Security
Coldcard Security Bug Prompts Shift Toward Multi-Vendor Multisig Bitcoin Custody
Following a major entropy bug discovered in Coldcard wallets, Bitcoin self-custody advocates are increasingly recommending multi-vendor multisignature setups to eliminate single-manufacturer dependency.
Inmate Extradited to Florida Over Crypto ATM Jury Duty Scam
An inmate in a Georgia prison has been extradited to Florida to face charges after allegedly running a jury duty scam using a smuggled phone and a crypto ATM.
One small withdrawal sold a Cobb County investor on a platform that did not exist
Georgia AG Chris Carr returned six figures in crypto to a Cobb County scam victim after the GBI traced the funds to an exchange and a court ordered them back.
TxFlow L1 Completes OpenZeppelin Security Audit for Bridge Contract
TxFlow L1 Undergoes Independent Security Audit Road Town, British Virgin Islands — TxFlow announced the completion of an independent security audit conducted by blockchain security firm OpenZeppelin. The review focused o...
Federal Jury Convicts Crypto Fund Founder of Defrauding Investors Over Fake Autotrader
A federal jury convicted Japheth Dillman of wire fraud and conspiracy after he raised nearly $1 million by falsely claiming Block Bits Capital used a complete, working proprietary Autotrader for automated crypto trading....
Old Lightning Nodes May Be Exposed to Channel Wipeout After LND Fix Lands Later Than Discl...
A disclosed channel-close flaw in LND could expose entire channel balances in a worst-case scenario, affecting standard releases below version 0.21.0.
CoinMarketCap Secures SOC 1 & 2 Attestations and Dual ISO Certifications
CoinMarketCap has received SOC 2 Type 1 and SOC 1 Type 1 attestation reports and maintains ISO/IEC 27001:2022 and ISO/IEC 27701:2019 certifications, covering its market data and privacy controls.
Creators launch unauthorized Dolly Parton memecoins after her death
Following the announcement of Dolly Parton's passing, unauthorised Solana‑based memecoins bearing her name appeared on multiple exchanges, quickly collapsing in value despite high trading volume.
Profit Connect owner convicted over $24M AI crypto fraud scheme
A federal jury found Brent Kovar guilty on 15 counts after prosecutors said false guarantees and nonexistent reserves drew at least 400 investors. The post Profit Connect owner convicted over $24M AI crypto fraud scheme ...
Zero-Balance Bug Exposed 82 Provenance Assets to Potential Takeover
A security flaw on the Provenance Blockchain allowed empty wallets to seize control of 82 live marker accounts, putting token supplies and about $500,000 in escrow at risk.
Socket Identifies 40 Malicious Firefox Add-Ons Targeting Crypto Wallets
Software supply-chain security firm Socket has uncovered 40 malicious Firefox add-on identities used to drain cryptocurrency, including nine that initially operated as sports-score tools.
Cosmos Labs Urges EVM Chains to Halt Following Security Incidents Involving KiiChain, TAC,...
Cosmos Labs has urged affected networks to halt operations amid security incidents linked to the Cosmos EVM module, which impacted networks including KiiChain, TAC, and MANTRA.
Las Vegas Businessman Faces Up to 280 Years in Prison Following Crypto Fraud Conviction
A federal jury has convicted Las Vegas businessman Brent C. Kovar of defrauding investors of $24 million through a fake crypto investment scheme involving Profit Connect.
The AI Crime Gap: Why Criminals Outpace Law Enforcement
A panel of crypto crime experts highlights a growing disparity between how criminals and police agencies utilize artificial intelligence, creating significant challenges for global investigations.
Crypto Fund Founder Convicted of Fraud Over Fake Trading Bot
A federal jury has convicted Japheth Dillman of wire fraud and conspiracy in connection with the collapse of Block Bits Capital.
Cosmos Labs Faces Criticism Over Disclosure of EVM Module Bug
Cosmos Labs is facing backlash from the crypto security community after a bug in its Cosmos EVM module impacted four blockchains, resulting in millions of dollars in token drains.
Dozens of Fake Firefox Wallet Extensions Linked to Crypto-Stealing Malware
Security firm Socket has identified a campaign distributing malicious Firefox extensions that impersonate popular crypto wallets and steal recovery phrases.
Jury Convicts Las Vegas Man of $24M AI Crypto Mining Ponzi Scheme
A federal jury has convicted Brent Kovar of operating a $24 million cryptocurrency Ponzi scheme through his company Profit Connect.
Galaxy puts Coldcard hack losses at 1,789 BTC, with 87% unmoved
Galaxy Research’s latest tally shows that more than half of 221 Coldcard hack victim reports involved individual losses exceeding 1 Bitcoin.
Las Vegas Business Owner Faces Up to 280 Years in Prison Over $24M Crypto Ponzi Scheme
A federal jury has convicted Las Vegas business owner Brent Kovar on multiple counts of wire fraud, mail fraud, and money laundering related to a $24 million crypto scheme.























