Bankrupt Cryptopia exchange distributes $225M to hack victims
Initially owing creditors $4.2 million, Cryptopia’s liquidator Grant Thornton has distributed at least $225 million in crypto to h...
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Foundation Introduces Passport Prime: Bitcoin Wallet And Data Security Device
On Wednesday, December 19, 2024, Foundation announced the release of its newest device, the Passport Prime.Introducing Passport Pr...
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Chainalysis acquires Web3 security firm Hexagate
The buyout marks a pivot toward threat prevention for Chainalysis.
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Anti-Graft Agency Arrests 792 Suspects in Major Crypto Romance Scam Bust in Nigeria
The Nigerian Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) recently arrested 792 suspects involved in crypto romance scams. Scam...
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Chainalysis Scoops Up Blockchain Security Firm Hexagate Amid Surge in Crypto Hacks
The acquisition supports Chainalysis’ efforts to bolster trust across various blockchains by expanding beyond investigations into...
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Phishing scammers spoof Ledger’s email to send bogus data breach notice
Scammers are spoofing support emails for hardware wallet maker Ledger, prompting users to share their seed phrases.
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US Treasury Issues Sanctions Over North Korean Crypto Money Laundering
Alleged crypto money launderers with links to the North Korean regime have been sanctioned by U.S. authorities.
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Zachxbt Ties $12.38 Million Crypto Drain to Lastpass Breach; 100 Victimized Wallets
A blockchain detective has dropped a bombshell update: hackers linked to the infamous 2022 Lastpass breach have drained a staggeri...
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Nigeria Arrests Nearly 800 Linked to Massive Crypto Romance Scam Group
Agents recovered “500 SIM cards on the fifth floor alone," EFCC Executive Chairman Ola Olukoyede said in a press release.
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Russian Settlements Face Another Blow: U.S. Treasury Hints at Sanctions Against Chinese Banks
U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen recently referred to the possibility of enacting sanctions against Chinese banks as the U.S....
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Google’s Willow quantum chip vs. Bitcoin security — What’s at stake?
Google’s Willow quantum chip challenges Bitcoin’s cryptographic security. Discover potential risks to wallets, consensus mechanism...
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Kraken Slammed With $5.1 Million Fine for Regulatory Breach in Australia
An Australian court fined Kraken $5.1 million AUD for offering a margin lending product to Australian customers without proper reg...
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Fatal Exploit Crashes 69% of Dogecoin, but It Could Have Been Worse: The Man Who Saved It Speaks
An exploit first discovered and disclosed by crypto researcher Tobias Ruck crashed over half of the nodes of Dogecoin, a cryptocur...
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Drake’s X account hacked to promote meme coin
High-profile social media hacks highlight the urgent need for enhanced cybersecurity measures to protect against fraudulent crypto...
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Radiant Capital Hack: How Hackers Used a PDF to Steal $50 Million
The $50 million hack sent shockwaves across the defi community with funds authorized to different projects completely drained. $50...
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Not So 'Chill Guy': Solana Meme Coin Plummets After IP Creator's Accounts Hacked to Share Hoax
An X (aka Twitter) hack, a red-hot Solana meme coin, a disgruntled artist, and a pump and dump: this crypto story's got it all.
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Ledger wallet user reports 10 BTC loss — Community blames phishing
Hardware wallet provider Ledger has linked a recent loss of funds by one of its users to a phishing attack in February 2022.
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Byte Federal Data Breach Exposes Sensitive Information of 58,000 Users
The breach highlights ongoing vulnerabilities in the cryptocurrency ecosystem, particularly for services reliant on third-party so...
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