As the new year begins, the author reflects on a more active approach to cryptocurrency trading while maintaining a lean portfolio. Highlighting the AI Agent sector and upcoming protocols like x402 and ERC-8004, they present four low-cap tokens worth researching, emphasizing the potential for gains despite the overall market's risks.

Google has warned users of the Salesloft Drift AI chat agent that their security tokens may be compromised following a breach that allowed attackers to access Google Workspace accounts. The situation is more extensive than initially reported, prompting Google to revoke affected tokens and disable integrations, while Salesloft has not yet updated its security guidance to reflect the new findings.

PancakeSwap has introduced CakePad, a new platform allowing users early access to new tokens without the need for staking or lock-ups. This initiative replaces the previous Initial Farm Offerings model, focusing on non-custodial participation and aims to enhance the utility and deflationary aspects of the CAKE token.

Solana validators have successfully patched a critical zero-day vulnerability that was discovered on April 16, which could have allowed unlimited minting of specific tokens. The issue was addressed within two days, ensuring the safety of funds and confirming that no known exploits occurred.

Sui-based tokens experienced significant price drops following a $223 million exploit of the Cetus Protocol, a leading decentralized exchange on the Sui blockchain. While some tokens plummeted over 90%, centralized exchange prices remained relatively stable initially. The Cetus team has paused their smart contract and is working with the Sui Foundation to recover the stolen funds.

Andre Cronje's new crypto project, Flying Tulip, has raised $200 million at a $1 billion token valuation, with plans to raise an additional $800 million through a public sale. The project aims to create an onchain exchange that integrates various DeFi functions, offering investors an innovative "onchain redemption right" for downside protection.

Solana recently addressed a vulnerability that allowed attackers to exploit a bug and steal tokens from users. The platform has implemented a patch to secure its network and prevent further incidents of this nature. Community members are urged to take precautions and monitor their accounts following the attack.

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