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Eliza Labs Founder Declares ELIZAOS Token 'Dead' After Lawsuit
Shaw Walters says the ELIZAOS token is finished after a class-action settlement drained the project's treasury, though the underlying ElizaOS software will continue as open-source.
Bitcoin Bridge Halts All Swaps Indefinitely After AI Tools Outpace Security Fixes
Bitcoin bridge Boltz halts all swaps indefinitely, citing AI-assisted exploits that outpace security fixes. No user funds were lost.
Coldcard Exploit Triggers Massive Bitcoin On-Chain Activity as Hot Supply Nearly Doubles
A Coldcard firmware exploit sparked a wave of Bitcoin transfers, with active supply surging 98% in one week, yet the price remained relatively stable around $64,000.
Luxembourg Expands FIU Alerts to Crypto Exchanges
Luxembourg has enacted new legislation requiring cryptocurrency exchanges to receive fraud alerts from the Financial Intelligence Unit, closing a loophole exploited by criminals to move stolen funds into digital assets.
Bitcoin Hovers Near $64,000 While Coldcard Losses Top $116M
Bitcoin remains near $64,000 despite a $116 million Coldcard wallet hack, fresh Strategy selling, and a stalled Clarity Act, with analysts pointing to a production cost floor at $54,000.
Bitcoin Whales Move Big Amid Coldcard Security Fallout
Bitcoin network activity surged to a three-month high as whale transactions hit a five-month peak following a security incident involving Coldcard hardware wallets, with losses estimated at over 2,055 BTC.
Apple Pulls Telegram After Illegal Content Appears in Public Group
Apple briefly removed Telegram from the App Store after prohibited content was planted in a public group via an extortion scheme. CEO Pavel Durov described the incident as a coordinated attack using AI-altered material.
Senators Demand SEC Probe Into Trump Memecoin After $3.8B Losses
Senators Warren and Blumenthal urged the SEC to investigate the $TRUMP memecoin after reports of nearly $3.8B in investor losses while Trump-affiliated entities received $636M.
US Senators Urge SEC to Probe Trump Meme Coin Over Billions in Investor Losses
Senators Elizabeth Warren and Richard Blumenthal have asked the SEC to investigate President Trump's meme coin, citing nearly $3.8 billion in investor losses and potential insider trading.
Bitgo Shifts WBTC Infrastructure to Chainlink in Security Push
Crypto infrastructure firm Bitgo is replacing Layerzero with Chainlink as the exclusive cross-chain provider for wrapped bitcoin (WBTC), citing enhanced security and institutional compliance standards for the $7.7 billion token.
MARA Opens Slipstream to the Public as Coldcard Victims Race to Escape
MARA Foundation has opened its Slipstream service to the public without a signup code, providing a private transaction channel for Coldcard holders to move funds from compromised wallets before attackers can intercept them.
AI Attack Freezes Boltz, Rattles Lightning Network Users
Boltz suspended all swap services on August 3 after AI-powered attacks outpaced its security team, affecting multiple Bitcoin wallets. No customer funds were lost, but the incident has reignited debates about Lightning Network reliance on centralized infrastructure.
Coldcard Urges Users to 'Carefully Move Funds' as Exploit Losses Mount
Coldcard is urging users to urgently migrate their funds following a critical vulnerability that has led to over $100 million in stolen Bitcoin.
Coldcard Exploit Tops $100M as Expert Says Stolen BTC May Be Hard to Spend
Over $100 million in Bitcoin has been stolen via a Coldcard wallet exploit, but blockchain transparency may make it nearly impossible for the attacker to spend the funds without detection.
Morph: No More Backflips – What Onchain Yield Looks Like When It Sticks the Landing
SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce warns against regulatory gymnastics in crypto. Morph partners with Gauntlet and Morpho to offer transparent onchain yield strategies.
The Coldcard Hack Just Hit $116 Million. A Fourth Wave Is Still Draining
The Coldcard hardware wallet exploit has stolen 1,816 BTC worth $116 million from over 5,200 addresses across four waves, with a fourth wave detected on August 3. Coinkite urges users to move funds immediately due to a 2021 firmware RNG flaw.
CZ and Willy Woo Debate: Are Exchanges Safer Than Self-Custody?
Binance founder Changpeng Zhao sparked debate by citing data suggesting exchanges are statistically safer than self-custody, though the data excludes recent hacks.
