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Kelp DAO Vulnerability Hits Aave: $230 Million Bad Debt and $9 Billion TVL Wiped Out

Kelp DAO Vulnerability Hits Aave: $230 Million Bad Debt and $9 Billion TVL Wiped Out

Kelp DAO cross-chain bridge exploit exposes Aave to up to $230 million in bad debt, wiping $900 million from DeFi’s total value locked. This article unpacks the attack’s propagation mechanism and the underlying causes of the resulting liquidity crisis.

Blog Team2026-04-22

KelpDAO Vulnerability Triggers DeFi Trust Crisis: TVL Plummets by $14 Billion

KelpDAO Vulnerability Triggers DeFi Trust Crisis: TVL Plummets by $14 Billion

KelpDAO suffers $292 million loss from cross-chain vulnerability, Aave faces over $300 million in bad debt risk, DeFi TVL drops by $1.4 billion in two days, and Curve’s founder calls for industry-wide security standards.

Blog Team2026-04-21

2026’s Biggest DeFi Security Incidents: KelpDAO Cross-Chain Bridge Exploit and Nearly $200 Million in Aave Bad Debt

2026’s Biggest DeFi Security Incidents: KelpDAO Cross-Chain Bridge Exploit and Nearly $200 Million in Aave Bad Debt

KelpDAO Cross-Chain Bridge Attack Triggers Nearly $200 Million in Bad Debt on Aave, Over $13 Billion Wiped from DeFi Total Value Locked. Analysis of Attack Mechanism, Risk Transmission, and Industry Lessons.

Blog Team2026-04-20

Strategy Breaks Streak of Consecutive BTC Purchases: Structural Shift from Debt Leverage to Dividend-Driven Approach

Strategy Breaks Streak of Consecutive BTC Purchases: Structural Shift from Debt Leverage to Dividend-Driven Approach

Strategy pauses consecutive Bitcoin purchases for 13 weeks, holding 762,099 BTC. Analyzing the STRC preferred share mechanism reveals signals and risks in its financing model transition.

Blog Team2026-03-31

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Powell’s Harvard Speech Explained: How Interest Rates, Inflation, and Fiscal Risks Impact the Crypto Market

Powell’s Harvard Speech Explained: How Interest Rates, Inflation, and Fiscal Risks Impact the Crypto Market

Federal Reserve Chair Powell acknowledged significant economic uncertainty during his speech at Harvard, refrained from specifying the future path of interest rates, and warned that fiscal debt remains unsustainable. This article reviews the background of the event, examines market reactions and potential scenarios, and analyzes the possible implications for Bitcoin and other crypt

Blog Team2026-03-31

MicroStrategy Issues More Debt to Acquire Bitcoin: In-Depth Analysis of Its Leverage Strategy and Risk Assessment

MicroStrategy Issues More Debt to Acquire Bitcoin: In-Depth Analysis of Its Leverage Strategy and Risk Assessment

MicroStrategy is issuing another $500 million in convertible bonds to increase its Bitcoin holdings. This article provides an in-depth breakdown of its financial model, assesses potential liquidation risks, and reveals the underlying logic behind this "leverage game" for investors.

Blog Team2026-03-23

Venus Hit by $3.7 Million Attack: In-Depth Analysis of Oracle Manipulation Tactics and Risk Management Response

Venus Hit by $3.7 Million Attack: In-Depth Analysis of Oracle Manipulation Tactics and Risk Management Response

Venus faces $2.15 million in bad debt following an attack involving THE tokens, prompting the urgent suspension of collateral factors across seven markets. This article provides an in-depth analysis of the attack methodology, data-driven scenario reconstruction, and key industry takeaways regarding DeFi oracle security.

Blog Team2026-03-16

Is the AI Productivity Dividend a Miracle Cure or Just a Temporary Fix?

Is the AI Productivity Dividend a Miracle Cure or Just a Temporary Fix?

The latest OECD models indicate that productivity gains from AI could reduce debt ratios in developed countries by up to 10 percentage points. However, these improvements are unlikely to offset the structural pressures caused by aging populations and rising welfare expenditures.

Blog Team2026-02-28

Telegram Clarifies Capital Structure: $1.7 Billion in New Debt Contains No Russian Funds, Pavel Durov Remains Sole Shareholder

Telegram Clarifies Capital Structure: $1.7 Billion in New Debt Contains No Russian Funds, Pavel Durov Remains Sole Shareholder

In response to market concerns driven by geopolitical tensions, Telegram founder Pavel Durov has publicly clarified the companys capital structure for the first time, underscoring its global reach and independent operations.

Blog Team2026-01-07