Venus Protocol Hit by $2.15M Price Manipulation Attack, Aave Exposed to Liquidity Issues

Tuesday, Mar 17, 2026 10:12 am ET1min read
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Venus Protocol, a lending platform on BNB Chain, was attacked on March 15, resulting in an estimated $2.15 million loss. The attack targeted Thena's low-liquidity token THE. This incident highlights the liquidity problem in DeFi, with a focus on the exposure of Aave.

Venus Protocol Hit by $2.15M Price Manipulation Attack, Aave Exposed to Liquidity Issues

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