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$5 milioni rubati nell'exploit del contratto intelligente di Makina Finance: la società di sicurezza blockchain CertiK riporta

Un recente exploit ha preso di mira il protocollo di finanza decentralizzata Makina Finance, con gli hacker che hanno drenato circa $5 milioni da uno dei pool di stablecoin del protocollo. Secondo CertiK, l'incidente avvenuto all'inizio di questa settimana evidenzia un attacco sofisticato che ha utilizzato un prestito flash di 280 milioni di USDC per manipolare il sistema e drenare fondi.

La violazione ha colpito specificamente il pool di stablecoin DUSD/USDC Curve di Makina Finance, con l'analisi di CertiK che rivela che l'attaccante ha preso in prestito 280 milioni di USDC e ha utilizzato 170 milioni per manipolare il MachineShareOracle. Questo oracle è essenziale per la determinazione dei prezzi nel pool e, alterandolo, l'attaccante è stato in grado di scambiare 110 milioni di USDC contro i circa $5 milioni del pool per estrarre i fondi.

Altre società di sicurezza blockchain hanno fornito stime varie dell'importo rubato. GoPlus Security suggerisce una perdita di $5,1 milioni, mentre PeckShield stima il danno intorno a $4,13 milioni in Ether. È interessante notare che una parte significativa dei fondi rubati è stata sequestrata da un costruttore MEV, catturando $4,14 milioni degli asset drenati, come riportato da CertiK.

Le Bermuda si muove verso la prima economia completamente onchain del mondo

Durante l'incontro annuale del World Economic Forum, il governo delle Bermuda ha annunciato piani per diventare la prima economia nazionale completamente onchain del mondo.

L'iniziativa ha il supporto diretto di Circle, l'emittente di USDC, e dell'exchange di criptovalute Coinbase. Questo passaggio offre uno sguardo chiaro su come la blockchain possa passare dalla teoria all'uso quotidiano.

Cosa significa davvero un'economia Onchain

Un'economia onchain utilizza asset digitali come tubature finanziarie regolari. Invece di fare affidamento solo su banche, reti di carte e pagamenti transfrontalieri lenti, le persone e le aziende utilizzano strumenti basati su blockchain come gli stablecoin. Gli stablecoin sono token digitali progettati per mantenere un valore costante. USDC, ad esempio, è ancorato al dollaro statunitense.

Per le Bermuda, questo è importante. L'isola ha migliaia di piccole e medie imprese, molte delle quali affrontano commissioni elevate e tempi di liquidazione lunghi perché le reti di pagamento tradizionali trattano le economie insulari come a maggior rischio. Quei costi extra intaccano già margini di profitto sottili.

Il gruppo industriale di Hong Kong si oppone a regole più severe sui fondi Crypto

L'Associazione dei Professionisti dei Titoli e dei Futures di Hong Kong (HKSFPA) si è ufficialmente opposta a un insieme di modifiche normative proposte che inasprirebbero i requisiti di licenza e custodia per la gestione degli asset digitali, avvertendo che le misure potrebbero scoraggiare la partecipazione istituzionale e di fatto chiudere l'attività di venture capital locale nel Web3.

In una lettera di risposta inviata il 20 gennaio, l'organismo industriale ha criticato le proposte avanzate congiuntamente dalla Commissione dei Titoli e dei Futures (SFC) e dal Dipartimento dei Servizi Finanziari e del Tesoro (FSTB) come eccessivamente restrittive e non allineate con le realtà di mercato.

La consultazione si concentra sull'introduzione di un regime di licenza dedicato per la gestione, la consulenza e i servizi di transazione di asset virtuali mentre Hong Kong continua a perfezionare il suo framework per gli asset digitali.

Una preoccupazione chiave sollevata dall'HKSFPA è il piano di rimuovere l'attuale esenzione "de minimis". Sotto le regole attuali, i gestori di asset autorizzati possono allocare fino al 10% degli asset di un fondo a asset virtuali senza richiedere una licenza separata per la gestione degli asset virtuali.

