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Guardian is the programmable blockchain infrastructure, for gaming and on-chain finance. By abstracting the challenges of key management, smart contract execution, and blockchain interaction, Guardian provides a mobile-native intuitive platform for users, enabling seamless onboarding, effortless UX, and superior functionality. Its white labelled game solution allows game developers to quickly and easily integrate secure collateral free lending functionality for game NFTs without the cost of custom infrastructure, leaving them to focus on their players and their game.
Farage Under Pressure from Labour Party to Publicly Explain £5 Million Crypto Billionaire Grant
According to the Guardian, Labour Party chairwoman Anna Turley has written to Reform UK leader Nigel Farage, demanding that he cease evading scrutiny over a £5 million personal donation from Thai cryptocurrency billionaire Christopher Harborne and provide a “clear and truthful account.” The donation was exposed by the Guardian in April this year; shortly thereafter, Farage suspended his previously weekly press conferences. The matter is now under investigation by the Parliamentary Commissioner for Standards. The Labour Party accuses Farage of repeatedly changing his story—first claiming the funds were intended for lifelong security, then later describing them as a “reward” from Harborne for his role in pushing Brexit—and questions the source of funding for his property purchases, including a £1.4 million cash purchase in Surrey and a Kent seaside villa slated for renovation at an estimated cost of around £700,000. Farage maintains that these properties are unrelated to the donation and that the purchase funds came from a £1.5 million fee he received for appearing on an ITV reality TV show.
UK Prime Minister accuses Nigel Farage of dodging questions over £5 million donation from crypto billionaire
Odaily reports, the UK Prime Minister has accused Reform UK leader Nigel Farage, demanding he stop avoiding questions regarding a £5 million personal donation from Thai crypto billionaire Christopher Harborne, and questioning why the sum was kept confidential.The donation was made several months before Nigel Farage participated in the 2024 general election and is currently under investigation by the Parliamentary Commissioner for Standards to determine whether it should have been declared. In response, Nigel Farage stated that he was not an MP at the time and therefore was not required to report it to the authorities. Additionally, another crypto entrepreneur, Ben Delo, also donated £4 million to the party. (The Guardian)
British sprint star CJ Ujah charged in crypto fraud case
according to a UK police announcement, former World Athletics Championships 4x100m relay gold medalist and British sprinter CJ Ujah, along with nine other individuals, has been charged with "conspiracy to defraud" in connection with a cryptocurrency fraud case.Police stated that the criminal gang posed as police and cryptocurrency company personnel to conduct phone scams against multiple victims, tricking them into disclosing critical wallet security information, including seed phrases. The perpetrators then transferred the victims' crypto assets, with one victim losing over £300,000. The case was cracked following a joint investigation by the Eastern Region Special Operations Unit (ERSOU) across Kent, Essex, and London. The ten suspects have appeared in court, with Ujah released on bail until a further hearing on May 28.Ujah, now 32, won a 4x100m relay gold medal for Team GB at the 2017 World Championships and also claimed the Diamond League title that same year. In 2022, he was suspended for 22 months due to a doping violation, which was later attributed to contamination from a supplement causing an adverse analytical finding. In addition to Ujah, another British sprinter, Brandon Mingeli, is also on the list of those arrested and is currently in custody pending trial. (The Guardian)
Blockaid: Alephium-Ethereum Bridge Attacked, Approximately $815,000 in Assets Stolen
Blockaid disclosed on X that the Alephium TokenBridge Ethereum cross-chain bridge was attacked. The attacker compromised three out of four Guardian private keys, forged a Verified Action Approval (VAA) message, and executed the attack within approximately seven minutes, stealing roughly $815,000 worth of assets. During the attack, the attacker minted 13.76 million Wrapped ALPH tokens out of thin air—exceeding the pre-attack circulating supply by over 100%—and simultaneously unlocked and withdrew assets including USDT, USDC, WBTC, and WETH from the custody pool. As of now, the attacker’s address still holds approximately $815,000 in stolen assets and 13.76 million uncollateralized Wrapped ALPH tokens; the largest anomalous transaction involved the out-of-thin-air minting of 13.76 million Wrapped ALPH tokens.
