Despite common belief, most crypto hacks in 2024 and 2025 result from off-chain vulnerabilities like stolen private keys, compromised signers, and weak operational security rather than flaws in smart contract code. This mislabeling as "DeFi hacks" obscures the true nature of failures, which often begin with human error or control system breaches. The interconnected nature of DeFi protocols means a failure in one layer quickly spreads downstream, amplifying losses. Accurate diagnosis is crucial to improving security beyond just better code audits, focusing on the broader control and operational environment around crypto systems.
PermRock Royalty Trust announced a monthly cash distribution of $0.021782 per unit, totaling $265,001.53, payable September 15, 2026, based on June 2026 oil and gas production. Oil sales volumes increased slightly but were offset by lower prices, whi...
Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse announced the company is aggressively integrating artificial intelligence to accelerate its business growth and workforce expansion. Ripple, with about 1,500 employees and 94 open roles, expects to more than double its an...
Meridian Mining plc has applied to admit 195,520 new ordinary shares to trading on the London Stock Exchange, expected on August 26, 2026. These shares are issued following the exercise of awards under the company's Omnibus Plan 2025 and will rank eq...
XRP's trading volume surged by over 130% alongside a 17% price increase, reaching about $1.40 from $1.15 in a single session. This strong volume across major exchanges like Bitget, Bybit, OKX, and Binance indicates robust market participation rather ...
A £5.3 billion hyperscale data centre planned on London's green belt is expected to emit over 1 million tonnes of CO2 annually, equivalent to 27,000 transatlantic flights. Despite being marketed as a zero-carbon facility, planning documents reveal em...
