Key Takeaways Peckshield tracked 8 bridge exploits through mid-May 2026, with $328.6M drained cumulatively from cross-chain protocols. KelpDAO’s $300M Layerzero breach and Drift’s $200M+ attack made April 2026 the worst-hacked month on record, per Defillama. Total 2026 hack losses surpassed $750M through mid-April; May’s Verus bridge drain adds $11.5M more. Crypto’s Worst Year for Cross-Chain…
Disclosure: This article does not represent investment advice. The content and materials featured on this page are for educational purposes only. BM Blockchain gains attention as beginners explore simpler Bitcoin cloud mining options in 2026. Summary New crypto users are exploring cloud mining platforms to access Bitcoin mining without hardware or electricity costs. BM Blockchain…
The Mini is a bite-sized version of The New York Times‘ revered daily crossword. While the crossword is a lengthier experience that requires both knowledge and patience to complete, The Mini is an entirely different vibe. With only a handful of clues to answer, the daily puzzle doubles as a speed-running test for many who…
China’s two most-watched economic indicators, industrial output and retail sales, both declined in April, confirming what many traders already suspected: the post-Covid recovery has run out of steam. The numbers tell a familiar story Industrial production has been on a downward trajectory for months. In August, output rose just 5.2% year-on-year, already below expectations. Retail…
Inside a makeshift workshop in Gaza, rebuilt after it was damaged by Israeli air strikes, Suleiman Abu Hassanin stands among piles of broken concrete, trying to give them a new form. His voice over the phone sounds tired, carrying the weight of what he is trying to do: rebuild in a place where building materials…
Key Takeaways AMGI Studios integrated the HOOLI token launch and May 18 airdrop into a 30-episode series finale. The My Pet Hooligan franchise surpassed 600,000 Epic Games Store downloads with this Web3 model. HOOLI holders will gain early access to upcoming AI integrations and expansions across major platforms. Token Utility and Ecosystem Integration Transmedia entertainment…
The U.S. Senate’s crypto market structure bill has entered a narrow legislative window that could close by August if lawmakers fail to move the measure before the midterm election cycle intensifies, according to research firm NYDIG. Summary NYDIG said the U.S. Senate crypto market structure bill could face major delays if lawmakers fail to pass…
Welcome back to TechCrunch Mobility — your central hub for news and insights on the future of transportation. To get this in your inbox, sign up here for free — just click TechCrunch Mobility! There is a bit of a theme emerging in transportation — and really every industry: AI is creating jobs for some…
Bitcoin Depot, once the largest Bitcoin ATM operator in North America with a network of roughly 9,000 kiosks, is shutting down operations after mounting regulatory pressure and legal challenges pushed the Bitcoin ATM operator into Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceedings. The Nasdaq-listed company said on Monday it had filed voluntarily in the US Bankruptcy Court for…
There’s a small sliver of the Moon in the sky tonight, but is it enough to spot any surface features? What is today’s Moon phase? As of Monday, May 18, the Moon phase is Waxing Crescent. Tonight, 3% of the moon will be be lit up, according to NASA’s Daily Moon Guide. Unfortunately, there is…
