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Aztec hit by second $2.1M exploit in less than week: SlowMist
Security researchers warn that deprecated smart contracts can remain vulnerable long after projects stop maintaining them.
Published Date: 2026-06-18 10:28:00Creator: Zoltan Vardai
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Grayscale applies traditional finance models to AAVE, sees $175 value
Grayscale and CoinShares are applying traditional valuation techniques to crypto assets as institutions explore revenue-generating DeFi protocols.
Published Date: 2026-06-18 09:45:51Creator: Ezra Reguerra
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Ryan Salame’s wife to face charges over FTX-funded congressional run
A federal judge has denied a bid from Michelle Bond, the wife of former FTX executive Ryan Salame, to have campaign finance charges against her dismissed.
Published Date: 2026-06-18 06:17:01Creator: Jesse Coghlan
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Florida man pleads guilty for promoting $1.8B ‘HyperFund’ crypto fraud
Rodney “Bitcoin Rodney” Burton faces a maximum sentence of five years in federal prison for conspiracy to operate an unlicensed money transmitting business.
Published Date: 2026-06-18 06:06:20Creator: Martin Young
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Dorsey’s Block says new AI tool handles 15% of code work
Builderbot is the “missing layer between AI coding tools and how engineering actually works at scale,” said Brad Axen, head of AI capabilities at Block.
Published Date: 2026-06-18 05:38:34Creator: Martin Young
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France to stop certifying products lacking quantum-resistant encryption
France’s cybersecurity agency plans to block certification of products without quantum-resistant encryption starting in 2027, with full adoption targeted for 2030.
Published Date: 2026-06-18 04:06:56Creator: Felix Ng
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Kentucky sues Kalshi, Polymarket, joining prediction market legal battle
Kentucky has sued Polymarket, Kalshi and Kalshi’s partners Coinbase, Robinhood and Webull, over offering sports event contracts in the state.
Published Date: 2026-06-18 03:35:05Creator: Jesse Coghlan
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Tether winds down gold-backed derivative stablecoin aUSDT
Tether is focusing on stronger user demand, deeper liquidity, and broader long-term market opportunity for its leading products.
Published Date: 2026-06-18 03:26:18Creator: Martin Young
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