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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.newsEX DeFi Cloud Mining Gains Attention Amid US Clarity Act Progress: Market Impact Not Officially Confirmed
According to crypto.news, ongoing volatility in the cryptocurrency market and regulatory developments, including the continued progress of the US Clarity Act, are driving increased interest in cloud mining platforms such as EX DeFi. Despite expectations that clearer regulation would boost Bitcoin and Ethereum prices, the market has not seen sustained upward movement. EX DeFi has reportedly enabled holders to earn substantial monthly returns, but these claims are not officially confirmed.
crypto.newsPolymarket’s Dual Exchange Structure: Risks, Protections, and User Impact (not officially confirmed)
According to crypto.news, Polymarket operates two distinct platforms under one brand: a wallet-based DeFi venue and a CFTC-regulated US exchange. These platforms differ fundamentally in custody, collateral, identity verification, product scope, and resolution mechanisms. The existence of two separate entities, each governed by different legal frameworks and offering different protections, creates significant risk and complexity for users. This report is based on media reporting and is not officially confirmed.
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Kraken parent Payward agrees to acquire Magic Labs’ wallet infrastructure business
Payward signed a definitive agreement to acquire Magic Labs’ wallet-as-a-service business, adding embedded non-custodial wallets to the infrastructure group behind Kraken.