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Flow scraps rollback plan after pushback over decentralization, security
29.12.2025
Although recovery of assets affected in a $3.9 million exploit of the Flow blockchain isn't guaranteed, many users responded positively to a change in the remediation plan
North Korea-linked theft and poor key security dominate Web3 losses: Hacken
29.12.2025
Hacken says Web3 losses climbed to nearly $4 billion in 2025, with North Korea behind over half the damage, and regulators under pressure to turn security guidance into hard rules
2025: The Year Bitcoin Mining Reached Zettahash Scale and Redefined Network Security
28.12.2025
Bitcoin’s mining sector spent 2025 rewriting the record books, powering the network from an already massive 801 exahashes per second at the start of the year into the historic zettahash era by September. Bitcoin’s Miners Powered Through Thin Fees This Year but Still Broke Into the Zettahash...
Trust Wallet Users Suffer Mystery Hack: Over $6 Million Stolen From Hundreds
25.12.2025
Reports of a large-scale hack involving Trust Wallet, a popular multi-currency wallet, flooded social media on Thursday. Known blockchain security influencer ZachXBT stated that hundreds were affected, and that over $6 million was siphoned from victims’ wallets. Over $6 Million Siphoned from Trust...
Social engineering cost crypto billions in 2025: How to protect yourself
25.12.2025
Crypto hackers took social engineering to a whole other level this year, and advances in artificial intelligence mean scams are about to get even harder to detect
Circle platform promising tokenized gold, silver swaps is 'fake,' company says
24.12.2025
The release, distributed on Christmas Eve, used Circle branding and claimed to quote executives, but a Circle spokesperson said it was "not real."
Polymarket points to third-party login tool after users report account breaches
24.12.2025
The platform attributed the incident to a third-party login provider, which several users speculated was Magic Labs, a popular tool for email-based logins
Crypto hack counts fall but supply chain attacks reshape threat landscape
23.12.2025
Concerns about code vulnerabilities are fading in the crypto space, but more sophisticated scam tactics are emerging as protocol security improves
Kaspersky Warns of Stealka Stealer: New Malware Targeting Gamers and Software Pirates
22.12.2025
Kaspersky discovers Stealka, a sophisticated infostealer disguised as game mods and pirated software, capable of stealing cryptocurrency wallets, account credentials, and system data across multiple platforms. Kaspersky researchers have uncovered a new infostealer named Stealka, which primarily...
NEXUS and CertiK Join Forces to Strengthen CROSS Web3 Gaming Security
22.12.2025
Key Highlights: NEXUS announces partnership with CertiK to strengthen security and compliance for CROSS. The main focus will…
Is Crypto a Security? (Part V: The Regulatory Landscape in 2025)
21.12.2025
Law and Ledger is a news segment focusing on crypto legal news, brought to you by Kelman Law – A law firm focused on digital asset commerce. Is Crypto a Security? (Part V) The opinion editorial below was written by Alex Forehand and Michael Handelsman for Kelman.Law. The U.S. regulatory environment...
NordProtect Online Identity Service Covers Up to $10K in Scam Losses, Now Going for Peanuts
21.12.2025
As holiday shopping peaks, Nord Security's identity theft protection drops to $4.49 monthly.
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Crypto user loses $50 million in 'address poisoning' scam
20.12.2025
The scammer sent a small "dust" amount to the victim's transaction history, causing the victim to copy the address and send $50M to the scammer's address
Coinbase Security Impersonation Scheme Exposed as Authorities Claim Nearly $16M Was Siphoned
20.12.2025
Authorities allege a sweeping crypto phishing operation that drained nearly $16 million from Coinbase users nationwide, underscoring how social engineering scams exploit trust, move funds across blockchains, and trigger aggressive enforcement by New York prosecutors. Brooklyn Prosecutors Move...
Crypto for Advisors: Predictions for 2026
18.12.2025
Pantera Capital's Paul Veradittakit shares his 2026 crypto predictions: RWA tokenization, AI security advances, a big IPO wave, and the shift to institutional adoption
Coinbase deepens India presence after approval of CoinDCX deal
18.12.2025
The approval follows a challenging year for CoinDCX which included a significant security breach, though customer funds remained safe
$27M Hack Hits Whale Multisig Wallet, Highlights Security Flaws
18.12.2025
Key Highlights: $27.3 million worth of crypto stolen after attackers gained control of a whale’s multisig wallet. A…
The Deepfake Reckoning: Why Crypto’s Next Security Battle Will Be Against Synthetic Humans
17.12.2025
Crypto platforms must adopt proactive, multi-layered verification architectures that don’t stop at onboarding but continuously validate identity, intent, and transaction integrity throughout the user journey, argues Ilya Broven, chief growth officer at Sumsub
Is Crypto a Security? (Part IV: DeFi, Staking, Airdrops, NFTs)
17.12.2025
Law and Ledger is a news segment focusing on crypto legal news, brought to you by Kelman Law – A law firm focused on digital asset commerce. Is Crypto a Security — Part IV The opinion editorial below was written by Alex Forehand and Michael Handelsman for Kelman.Law. Digital-asset activity...
Spanish Authorities Bust Crypto Kidnapping Ring After Deadly Attack
14.12.2025
The case highlights a growing trend of physical attacks aimed at extracting access to crypto wallets, known as "wrench attacks."