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Prosecutors Pursue 20-Year Sentence for Delio's CEO in Cryptocurrency Embroilment
Delio's CEO Jeong Sang-ho faces a 20-year prison demand for alleged $168.8 million crypto fraud, linked to a withdrawal freeze and user losses.
Global Law Enforcement Operation Leads to 276 Arrests in Crypto Fraud Bust
A global crackdown led to 276 arrests in a major crypto scam operation, dismantling networks that defrauded victims through fake investment platforms.
Ledger Warns Users of Rising Phishing and Impersonation Scams in Crypto Community
Ledger warns of rising impersonation and phishing scams in the crypto space, urging users to stay vigilant and avoid sharing sensitive information.
ZetaChain Suspends Cross-Chain Transactions Amidst Security Breach Investigation
ZetaChain pauses transfers after detecting an attack on its GatewayEVM contract, resulting in a reported $300K loss according to DefiLlama.
Circle Ventures Reinforces Aave Amid KelpDAO Exploit as U.S. Stablecoin Legislation Looms
Circle Ventures backs Aave with a $AAVE token purchase amid the aftermath of a $293M exploit, supporting DeFi's stability as US stablecoin legislation advances.
Ex-Ripple CTO Raises Alarm Over Phishing Scheme Targeting Robinhood Clients
Ripple's CTO warns of phishing emails targeting Robinhood users, disguised as legitimate communications that exploit the firm's email system.
French Authorities Indict 88 in Rising Wave of Wrench Attacks Targeting Crypto Investors
France has charged 88 suspects linked to a surge in violent wrench attacks aimed at crypto owners, highlighting rising crime in the digital asset space.
Michigan Man Duped Out of $37,000 by Scammers Impersonating Bank Officials
A Michigan man lost $37,000 to fraudsters posing as JPMorgan Chase agents, convincing him to deposit cash into a Bitcoin ATM. Read more on this scam.
Aave Labs and Kelp DAO Request Release of $71 Million ETH for Recovery Efforts
Aave Labs and Kelp DAO request a $71M ETH release from Arbitrum DAO for recovering funds tied to the Kelp DAO exploit, aiding rsETH holders.
California Man Sentenced to 70 Months for Major Crypto Theft Conspiracy as Authorities Intensify Crackdown
Evan Tangeman, 22, sentenced to 70 months for laundering $3.5M in crypto scams, amid DOJ crackdown on rising cybercrime.
Reorganization of Litecoin's Blockchain After Privacy Layer Breach
Litecoin faced a significant chain reorganization due to a zero-day exploit in its privacy layer, MWEB, affecting transactions and network stability.
Growing Threat: Over 800 Android Apps Targeted by Sophisticated Malware, Warns Zimperium
Android hackers target over 800 banking, crypto, and social media apps with advanced malware, posing severe security risks and low detection rates.
David Schwartz Questions LayerZero's Explanation of KelpDAO Exploit After $290 Million Hack
Explore Ripple CTO Emeritus David Schwartz's concerns over KelpDAO's $290M exploit and the evolution of security in decentralized finance.
JPMorgan Raises Alarm on DeFi Security Risks and Institutional Caution Amid TVL Stagnation
JPMorgan warns that repeated DeFi hacks and a $20B drop in total locked value dampen institutional interest in on-chain lending and yield strategies.
Lido Reports RsETH Exposure Limited to 9% in EarnETH, Assures Core Staking Products Remain Intact
Lido confirms 9% of EarnETH hit by the Kelp hack, emphasizing stETH and wstETH remain safe. $70M recovered, with protective measures in place.
Tether Halts Over $344 Million in USDT to Combat Sanctions Evasion and Fraudulent Scams
Tether has frozen $344M in USDT linked to sanctions evasion and scams, highlighting the regulatory focus on the use of stablecoins in illegal activities.
New Partnership Enhances Institutional Security in XRP DeFi Vaults
Firelight and Sentora unite to provide native DeFi protection for XRP, enhancing security in capital deployment with integrated risk coverage.
Flying Tulip introduces withdrawal management tool following April DeFi losses exceeding $600 million
Flying Tulip implements a withdrawal circuit breaker to manage funds amid April's DeFi exploits, aiming to enhance user safety and limit fund losses.
Security Firm Warns of MacSync Stealer: A New Threat Targeting macOS Users' Cryptocurrency and Credentials
Discover the new MacSync malware targeting macOS users, stealing crypto wallets by using deceptive tactics to exfiltrate sensitive data.
2026 Crypto Security Threats Rise Amid AI Misuse and Infrastructure Weaknesses, CertiK Highlights
CertiK warns of rising crypto hacks due to AI misuse and infrastructure flaws, with 2026 losses already exceeding $600 million from major breaches.