Tokenized Stock Holders Near 1 Million After 92% Growth in 30 Days
The number of tokenized stock holders has surged to nearly 967,000, marking a 92% increase in 30 days. However, questions remain about liquidity, ownership rights, and secondary-market depth.
Former FBI Agent Accused of Stealing $1M in Crypto From Foreign Intelligence Target
A former FBI supervisory special agent has been charged with stealing approximately $1 million in cryptocurrency from a foreign intelligence target by exploiting seed phrases he accessed during a counterintelligence investigation.
2013 Bitcoin Whale Wakes, Moving 500 BTC as Coldcard Fear Deepens
A dormant Bitcoin wallet from December 2013 moved 500 BTC ($31.32M) amid growing security concerns following the Coldcard exploit that has drained over 1,400 BTC.
ZachXBT Refuses to Trace the $88M Coldcard Hack
Blockchain investigator ZachXBT says he will not trace the $88.6 million Coldcard hack, citing lack of support from the Bitcoin community. The exploit, linked to a firmware bug, has drained 1,367 BTC from 4,585 addresses.
Crypto Exploits Siphon Record $1.1 Billion in First Half of 2025: Report
Hackers stole a record $1.1 billion from cryptocurrency protocols in 2025's first half, with North Korea-linked groups responsible for 55% of losses, according to Blockaid.
Coldcard Wallet Attacks Enter Fourth Wave, Putting 449 BTC at Risk
A suspected fourth wave of attacks targeting vulnerable Coldcard Bitcoin wallets has swept nearly 449 BTC from hundreds of addresses in about two and a half hours, according to blockchain researcher Alex Thorn.
XRPL Foundation Director Warns Of Fake XRP Holder Tiers Scam
XRPL Foundation community director Hussein Zangana warned of a fake XRP Holder Tiers scam designed to trick holders into connecting wallets and potentially losing funds. The scam is a social engineering attack, not a compromise of Ripple's systems.
Bitcoin Holders Lose $88,600,000 in Coldcard Crypto Wallet Exploit: Galaxy Researchers
Crypto researchers at Galaxy have identified a third wave of hacks exploiting a firmware bug in Coldcard hardware wallets, draining over 1,367 BTC from addresses. The vulnerability, which reduced entropy in seed phrase generation, has now resulted in losses of approximately $88.6 million across more than 4,500 addresses.
Solana Foundation CISO Warns AI Is Making Crypto Scams More Convincing
Solana Foundation CISO Michael Coates warns that AI is making crypto scams more convincing through social engineering, phishing, and voice deepfakes, emphasizing the need for secure-by-default systems and stronger user protections.
Galaxy Digital and Duel Casino Clash Over 230 ETH Linked to Coldcard Exploit
Galaxy Digital's Alex Thorn criticized Duel Casino for refusing to freeze nearly 230 ETH allegedly stolen from a Coldcard vulnerability victim, while the platform insists on official law enforcement confirmation before blocking user funds.
XRP Ledger v3.2.1 Hotfix Targets Validator Manifest Flooding
XRP Ledger operators are urged to upgrade to xrpld v3.2.1 to address validator manifest flooding that caused high memory and bandwidth usage on affected nodes. The issue did not disrupt consensus or transaction processing, but requires a quick response from node operators.
South Korean Police Arrest Three In $9M Fake XRP Staking Case
South Korean police arrested three suspects linked to a fake XRP staking platform that defrauded 71 investors of 3.4 million XRP (about $9 million). Authorities froze 17.3 billion won in digital assets on overseas exchanges.
Samson Mow Shares 5 Urgent Steps for Coldcard Users Facing Losses
Bitcoin advocate Samson Mow outlined five immediate actions for users affected by the Coldcard wallet vulnerability, urging victims to preserve evidence, report thefts, and avoid recovery scams.
Coldcard Hacker Gets Brazen Bitcoin Laundering Offer Onchain
A public OP_RETURN transaction offered laundering services to the Coldcard hacker, while emergency firmware updates brick some devices.
BTC Plunge Triggers Altcoin Sell-off as ADA Bucks the Trend
Bitcoin's flash crash to $62,236 on July 31 erased $40 billion in market cap, dragging most altcoins down except ADA, which surged 15.3%. The sell-off came amid Fed rate hold, Middle East tensions, and uncertainty over the CLARITY Act.
