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Stablecoins · 2 months ago Tether's Race Against Time: Criminals Move Millions in USDT Before Blacklist Activation Recent research reveals that criminals are increasingly successful in transferring USDT before Tether can blacklist addresses, highlighting a significant challenge in crypto crime prevention.

Hacks & Exploits · 2 months ago Bournemouth Takes Early Lead at Etihad but Falls to Late Manchester City Goals AFC Bournemouth made history by scoring first against Manchester City at the Etihad Stadium, but City turned the match around with two late goals to win 2-1 in their season opener.

Protocols · 2 months ago Term Labs Faces $8.5 Million Loss from Governance Exploit in DeFi Protocol Term Labs, the developer behind the Ethereum-based lending protocol Term Finance, suffered an $8.5 million loss due to a governance exploit that allowed an attacker to drain funds from its vaults.

Hacks & Exploits · 2 months ago Coinkite Releases Critical Firmware Update for COLDCARD After Major Bitcoin Theft Coinkite has launched firmware updates for its COLDCARD devices following a significant security breach that resulted in the theft of over 1,800 BTC, valued at approximately $114M.

Layer-2 · 2 months ago Qatar Mediates US-Iran Relations to Reopen Strait of Hormuz Amid Regional Tensions Qatar is mediating between the US and Iran to ease tensions and restore maritime traffic in the Strait of Hormuz, a vital shipping route disrupted by ongoing conflicts.

Hacks & Exploits · 2 months ago Coinbase and 14 x402 Payment Facilitators Fail Security Tests, Exposing Vulnerabilities A recent study revealed that Coinbase and 14 other x402 payment facilitators failed critical security tests, exposing them to various vulnerabilities that could impact merchants and customer transactions.

Technology · 2 months ago Bitcoin Leaders Turn to Chinese AI Amid U.S. Cybersecurity Model Restrictions Bitcoin industry leaders are increasingly relying on Chinese AI models for cybersecurity, citing restrictions on U.S. systems like OpenAI and Anthropic that hinder defensive work.

Policy · 2 months ago White House Authorizes Private Sector Cyber Operations Against Crypto Crime The U.S. government has authorized vetted private companies to conduct offensive cyber operations against transnational criminal organizations exploiting digital assets, as part of a new cybersecurity strategy.

Hacks & Exploits · 2 months ago Russia Imports Over $1B in Strategic Minerals for Military Use, Primarily from China A report reveals that Russia imported over $1.1 billion in strategic minerals for its military, primarily from China, highlighting vulnerabilities in its supply chain amid ongoing sanctions.

Companies · 2 months ago Coinbase and Blockstream Support AI Access Initiative for Crypto Security Researchers Coinbase, Blockstream, and Strategy are advocating for enhanced AI access for crypto security researchers to combat rising cyber threats linked to AI advancements.

Hacks & Exploits · 2 months ago Coreum Bridge Hack Drains Nearly 200,000 XRP, Price Falls Below $1 A hack on the Coreum cross-chain bridge resulted in the loss of approximately 200,000 XRP, causing the token's price to drop below $1 for the first time since 2024.

Hacks & Exploits · 2 months ago BTCPay Server Issues Urgent Update Following Fund Theft Exploit BTCPay Server has confirmed that a critical vulnerability allowed attackers to steal funds from users running outdated versions. Operators are urged to update to version 2.4.2 immediately to secure their systems.

Hacks & Exploits · 2 months ago OpenAI Pauses Astra Development Amid Critical Cybersecurity Risks OpenAI has paused internal development of its upcoming model, Astra, due to identified critical cybersecurity risks, marking a significant shift in AI safety protocols.

Hacks & Exploits · 2 months ago XRPL Foundation Alerts Users to Fake XRP Holder Tiers Scam Hussein Zangana, Director of Community at the XRPL Foundation, warns users of a phishing scam masquerading as an XRP Holder Tiers announcement, urging caution when connecting wallets.

Hacks & Exploits · 2 months ago Fraudster Secures $250,000 Loan Using Fake IDs in Connecticut A Connecticut couple faces an unexpected lien on their home after a fraudster secured a $250,000 loan using counterfeit documents. The suspect, Katija Hussain, has been arrested and charged with multiple counts of identity theft.

Infrastructure · 2 months ago Cardano Experiences 8% Surge Amid Whale Accumulation and Network Upgrade Cardano's ADA token has surged nearly 8% in the past 24 hours, driven by whale accumulation and the successful launch of the Van Rossem hard fork, which enhances smart contract capabilities. The price recovery has reignited interest in the $0.20 targ

Hacks & Exploits · 2 months ago Phishing Scam and Exploit Target Bitcoin Users Recent incidents involving a Trezor phishing scam and a critical BTCPay Server exploit have raised concerns about the safety of Bitcoin users' funds. A victim lost their life savings due to a fraudulent ad, while BTCPay issued an emergency patch for

Hacks & Exploits · 2 months ago Coldcard Co-Founder Scrubs Social Media Amid $130M Theft Crisis Rodolfo Novak, co-founder of Coldcard's parent company Coinkite, is removing posts from social media as the fallout from a significant security breach continues. Over $130 million has been stolen from Coldcard users due to vulnerabilities in their ha