Bitcoin
New Address Builds $41.5M in WBTC and ETH Positions With $3.59M Unrealized Gain
A newly created Ethereum address has accumulated $41.5 million in combined WBTC and ETH positions, already showing an unrealized gain of $3.59 million based on current market prices versus the wallet's entry cost basis.
What Is Wrapped Bitcoin? How WBTC brings BTC to Ethereum and DeFi
Bitcoin is the largest pool of value in crypto, but on its own, it cannot touch Ethereum's world of lending, borrowing, and yield. Wrapped Bitcoin is the bridge.
Ekubo Protocol Loses $1.4M in wBTC After Attackers Exploit Access Control Flaw
Ekubo Protocol lost about $1.4 million in wrapped bitcoin after attackers exploited an access-control weakness linked to approvals. The incident highlights how authorization paths, token approvals and routing permissions can become critical DeFi attack surfaces even when core market infrastructure remains intact.
Volo Protocol Loses $3.5 Million in Sui Blockchain Exploit, Blocks WBTC Bridge Attempt
Volo Protocol, a liquid staking and BTCFi platform on the Sui blockchain, confirmed a $3.5 million security exploit this week, tied to a compromised vault admin private key. Key Takeaways: Volo Protocol lost $3.5 million from three Sui-based vaults on April 21, 2026, following a compromised admin private key.
USDD Rolls Out WBTC Vaults for Enhanced Bitcoin-Backed DeFi Lending
USDD has introduced a new WBTC Vault system designed to provide Bitcoin holders with enhanced liquidity options while retaining their underlying asset exposure. This development responds to growing demand for sustainable yield mechanisms as market participants navigate fluctuating returns and continued price uncertainty.