Coinkite Faces Backlash Over Email Retention After $88M Coldcard Hack
Coinkite is under fire for retaining customer email addresses after a seed generation bug led to theft of over 1,000 BTC, despite earlier claims of deleting data within 90 days.
Hardware Wallets Expose Bitcoin Holders to Massive Losses After Firmware Flaw Enables Remote Drains
A critical firmware flaw in Coldcard hardware wallets allowed attackers to remotely drain over $70 million in Bitcoin by exploiting weak seed phrase randomness. The bug affects devices with firmware from March 2021, and even applying patches does not secure already compromised wallets.
Seed Phrases: The 12 Words Standing Between You and Losing Everything
A $282 million crypto theft via a seed-phrase scam highlights the irreversible nature of exposing recovery phrases, which mathematically are the wallet itself. Even partial leakage collapses security, while millions of bitcoins remain permanently lost due to forgotten or destroyed backups.
$11 Billion in Crypto Losses Adds Pressure on CLARITY Act
New York Attorney General Letitia James urged Congress to strengthen cryptocurrency regulation, citing FBI-reported $11 billion in crypto losses, and warned that the CLARITY Act would weaken state enforcement against fraud.
IRS Warns Fake Crypto Letters Target Wallets and Personal Data
Fraudsters are mailing counterfeit IRS notices that direct cryptocurrency holders toward a fabricated compliance portal designed to capture sensitive financial information.
XRP Scam Ring Arrested After Stealing $9M From 71 Investors
South Korean police arrested three suspects accused of stealing 12.3 billion won ($9 million) from 71 XRP investors through a fraudulent investment platform that promised guaranteed monthly returns.
Crypto Hacks Drain $1.1B in First Half of 2026 Amid 212 Security Incidents
Hackers stole $1.1 billion across 212 incidents in H1 2026, with four major exploits accounting for $707 million. North Korea-linked Lazarus Group was responsible for 55% of all stolen funds.
Coldcard Theft Balloons to $88M as Exchange Deposits Spike, Old BTC Moves
A suspected third wave of Coldcard-related bitcoin sweeps has pushed the observed incident to an estimated 1,367 BTC, while exchange deposits and long-dormant wallet activity add new signals for analysts.
Coldcard Exploit Fuels Market Fear as 2 Bitcoin Forks Loom Ahead
Bitcoin slipped below $63,000 after a Coldcard hardware wallet hack drained over 1,100 BTC, while two upcoming Bitcoin forks and persistent ETF outflows add to market uncertainty.
Was AI Responsible for Finding the Coldcard Security Flaw?
A five-year-old Coldcard software flaw may have allowed attackers to reconstruct private keys and sweep over 1,100 bitcoin, prompting Coinkite to blame the discovery partly on AI. The incident highlights risks in hardware wallet seed generation.
Sygnum Bank's B2B Model Fuels Switzerland's Crypto Boom
Sygnum Bank connects its regulated crypto services to Bancastato's online banking, allowing clients in Ticino to trade Bitcoin, Ethereum, Litecoin, and Solana directly within their existing banking interface.
CEO Arrested Over Alleged Crypto-Funded Contract Killing
Federal prosecutors allege the CEO of Moneyflip LLC converted $750,000 into cryptocurrency for undercover agents and paid 25,000 USDT as part of a murder-for-hire plot. The arrest highlights growing law enforcement scrutiny of crypto transactions in violent crime investigations.
Coldcard Firmware Flaw Exposed Bitcoin Wallets: Exploit Drains ~$70M
An attacker exploited weak seeds in Coldcard hardware wallets, stealing nearly $70 million in bitcoin from hundreds of addresses. Coinkite urges affected users to create new seeds after updating firmware.
Galaxy Digital Reports $70 Million Drained in Coldcard Bitcoin Wallet Exploit
A firmware bug in Coldcard wallets allowed attackers to drain approximately $70 million in Bitcoin from users. Galaxy Digital's analysis details the attack, and Coinkite has issued emergency updates, urging users to generate new recovery phrases.
Coldcard Attacker Stole $30M in 10 Minutes by Targeting Big Wallets
Blockchain analytics firm Chainalysis revealed that the Coldcard attacker stole roughly $30 million within 10 minutes by prioritizing the largest wallets, with 500 wallets swept in 25 minutes.