Bitget launches the 3rd VIP Guardian Program with a total prize pool of 50,000 USDT
Bitget is launching the 3rd edition of its VIP Guardian Program, with the participation deadline set for June 5, 18:00 (UTC+8) and a total prize pool of 50,000 USDT. This round targets a specific user group: users whose VIP tier was downgraded after November 15, 2025, and who have not yet reached VIP1 as of May 6, 2026.The program includes three main sections: VIP Contracts, VIP Spot, and VIP Asset Return. Eligible users can choose one direction to participate in after completing the registration. By fulfilling the designated trading volume and net deposit requirements, users can claim corresponding USDT rewards, with a maximum of 500 USDT. Rewards are distributed on a first-come, first-served basis. For more details, please refer to the official Bitget platform.
Aave has completed the liquidation of the rsETH attacker’s positions, and the related assets have been transferred to the Recovery Guardian address.
Aave stated that, per the previously disclosed technical recovery plan, the attacker’s rsETH positions on Ethereum and Arbitrum have been liquidated on Aave, and the associated collateral assets have now been transferred to the Recovery Guardian address designated by the AIP. Aave noted that this action did not impact other users, nor did it affect the Umbrella mechanism, and emphasized that this step is a critical milestone in the overall recovery roadmap, with further recovery efforts continuing as planned.
Aave has liquidated the remaining rsETH position of the KelpDAO attacker, with the relevant assets to be transferred to a recovery treasury.
Aave has announced the completion of the liquidation of the remaining rsETH position belonging to the Kelp DAO attacker. The related collateral assets will be transferred to the Recovery Guardian multi-signature wallet managed by DeFi United, to be used for restoring rsETH reserves and compensating affected users.This liquidation is part of the recovery plan following the previous $292 million attack incident. Aave had previously passed a governance vote to temporarily adjust the rsETH oracle price in order to create bad debt in the attacker's position and trigger liquidation. The relevant parameters will be restored upon completion of the liquidation. Previously, the attacker exploited the Kelp DAO cross-chain bridge based on LayerZero to forge 116,500 unbacked rsETH and borrowed ETH from protocols such as Aave and Compound. Currently, the recovery funds managed by DeFi United have exceeded $320 million.
Blockaid: Alephium-Ethereum Bridge Attacked, Approximately $815,000 in Assets Stolen
Blockaid disclosed on X that the Alephium TokenBridge Ethereum cross-chain bridge was attacked. The attacker compromised three out of four Guardian private keys, forged a Verified Action Approval (VAA) message, and executed the attack within approximately seven minutes, stealing roughly $815,000 worth of assets. During the attack, the attacker minted 13.76 million Wrapped ALPH tokens out of thin air—exceeding the pre-attack circulating supply by over 100%—and simultaneously unlocked and withdrew assets including USDT, USDC, WBTC, and WETH from the custody pool. As of now, the attacker’s address still holds approximately $815,000 in stolen assets and 13.76 million uncollateralized Wrapped ALPH tokens; the largest anomalous transaction involved the out-of-thin-air minting of 13.76 million Wrapped ALPH tokens.
USDT0 Reveals Security Architecture Details: Implements 3/3 Verification Mechanism and Launches $6 Million Bug Bounty Program
following the Kelp security incident, Tether's asset interoperability protocol USDT0 has disclosed details of its protocol security architecture. It stated that the system currently utilizes a proprietary DVN (Decentralized Verification Network) with message veto authority, and requires 3 independent validators, operating on different codebases, to reach a 3/3 consensus before cross-chain messages can be settled. The current verification nodes include the USDT0 proprietary DVN, LayerZero, and Canary, with future plans to expand to 4/4 and 5/5 verification mechanisms.USDT0 also stated that all multi-signature transactions must undergo multiple reviews by internal teams, external security teams, and auditing firms before signatures are submitted. The relevant contracts have been audited by firms such as Guardian and OpenZeppelin, and a $6 million bug bounty program has been launched on Immunefi.
Aave has completed the liquidation of the rsETH attacker’s positions, and the related assets have been transferred to the Recovery Guardian address.
