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.
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Google Sues Alleged AI Text Scam Network Over Phishing Campaign
Google has sued a group it calls Outsider Enterprise, alleging AI-driven text scams involving millions of messages and thousands of fake websites. The FBI and major US telecom providers are involved in related enforcement and blocking efforts.
CertiK Hosts Security Workshop in Turkey on CASP Compliance
CertiK hosted a security workshop in Turkey with TÜBİTAK BİLGEM, focusing on CASP regulation, custody standards and the 2026 Web3 threat landscape.
Humanity Protocol Token Jumps 44% After Exploit Disclosure
Humanity Protocol’s H token rebounded 44% after a detailed post-mortem on a $36 million exploit. The attacker still controls key bridge components ahead of a June 25 token unlock.