SecondFi Renews Bounty Push After $16.1M Cardano Exploit
SecondFi has renewed its bounty offer after a $16.1 million Cardano exploit affected 374 wallets via a key-generation vulnerability. Security researchers noted behavior resembling North Korea's Lazarus Group, but attribution remains unconfirmed.
Coldcard Mk3 Users Warned of Risk After 594 BTC Swept From 500 Addresses
Coinkite warns that Bitcoin funds may be at risk if wallet seeds were generated on certain affected firmware versions, following a large-scale theft of 594 BTC from 500 single-signature addresses.
Coinkite Warns Coldcard Mk3 Owners After Reports of $38M Bitcoin Loss
Coinkite issued a security advisory for Coldcard Mk3 hardware wallet users after approximately 594 BTC (worth $38 million) moved from long-dormant wallets, urging affected owners to migrate funds.
Bessent Slams CLARITY Act Critics, Demands Senate Action Now
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent fiercely defended the CLARITY Act, urging Senate action as the bill faces a narrowing window before recess and mounting political pressure.
South Korea Arrests Suspects in Fake FXRP Scam That Stole $8.6M in XRP
South Korean authorities arrested three men in connection with a fraudulent FXRP investment platform that stole approximately $8.6 million in XRP from 71 victims.
Security Firm Blockaid Says 212 Onchain Exploits Stole $1.1B as AI and Wallet Attacks Accelerate
Blockaid's H1 2026 report reveals a record 212 onchain exploits totaling $1.1 billion, with North Korean hackers responsible for $609 million and AI-driven attacks on the rise.
DOJ Indicts Crypto Investor Over Alleged $20 Million Fraud Targeting Dozens of Victims
Federal prosecutors allege a crypto investment scheme caused about $20 million in losses. The 29-count indictment includes wire fraud, money laundering, bank fraud, and identity theft.
Türkiye Blocks 47,493 Illegal Betting Sites as Crypto Account Crackdown Expands
Türkiye has blocked 47,493 illegal betting websites and detained 5,629 suspects since the start of 2026, with authorities increasingly targeting crypto wallets and bank accounts used to move betting proceeds.
Trump's Crypto Adviser Rejects CLARITY Act Developer Proposal
Trump's crypto adviser Patrick Witt dismissed a revised proposal to the CLARITY Act, calling it 'not even close' to meeting the administration's expectations. The dispute centers on whether crypto developers should be held liable for crimes on their platforms.
Saylor: Bitcoin's Biggest Threat Isn't Attackers - It's Those Trying to Rewrite the Rules
Michael Saylor warns that internal factions seeking to alter Bitcoin's consensus rules pose a greater threat than external attackers, potentially undermining economic rights and the network's long-term future.
Telegram's Pavel Durov Lands on Russia's Wanted List as Terror Charges Ignite New Showdown
Russia's FSB has formally charged Telegram founder Pavel Durov with aiding terrorist activities, placing him on an international wanted list. The charges stem from alleged failure to remove channels used by Ukrainian intelligence and extremist groups.
Bitcoin Users Lose $1,800,000 After Installing Fake Sparrow Wallet Apps on Apple App Store
Bitcoin users lost a combined $1.8 million after downloading fraudulent mobile apps impersonating Sparrow Wallet on the Apple App Store. Victims filed a lawsuit accusing Apple of inadequate app review, leading to the theft of crypto.
Trade.xyz Will Cover Losses From SK Hynix Liquidation Anomaly on Hyperliquid
Trade.xyz announced it will reimburse liquidation losses from a July 27 oracle price anomaly that triggered a $57 million cascade on Hyperliquid's SK Hynix perpetual contract.
A Darknet Drug Ring Used Crypto to Hide Its Money—Binance Helped India Freeze Its Assets
India's Narcotics Control Bureau dismantled the 'Team Kalki' darknet drug network with blockchain intelligence from Binance and the Data Security Council of India, freezing cryptocurrency assets linked to the syndicate.
Fake Crypto Wallet in Apple's App Store Allegedly Costs Three Users $1.8 Million
A federal lawsuit claims three bitcoin investors lost nearly $1.8 million after downloading a fake Sparrow Wallet app from Apple's App Store, accusing Apple of failing to prevent the scam.
