Security
Cosmos Labs Confirms Cosmos EVM Incident as 3 Chains Disclose Impact
Cosmos Labs confirmed an ongoing security incident affecting users of the Cosmos EVM module. It advised chains in contact with it to ask validators to halt block production. Three networks have now disclosed impact. KiiC...
Kylie Jenner's X Account Reportedly Hacked to Push Meme Coin That Crashed 68%
Kylie Jenner’s X account was reportedly hacked and used to promote a meme coin called kylie. The token’s market capitalization peaked at nearly $1.19 million before falling by roughly 68%. The posts no longer appear on t...
AI Scammers Increasingly Bypass Wallet Hacks by Convincing Users to Authorize Transfers
A report from TRM Labs indicates that reported losses from deepfake crypto scams in 2026 have exceeded last year's total by 263%, highlighting a security shift toward manipulating authorized users.
Banking consortium pilots MPC with lattice‑based cryptography on NEAR Protocol’s quantum‑r...
A cross‑regional pilot involving banks and regulators tested a 2‑of‑2 multi‑party computation protocol built on the NIST‑approved ML‑DSA‑65 lattice signature scheme on NEAR Protocol’s quantum‑resistant testnet.
BitcoinIRA and iTrustCapital Accused by ZachXBT of Hiding Data Breaches
On-chain investigator ZachXBT has alleged that crypto retirement platforms BitcoinIRA and iTrustCapital suffered undisclosed data breaches exposing customer information.
Zilliqa Details Ledger Bug That Exposed Thousands of Accounts and 683M ZIL
A post-mortem from Zilliqa reveals that a hardware wallet flaw discarding entropy exposed thousands of accounts and led to 683.13 million ZIL in proven theft.
GTA VI Leak Investigation Video Raises Crypto Scam Suspicions
Social media users are questioning the authenticity of a video showing alleged Rockstar Games representatives confronting an X user linked to GTA VI leaks, amid connections to a promoted cryptocurrency.
BounceBit Abandons Layer 1 Network Following 286 Million Token Exploit
BounceBit is retiring its standalone Layer 1 network and reissuing its BB token on BNB Chain after an authorization flaw allowed the unauthorized movement of approximately 286.5 million tokens.
Crypto Trading Platform FOMO Denies Hack of Its iOS App
Crypto trading platform FOMO has denied allegations that its iOS app suffered a security breach resulting in millions of dollars in losses.
Besu Patches 5 Node Vulnerabilities: What Operators Must Know
Ethereum client Besu has addressed five security flaws discovered by Certik in version 26.7.1, using a staggered disclosure approach to give operators time to upgrade.
Banks and Regulators Join Quantum-Resistant Digital Asset Pilot
Financial institutions and regulators across Europe, the Middle East, and Asia are participating in a new pilot project to test quantum-resistant digital asset transfers and wallet infrastructure.
Ledger and AI Firm Clash Over Ethereum App Bug Disclosure
An AI security firm publicly disclosed a flaw in the Ledger Ethereum app, prompting a dispute as Ledger's CTO argued the issue had already been patched quietly and called the publication fear-mongering.
Fraudsters Steal $5,900 From North Carolina Woman in Bank Impersonation Scam
A Durham, North Carolina resident lost nearly $6,000 after scammers impersonating her credit union tricked her into sharing her account login details.
The Sandbox Bridge Exploit Mints 14.9 Billion Unbacked SAND as Coinbase Plans Futures Deli...
The Sandbox confirmed a bridge exploit that allowed an attacker to mint unbacked tokens on Base and BNB Smart Chain, while Coinbase prepares to delist SAND futures.
Massachusetts Woman Loses $56,000 in Impersonation Scam
A 43-year-old Hingham resident lost $56,000 after scammers posing as bank employees instructed her to wire her savings into a supposed safe account.
ZachXBT's New Fraud Investigation Website to Bar Cases From Seven Countries
Pseudonymous blockchain investigator ZachXBT is launching a new website to handle crypto-fraud cases, but it will automatically reject submissions from seven specific countries due to a lack of local law enforcement acti...
MANTRA Chain Restores Operations Following 30-Hour Cosmos-EVM Vulnerability Shutdown
MANTRA Chain successfully restarted block production after a 30-hour shutdown caused by a Cosmos-EVM module vulnerability, confirming user funds remained safe.
LayerZero to Withdraw Support for 14 Low-Activity Chains Following Security Incident
Cross-chain interoperability provider LayerZero is ending off-chain support for 14 low-activity chains within 30 days, following a major exploit and rising competition from Chainlink CCIP.
Coldcard Updates Firmware After Seed Exploit, Requiring New Physical Randomness Steps
Coinkite has released new firmware for Coldcard Bitcoin hardware wallets following a seed exploit, forcing users to incorporate physical randomness for newly generated seeds while existing exposed seeds require migration...
ZachXBT Identifies Canada as Top Global Hotspot for Crypto Fraud
Blockchain investigator ZachXBT has ranked Canada as the worst jurisdiction globally for crypto crime victims, citing a lack of action by local law enforcement.























