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Six bugs in a row: how MAYAChain lost 20 BTC and $10.9 million in pool value
MAYAChain experienced a significant loss of 20.83 bitcoin, valued at approximately $1.34 million, due to a series of six software bugs. These bugs created a phantom balance in a liquidity pool, leading to an attacker withdrawing assets and causing the total value of MAYAChain's liquidity pools to fall by $10.9 million. The protocol has halted trading to address the issue and is considering options for recovery, including a bug bounty appeal and potential investments.
Israel’s Bank Leumi Plans 2027 Crypto Trading Launch — Powered Behind the Scenes by Galaxy
Bank Leumi, Israel's largest bank, plans to launch cryptocurrency trading for its customers in early 2027, allowing them to buy, hold, and sell Bitcoin, Ether, and Solana. The bank will leverage Galaxy Digital's infrastructure for execution and custody, while maintaining its own customer interface and relationship. This move positions Bank Leumi as the first Israeli bank to offer such services, aiming to provide a regulated banking front end for crypto access.
Bitcoin, Ether and USDT: Russia’s Central Bank Narrows Retail Crypto Trading to Three Assets
Russia's central bank has decided to allow retail investors access to only three cryptocurrencies on regulated exchanges: Bitcoin, Ether, and Tether (USDT). Non-qualified investors will be subject to an annual trading limit of 300,000 rubles per intermediary, while qualified investors are exempt. Crypto payments remain banned within the country.
Hyperliquid’s ETF Inflow Streak Fizzles as Regulated Rivals Move In, JPMorgan Warns
JPMorgan analysts report that Hyperliquid's strong ETF inflow streak has ended, citing increased competition from regulated centralized exchanges offering similar derivatives products. While Hyperliquid has been a standout performer in non-bitcoin crypto funds, the bank warns of significant challenges to its market share. The report suggests focusing on fee revenue rather than ETF headlines to gauge the platform's future performance.
