Report: Q2 2026 Becomes Worst Quarter Ever for Crypto Hacks
• DeFi platforms experienced 121 hacks in 2026, leading to losses of approximately $942 million, with the second quarter being the most active period for exploits, accounting for 85 incidents and $775 million stolen.
• Major losses were attributed to attacks on Drift Protocol and KelpDAO, with combined losses of $590 million, linked to North Korean hacking groups using social engineering and compromised infrastructure.
• The total value locked (TVL) in DeFi protocols has consistently declined throughout 2026, dropping from $115 billion in January to $70 billion in June, reflecting weakening investor confidence amidst the rising frequency of hacks.
👀👀🔥😮 UK NET ZERO CRACKDOWN LEAVES HOMEOWNERS WITHOUT AIRCON IN RECORD HEAT
As Europe endures its most extreme heatwave on record, UK homeowners face orders to remove air conditioning units under fresh Net Zero planning rules that favor "passive" cooling.
One London homeowner tells The Telegraph they were instructed to "permanently remove" two cooling units. When appealed, planning officials reportedly suggested opening windows and balcony doors to cool the flat "by natural means" instead. 🔥💬💬💬💬
💥👀⏳🔥 How Low Can XRP Go in July if $1 Support Falls? Chat GPT’s Worrisome Predictions
🔷 XRP has dropped to $1.01 amid a market crash, raising concerns about breaking the psychological $1.00 support level. 🔷 If XRP falls below $1.00, it could face further declines to $0.96, $0.94, and potentially as low as $0.65, representing significant losses. 🔷 A recovery above $1.10 is necessary for XRP to regain bullish momentum; otherwise, any rebounds may just provide opportunities for sellers to push prices lower.