Le modifiche proposte richiederebbero ai gestori di ottenere una licenza completa per asset virtuali anche se solo l'1% di un portafoglio è esposto ad asset digitali.

Hong Kong’s Digital Asset Regulations Face Backlash Over Stricter Licensing Rules

Hong Kong’s proposed regulatory changes for digital asset management have sparked strong opposition from industry experts. The Hong Kong Securities and Futures Professionals Association (HKSFPA) has raised concerns that the stricter rules could deter traditional asset managers from entering the cryptocurrency space.

The main issue lies in the proposed removal of the “de minimis” threshold for Type 9 licensed managers. Under the current framework, these firms can invest up to 10% of a fund’s gross asset value in digital assets without requiring a separate virtual asset management license, provided they notify the regulator.

However, the new rules would mandate that any exposure, no matter how small, such as a 1% investment in Bitcoin, would require a full virtual asset management license. The HKSFPA argues that this “all-or-nothing” approach is overly burdensome and could discourage asset managers from experimenting with cryptocurrencies, given the significant compliance costs for minimal risk exposure.

The proposed changes would also affect asset managers who are currently outside the Type 9 licensing framework. Some managers, who focus exclusively on digital assets, do not hold a Type 9 license because their activities do not fit the traditional model of managing securities portfolios.

Under the new regulations, they would be forced to obtain a virtual asset management license, expanding the regulatory scope and imposing additional regulatory hurdles.

La NYSE avvia una piattaforma blockchain per titoli tokenizzati

La Borsa di New York, gestita da Intercontinental Exchange, ha lanciato una piattaforma basata su blockchain per il trading di titoli tokenizzati, cercando l'approvazione della SEC per il suo rilascio previsto nel 2026 negli Stati Uniti.

Questo passo segnala un potenziale cambiamento nelle pratiche di trading, riflettendo un crescente interesse per gli asset digitali integrando la finanza tradizionale con la tecnologia blockchain, che impatta Solana e altre criptovalute correlate.

Il prezzo di Solana è recentemente sceso in mezzo al lancio della piattaforma blockchain della NYSE. La Borsa di New York mira a rivoluzionare il trading di titoli introducendo titoli tokenizzati, influenzando potenzialmente la posizione di mercato di Solana e l'utilità della blockchain.

La NYSE, guidata dal CEO Lynn Martin e dal Vicepresidente ICE Michael Blaugrund, mira a supportare soluzioni on-chain. Stanno cercando di operare liquidazioni di capitale tokenizzate, sfruttando la blockchain per avanzare l'infrastruttura del mercato finanziario globale.

Lynn Martin, Presidente del NYSE Group, ha dichiarato: "Stiamo orientando l'industria verso soluzioni on-chain complete, ancorate in protezioni senza pari e rigorosi standard normativi che ci consentono di combinare fiducia con tecnologia all'avanguardia. Sfruttare la nostra esperienza per trasformare l'infrastruttura del mercato è come risponderemo e influenzeremo le esigenze di un futuro digitale."

D.R. Horton (DHI) Posts Q1 2026 EPS Beat, Revenue Comes in Above Expectations

D.R. Horton, Inc. (NYSE:DHI), a leading homebuilder in the United States, has reported its fiscal 2026 first-quarter earnings, showcasing notable achievements in both earnings per share (EPS) and revenue. The company has surpassed market expectations, indicating a strong start to the fiscal year.

Q1 Results Top Forecasts as Demand Remains Resilient

In the first quarter of fiscal 2026, D.R. Horton, Inc. has demonstrated a strong performance, exceeding market expectations with an EPS of $2.03 compared to the anticipated $1.93. This $0.10 beat signifies the company’s efficacy in managing costs and optimizing operations amidst a challenging economic landscape. Additionally, D.R. Horton reported consolidated revenues of $6.9 billion, surpassing the expected $6.59 billion by $0.31 billion, marking a positive deviation from forecasts.

