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Bitget Wallet Executive Advocates for Enhanced Security in Self-Custody Practices
Bitget Wallet COO Alvin Kan emphasizes the need for safer self-custody practices, ensuring users understand asset ownership and transaction controls.
Research Unveils $761K in Fees Linked to Bitget Hack Laundering
An independent researcher reveals that over $761K in fees were generated from laundering $387.5M stolen from Bitget through THORChain and other protocols.
Investigation Reveals $1 Billion Laundering Operation Tied to North Korea's Lazarus Group
Discover how a Chinese crime network laundered over $1 billion for North Korea's Lazarus Group, revealed by investigator ZachXBT's infiltration.
Cryptocurrency Users Targeted in USDG Approval Scam, Leading to Wallet Drains
Revenue faces scrutiny over malicious USDG approvals allowing attackers to drain users' wallets in a sophisticated phishing scheme.
Investigation Reveals $69,651 Fraud Tied to Google Gemini and Tronify.rent
A crypto scam involving Google Gemini has led to $69K being stolen from 80 victims through the fraudulent site Tronify.rent, raising significant security concerns.
Court of Appeals in Philippines Halts 25 Cryptocurrency Wallets Amid Plunder Investigation
The Philippines has frozen 25 crypto wallets linked to a flood control corruption scandal involving a prominent lawmaker, as part of a broader investigation.
The Risks Involved in Bridged Tokens: What Happens When Crypto Bridges Are Hacked?
Explore what happens to bridged tokens in a crypto bridge hack, including risks, collateral issues, and implications for DeFi.
Significant Crypto Fraud Enforcement in Greece Leads to 17 Arrests
Greek police have arrested 17 suspects in a cryptocurrency fraud scheme, allegedly defrauding over $8 million from more than 10,000 participants.
UK Couple Faces Violent Crypto Theft as Attackers Target Pregnant Wife
A pregnant woman was threatened during a violent home invasion in the UK, where masked robbers demanded cryptocurrency, highlighting rising 'wrench attacks'.
Former NCA Officer Ordered to Repay $2.4 Million for Bitcoin Theft
A former UK National Crime Agency officer, Paul Chowles, must repay $2.4M after stealing 50 bitcoins from a dark web investigation.
Montana Payments Firm Linked to Tether Faces Over $84 Million Seizure Amid Fraud Allegations
U.S. authorities seized $84 million from a Montana payments firm linked to potential fraud related to cryptocurrency transactions and bank accounts.
How a €39.5 Million Fraud Unraveled Fideuram's Security Amid AI Scams
Fideuram loses €39.5M to an AI-driven impersonation scam involving fake messages and calls, with funds funneled into crypto wallets.
Exploitation of FlashLoopAdapter Leads to $305,000 Drain from Vulnerable Aave-Linked Safes
A FlashLoopAdapter exploit resulted in a $305K loss from two linked Safe wallets on Aave, due to an authentication flaw allowing access control bypass.
Core Lightning alerts users of threats from outdated Bitcoin nodes as vulnerabilities come to light
Core Lightning warns Bitcoin node operators to upgrade from version 26.06.7 or earlier due to attacks targeting unpatched nodes. Immediate action is advised.
Zano Unveils Details on $200M Token Exploit Leading to Blockchain Reversion
Zano reveals a bug allowed an attacker to mint $200M in fake tokens, triggering a rare 30-day blockchain rewind to restore integrity.
Security Flaw in NEAR Intents Results in $3.8 Million Fund Loss as Recovery Efforts Unfold
A bug in NEAR Intents' infrastructure led to a $3.8 million loss, halting services and prompting a swift investigation into the stolen funds.
September Marks Record Crypto Losses Over $766 Million Amid Surge in Hacks
September 2026 saw crypto hacks exceed $768M, marking a record high with major incidents like the Bitget and Liquid Network breaches.
MetaMask Takes Precautionary Steps After Security Concern, Exits Lido Validators
MetaMask exits Lido validators amid a security investigation but assures no immediate threat to its wallets, despite potential loss of rewards.
Crypto Investor Claims Coinbase Mismanaged $25 Million in Funds Amid Alleged Hacking Incidents
Ari Paul accuses Coinbase of a $25 million mishandling of funds and covering up significant hacks, sparking legal disputes and investor concerns.
Florida Woman Defrauded of $15,825 in Jury Duty Scam as Bitcoin Links Point to Georgia Resident
A Florida woman lost $15,825 to a jury-duty scam involving Bitcoin, leading to the arrest of a Georgia woman connected to the fraudulent scheme.
