$292M Crypto Hack Exposes DeFi Security Vulnerabilities, Prompts Industry Reform Calls

According to CoinDesk, a $292 million cryptocurrency hack this year exposed significant security vulnerabilities within DeFi protocols, prompting industry insiders to call for reforms in risk management and market structure as traditional finance increasingly moves onchain.

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