Despite a 30% decrease in net income attributable to D.R. Horton, amounting to $594.8 million, the company has managed to achieve a pre-tax profit margin of 11.6%. This margin includes a 40 basis point benefit from the recovery of prior period warranty costs. The company’s focus on cost management and operational efficiency has been pivotal in achieving these results.

Home sales revenues for the quarter were $6.5 billion on 17,818 homes closed, reflecting a decrease from the previous year. However, net sales orders increased by 3% to 18,300 homes, with an order value of $6.7 billion. This growth in sales orders indicates a positive outlook for future quarters, despite current market challenges such as affordability constraints and cautious consumer sentiment.

BlackRock ETF’s $380M Masterstroke: PFF’s Massive MicroStrategy Bet Signals Institutional Bitcoin Confidence

NEW YORK, March 2025 – BlackRock’s influential preferred stock exchange-traded fund has deployed a staggering $380 million into MicroStrategy’s corporate securities, creating a significant bridge between traditional income-focused investing and Bitcoin-centric corporate strategy. This substantial allocation within the iShares Preferred and Income Securities ETF (PFF) represents one of the most concrete examples of institutional capital flowing toward Bitcoin-adjacent investments through conventional financial vehicles. According to CoinDesk’s recent reporting, the fund now holds $210 million in MicroStrategy’s STRC preferred shares alone, positioning this holding as PFF’s fourth-largest portfolio component at 1.47%.

BlackRock’s PFF ETF has systematically accumulated MicroStrategy securities across multiple instruments. The fund maintains $170 million in additional Strategy preferred stocks, specifically the STRF and STRD series, alongside direct holdings of MSTR common stock. This multi-layered approach demonstrates sophisticated portfolio construction rather than casual exposure. Consequently, the total $380 million commitment represents meaningful institutional validation of MicroStrategy’s unique financial strategy. Furthermore, this investment occurs within PFF’s $14.3 billion portfolio, making MicroStrategy one of the fund’s most significant single-issuer exposures.

Portugal Orders Polymarket Blocked After €5M Betting Surge Before Presidential Election Results

Portugal's gambling regulator ordered cryptocurrency prediction market Polymarket to cease operations after more than €5 million surged into presidential election markets hours before official results were announced.

The Serviço de Regulação e Inspeção de Jogos confirmed to Portuguese broadcaster Renascença that it considers Polymarket illegal because the platform lacks authorization and Portuguese law prohibits betting on political events.

The regulator gave Polymarket 48 hours to shut down on Friday but the site remained operational Monday.

Total volume on Portuguese presidential markets exceeded €110 million, with suspicious activity concentrated in the two hours before Socialist candidate António José Seguro's first-round victory became public.

Dash Breaks Out, Bitcoin Cash Consolidates But Focus Moves to ZKP’s $5,000,000 Reward

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Dash and Bitcoin Cash are sending very different signals as the market sorts through uneven conditions. Dash has snapped back into focus after a decisive breakout, supported by rising volume and expanding derivatives interest.

Bitcoin Cash, by contrast, is holding a tight consolidation range, with sellers showing less urgency but buyers still hesitant to press higher. This split behavior is shaping how traders assess risk, especially as liquidity remains concentrated in selective pockets rather than flowing broadly across the market.

As these established assets pause or accelerate on price alone, attention is starting to widen toward models driven by activity instead of momentum. Zero Knowledge Proof (ZKP) is entering that conversation not through a breakout, but through structure, combining a daily auction, a $5,000,000 reward initiative, and participation-based infrastructure that keeps moving regardless of short-term price conditions.

