Security
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...
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.
Alby Discloses Critical Vulnerability in Older Hub Versions
Alby has revealed a critical security flaw affecting older versions of its Alby Hub node and wallet software, impacting one known user.
Bitcoin Core Lightning Docker Bug Leaves Node Operators Exposed Despite Version Display
A packaging error for Core Lightning Docker tags served unpatched binaries while reporting version v26.06.7 at startup, prompting maintainers to urge operators to verify image digests.
Malone Lam Pleads Guilty in $245M Crypto Theft Conspiracy
Singaporean national Malone Lam has pleaded guilty to a racketeering conspiracy involving the theft and laundering of more than $245 million in cryptocurrency through social engineering and home break-ins.
Nexus ID Breach Exposes Blueprint for Fraud, Cybersecurity Experts Warn
A massive dark-web marketplace breach involving roughly 170 million ID records has raised alarm among cybersecurity experts, who warn that stolen government identification features and infrared scans create unprecedented...
Blockstream Recovers 3,400 BTC Following Liquid Network Exploit
The Liquid Network suffered a security breach on September 6, 2026, when an Elements software flaw allowed the unauthorized minting of unbacked LBTC and subsequent peg-out conversions.
Coincorner and Anchorwatch Launch Insured Bitcoin Custody Service
Coincorner has introduced Vault, a new multi-signature bitcoin storage service partnered with Anchorwatch and backed by Lloyd’s of London insurance.
Trezor Adopts ERC-7730 Standard to Enable Clear Signing on Hardware Wallets
Trezor has activated clear signing using the ERC-7730 standard, allowing supported hardware wallets to decode smart contract transactions into readable data.
Malone Lam Pleads Guilty in $245M Crypto Theft Scheme
Singapore citizen Malone Lam has pleaded guilty to RICO conspiracy charges for leading a gang that used social engineering to steal over $245 million in cryptocurrency.
Blockstream Negotiates Recovery of $47M in Bitcoin After Liquid Network Exploit
Approximately 598.5 BTC remains outstanding following a software vulnerability that allowed the creation of unbacked tokens on Liquid's sidechain. Blockstream is in talks with those responsible to recover the funds.
CoinCorner Launches Lloyd's-Insured Multisig Bitcoin Vault
British exchange CoinCorner has debuted a multisig custody service with AnchorWatch that splits key control between the two firms and includes Lloyd's of London insurance, charging 1.5% annually.























