Odaily Planet Daily reports that Ethereum Layer 2 project Taiko has reopened its cross-chain bridge. Taiko stated that the network is now fully restored, all user funds have been replenished, and a full recap of the vulnerability incident will be released soon. (The Block)

Odaily Planet Daily reports that Yooldo published an official statement on the X platform regarding the sharp drop in the price of the ESPORTS token on May 25th. The statement clarified that the event was not initiated, led, or intended by the ESPORTS team, and that the team remains committed to building a healthy ecosystem and creating long-term value for the community. Key findings of the investigation are as follows: The ESPORTS team had previously brought in external OTC and market-making partners to support liquidity and ecosystem development; the investigation revealed that one of these partners engaged in activities inconsistent with the team's agreements; based on available information, the team believes the large-scale sell-off originated from tokens previously provided to this partner, but due to the transactions involving multiple wallets, counterparties, and exchanges, tracing the complete flow of funds is difficult; the ESPORTS team did not implement, coordinate, or instruct any market sell-offs intended to cause the price drop, and after discovering the issue, the team has cooperated with exchanges and relevant parties to investigate the incident and limit further damage; the team has begun implementing recovery measures, including liquidity support and the introduction of new long-term partners, but still faces challenges from continued selling pressure from the market maker and market activities. Yooldo also stated that new game updates and additional buyback plans will be announced soon, and advised all project founders to only work with reputable and trustworthy market makers.

Odaily Planet Daily reports that French Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez confirmed 77 crypto-related kidnapping and extortion cases in France during the first half of 2026, a significant increase from 45 cases in all of 2025. Authorities have launched a rapid alert system, with 724 people registered, and emergency measures have resulted in 200 arrests. Nuñez pledged a three-part plan to strengthen security measures in the crypto industry, including enhanced intelligence sharing, deeper cooperation with ADAN, and improved coordination among security agencies. CertiK stated that France has become a focal point for attacks due to factors including the presence of several leading crypto companies and their executives there, a "culture of showing off and voluntary identity disclosure" within the community, and multiple sensitive data breaches. (cointelegraph)