List of Flash News about DeFi hack
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2025-09-28 02:00 |
Hyperdrive thBILL Exploit: ~$773K Lost, 288.37 BNB to BNB Chain and 123.6 ETH to Ethereum — Trading Alert
According to @PeckShieldAlert, @hyperdrivedefi reported two accounts in the thBILL market were compromised, causing an estimated ~$773,000 loss, with 288.37 BNB bridged to BNB Chain and 123.6 ETH bridged to Ethereum (source: @PeckShieldAlert). The attacker split and bridged the proceeds across BNB Chain and Ethereum, creating concrete on-chain trails in BNB and ETH that traders can track for post-incident flows and execution risk management (source: @PeckShieldAlert). Traders should monitor movements involving the bridged 288.37 BNB and 123.6 ETH, the thBILL market, and Hyperdrive-linked liquidity on BNB Chain and Ethereum to assess exposure and liquidity conditions following the breach (source: @PeckShieldAlert). |
2025-09-12 07:13 |
THORChain (RUNE) Exploit Causes ~$1.2M Loss - Trading Alert for DeFi and Cross-Chain DEX Users
According to @PeckShieldAlert, THORChain suffered an exploit with an estimated loss of about $1.2 million. Source: @PeckShieldAlert on X, Sep 12, 2025. The alert did not provide details on the attack vector, affected chains, or mitigation steps, indicating limited public information at this time. Source: @PeckShieldAlert on X, Sep 12, 2025. For trading, the reported exploit creates immediate headline risk for RUNE and THORChain liquidity pools; traders can monitor centralized exchange order books, funding rates, and on-chain swaps for stress potentially linked to the incident. Source: @PeckShieldAlert on X, Sep 12, 2025. Market participants should track official THORChain updates for confirmations, patches, and any service changes that could impact cross-chain routing and LP withdrawals. Source: @PeckShieldAlert on X, Sep 12, 2025. |
2025-09-02 06:22 |
Bunni Exploit Causes ~$2.4M Loss — DeFi Security Alert for Traders
According to @PeckShieldAlert, DeFi protocol @bunni_xyz has suffered an exploit with an estimated loss of about $2.4 million, signaling an active security incident tied to Bunni contracts (source: @PeckShieldAlert on X, Sep 2, 2025). The alert confirms a material loss event that elevates smart contract and counterparty risk for users interacting with Bunni-related liquidity or positions until an official fix or postmortem is released (source: @PeckShieldAlert on X). Traders should verify any direct exposure to Bunni-linked contracts and await remediation updates from the project’s official channels before initiating new interactions (source: @PeckShieldAlert on X). |
2025-07-10 04:16 |
GMX Exchange Suffers $42M Exploit on Arbitrum; Team Offers 10% Bounty for Stolen wBTC, DAI
According to @PeckShieldAlert, the decentralized perpetual exchange GMX has been exploited for over $42 million. The blockchain security firm reported that the stolen assets include over $10 million in legacy Frax dollar, $9.6 million in wrapped BTC (wBTC), and $5 million in the DAI stablecoin. The report indicates that $9.6 million of the stolen funds have been bridged to the Ethereum blockchain, while $32 million remains on the Arbitrum network. In response, GMX developers have issued an on-chain message offering the attacker a 10% white-hat bounty for the return of the assets. This major security breach could impact trader confidence in DeFi protocols, particularly those operating on Layer-2 solutions like Arbitrum. |
2025-07-10 01:37 |
GMX Exchange Suffers $42M Exploit; Hacker Offered 10% White Hat Bounty for Stolen wBTC and DAI
According to @lookonchain, the decentralized perpetual exchange GMX has been exploited for over $42 million, an event confirmed by blockchain security firm PeckShield. The stolen assets include $9.6 million in Wrapped Bitcoin (wBTC), $5 million in the DAI stablecoin, and over $10 million in legacy Frax dollar. PeckShield reported that $9.6 million of the funds have been bridged to the Ethereum blockchain, a common path for laundering through services like Tornado Cash, while $32 million remains on the Arbitrum network where GMX is hosted. In response, GMX developers have publicly offered the attacker a 10% white-hat bounty for the return of the funds. This incident highlights the persistent security risks in the DeFi sector for traders, contributing to the $2.5 billion lost to crypto hacks and scams in the first half of 2025 as reported by CertiK. |
2025-07-09 14:14 |
GMX Decentralized Exchange Hit by $42M Exploit; Hacker Offered 10% White Hat Bounty
According to @lookonchain, the decentralized perpetual exchange GMX has suffered a major exploit resulting in the theft of over $42 million in crypto assets, as reported by blockchain security firm PeckShield. The stolen funds include $9.6 million in wrapped BTC (wBTC), $5 million in DAI stablecoin, and over $10 million in legacy Frax dollar. The report indicates that $9.6 million of the stolen assets have already been bridged to the Ethereum blockchain, a common step before laundering through mixers like Tornado Cash, while $32 million remains on the Arbitrum network where GMX operates. In response, GMX developers have publicly offered the attacker a 10% white-hat bounty for the return of the funds via an on-chain message. This incident adds to the growing security concerns in the DeFi space, which saw $2.5 billion lost to hacks in the first half of 2025, according to a CertiK report. |
2025-05-22 13:38 |
SUI Hacker Steals $475 Million: Ongoing Wallet Activity Sparks Crypto Security Concerns
According to Crypto Rover, a hacker has allegedly stolen $475 million in SUI tokens, with funds still actively flowing into the hacker's wallet as of May 22, 2025 (source: Crypto Rover on Twitter). This incident highlights significant vulnerabilities in the SUI ecosystem and raises immediate concerns for traders regarding token security and potential price volatility. Market participants are advised to monitor SUI token movements closely, as ongoing hacker activity could lead to severe liquidity shocks, increased sell pressure, and broader negative sentiment across DeFi and altcoin sectors. |