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Ex-Police Officers Accused of Cryptocurrency Kidnappings in Ukraine
Ukrainian police officers allegedly kidnapped crypto entrepreneurs, extorting over $2.2 million through violent schemes, raising serious security concerns.
North Korean Cybercriminals Execute $577 Million Heist on Cryptocurrency, Here’s the Inside Story
In April 2026, North Korea's Lazarus Group executed two major crypto attacks, stealing $577 million and highlighting serious security vulnerabilities in DeFi.
DxSale Suffers $7.3 Million Drain Through Exploit of Hidden Backdoor in Liquidity Contract
An exploit in DxSale's liquidity locker led to a $7.3M loss in BNB as attackers manipulated a hidden backdoor, impacting over 1,400 providers.
Ripple's Mayukha Vadari Sheds Light on XRP Ledger’s Unique Security Features Amid Recent Exploit Concerns
Ripple engineer Mayukha Vadari discusses the security advantage of native multisign on the XRP Ledger, highlighting its zero smart contract risk.
Security Breach in Stake DAO Leads to Massive Minting of vsdCRV Tokens, Prompting User Warnings
Stake DAO is under attack as over 5.4 trillion vsdCRV tokens are minted and swapped for ETH, following a compromised deployer private key incident.
THORChain in Recovery Mode: Network Restoration Underway After $10.7 Million Exploit
THORChain approves recovery proposal ADR028 as RUNE holders await network restart post-exploit, ensuring safe operations and financial stability.
Crypto Expert Manuel Aráoz Warns of DeFi Risks, Urges Exit from Investments
OpenZeppelin co-founder Manuel Aráoz advises exiting all DeFi positions due to heightened security risks as hackers exploit vulnerabilities in smart contracts.
Prosecutors in South Korea Crack Down on First DEX Rug Pull with CATFI Case
South Korea arrests individuals involved in the first DEX rug pull case linked to the CATFI meme coin, marking a significant step in crypto regulation.
StablR Stablecoins Collapse Following Governance Attack Exposes Systemic Liquidity Deficiencies
USDR stablecoin crashes 37% to $0.63 following $10 million governance exploit at European issuer StablR, with hacker minting millions of tokens and destroying market…
Supply Chain Attack Compromises Developer Devices Across Blockchain and AI Communities
SlowMist warns of 'TrapDoor' virus targeting Solana, DeFi, and AI developers through malicious npm, PyPI, and Crates.io packages, stealing crypto wallets and cloud…
KelpDAO bridge theft prompts LayerZero to mandate multi-validator security
LayerZero confirms $292M KelpDAO exploit via RPC poisoning attack. Company tightens security by banning single-signer configurations and requiring multi-DVN setups to…
Bankr Suspends Transactions After Security Breach Exposes Wallets
Bankr temporarily suspends transactions after 14 wallets were hacked, urging users to refrain from signing any transactions amid security concerns.
Surge in Violence Prompts Crypto Firms to Boost Security Budgets
Crypto exchanges like Coinbase are ramping up security spending to $8.7M due to rising violent attacks, including wrench attacks and kidnappings.
New Albany Investor Sentenced to 9 Years for $10 Million Ponzi Scheme in Cryptocurrency
An Ohio man was sentenced to 9 years for running a $10M Bitcoin Ponzi scheme, defrauding investors with false promises of guaranteed returns.
Canadian National Charged in $13 Million Cryptocurrency Scam Involving Fake Support Agents
A Canadian man is accused of stealing over $13 million in a crypto fraud scheme by impersonating support agents, facing serious legal charges.
Crypto Traders Warned of Phishing Scams Mimicking Google Emails
Crypto users face new phishing scams using fake Google emails. Attackers exploit security notices to steal passwords and funds via malicious links.
Jameson Lopp Urges Cryptocurrency Holders to Adopt a 'Zero Trust' Mentality Amid Google Phishing Threats
Jameson Lopp warns crypto holders on 'zero trust' for communications after a Google phishing scheme. Learn the 5 critical do-nots for email and SMS safety.
Co-founder of Forsage crypto scheme enters not guilty plea amid $340 million fraud allegations
Forsage co-founder Olena Oblamska pleads not guilty in $340M Ponzi scheme case after extradition from Thailand, facing serious federal charges.
Major Breach of Verus Ethereum Bridge Results in Loss of $11.58 Million in Cryptocurrency
The Verus Ethereum bridge exploit has resulted in over $11 million drained in crypto, revealing vulnerabilities in DeFi security and transaction validation.
International Coalition Strikes Against Dubai Cryptocurrency Fraud Syndicates
China, the US, and UAE conduct a joint operation in Dubai to combat crypto scams, leading to 276 arrests and dismantling of fraud dens.
