IoTeX suspected private key leak results in approximately $4.3 million worth of assets stolen and transferred across chains

The Chen Zhi case and the Zhao Changpeng case: The United States profits nearly $20 billion from them

Author: Yuan Hong, Global Times On February 26, the China National Computer Virus Emergency Response Center and other departments jointly released the latest report showcasing how the United States leverages technological dominance to harvest global virtual currency assets. According to incomplete statistics, from 2022 to 2025, the U.S. has confiscated over $30 billion worth of global virtual currency assets through various cases, with the Chen Zhi case alone accounting for $15 billion, or 50% of the total. On the 26th, the China National Computer Virus Emergency Response Center, the National Engineering Laboratory for Computer Virus Prevention and Control Technology, as well as 360 Digital Security Group and Ant Technology Group Co., Ltd., jointly published "The 'Number One Player'—An In-Depth Analysis of the U.S. Technological Hegemony and Global Virtual Currency Asset Harvesting Operations." The report, combining typical cases such as the Chen Zhi case and Zhao Changpeng case, explores the background of blockchain technology and security risks, systematically analyzing how the U.S. exploits technological dominance to harvest global assets.

Holdstation Wallet hacked for 462,000 USDT: Here's how hackers bypassed MFA and withdrew funds in 2 minutes

On February 25, 2026, DeFAI Holdstation in Vietnam suffered a significant supply chain attack resulting in a loss of 462,000 USDT. The breach targeted the application's infrastructure, modifying the JavaScript file to insert malware. Holdstation pledged a 100% refund to affected users and emphasized the importance of securing distribution layers in software.

Crushing millions in liquidity for less than a cent, order attacks could drain Polymarket's liquidity foundation

Author: Frank, PANews An on-chain transaction costing less than $0.10 can instantly wipe out market-making orders worth tens of thousands of dollars from Polymarket's order book. This is not just a theoretical scenario; it is happening in reality. In February 2026, a user disclosed a new type of attack against Polymarket market makers on social media. Blogger BuBBliK described it as “elegant & brutal,” because the attacker only needs to pay less than $0.1 in Gas fees on the Polygon network to complete an attack cycle in about 50 seconds. The victims—market makers and automated trading bots that display real buy and sell orders on the order book—face multiple blows: forced removal of orders, passive exposure of positions, and even direct losses. PANews reviewed a report about this attack.

Meteora's person in charge responds to insider trading speculation: has established risk control mechanisms, and was "not previously aware" of the relevant situation

Solana protocol Meteora's lead Zen stated that since taking over last year, the team has prioritized insider trading risks and implemented practical protective measures. As a permissionless platform, Meteora focuses on enhancing the robustness and reliability of its infrastructure.

BlockFills suspends withdrawals after a $75 million loss; CEO resigns

BlockFills has suspended all customer deposits and withdrawals, and due to losses of approximately $75 million from its crypto asset lending business, CEO Nicholas Hammer has resigned, with Joseph Perry taking over. Market volatility has led to a decline in collateral value, resulting in irreparable losses and revealing the company's structural weaknesses. The current status of customer funds is unclear, with some customers having completed withdrawals before the freeze.