Ethereum
Why Ethereum is down 1.6% today
Analysis
Ethereum fell about 1.6% over the past 24 hours amid renewed concern around the KelpDAO-related exploit and fund movements. AMBCrypto reported that the KelpDAO hacker laundered ETH via THORChain, keeping attention on the ongoing fallout and potential sell/transfer pressure.
Contributing Factors (3)
KelpDAO hacker launders ETH via THORChain – Network says it is ‘neutral’
The attacker moved stolen funds after Arbitrum froze $71 million in ETH, raising concerns about the reliability of DeFi.
Crypto protocols pledge 43K ETH to restore rsETH backing
Mantle, EtherFi Foundation, Golem Foundation, Lido DAO, Ethena, LayerZero, Ink Foundation and Tyrdo have all made pledges to the “DeFi United” recovery effort.
30,766 ETH frozen: How Arbitrum moved before KelpDAO funds vanished
Funds were stopped mid-escape...so who really controls DeFi when it matters?
Move Details
Explanation Confidence
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