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DeFi Websites Registered with Name.com Hacked, $138,000 Stolen

A coordinated attack on 12 DeFi websites registered through Name.com resulted in the theft of approximately $138,000.

A coordinated attack on 12 DeFi websites registered through Name.com resulted in the theft of approximately $138,000. This is an original TLT brief based on reporting by The Block, with live market data added, as of Sun, 01 Nov 2026 05:00:05 UTC.

Why it matters

This incident highlights vulnerabilities in the domain registration process and the potential for cascading security breaches in the DeFi space, affecting user trust and platform integrity.

Key takeaways
  • 12 DeFi websites registered with Name.com were compromised.
  • Attackers stole approximately $138,000 from the affected platforms.
  • The incident underscores potential security risks in domain registration processes.

A series of attacks on 12 decentralized finance (DeFi) websites, all registered through Name.com, has resulted in the theft of approximately $138,000. The Block accessed registry records that suggest a compromise of the domain registration process.

The affected platforms have not been publicly named, but the incident raises concerns about the security of domain registration services and the potential for cascading vulnerabilities in the DeFi ecosystem.

While the exact method of the attack remains unclear, the coordinated nature of the hijackings suggests a potential breach in Name.com's systems or a targeted phishing campaign against the platform's users.

This incident comes amid growing concerns about cybersecurity in the DeFi sector, which has seen a rise in attacks targeting smart contracts, wallets, and now, domain registration services.

In the broader market context, the total crypto market cap stands at $2.68 trillion, with Bitcoin showing a modest 24-hour gain of 0.84%. The overall market sentiment, as indicated by the Fear & Greed Index, remains in 'Fear' territory at 34.

The market when this published · October 31, 2026
Total market cap$2.68T
Bitcoin 24h+0.84%
Ethereum 24h+1.23%
BTC dominance58.3%
Fear & Greed34 · Fear
On-chain & primary-source check

Figures and sectors in this story, checked live against on-chain aggregators · November 1, 2026.

Bitcoin DeFi TVL$6.15BDeFiLlama ↗

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DeFi Websites Registered with Name.com Hacked, $138,000 Stol — questions & answers

How were the DeFi websites compromised?

The exact method is unclear, but all 12 websites were registered through Name.com, suggesting a potential breach in the domain registration process.

What is the total amount stolen in the attack?

Approximately $138,000 was stolen from the affected DeFi platforms.

What is the current state of the crypto market?

The total crypto market cap is $2.68 trillion, with Bitcoin up 0.84% in the last 24 hours. The Fear & Greed Index is at 34, indicating 'Fear.'

Which outlets reported this story?

This is an original TLT brief that synthesises reporting from The Block. It is not a copy of any one article — follow the source links above for the original reporting.

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Market data verified against CoinGecko & Binance · November 1, 2026 ⛓ Timestamped at Bitcoin block #974,076 sha256:dfcce6d971d4faac
Based on reporting by The Block — this is an original TLT summary with live market data, not the original article.The Block · Oct 31 15:26 ↗

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