Major Crypto Heist: $292 Million Stolen from Kelp DAO, Leaving 20 Blockchains Vulnerable
A devastating cyber attack has drained nearly 18% of the circulating supply of restaked ether from Kelp DAO's LayerZero-powered bridge, sparking a wave of panic across the DeFi landscape. The exploit, which occurred on Saturday at 17:35 UTC, saw 116,500 rsETH siphoned off, worth around $292 million at current prices. This significant breach has left the crypto community reeling, with the attacker…
April 18, 2026, 8:53 p.m.