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11:32

Aethir prevents cross-chain bridge exploit attacks, losses controlled at $90k, and commits to compensate

Decentralized GPU cloud computing platform Aethir confirmed that its Ethereum bridge contract was attacked, with losses kept within $90k. The team promptly disconnected the contract and worked with exchanges to deal with the hacker wallets. The attacker used a cross-chain smart contract to move funds. Aethir plans to announce a compensation plan next week, and revenue is expected to reach $127.8 million in 2025.
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12:04

Chainalysis: Since December 2024, Iran has been selling oil with the help of cryptocurrency, with transaction amounts exceeding $178 million

Iran’s regime is increasingly using cryptocurrencies for cross-border trade, especially in oil sales. In 2024, an IRGC member linked to the Houthis facilitated more than $178 million in oil transactions through crypto addresses; by 2025, the network began purchasing weapons from Russia using cryptocurrencies, with transaction volumes nearing $1 billion.
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17:01

Chainalysis predicts that stablecoin annual trading volume will reach $15M by 2035

Chainalysis has released a report stating that stablecoin trading volume will reach $2.8 trillion in 2025, and is expected to reach $15.0 trillion by 2035. The main drivers are intergenerational wealth transfer and infrastructure expansion. If expectations are met, stablecoin trading volume will exceed the total global market capitalization and will be on par with major payment platforms.
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12:17

Layer 1 blockchain Pharos Network completes $44 million Series A funding round

Pharos Network announces the completion of a $44.0 million Series A round, led by multiple top-tier institutions, with funds to be used to build real-world asset infrastructure. Previously, Pharos had completed an $8.0 million seed round, bringing total funding to $52.0 million. The testnet is scheduled to go live in May 2025.
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08:48

FBI report: Cryptocurrency scams caused losses of $11.4 billion, with seniors becoming the largest group of victims

A 2026 FBI report shows that cryptocurrency scams continue to grow, with losses reaching $11.37B in 2025, and people age 60 and older are the primary victims. Investment fraud and cryptocurrency ATM scams are especially prominent, with the highest losses in California. Despite increased law enforcement efforts, the risk continues to rise, and greater security awareness is needed.
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