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Arbitrum Security Council Freezes $71 Million in ETH Tied to Kelp DAO Exploit

Arbitrum Security Council Freezes $71 Million in ETH Tied to Kelp DAO Exploit

Arbitrum's Security Council has frozen 30,766 ETH worth approximately $71 million linked to the Kelp DAO exploit, recovering about a quarter of the $292 million stolen. The freeze is pending a governance vote on the future of the funds. This move highlights ongoing efforts to secure assets affected by the exploit.

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