EUR/DKK Peg: Bank of America Securities Reveals Critical 2025 Stability Focus

LONDON, March 2025 – In a significant move for currency markets, Bank of America Securities has directed investor attention toward the long-standing EUR/DKK exchange rate peg. This directive comes amidst evolving monetary policy across Europe and shifting global risk sentiment. Consequently, analysts are scrutinizing the mechanisms and resilience of this pivotal currency arrangement. The Danish krone’s fixed exchange rate to the euro remains a cornerstone of European financial stability.

Bank of America Securities emphasizes the EUR/DKK peg as a critical focal point for 2025. The Danish krone has maintained a fixed exchange rate to the euro since 1999, operating within a narrow band of 7.46038 kroner per euro, with a permitted fluctuation of ±2.25%. This arrangement is managed by Denmark’s central bank, Danmarks Nationalbank. It actively uses interest rate adjustments and foreign exchange interventions to maintain the peg. Therefore, this policy requires constant alignment with the European Central Bank’s broader monetary strategy.

Historically, the peg has provided exceptional stability for the Danish economy. It facilitates seamless trade and investment flows with the Eurozone, Denmark’s largest trading partner. However, maintaining this stability demands significant foreign currency reserves and precise policy calibration. For instance, during periods of market stress, Danmarks Nationalbank has historically raised its key interest rates to defend the krone. This action attracts capital inflows and supports the currency’s value within its band.

Bitcoin Whale Moves $84M After 10 Years – Cosa Potrebbe Significare Questo per la Crypto

Una massiccia transazione di Bitcoin si è appena verificata, con un indirizzo dormiente che era rimasto intatto per oltre un decennio che ha trasferito un incredibile 909.38 BTC, del valore di circa $84.62 milioni. Questo movimento senza precedenti è stato monitorato da Lookonchain, suscitando entusiasmo e speculazioni nella comunità crypto.

Il wallet, che risale al periodo tra il 2011 e il 2012, è stato inizialmente riempito quando il prezzo del Bitcoin era ancora sotto $7, molto prima di molti degli eventi chiave che avrebbero plasmato il futuro della criptovaluta. Le monete hanno resistito a alcuni dei momenti più volatili nella storia di Bitcoin, inclusi il crollo di Mt. Gox, le repressioni normative in Cina, i picchi di mercato nel 2013 e nel 2017, il crollo pandemico del 2020 e i cambiamenti nella politica statunitense. Tuttavia, nonostante questi tempi turbolenti, l'indirizzo è rimasto inattivo fino ad ora.

In una sorprendente svolta, i fondi sono stati trasferiti a un indirizzo bech32 compatibile con SegWit. Questo formato di wallet moderno e più efficiente suggerisce che l'individuo o l'entità dietro la transazione sia ben informato sulle ultime pratiche di sicurezza. Questo movimento indica che il detentore originale, o il suo erede, è probabilmente ancora attivo nello spazio crypto e informato sulle migliori pratiche per garantire i propri beni.

Crypto Sector Shock: Makina Finance Faces Sophisticated Security Breach

Makina Finance, a player in decentralized finance, was recently targeted in a technical security breach involving its smart contracts. The attack was highlighted by CertiK, a blockchain security firm, which disclosed the theft of around $5 million from a stablecoin pool on Makina Finance’s platform. The breach utilized a high-volume flash loan to manipulate a price oracle, reflecting a disturbing trend of rising crypto heists in 2025.

The attack took aim at Makina Finance’s DUSD/USDC Curve stablecoin pool, according to CertiK’s findings. The assailant initiated the maneuver with a colossal 280 million USDC flash loan. They strategically deployed 170 million USDC to disrupt the MachineShareOracle, impacting pool pricing. The assailant then used the residual 110 million USDC, draining nearly $5 million from the pool.

Diverging estimates from different security firms indicate the complexity of evaluating the breach. GoPlus Security estimated the financial damage at about $5.1 million, whereas PeckShield computed the assets withdrawn equated to roughly $4.13 million in ETH. Notably, CertiK’s review pointed out the involvement of an MEV builder, which took over a significant amount of the diverted funds, capturing close to $4.14 million.

