DeFi’s Dastardly Dance: A Tale of $4.1M Stolen by a Flash Loan Fiasco

The villain of this tale, a shadowy figure cloaked in anonymity, wielded 280 million USDC like a samurai’s sword, slashing through the MachineShareOracle with the precision of a man who’d read every line of code and then scoffed. With 170 million USDC in hand, they manipulated the DUSD/USDC Stableswap pool as though it were a puppet, dancing to their tune until the strings snapped and 1,299 ETH vanished into the ether.

Battlefield 6 Gets First Major Update of 2026 With Big Changes

Update 1.1.3.5 for Battlefield 6 is now available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC. This is a significant update focused on improving gameplay and balancing the game. Changes have been made to weapons, vehicles, and the user interface. Key improvements include adjustments to how jets handle and the ability to melee opponents while running. The update also includes many changes to Redsec, the free-to-play battle royale mode within Battlefield 6.

EU’s Crypto Crackdown: Taxman Cometh in Style

Crypto markets across Europe are bracing for a new era of tax scrutiny starting January 2026, courtesy of the EU’s latest directive, DAC8. This gem of a rule forces crypto platforms to report user transactions directly to tax authorities, effectively turning them into involuntary snitches. The rapid rise of digital assets has left regulators scratching their heads, and this move aims to shed light on the shadowy corners created by decentralised networks and cross-border crypto shenanigans.