The year’s biggest crypto hack and DeFi crisis is forcing industry insiders to rethink risk, security, and market structure, according to CoinDesk. The incident, valued at $292 million, comes as Wall Street moves onchain, raising concerns about the sector’s preparedness for institutional capital flows.
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