Major Crypto Heist: $292 Million Stolen from Kelp DAO, Leaving Wrapped Ether Stranded Across 20 Blockchains
A significant exploit has occurred in the DeFi space, with a cross-chain bridge being drained of nearly 18% of the circulating supply of restaked ether tokens, worth around $292 million. The attack, which took place on Saturday at 17:35 UTC, targeted Kelp DAO's LayerZero-powered bridge, resulting in the theft of 116,500 rsETH. This has triggered a series of emergency measures, including the freez…
April 18, 2026, 8:53 p.m.