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Here's how much is lost to crypto hacks and exploits in Q1 2023

BNB Chain had the largest number of incidents in the quarter, while Ethereum had the biggest amount lost.

zkSync Era denies 921 ETH 'stuck forever' in smart contract

One member of the cryptocurrency subreddit pointed out that “EVM equivalent” compilers like zkSync Era does not necessarily mean it is fully “EVM compatible.”

Zhu Su’s exchange did $13.64 in volume akshually, Huobi in crisis: Asia Express

Huobi Global’s token crash and ongoing layoffs, 3AC founders deny reports of $1.26 in day 1 volume on new exchange and claim $373 on day 2.

Solana reveals cost-cutting solution for on-chain storage

Known as state compression, the technology promises to drastically reduce the cost of on-chain storage.

Euler team denies on-chain sleuth was a suspect in hack case

The investigator claimed to be targeted as a suspect because they maintained a crypto security repo on GitHub.

Germany plans to issue electronic shares on blockchain, boost startups

Under the Future Finance Act, the German government is pushing for more welcoming regulations for startups working with financial innovation.

Aragon and Polygon Labs collaborate to boost DAO accessibility

The collaboration is set to allow users to build decentralized autonomous organizations quickly and securely, for less than 50 cents, with no coding required.

Avalanche introduces ‘Evergreen’ subnets to connect institutions on blockchain

Ava Labs has introduced its new Evergreen subnets, aiming to help institutions improve control and intercompany communication on the blockchain.

Crypto security audits and bug bounties are broken: Here’s how to fix them

Are crypto auditing incentives designed to make the client happy rather than deliver bad news? What happens if you don’t pay out bug bounties?

Japan pushes for friendlier environment for crypto with Web3 proposals

Japan's Web3 project team released a white paper suggesting ways to expand the country's crypto industry to establish a welcoming atmosphere for crypto.

Charles Hoskinson: Cardano delays due to betting on wrong tech, ambitious roadmap

Cardano founder Charles Hoskinson is optimistic about the future of crypto despite the setbacks, and anticipates a high rate of Cardano adoption in Africa this year.

Sentiment recovers $870K after negotiations with the hacker

The hacker sent back 414 Ether in an initial transaction and eventually sent another 51.75 ETH, returning 90% of the stolen funds.

FTX philanthropic donations have created a complex dilemma for recipients

University-affiliated research initiatives received more than $13 million in grants from FTX Future Fund, with several students getting $100,000 in grants.

Coinbase supports new court action to remove Tornado Cash ban

The motion is part of a broader effort to restore internet privacy rights for U.S. citizens.

Pantera Capital leads $22.5M investment in M^ZERO Labs for decentralized infrastructure

The funds will be used to develop decentralized infrastructure that enables institutional investors to allocate assets on-chain.

The Sarah Show’s analog childhood meets dizzying digital future: NFT Creator, Sarah Zucker

Sarah Zucker remembers the analogue world of her youth, and creates NFT art that explores the insane tech revolution we’re all going through.

Binance self-custody wallet launches crypto-to-fiat off-ramp

Trust Wallet has partnered with MoonPay and Ramp to allow customers to convert their crypto to fiat without using any centralized exchange.

Top 5 books to learn about blockchain

Discover the fundamentals of blockchain technology, its use cases and its impact on various businesses through the top five books about blockchain.

Crypto could eliminate 97% of traditional remittance fees: Coinbase

U.S. consumers sending international bank transfers pay more than $12 billion annually in remittance fees alone.

Liquidity protocol Sentiment exploited for over $500K

More than $536,000 was drained from the Synapse Bridge on April 4, according to Ethereum blockchain data.

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