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DRIFT (Drift Protocol) is up 24.16% in the last 24 hours, currently trading at $0.0561

As of April 3, DRIFT’s price is up 24.16%, now trading at $0.0561, with a market cap of approximately $32.62 million. Drift Protocol, as a decentralized exchange, has performed well in terms of security and liquidity, but trading has been restricted due to recent security incidents and risk management measures by South Korean exchanges, which has increased market volatility.
DRIFT17.14%
GateNews·1h ago

X takes a harsh approach: if an account chats about cryptocurrency for the first time, it will “automatically lock” and request verification; the product lead blasted Google for tolerating phishing emails.

X (formerly Twitter) will implement new protective measures. If a user posts content related to cryptocurrency for the first time, the account will automatically be locked and prompted for identity verification to prevent hackers from using the account to carry out scams. X product lead Nikita Bier also criticized Google for tolerating phishing emails, emphasizing that this move can eliminate 99% of hackers’ motivations.
SOL0.23%
動區BlockTempo·11h ago

Loopscale: SOL Genesis vault with about $170,000 in deposits has an indirect exposure through Drift and has committed to full compensation.

Loopscale’s declaration is not directly related to Drift. Most funds are secure, with some indirect exposure. Deposits in the SOL Genesis Vault will fully reimburse users; deposit and withdrawal functionality is temporarily disabled, and will be reopened once services are restored.
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GateNews·23h ago

On-chain exchange Drift Protocol suffers a hack loss of $280 million—could the Solana ecosystem see a chain reaction?

Decentralized exchange Drift Protocol was hacked on April 2, resulting in losses of up to $280 million, becoming one of the largest DeFi security incidents in the Solana ecosystem. The attacker exploited a multisig vulnerability to obtain administrator keys and quickly transferred assets. Drift has paused deposits and withdrawals and has promised to continue updating the incident investigation. Security experts noted that this incident highlights the risks of high-privilege key management for DeFi protocols, urging stronger security measures to protect users’ assets.
SOL0.23%
ETH-0.98%
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ChainNewsAbmedia·04-02 03:24

A CEX issues a warning notice for the Drift (DRIFT) token

Gate News message, April 2, a certain CEX issued a Drift (DRIFT) token warning notice. For the purpose of protecting users, member companies of the Digital Asset eXchange Alliance (DAXA) may take measures such as issuing warnings, designating trading warning assets, or terminating trading support.
DRIFT17.14%
GateNews·04-02 02:03

HyperEVM suffers a major outage; the official status page shows it as normal, raising concerns

On April 2, on-chain monitoring firm PeckShield warned that HyperEVM could face a major outage, with blocks and transactions coming to a halt, impacting users’ transaction confirmations and smart contract interactions. The official status page, however, shows “All Systems Operational,” reflecting insufficient monitoring of HyperEVM layer conditions. This outage exposed issues with the new mainnet’s early stability; the specific causes are pending an official announcement.
MarketWhisper·04-02 01:51
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A certain South Korean CEX postponed its IPO until after 2028, due to internal preparations and regulatory factors

A South Korean cryptocurrency exchange announced that it will postpone its IPO until after 2028 due to the need to improve internal controls and accounting policies, and it is still in the preparation stage. Although it is expected to generate $43 billion in revenue in 2025, internal and regulatory issues have impacted the IPO process.
BTC-0.26%
GateNews·04-01 22:01

UX Chain announces shutdown; users must clear their positions by April 30

Gate News message, April 1, UX Chain’s official announcement stated the launch of a platform shutdown plan. According to the announcement, users must clear all outstanding positions before the platform begins full liquidation on April 30. The protocol is expected to be completely shut down by May 15. UX Chain stated that it will use reserve funds and fiscal funding to cover the protocol’s funding shortfall, and specific details will be published in the UX Governance Forum.
GateNews·04-01 03:32

Magic Eden Wallet forced to shut down on 5/1: users must export their private keys within the limited time, or their assets will be permanently lost

Magic Eden announced that its native wallet will completely stop providing services on May 1, 2026. Users must export their private key or seed phrase before the deadline; otherwise, they will lose access to their assets. Recently, Magic Eden has continued to scale back its business, pivoting to focus on the Solana ecosystem and the iGaming platform Dicey, and has adjusted the ME tokenomics model to connect it with platform revenue.
ME2.78%
TRUMP-2.06%
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SOL0.23%
動區BlockTempo·04-01 01:56

Magic Eden wallet shuts down trading services, fully ceases operations on May 1

The NFT marketplace Magic Eden announced that its native crypto wallet will enter “withdraw-only” mode starting April 1, and will fully stop operating on May 1. Users must withdraw their private keys or seed phrases before May 1; otherwise, they will permanently lose their assets. The wallet has been delisted and cannot be downloaded again. This shutdown is part of Magic Eden’s business transformation, shifting its focus toward crypto entertainment. The ME token incentive program is not affected, but the price is near its historical low.
ME2.78%
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MarketWhisper·04-01 01:12
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Archblock files for bankruptcy, alleging related-party transactions involving Justin Sun and fraud in Eastern Europe

Crypto firms Archblock, TrustToken, and TrueCoin have filed for bankruptcy due to financial devastation after Techteryx failed to pay invoices and was defrauded by an Eastern European criminal group. The company has also been involved in multiple legal disputes, facing tax issues and high-risk investment losses, highlighting potential risks in the stablecoin industry.
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GateNews·03-31 08:03