Crypto Hacks Cost $1.18 Billion in Q3 as Smart-Contract Exploits Take Larger Share
Hacken reported $1.18 billion stolen across 107 incidents in Q3 2026, up 55% from Q2. Smart-contract exploits made up 48%…
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Circle Drops USDC Redemption Overage Fees as Express Keeps 0.05% Charge
Circle is removing the net-redemption overage fee on USDC and EURC conversions into fiat for institutional customers. Express redemptions keep…
Crypto lending vaults top $10 billion in deposits as regulators examine the risks
Crypto lending vaults now hold more than $10 billion in deposits, up from $4 billion at the start of last…
Zcash’s NU7 upgrade would leave Sprout funds unspendable even with intact private keys
Zcash's proposed NU7 upgrade would stop Sprout holders from spending their remaining funds on the upgraded network, even if they…
Zcash Shielded Pools Draw Scrutiny as Investigators Trace Stolen Crypto Inflows
Investigators have raised new concerns about stolen crypto moving into Zcash's shielded pools. Shielded transactions hide details once funds enter,…
