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Tim Craig
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DeFi Correspondent, DL News
Edinburgh
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South African And International Politics , Education , Tech
Tech, science, real estate, fashion.
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By Tim Craig Verified| DL News@ A hacker infected official developer software for Ripple's XRP Ledger blockchain. The malicious software versions have since been replaced with clean ones. A hacker compromised a key piece of software used by developers of Ripple’s XRP Ledger blockchain on Monday, putting thousands of users’ funds at risk, according to Aikido, a crypto security firm. Aikido discovered that a hacker had infected the official XRP Ledger node package manager with malicious code at 8:53pm UK time on Monday.
By Tim Craig Verified| DL News@ The FTX crash rocked the crypto industry. Lender Maple Finance was one of the projects dragged down by Sam Bankman-Fried. Now it’s staging a comeback. Sam Bankman-Fried almost killed Maple Finance. The collapse of FTX, the crypto exchange, in 2022 almost dragged down the crypto lender, too, especially after the strain caused by the blow-up of the Terra blockchain that May. Maple’s deposits, which once exceeded $900 million, cratered 97% to just $25 million. “People were saying, ‘Lending is dead.
By Tim Craig Verified| DL News@ A hacker infected official developer software for Ripple's XRP Ledger blockchain. The malicious software versions have since been replaced with clean ones. A hacker compromised a key piece of software used by developers of Ripple’s XRP Ledger blockchain on Monday, putting thousands of users’ funds at risk, according to Aikido, a crypto security firm. Aikido discovered that a hacker had infected the official XRP Ledger node package manager with malicious code at 8:53pm UK time on Monday.
Company Info
DL News
DL News is an independent news organization based in Lisbon, Portugal, dedicated to in-depth reporting and analysis on cryptocurrency and decentralized finance (DeFi). Launched in early 2023 under Defi Llama, DL News operates with a global team across over 14 countries, aiming to connect mainstream financial journalism with insights from the crypto world. The organization specializes in investigative journalism, focusing on fraud, regulatory developments, and market trends in the crypto industry. It provides accurate and forward-looking news coverage on DeFi and cryptocurrencies, ensuring balanced content through a mix of crypto-native journalists and traditional financial reporters. DL News emphasizes editorial independence and commercial neutrality, delivering data-backed reporting by integrating analytics tools from Defi Llama. Its audience includes crypto professionals, mainstream financial stakeholders, and regulators seeking informed narratives about the evolving financial landscape.
Founded: 2022