Crypto
Malicious ads target millions to steal their bitcoin and crypto
Cybersecurity experts have warned of another malware-spreading campaign designed to trick crypto users into installing malicious apps and steal their assets.
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Crypto shock: Samourai Wallet founders admit guilt in Bitcoin privacy case
In an unexpected turn of events, developers of the privacy-focused bitcoin (BTC) wallet Samourai have changed their plea, admitting guilt on one count in an attempt to reduce their possible sentence.
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Coinbase and Chase partner to expand crypto access with direct credit card purchases and more
Coinbase announced a new partnership on Wednesday with banking giant JP Morgan Chase, offering cryptocurrency enthusiasts the ability to make instant purchases on the platform using Chase credit cards.
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Crypto scammers face prison after fake AI trading bots and “deals with Panama” schemes
Two new cases have shed more light on how crypto scammers operate, reminding us to stay skeptical about crypto-related promises.
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Supply of A7A5 stablecoin jumps 240% as Russians look to bypass sanctions
The usage of the Russian ruble-backed stablecoin A7A5 is growing rapidly, as frozen major stablecoin accounts force Russians to look for alternatives to bypass sanctions.
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Crypto hackers hide stolen funds faster – research
Just eight months in, this year’s total losses from crypto hacks have already surpassed those of 2024. A new research report has found that attackers are moving faster than ever to hide stolen funds.
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Decentralize the feed: blockchain pipelines for integrity-first machine intelligence
APIs and cloud endpoints got us this far, but they were never engineered for fleets of self-directed AI agents that loop, learn, and transact around the clock.
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Hackers steal $14M from crypto platform WOO X
Hackers keep successfully targeting crypto platforms, with another one losing millions this July and promising to cover all losses.
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Kyrgyzstan-based crypto players help Russia bypass sanctions, analysts say
Russia is increasingly using crypto infrastructure in Kyrgyzstan to evade international sanctions, an investigation has shown.
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Hacked Indian crypto exchange CoinDCX launches unusually high bounty
After losing around $44 million in crypto assets in a hack this past weekend, Indian crypto exchange CoinDCX has launched its recovery bounty program, which is more than twice the size of usual bounties in the crypto industry.
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$7.1M might be returned to victims of crypto-powered oil and gas scheme
Law enforcement continues to work on returning money to victims of crypto scams, with the latest example involving an oil and gas-related investment fraud scheme.
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Crypto wallet for Telegram goes live in the US, promising full control and no extra downloads
Telegram is rolling out a crypto wallet in the US. This self-custodial wallet, built on the TON blockchain, doesn’t require downloads or browser extensions.
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Indian crypto exchange CoinDCX to announce bounty program after $44M hack
Another crypto exchange has suffered a multimillion-dollar hack, becoming a fresh opportunity for bounty hunters.
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Personal crypto wallet and physical attacks on the rise as market rallies
Criminals are increasingly targeting individual crypto users both online and in the physical world, a new report has concluded, listing possible reasons behind these worrying trends.
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Possible cross-chain crypto laundering exceeds $21.8B as criminals try to cover tracks
Crypto criminals are increasingly moving their illicit assets across different blockchains in an attempt to cover their tracks, a new report has found.
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BigONE crypto exchange hacked, promises to cover all $27M in losses
Centralized crypto exchange BigONE has confirmed reports circulating online that it was hacked to the tune of $27 million and promised to cover all losses from the theft.
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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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