Crypto
Top bitcoin-powered darknet Abacus suspected an exit scam
Blockchain analysts say that the closure of a leading bitcoin (BTC) and monero (XMR)-powered darknet marketplace (DNM) is likely an exit scam amid an ongoing law enforcement crackdown on these types of platforms.
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“Shadowy developer” targets crypto users by compromising legitimate software
A recent discovery by cybersecurity researchers has shown that software development workflows are easy targets for threat actors looking to compromise legitimate software modules to steal crypto.
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Meeten campaign evolved, targeting crypto wallets months after its discovery
New research has once again reminded us that it’s not enough to discover a malware campaign, as threat actors continue to evolve and target potential victims even months after their methods are exposed.
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GMX exploited to the tune of $40M: another reminder of the illusion of security in DeFi
Another so-called decentralized crypto exchange has suffered a multimillion-dollar exploit due to a vulnerability in its smart contracts, prompting comments about the “illusion of security in DeFi.”
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Mysterious messages on bitcoin point to a possible scam
Some owners of old bitcoin (BTC) addresses have received messages on the bitcoin blockchain that appear to be a scam attempt.
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Ukraine shoots “special sanctions” at Russian crypto entities
In an attempt to curb financing of the multi-year war waged by Russia, Ukraine has imposed a new sanctions package targeting Russian entities, particularly crypto-related ones.
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Crypto scammers are now “quantum experts” targeting bitcoin users
Developments and recent breakthroughs in quantum computing are now being used by crypto scammers, who are trying to trick potential victims into giving away their crypto assets.
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Crypto-stealing Firefox extensions found: North Koreans bypass macOS's protection
Two recent discoveries by cybersecurity specialists remind crypto owners of the need to be cautious even when using legitimate services and products such as Firefox and macOS.
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Top trends in crypto scams in 2025
Two recent reports from a crypto security specialist and a blockchain analytics company have identified the top crypto scams in 2025. Helpfully, they also provided several recommendations on how to protect yourself.
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No, Bitpanda has not just suffered a breach of 5.4 million users
A threat actor claims they cracked into one of Europe’s biggest crypto platforms and made off with millions of users’ sensitive data. Bitpanda is calling it fake.
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Swiss crypto-friendly app forced to ramp up its anti-fraud efforts
Swiss crypto-friendly app Yuh is now asking its customers to help it fight fraud after a local regulator ordered its co-parent to strengthen anti-fraud measures.
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Michael Saylor thinks bitcoin will save us, Jim Chanos thinks he's nuts. Who do you believe?
Michael Saylor bet billions on bitcoin, turning his company into a crypto vault. Jim Chanos, Wall Street’s top skeptic, calls it a “magic trick” and is betting against him. It’s hype versus reality in a high-stakes showdown.
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Authorities crush cryptocurrency investment fraud ring
The Spanish Guardia Civil, along with Europol and three other countries, have arrested five people in connection with a criminal network that laundered hundreds of millions and had thousands of victims worldwide.
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Hacked Iranian crypto exchange Nobitex returns, exploit linked to spying
Top Iranian crypto exchange Nobitex said it has begun restoring its services after a $90 million hack this month, while blockchain analysts suggest the exploit might also have been tied to espionage investigations by Israelis.
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Stablecoin protocol Resupply exploited to the tune of $9.6M
Another decentralized finance (DeFi) protocol has fallen victim to an exchange rate-related vulnerability, allowing an exploiter to steal around $9.6 million worth of crypto assets.
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Crypto exchange Kraken launches new peer-to-peer payments app, Krak
Crypto exchange Kraken on Thursday launched a peer-to-peer payments app that enables users to send and receive funds - in both cryptocurrency and fiat currency - across more than a hundred countries.
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Insider at crypto security firm accused of exploiting protocol for $2 million
Almost a year after an incident that saw a crypto protocol lose around $2 million worth of crypto assets, a crypto-security firm claims that its former employee was responsible for the exploit.
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Crypto-stealing SparKitty trojan slips into app stores
Once again, App Store and Google Play filters failed to catch a trojan aimed at crypto users, targeting screenshots of their seed phrases.
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