Etherlink, a bridge that links Ethereum’s virtual machine to StarkNet, announced a temporary suspension of all transfer functions after detecting several attempted attacks. The move is a precautionary step to protect users’ assets while the team investigates the vulnerabilities and reinforces the protocol’s defenses. For everyday holders, this means any pending or planned cross‑chain swaps through Etherlink will be delayed until the service is cleared for operation again.
The timing coincides with a broader market dip: Ethereum is trading just above $1,570, down roughly 1.8 % in the last 24 hours, while Bitcoin mirrors a similar decline. Coupled