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According to DefiLlama data, today’s Total Value Locked (TVL) figures show notable shifts across several blockchain networks. While Aptos (APT) and Sonic have seen significant growth in TVL, major platforms like Solana, Ethereum, and Arbitrum experienced slight decreases. This article provides a detailed breakdown of these changes and explains what TVL is and why it matters – all in an easy-to-understand way for newcomers to crypto.What is TVL and Why is it Important?Total Value Locked (TVL) refers to the total U.S. dollar value of digital assets (such as coins, tokens, and stablecoins) that are currently locked or staked in decentralized…

The hacker behind the $9.6 million exploit of the decentralized money-lending protocol zkLend in February claims they’ve just fallen victim to a phishing website impersonating Tornado Cash, resulting in the loss of a significant portion of the stolen funds.In a message sent to zkLend through Etherscan on March 31, the hacker claimed to have lost 2,930 Ether (ETH) from the stolen funds to a phishing website posing as a front-end for Tornado Cash. In a series of March 31 transfers, the zkLend thief sent 100 Ether at a time to an address named Tornado.Cash: Router, finishing with three deposits of 10…

The zkLend exploiter lost all 2,930 ETH in a phishing scam while trying to launder the stolen money using what they thought was Tornado Cash. According to a Mar. 31 post on X by Consensys-backed De.Fi Antivirus Web3, the attacker mistakenly deposited the stolen funds into a fake Tornado Cash website, resulting in an immediate loss. On-chain data shows that after realizing the mistake, the hacker sent a desperate message to zkLend’s deployer address, admitting their blunder.  “I tried to move funds to Tornado, but I used a phishing website, and all the funds have been lost. I am devastated,”…

Disclosure: This article does not represent investment advice. The content and materials featured on this page are for educational purposes only. Graphite Network’s Market Staking Program has just been launched and will run through Dec. 21, 2026. Trust and user reputation are at the core of this L1, creating a safer and more reliable environment for on-chain interaction.  Building on that foundation, Graphite Network is now widening its scope by introducing fair earning opportunities for active contributors across the crypto space. Its new Market Staking Program presents a model that rewards users based on trading volume, rather than the amount…

SHIB has declined by 12.34% in thirty days, hitting a 2-week low. Shiba Inu investors are aggressively buying the memecoin, signaling a potential recovery. After facing rejection at $0.000015 and the subsequent failure to break out of a descending triangle, Shiba Inu [SHIB] has faced strong downward pressure. Over the past four days, the memecoin has seen a sustained decline, dropping from a high of $0.0000156 to a 2-week low of $0.000012. Source: Tradingview In fact, as of this writing, Shiba Inu was trading at $0.00001217. This marked a 4.02% decline on daily charts. Equally, the memecoin has declined on…

Key Takeaways: An entity linked to Donald Trump and his family now holds a 60% equity share in World Liberty Financial, replacing its original co-founders as the controlling party. According to the report, the Trump family is entitled to $400 million in fees in regards to the entity. With Trump positioned as the platform’s “chief crypto advocate” and his sons holding key Web3-related roles, the move could draw political scrutiny ahead of upcoming crypto legislation discussions in Congress. An entity in which U.S. President Donald Trump and his family hold a 60% equity share has replaced World Liberty Financial co-founders…

Hyperliquid is one of the current bull market’s standout DeFi success stories. With daily trading volumes having reached $4 billion, the exchange has become the largest decentralized (DEX) derivatives platform, commanding nearly 60% of the market.Hyperliquid still lags far behind Binance Futures’ $50 billion daily average volume, but the trend suggests that it has started to encroach on centralized exchange (CEX) territory.What’s behind Hyperliquid’s parabolic rise?Launched in 2023, Hyperliquid gained popularity in April 2024 after launching spot trading. This, combined with its aggressive listing strategy and easy-to-use onchain user interface, helped to lure in a wave of new users.The platform’s…

As many strive to make a name for themselves in the world of cryptocurrency, a few coins are commanding attention for their speed, utility, and ecosystem. From Layer 1 cryptos to digital powerhouses, some coins have undeniably been the frontrunners in the market. This list discusses four of the most popular cryptocurrencies, highlighting what makes each one stand out. From breakthrough performance to real-world use cases, we explore how Sui, Hyperliquid, and Chainlink have earned their place among the standout players and how a rising contender, BlockDAG is quickly catching up.  1. BlockDAG: $209.5M & Counting—Biggest Crypto Presale!  BlockDAG is quickly becoming one…

Crypto is entering the next stage of its evolution, but it’s not driven by hype or surging retail volumes, according to Ayesha Kiani, Chief Operating Officer at MNNC Group. Speaking during a Bloomberg TV interview over the weekend, Kiani said that while institutional interest is growing, participation remains cautious and calculated. MNNC Group is a quantitative digital asset investment firm. She said she is seeing demand for stablecoin buying along with Fortune 500 companies adding Bitcoin (BTC) or stablecoins on their balance sheets. Meanwhile, many firms are exploring blockchain infrastructure for decentralizing internal data operations, implying the sector has evolved…

Russia’s Irkutsk, the nation’s biggest Bitcoin mining hotspot, could impose a year-round ban on all crypto mining activities effective April 1, a news outlet has claimed.Per a report from the Russian newspaper Kommersant, the ban would apply only in the southern part of the Siberian oblast of Irkutsk, but could run until mid-2031.Irkutsk Mining Ban Incoming?Miners in southern Irkutsk have already been ordered to shut down their rigs in the winter months until 2031. Inside a crypto mining data center in Irkutsk, Russia. (Source: GetBailkal/YouTube/Screenshot)But many miners have remained in the area on the understanding that they can operate unimpeded…