DAO hacked, apparently using recursive calls to split (i.e. withdraw ETH). Interesting times ahead. Crypto never fails to disappoint.
DASH, ETH, and DAO just got the wake-up call Monero received a year ago thanks to the Troll Block Attack.
It's time they realized you don't skimp on security just because you are very, very eager to chase some fun new shiny thingy.
This situation validates the XMR core devs' meticulous, careful approach.