Base Delays B20 Activation After Two Network Stalls
Base delayed the mainnet activation of its B20 token standard after two consecutive network stalls. The incidents did not affect user funds but halted block production.
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AI Agents Gain Wallet Signing Authority as New Control Models Emerge
AI agents are being integrated into crypto wallets and exchanges with transaction signing authority. Industry participants call for tiered permissions and strict spending limits to manage new risks.
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Binance to End EU Crypto Services Over MiCA Deadline
Binance will halt crypto services in multiple EU countries from July 1, 2026, due to the MiCA licensing deadline. The exchange withdrew its Greek application and is seeking approval elsewhere.
DeFi TVL Drops 39% in 2026 as Exploits and Market Slide Weigh
DeFi total value locked declined from $115 billion to $70 billion in 2026. Record exploit activity and a broader market correction contributed to capital outflows.
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Binance Withdraws Greek MiCA Application Before EU Deadline
Binance has pulled its MiCA application in Greece days before the EU deadline. The exchange says it will seek authorization in another member state.
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BitGo CEO Disputes Claims of Anthropic Mythos NSA Breach
BitGo CEO Mike Belshe rejected viral claims that Anthropic’s Mythos hacked NSA systems. The incident was described as an authorized red-team test, not an external breach.
DeFi Leverage Ratio Rises to 38% After 13B US Dollar TVL Outflows
DeFi’s on-chain leverage ratio has climbed to 38% after April exploits triggered 13 billion US dollars in TVL outflows. The increase reflects shrinking capital rather than rising borrowing.
Deprecated Thetanuts Vault Exploited for $2.1 Million
Attackers exploited a deprecated Thetanuts Finance vault, draining about $2.1 million. A mint function flaw enabled unlimited token creation, while whitehats recovered most funds.
Aztec Connect Exploited for $2.1 Million From Deprecated Contract
An attacker drained approximately $2.19 million from a deprecated Aztec Connect contract on June 14. The Aztec Foundation said the current network and AZTEC token were not affected.
Humanity Protocol Token Surges 210% After Exploit and Security Probe
Humanity Protocol’s H token climbed about 210% in 24 hours following a sharp decline caused by a June 8 exploit. A security report links the attack to phishing and DPRK style tactics.