Aave stated that, per the previously disclosed technical recovery plan, the attacker’s rsETH positions on Ethereum and Arbitrum have been liquidated on Aave, and the associated collateral assets have now been transferred to the Recovery Guardian address designated by the AIP. Aave noted that this action did not impact other users, nor did it affect the Umbrella mechanism, and emphasized that this step is a critical milestone in the overall recovery roadmap, with further recovery efforts continuing as planned.
Aave has liquidated the remaining rsETH position of the KelpDAO attacker, with the relevant assets to be transferred to a recovery treasury.
Aave has announced the completion of the liquidation of the remaining rsETH position belonging to the Kelp DAO attacker. The related collateral assets will be transferred to the Recovery Guardian multi-signature wallet managed by DeFi United, to be used for restoring rsETH reserves and compensating affected users.This liquidation is part of the recovery plan following the previous $292 million attack incident. Aave had previously passed a governance vote to temporarily adjust the rsETH oracle price in order to create bad debt in the attacker's position and trigger liquidation. The relevant parameters will be restored upon completion of the liquidation. Previously, the attacker exploited the Kelp DAO cross-chain bridge based on LayerZero to forge 116,500 unbacked rsETH and borrowed ETH from protocols such as Aave and Compound. Currently, the recovery funds managed by DeFi United have exceeded $320 million.
Farage Under Pressure from Labour Party to Publicly Explain £5 Million Crypto Billionaire Grant
According to the Guardian, Labour Party chairwoman Anna Turley has written to Reform UK leader Nigel Farage, demanding that he cease evading scrutiny over a £5 million personal donation from Thai cryptocurrency billionaire Christopher Harborne and provide a “clear and truthful account.” The donation was exposed by the Guardian in April this year; shortly thereafter, Farage suspended his previously weekly press conferences. The matter is now under investigation by the Parliamentary Commissioner for Standards. The Labour Party accuses Farage of repeatedly changing his story—first claiming the funds were intended for lifelong security, then later describing them as a “reward” from Harborne for his role in pushing Brexit—and questions the source of funding for his property purchases, including a £1.4 million cash purchase in Surrey and a Kent seaside villa slated for renovation at an estimated cost of around £700,000. Farage maintains that these properties are unrelated to the donation and that the purchase funds came from a £1.5 million fee he received for appearing on an ITV reality TV show.
Blockaid: Alephium-Ethereum Bridge Attacked, Approximately $815,000 in Assets Stolen
Blockaid disclosed on X that the Alephium TokenBridge Ethereum cross-chain bridge was attacked. The attacker compromised three out of four Guardian private keys, forged a Verified Action Approval (VAA) message, and executed the attack within approximately seven minutes, stealing roughly $815,000 worth of assets. During the attack, the attacker minted 13.76 million Wrapped ALPH tokens out of thin air—exceeding the pre-attack circulating supply by over 100%—and simultaneously unlocked and withdrew assets including USDT, USDC, WBTC, and WETH from the custody pool. As of now, the attacker’s address still holds approximately $815,000 in stolen assets and 13.76 million uncollateralized Wrapped ALPH tokens; the largest anomalous transaction involved the out-of-thin-air minting of 13.76 million Wrapped ALPH tokens.
USDT0 Reveals Security Architecture Details: Implements 3/3 Verification Mechanism and Launches $6 Million Bug Bounty Program
following the Kelp security incident, Tether's asset interoperability protocol USDT0 has disclosed details of its protocol security architecture. It stated that the system currently utilizes a proprietary DVN (Decentralized Verification Network) with message veto authority, and requires 3 independent validators, operating on different codebases, to reach a 3/3 consensus before cross-chain messages can be settled. The current verification nodes include the USDT0 proprietary DVN, LayerZero, and Canary, with future plans to expand to 4/4 and 5/5 verification mechanisms.USDT0 also stated that all multi-signature transactions must undergo multiple reviews by internal teams, external security teams, and auditing firms before signatures are submitted. The relevant contracts have been audited by firms such as Guardian and OpenZeppelin, and a $6 million bug bounty program has been launched on Immunefi.
