Security
Osmosis Freezes 22.65 BTC Following Nomic Bridge Forwarding Bug
A flaw in Nomic's forwarding system allowed false-voucher minting that left the allBTC asset partially unbacked. Osmosis has frozen the affected Bitcoin while governance decides on recovery measures.
US Authorities Restrain $52 Million in Crypto Linked to Chinese Scam Marketplace Xinbi
The Department of Justice and Secret Service seized cryptocurrency and Telegram channels associated with Xinbi Guarantee, a Chinese-language marketplace that facilitated fraud services. The action included sanctions from...
Trezor Users Targeted by Phishing Campaign Falsely Claiming STM32 Vulnerability
Trezor warned users of a phishing email impersonating the company and falsely claiming a critical security flaw affects 25% of devices. The breach involved a third-party provider, marking the second incident this year.
U.S. Treasury Sanctions Xinbi Guarantee, Seizes Over $52 Million in Cryptocurrency Assets
Federal authorities have dismantled Xinbi Guarantee, a Chinese-language digital marketplace that facilitated over $24 billion in cryptocurrency transactions linked to fraud, money laundering, and cyber scams across South...
Trezor and BitBox Warn Users of Phishing Emails Following Third-Party Breaches
Hardware wallet manufacturers Trezor and BitBox issued warnings regarding fraudulent security alert emails sent to users, pointing to compromised third-party service providers.
Trezor Users Targeted by Phishing Attack Through Compromised Email Provider
Hackers breached Trezor's third-party email service to send fake security alerts claiming an STM32 chip vulnerability, highlighting how hardware wallet security extends beyond the device itself to surrounding infrastruct...
Singapore Cybercriminal Admits Leading $245 Million Cryptocurrency Theft Network
Malone Lam pleaded guilty to directing an international gang that stole cryptocurrency through online impersonation and home break-ins, then laundered proceeds into luxury goods and private jet rentals.
US Authorities Restrain $52M in Crypto Linked to Xinbi Scam Marketplace
The US Justice Department and Treasury Department coordinated enforcement actions against Xinbi Guarantee, seizing and restraining millions in cryptocurrency used by the scam marketplace and its vendor network.
US Prosecutors Open Landmark Trial Against Huawei, Calling Company a 'Criminal Enterprise'...
A federal trial began in Brooklyn on Wednesday with prosecutors accusing Huawei of trade secret theft, sanctions violations, and bank fraud spanning two decades. The case arrives as Huawei plays a central role in China's...
XRP Ledger Fixes Permission Delegation Bug, Releases Hardened V1.1
XRPL withdrew its Permission Delegation amendment after a critical vulnerability was discovered during testing. A redesigned V1.1 version has completed security review and is now approved for mainnet use.
Trezor Says Hackers Breached Its Email Provider to Send Phishing Emails
Hardware wallet maker Trezor warned users that attackers gained access to its third-party email provider and used it to distribute a fraudulent security alert claiming a critical flaw in its devices.
Trezor Warns of Phishing Email After Third-Party Email Provider Breach
Trezor has alerted customers to a phishing campaign using a compromised email provider. The fraudulent message claims a critical security vulnerability in Trezor hardware wallets, but the company confirms the warning is ...
22-Year-Old Singaporean Pleads Guilty in $245 Million Cryptocurrency Theft Conspiracy
Malone Lam, a Singaporean citizen residing in Miami, has pleaded guilty to leading an international cybercrime network that stole and laundered over $245 million in cryptocurrency through social engineering and home brea...
DOJ Task Force Freezes $52M in Crypto Linked to Fraud Infrastructure in Single Day
The Scam Center Strike Force restrained approximately $52 million in laundered cryptocurrency on September 9, 2026, targeting a Telegram-based marketplace used for fraud operations. A simultaneous operation in Madagascar...
Kansas Resident Admits To Draining Over $30,000 From Multiple Bank Accounts in Maine
A Kansas resident has admitted to using counterfeit passport cards to impersonate account holders and take more than $30,000 from banks in northern Maine. Rachael Kennedy, 37, targeted institutions in Penobscot and Aroos...
Mexico Seizes 300 Crypto Mining Rigs in Electricity Theft Probe
Federal prosecutors, the Navy, and state police in Puebla seized 300 GPU mining machines from a remote property that was illegally tapping power from a federal hydroelectric complex. Authorities are investigating whether...
Malone Lam Pleads Guilty in $245 Million Crypto Theft and Laundering Enterprise
A 22-year-old Singapore citizen has pleaded guilty to leading a racketeering conspiracy that stole and laundered more than $245 million in digital assets.
IonQ Unveils Superion 256 Quantum Computer as Bitcoin Developers Debate Risks
Publicly traded quantum computing company IonQ has unveiled its Superion 256 system, opening orders for customer deliveries in 2027.
Coinmint CEO Accused of Misappropriating 448 BTC in Amended Lawsuit
An amended complaint filed by Mintvest Capital alleges that Coinmint CEO Ashton Soniat misappropriated 448 BTC, committed securities fraud, and violated RICO statutes.
Mexican Musician and Family Killed Over Suspected Bitcoin Cold Wallet
Mexican prosecutors allege two men targeted the home of a musician in search of a cold wallet believed to hold millions in Bitcoin, resulting in four deaths.
























