Crypto's Biggest Heist of 2026: $292 Million Stolen from Kelp DAO, Leaving Wrapped Ether Stranded Across 20 Blockchains
A devastating breach has struck the DeFi landscape, as a cross-chain bridge holding nearly a fifth of the circulating supply of a restaked ether token was drained, unleashing a wave of panic throughout the ecosystem. On Saturday, at 17:35 UTC, an attacker exploited Kelp DAO's LayerZero-powered bridge, siphoning off 116,500 rsETH, valued at approximately $292 million, which accounts for roughly 18…
April 18, 2026, 8:53 p.m.