Middle East Tensions Flare, ZNPP Power Loss, & Crypto Exploits Raise Market Jitters

1. Middle East tensions escalate as Hezbollah targets Israeli forces and Iran threatens to withdraw from talks if attacks in Lebanon continue, raising fears of regional escalation.
2. The Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant (ZNPP) once again lost its off-site power supply for the 20th time, though emergency systems activated, highlighting ongoing energy and nuclear security risks.
3. Two crypto protocols, Namada and Humanity, reported security exploits, with funds stolen and partially exchanged to USDC before being deposited into a CEX, increasing security concerns in the crypto market.