Hacks
BonkDAO’s treasury raided for $20M due to lack of governance interest
The malicious proposal shows how token-weighted votes can become a treasury access path when DAO review controls are too thin.
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Investments
Dormant Ethereum ICO unlocks 1,003 ETH as old contract bug becomes recovery path
HongCoin’s recovery shows old Ethereum code can still trap funds, or reopen claims, years after investors moved on.
People
Charles Hoskinson goes all-in on Cardano and Midnight after $250 million hospital shutdown
Charles Hoskinson says he is fully focused on Cardano and Midnight as DReps resist a funding plan tied to the network’s research future.
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Legal
Aave warns $71M exploit recovery could be seized before victims are repaid
The dispute could decide whether DeFi recovery funds go back to users first or become targets for outside creditors.
Governance
The DAO dream is over? Billion dollar crypto company shuts down, kills token launch citing ‘no users’
After $1B processed and a near ICO, Tally walked away because demand for governance tooling still wouldn’t pay.
DeFi
SEC decisions setup revenue pathway for top DAOs to earn hundreds of millions of dollars
Aave cites emerging regulatory clarity as SEC crypto actions reportedly fell in 2025, and DeFi fee switches are reappearing fast.
DAOs
TheDAO’s leftover rescue money sat for a decade now it’s becoming Ethereum’s permanent $220M security budget
Veterans want to stake 69,420 ETH from leftover 2016 recovery funds, generating millions yearly for smart contract security.
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Aave insiders warn a “hostile” holiday vote could destroy the protocol’s dominance as prices crash
Aave's governance dispute tests the boundaries of decentralized power in high-stakes DeFi operations.
Regulation
Crypto foundations surge 70% outside US as a new court ruling exposes tokenholders to devastating personal liability risks
The Samuels decision forces DAOs to adopt this specific legal wrapper or face unlimited general partnership obligations.
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Two whale addresses control 56% of WLFI token burn governance proposal
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Aave reduces Scroll exposure amid turmoil in governance model
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Uniswap Foundation leads coalition urging Treasury Secretary Bessent to clarify legal framework for DAOs
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