The initial phase highlights Ethereum’s listing on Wall Street while the Democratic Party remained in power in the United States. During this period, price action moved within a broad range without evidence of sustained institutional accumulation.

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Fund exposure remained modest, and the market structure reflected uncertainty rather than directional conviction. This phase establishes a baseline where price moved largely independent of meaningful ETF demand.

As the timeline progresses, a political shift is marked alongside a notable market low in 2025. At that point, combined ETF holdings reached 3.5 million ETH, valued at $5 billion. Price found support near the anchored VWAP linked to Ethereum’s Binance listing, a level that had previously acted as a last line of support during the 2022 bear market. The alignment between reduced institutional exposure and structural price support underscores how downside pressure stabilized during this phase.

According to CryptoQuant, the narrative shifts meaningfully in early 2025 when ETHA, BlackRock’s Ethereum ETF, held 1 million ETH valued at $3.6 billion. Shortly after, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s Division of Corporation Finance clarified that certain proof-of-stake blockchain staking activities were not securities transactions. Within the same window, Ethereum re-entered an accumulation phase above its long-term anchored VWAP, this time with a developing institutional backdrop rather than an absence of demand.

What Ethereum’s Institutional Timeline Reveals About Market Structure

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Ethereum’s weekly chart is presented as a sequence of time-based phases rather than isolated price movements.

The structure links price action with institutional and regulatory developments, showing how different periods reflect shifts in positioning and demand. By segmenting the timeline, the chart connects specific weekly candles to events that shaped Ethereum’s first clear institutional narrative.

Early Market Exposure and Limited Institutional Presence

The initial phase highlights Ethereum’s listing on Wall Street while the Democratic Party remained in power in the United States. During this period, price action moved within a broad range without evidence of sustained institutional accumulation.

EUR/USD Forecast: UBS Predicts Powerful Surge to 1.20 as Dollar Weakens in 2025

LONDON, March 15, 2025 – The EUR/USD currency pair stands poised for a significant revaluation, with UBS analysts projecting a powerful surge toward the 1.20 level as structural weaknesses emerge in the US dollar’s foundation. This forecast arrives amid shifting global monetary policies and contrasting economic trajectories between the United States and the Eurozone. Consequently, traders and investors globally are reassessing their currency exposure based on these evolving fundamental drivers.

UBS Global Wealth Management recently revised its medium-term outlook for the world’s most traded currency pair. The bank’s strategists explicitly cited a confluence of factors that should propel the euro higher against the US dollar. Primarily, they point to an anticipated shift in interest rate differentials. The Federal Reserve has signaled a potential pause in its tightening cycle, while the European Central Bank maintains a more cautious, data-dependent stance on inflation. This narrowing gap reduces the dollar’s yield advantage. Furthermore, relative economic growth forecasts now favor the Eurozone, which is showing resilient recovery signs in its manufacturing and services sectors. Market positioning data also indicates that speculative bets against the euro have become excessively crowded, setting the stage for a sharp reversal. Historical analysis reveals that similar macroeconomic configurations in 2017 and 2003 preceded sustained euro rallies.

Bitcoin Holders Face First Realized Losses Since 2023

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Bitcoin holders have experienced their first 30-day realized losses since October 2023, as reported by CryptoQuant. This occurred alongside market fluctuations from late December 2024 into January 2025.

These realized losses, totaling roughly $12.6 billion, signal significant market stress, affecting short-term holders and indicating potential volatility in Bitcoin's near-term future.

Bitcoin holders have recorded realized losses on a 30-day cumulative basis for the first time since October 2023. The Spent Output Profit Ratio (SOPR) metric dropped below 1.0, indicating sales below average purchase prices. Total losses reached approximately $12.6 billion.

Julio Moreno, Chief Analyst at CryptoQuant, highlighted this trend, which began in late December 2024. "Bitcoin holders are recording realized losses on a 30-day cumulative basis. This is the first time this has happened since October 2023." Bitfinex also commented on the market dynamics, tweeting about Bitcoin holders realizing losses alongside relevant charts.

