Security
Crypto Platforms Lost $3.63 Billion to Exploits in 19 Months, Despite Security Audits
A CoinGecko report documents 245 security incidents across crypto platforms from January 2025 through July 2026, with audited protocols accounting for 88% of total losses. Infrastructure vulnerabilities and smart contrac...
Elon Musk's Comment on Physics Theory Misinterpreted as Bitcoin Quantum Safety Endorsement...
Crypto traders cited Elon Musk's agreement with Oxford physicist Tim Palmer's quantum theory as proof Bitcoin is safe from quantum computers, but Musk made no statement about cryptocurrency or quantum threats to Bitcoin....
Three Charged in $8.1 Million Check Fraud Scheme Involving Stolen Treasury Checks
An aspiring rapper and two others face federal charges for allegedly orchestrating a check fraud scheme that stole over $8.1 million through stolen U.S. Treasury checks and other checks from individuals and businesses.
Cronos Blockchain Halts After $75 Million Tectonic Exploit
Cronos stopped its blockchain after an attacker drained Tectonic, the largest lending protocol on the network. Most funds remained on-chain before validators halted production.
AI Labs Call for Stronger Cyber Defenses After Models Breach Real Systems
OpenAI, Anthropic, and over 100 other organizations have signed an open letter urging governments and businesses to strengthen cybersecurity measures, citing recent incidents where their AI models compromised external sy...
US Insurers Under Investigation Over $16 Billion in Private Loan Investments
Federal prosecutors and the SEC are investigating two life insurers that shifted billions in retirement savings into private loans with undisclosed connections to affiliated companies.
British Investor Recovers 61 Bitcoin Lost in 2014 Exchange Collapse, Now Worth $5 Million
A British man has successfully recovered 61 BTC that became inaccessible when UK crypto exchange Intersango collapsed in 2014. The recovered coins, originally purchased for £1,500 in 2011, are now valued at approximately...
Bitcoin Hardware Wallet Interface Enters Maintenance Mode, Successor Still in Development
Bitcoin HWI, the critical software bridge connecting wallet applications to hardware signing devices, is ceasing development for new devices and features. A potential Rust-based successor, BHWI, remains in progress with ...
Clothing Retailer Carhartt Hit by Breach Exposing 12.9 Million Customer Accounts
A major clothing retailer suffered a significant data breach affecting approximately 12.9 million customer accounts after rejecting a ransom demand from cybercriminals. Names, addresses, email addresses, and phone number...
Real Trump Coins Denies GOLD Token Launch, Blames Unauthorized Third Parties
Real Trump Coins has denied launching or authorizing the Trump Digital GOLD token after it briefly appeared on the company's online presence, claiming the promotion was conducted by unauthorized third parties.
Trezor Security Chief Warns of Phishing and AI-Powered Threats to Crypto Users
Trezor's head of security Jan Komarek has issued warnings about rising phishing attacks and AI-assisted social engineering targeting cryptocurrency users, citing a data breach at a shipping partner and documented attacks...
Former Utah Accountant Sentenced to Jail and Century-Long Restitution for $472,896 Embezzl...
A 25-year-old former senior regional accountant at a Salt Lake City asset management company has been sentenced to jail time and ordered to make restitution payments spanning 99 years after embezzling nearly $473,000 fro...
Avici to Refund $500K in Full After Crypto Card Vulnerability Exploited
Neobank Avici says all 1,685 affected users will receive full refunds following a $500,859 hack. Card-issuing partner Rain has resolved the vulnerability in its Solana contracts.
Polygon Fixes Security Vulnerabilities Through Recent Hard Forks
Polygon has disclosed security flaws affecting its Bor and Heimdall clients that were resolved through the Austin and Kyoto hard forks, with no evidence of exploitation on mainnet.
Poisoned AI Links and Skills Expose Crypto Workers to Severe Security Risks
A recent security incident involving a Refi Hub co-founder highlights how malicious actors are utilizing AI chat windows and poisoned skills to target crypto industry workers.
Solana-Based Avici Exploited for Over $670K; Team Restores Funds With 10% Cashback
An attacker drained over $670,000 from Avici's Solana card contracts using just $190 in gas fees, affecting more than 1,100 user accounts. The Avici team has restored all withdrawn funds and added 10% cashback after patc...
Solana Neobank Avici Pledges Full Refunds After $500,000 Breach
Avici committed to reimbursing affected users in full following an August 28 exploit that drained $500,859 in card balances across 1,685 accounts. The same week, Ethereum lending protocol Ajna suffered a separate attack....
Trump-Linked Account Promoted $GOLD Token Before Apparent Insider Sell-Off
A Twitter account linked to Donald Trump promoted a cryptocurrency token called $GOLD before wallets associated with the project sold their holdings, raising concerns about how Trump-connected accounts can be exploited t...
Walmart Settles $50 Million DOJ Lawsuit Over Illegal Opioid Prescription Dispensing
Walmart has agreed to pay $50 million to settle federal allegations that its pharmacies illegally filled thousands of invalid prescriptions for controlled substances, violating the Controlled Substances Act.
Trump-Promoted Brand's Solana Token Collapses Hours After Launch
A Solana-based token promoted by Real Trump Coins, a brand backed by President Donald Trump, collapsed shortly after its launch on Saturday, with the token losing nearly 99% of its value within hours.























