Elliptic stories

Oct 30, 2026

Chainalysis reports North Korea-linked hacks account for 89% of crypto theft in 2026

Blockchain analytics firm Chainalysis found that suspected North Korean operations drove nearly 89% of stolen cryptocurrency in 2026, with average losses per attack more than tripling since 2021. The Binance hack is suspected to be North Korea-linked.

Oct 30, 20262 sources

Oct 29, 2026

Aave reopens markets after Binance hack with reduced collateral limits

Aave resumed lending operations on V3 and V4 following the Binance security incident, but maintained zero loan-to-value ratios on nine assets and reduced USDC borrowing capacity by 31% to limit exposure to potentially stolen funds.

Oct 29, 20262 sources