KelpDAO faced a $290 million loss due to a sophisticated security breach linked to the Lazarus Group. The attack exploited configuration weaknesses in their verification system and highlighted the risks of relying on a single-point verification setup. Industry experts emphasize the need for improved security configurations and multi-layer verification to prevent future incidents.

Anthropic released an upgraded version of its flagship model, Claude Opus 4.7, on April 16 (local time). Compared to the previous Opus 4.6 model, Opus 4.7 demonstrates "significant improvements" in advanced software engineering capabilities, particularly on difficult tasks, with enhanced rigor and c

Adobe appears to have suffered a targeted attack; roughly 13 million user records may have been leaked. The source is its contracted Indian outsourcing company. The attackers used a remote access Trojan to obtain access privileges; the data breach includes information on customers and employees, as well as unpublished security vulnerability records. Experts advise users to enable two-factor authentication immediately, change their passwords, and stay alert to guard against social engineering scams.

The U.S. robotics sector is grappling with rising geopolitical tensions, particularly the Iran conflict, which could disrupt supply chains, escalate cyber threats, and increase costs. Companies are urging government support for domestic manufacturing and cybersecurity amidst growing risks and competition.

The White House has released President Trump's National Cyber Strategy for America, marking the first U.S. cybersecurity framework that explicitly names cryptocurrencies and blockchain technologies as priorities for federal protection and security support.

Trump’s cyber strategy names crypto and blockchain as priority technologies for U.S. cybersecurity. The plan promotes post-quantum cryptography to protect blockchain networks from future quantum threats. The strategy aligns with broader crypto policies including a Bitcoin reserve and

Creator coins turned friendships into trades—bots and speculators ran the show, not real users. Complex wallets, gas fees, and chains scared off everyday users used to simple apps. The tech lives on, but apps fail when money comes before real human connection. SocialFi, once hailed as th

Cyber Hornet has filed with the SEC for a spot S&P Crypto 10 ETF, potentially the first U.S. ETF linked to the S&P crypto index. It will track the index, primarily holding Bitcoin and Ethereum, and automatically rebalance, focusing on spot assets instead of futures.

By early 2026, most SocialFi platforms faced decline or inefficiency, with tokens like FRIEND and DEGEN dropping over 90%. Initial growth was fueled by speculation rather than sustainable community engagement, leading to user drop-off as incentives waned.