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Farage Under Pressure from Labour Party to Publicly Explain £5 Million Crypto Billionaire Grant
According to the Guardian, Labour Party chairwoman Anna Turley has written to Reform UK leader Nigel Farage, demanding that he cease evading scrutiny over a £5 million personal donation from Thai cryptocurrency billionaire Christopher Harborne and provide a “clear and truthful account.” The donation was exposed by the Guardian in April this year; shortly thereafter, Farage suspended his previously weekly press conferences. The matter is now under investigation by the Parliamentary Commissioner for Standards. The Labour Party accuses Farage of repeatedly changing his story—first claiming the funds were intended for lifelong security, then later describing them as a “reward” from Harborne for his role in pushing Brexit—and questions the source of funding for his property purchases, including a £1.4 million cash purchase in Surrey and a Kent seaside villa slated for renovation at an estimated cost of around £700,000. Farage maintains that these properties are unrelated to the donation and that the purchase funds came from a £1.5 million fee he received for appearing on an ITV reality TV show.
UK Prime Minister accuses Nigel Farage of dodging questions over £5 million donation from crypto billionaire
Odaily reports, the UK Prime Minister has accused Reform UK leader Nigel Farage, demanding he stop avoiding questions regarding a £5 million personal donation from Thai crypto billionaire Christopher Harborne, and questioning why the sum was kept confidential.The donation was made several months before Nigel Farage participated in the 2024 general election and is currently under investigation by the Parliamentary Commissioner for Standards to determine whether it should have been declared. In response, Nigel Farage stated that he was not an MP at the time and therefore was not required to report it to the authorities. Additionally, another crypto entrepreneur, Ben Delo, also donated £4 million to the party. (The Guardian)
Democrats oppose the Labor Department's proposal to introduce cryptocurrency into 401k plans
U.S. congressional Democrats strongly oppose the Labor Department's proposal to allow 401k retirement plans to invest in cryptocurrencies, private credit, and private equity assets, arguing that the rule would expose approximately $14.2 trillion in 401k retirement savings to high-risk and complex assets.Senators Bernie Sanders, Elizabeth Warren, and Representative Bobby Scott stated in a joint letter that high-risk assets are highly volatile. For example, Trump's MEME token, which reached over $75 per coin in January 2025, has now fallen to $2. The letter also noted that the proposal could lead to higher fees for workers and weaken long-term returns. In response, the Trump administration stated that the new rule would provide workers with more diversified investment options. (The Guardian)
Blockaid: Alephium-Ethereum Bridge Attacked, Approximately $815,000 in Assets Stolen
Blockaid disclosed on X that the Alephium TokenBridge Ethereum cross-chain bridge was attacked. The attacker compromised three out of four Guardian private keys, forged a Verified Action Approval (VAA) message, and executed the attack within approximately seven minutes, stealing roughly $815,000 worth of assets. During the attack, the attacker minted 13.76 million Wrapped ALPH tokens out of thin air—exceeding the pre-attack circulating supply by over 100%—and simultaneously unlocked and withdrew assets including USDT, USDC, WBTC, and WETH from the custody pool. As of now, the attacker’s address still holds approximately $815,000 in stolen assets and 13.76 million uncollateralized Wrapped ALPH tokens; the largest anomalous transaction involved the out-of-thin-air minting of 13.76 million Wrapped ALPH tokens.
Bitget launches the 3rd VIP Guardian Program with a total prize pool of 50,000 USDT
Bitget is launching the 3rd edition of its VIP Guardian Program, with the participation deadline set for June 5, 18:00 (UTC+8) and a total prize pool of 50,000 USDT. This round targets a specific user group: users whose VIP tier was downgraded after November 15, 2025, and who have not yet reached VIP1 as of May 6, 2026.The program includes three main sections: VIP Contracts, VIP Spot, and VIP Asset Return. Eligible users can choose one direction to participate in after completing the registration. By fulfilling the designated trading volume and net deposit requirements, users can claim corresponding USDT rewards, with a maximum of 500 USDT. Rewards are distributed on a first-come, first-served basis. For more details, please refer to the official Bitget platform.
MEXC announces expansion of user protection fund to $500 million over the next two years
according to official sources, MEXC announced that over the next two years, it will increase its Guardian Fund from $100 million to $500 million and has already added 1,000 BTC to its holdings. This initiative will establish a dual-reserve structure composed of USDT and BTC assets, further enhancing user fund protection capabilities, the platform's long-term resilience, and system stability.