The market and holders have reacted to these insights with some concern over short-term financial impacts. Potential recovery signals are noted, according to Swissblock analytics, indicating that past trends could lead to future market rallies despite current losses.

Mining hardware sector faces mounting pressure

Canaan shares recently closed around $0.79, marking a decline of more than 60% over the past year. The stock has not traded above $3 since late 2024.

The warning highlights broader challenges across the crypto mining hardware sector. Demand for ASIC miners has weakened as many operators pivot toward artificial intelligence and high-performance computing workloads.

As a result, hardware purchases have slowed, affecting revenue visibility for manufacturers. So, but despite pockets of recovery, the sector remains under strain.

Canaan Riceve un Avviso di Delisting da Nasdaq

Nasdaq ha emesso un avviso formale a Canaan Inc., citando la non conformità con il suo requisito di prezzo minimo di offerta. L'avviso segue un prolungato declino del prezzo delle azioni dell'azienda.

Canaan ha rivelato che le sue azioni hanno chiuso sotto $1 per 30 giorni di trading consecutivi. Secondo le regole di Nasdaq, le aziende quotate devono mantenere un prezzo di offerta di chiusura di almeno $1 per azione.

La borsa ha concesso a Canaan un periodo di conformità di 180 giorni, che termina il 13 luglio. Per rimanere quotata, l'azienda deve vedere le sue azioni chiudere sopra $1 per almeno 10 giorni di trading consecutivi.

Il Presidente della Bielorussia approva l'autorizzazione delle banche crypto

Il Presidente bielorusso Aleksandr Lukashenko ha firmato il Decreto n. 19 il 16 gennaio 2026, autorizzando la creazione di "banche crypto" nel Parco Tecnologico Avanzato, unendo il settore bancario con i token digitali.

Il decreto posiziona la Bielorussia come pioniere nell'integrazione delle criptovalute all'interno dei servizi bancari, potenzialmente rivitalizzando il suo settore finanziario e ampliando le opportunità di innovazione in un contesto di crescente interesse per gli asset digitali.

Il Presidente bielorusso Aleksandr Lukashenko ha firmato il Decreto n. 19 autorizzando la creazione di "banche crypto". Queste istituzioni sono registrate presso la Banca Nazionale della Bielorussia. Le banche opereranno come società per azioni all'interno del Parco Tecnologico Avanzato (HTP).

Il decreto consente a queste banche di unire le operazioni con token digitali ai servizi bancari convenzionali. Questa doppia regolamentazione include la supervisione da parte del Consiglio di Sorveglianza dell'HTP e della Banca Nazionale, garantendo il rispetto degli standard di adeguatezza patrimoniale.

NASA Turns to Blockchain as Autonomous Flight Raises Security Risks

The work stems from a growing concern inside aviation and aerospace circles. As skies become more crowded with drones, air taxis, and eventually fully autonomous aircraft, the data keeping them coordinated is becoming just as critical as engines or radar. A single corrupted data stream, spoofed GPS signal, or hijacked communication link could ripple across an entire airspace network.

To address that risk, engineers at NASA are exploring whether blockchain-style systems can serve as a new foundation for air traffic security.

Turning flight data into a shared truth

The recent test took place at the Ames Research Center, but the concept goes far beyond one lab or one drone. Instead of storing flight data in a central system that must be constantly protected, the experiment distributed information across multiple synchronized nodes.

During a live flight using an Alta-X drone, standard aviation data – position, timing, telemetry, and operational details – was recorded simultaneously across this decentralized network. Any update had to be confirmed by the system as a whole before being accepted. If one node delivered altered or suspicious data, it was automatically rejected by the rest.

In practical terms, this means an attacker would need to compromise many systems at once to change flight information without detection, rather than exploiting a single weak entry point.