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cryptocurrency2 years ago

Multichain Bridges Exploited, Crypto Assets Lost in $130M Scandal

Multichain, a cross-chain router, has confirmed an exploit that affected $130 million in user-supplied tokens, urging users to suspend its services and revoke contract approvals. The exploit impacted bridges on the Fantom, Moonriver, and Dogechain networks, resulting in significant outflows of various tokens. Stolen tokens have not been sent to exchanges or mixing services, and related tokens such as Fantom (FTM), Moonriver (MOVR), and Dogechain (DC) have experienced price drops. Bridges, which facilitate token transfers between networks, have been a vulnerable target, with billions lost to bridge-based exploits in recent years.

cryptocurrency2 years ago

The Long-Term Impact of the US Banking Crisis on Crypto Ecosystem.

The recent shutdown of crypto-friendly banks such as Silicon Valley Bank, Signature, and Silvergate has led to increased regulatory scrutiny on crypto and its contribution to systemic risk. However, some market observers believe that the ongoing breakdown of crypto-focused banks could eventually create a more robust crypto economy as exchanges and other players in the industry move offshore to jurisdictions that are courting financial technology innovators, leading to less hostility and more robust infrastructure.