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Drift Protocol, a Solana-based DeFi platform, said on April 1, 2026 that it is investigating unusual activity and urged users not to deposit funds while the review continues. Lookonchain reported that more than $270 million in crypto was suspiciously moved to wallet "HkGz4K", then swapped into USDC and bridged to Ethereum to purchase ETH. The tracker said the buying reached 19,913 ETH ($42.6 million) before rising to 38,820 ETH ($82.6 million).

Drift Protocol has suspended deposits and withdrawals after confirming an active attack and disclosing the incident on 1 April. Early on-chain estimates put potential losses near $285m, spanning assets such as $71.4m in USDC and $159.3m in JLP. The team said it is working with security firms, bridges, and exchanges, while the alleged exploit method remains unconfirmed.

Drift Protocol, a Solana-based decentralized exchange, said it is under an active attack and halted deposits and withdrawals, emphasizing it was not an April Fools' joke. On-chain watchers reported that more than $270 million in assets were suspiciously drained and routed to a single wallet. The incident is being handled with multiple security firms, bridges, and exchanges, the protocol said.

The Uniswap Foundation said it ended 2025 with $85.8 million in assets and expects its current funding to cover operations into early 2027. It disclosed holdings as of Dec. 31, 2025, including $49.9 million in cash and stablecoins, 15.1 million UNI, and 240 ETH. The group also outlined allocations of about $106.2 million for grants and incentives and $26.3 million for operating costs and employee token awards.

SOL has pulled back about 11% after being rejected at $93 last Wednesday, repeatedly revisiting the $80 area as traders watch for a potential move toward $75. In March, Solana network fees fell to $18.5 million from $30 million in January alongside DEX volumes sliding to $55.5 billion, while 30-day DApp revenue data still shows a comparatively strong cohort of high-earning apps.

Aster said it has reduced monthly ASTER token unlocks by 97%, shifting ecosystem releases to staking rewards only. The protocol previously unlocked 78.4 million ASTER per month, but now targets about 1.8 million–2.25 million monthly via 450,000 ASTER per weekly epoch. Aster also reported a post-burn total supply of 7,922,139,508 ASTER and said insider unlocks remain paused until September 2026.

1inch Business said on March 30, 2026 that it expanded its Model Context Protocol (MCP) so autonomous AI agents can directly use DeFi infrastructure to execute swaps and manage onchain portfolios in real time. The update lets developers build goal-driven workflows that plan and route trades across the 1inch network via the Swap API, with access to 15 APIs including Portfolio and Gas Price tools. Developers can enforce controls such as slippage limits, allowed token pairs, and signing methods to keep automated execution within defined rules.

Coinfello launched March 30 at EthCC in Cannes, positioning itself as a self-sovereign AI agent platform built to automate on-chain actions while users keep custody of wallets and private keys. The web app uses delegated, user-defined permissions, human-readable transaction reviews, and smart accounts for automation, and it integrates with Metamask and other EVM wallets. Company executives say the product is aimed at retail users and developers now, with expectations for institutional adoption later.

Ripple Prime has expanded its Hyperliquid integration to support on-chain perpetual contracts for traditional commodities, enabling institutions to trade gold, silver, and oil-linked derivatives on-chain. The update adds support for "HIP-3 symbols" and follows Ripple Prime's initial Hyperliquid integration in February 2026.

US authorities unsealed an indictment accusing Maryland resident Jonathan Spalletta of hacking Uranium Finance in April 2021 and stealing more than $54 million across two exploits. Prosecutors allege some of the funds were later used to buy collectibles such as Pokémon cards, antique Roman coins and fabric from the Wright brothers' plane, and say he faces charges that carry up to 30 years in prison.