Crypto's massive exploit may force big banks to rethink their blockchain plans, Jefferies warns

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A $293 million Kelp DAO exploit on April 18 has prompted Jefferies analyst Andrew Moss to warn that traditional financial institutions may reassess their blockchain tokenization efforts. The attack exploited bridge vulnerabilities and single-validator systems. Major banks accelerating asset tokenization initiatives now face increased security scrutiny and potentially delayed institutional adoption timelines.

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