Thailand SEC Accuses Bitkub Executives of Hiding $50M Hack Losses From Regulators
Thailand’s SEC filed a criminal complaint against crypto exchange Bitkub Online and two former directors for allegedly submitting false financial reports after a $50M cyberattack in 2021, while Bitkub defends its actions.
SEC Chair Backs CLARITY Act — Says He’s ‘Optimistic’ Congress Will Pass Landmark Crypto Bill
SEC Chair Paul Atkins supports the CLARITY Act, a bill aimed at creating a clearer regulatory framework for digital assets, and is optimistic about its passage through Congress.
Michael Saylor Says Bitcoin Can Grow 100-Fold, Warns Rule Changes Could Threaten Its Future
Michael Saylor says Bitcoin can grow 100-fold but warns that changes to consensus rules, like BIP-110, could undermine its scarcity, security, and long-term value as a global capital foundation.
Ironwood Goes Live as Zcash Locks Down Orchard and Forces a $1.8B Migration
Zcash activated the Ironwood network upgrade, replacing the vulnerable Orchard shielded pool with a hardened system to restore independent verification of the cryptocurrency's circulating supply.
Wrench Attacks Skyrocket in First Half of 2026 As France Remains Epicenter of Violent Crypto Kidnappings: CertiK
Violent kidnappings targeting crypto holders surged 33% in the first half of 2026, with France accounting for most incidents, according to blockchain security firm CertiK.
South Korea Giants LG CNS and POSCO International Deploy Live Trade Data on Injective Blockchain
POSCO International and LG CNS have launched a pilot on the Injective blockchain to tokenize real trade accounts receivable using live data from overseas subsidiaries.
Zimbabwe Regulator Approves Seven Fintech Firms for Tokenization Sandbox
Zimbabwe’s Securities and Exchange Commission has approved seven fintech firms to test products including blockchain platforms and tokenization services under its regulatory sandbox, aiming to foster innovation while ensuring market oversight.
Kakao Pay Taps Nasdaq's Siebert to Bring Tokenized Korean Stocks to Wall Street
Siebert Financial Corp. will partner with Kakao Pay Securities to tokenize South Korean stocks for U.S. investors, aiming to enable trading outside normal market hours by 2027.
Kraken Parent Payward Acquires Magic Wallet, Adding Technology Behind 60M Wallets
Payward, parent of Kraken, acquires Magic Labs' wallet-as-a-service business, bringing non-custodial wallet technology used by over 60 million wallets into its enterprise infrastructure platform.
Citadel Securities-Backed Crypto.com Brings XYO and XL1 Into Regulated Custody
Crypto.com Custody now offers institutional-grade custody for XYO and XL1, marking XL1's first major exchange listing. The move follows Citadel Securities' $400 million investment and OCC trust bank approval.
North Korea Detains Elite State Hackers for Breaching Own Central Banks: Report
North Korean security forces have detained a network of elite hackers who used their government-honed skills to breach the nation's own financial systems, diverting state assets and converting them into cryptocurrency.
Lummis: CLARITY Act Closes Gaps North Korea's Lazarus Group Used to Steal $6.75 Billion
Senator Cynthia Lummis argues the CLARITY Act's anti-money laundering provisions, particularly Sections 303 and 305, provide new tools to freeze suspicious transactions and sanction entities linked to North Korea's Lazarus Group, which stole $6.75 billion since 2019.
FBI and US Banks Freeze $679 Million in Scam Transfers in 2025 After Rapid Victim Alerts
The FBI and US banks froze $679 million in scam transfers in 2025 after rapid victim alerts, achieving a 58% success rate. Cryptocurrency schemes drove the highest individual losses, totaling over $11 billion.
8,000 Devices Infected, 80 Crypto Wallets Accessed by Video Game Malware
Federal investigators allege that eight malware-laced video games infected roughly 8,000 devices, enabling attackers to drain at least $220,000 from 80 cryptocurrency wallets. A 21-year-old Florida man faces federal charges in connection with the scheme.
The Secret Service Recovers $25 Million in Crypto From Five Separate Investigations
Federal investigators seized more than $25 million in cryptocurrency through five investigations into international fraud schemes linked to thousands of victims worldwide.
Coinbase Warns Quantum Computers Could Break Crypto Security, Begins Preparations
Coinbase is building quantum-resistant custody technology and contributing to Bitcoin's post-quantum security efforts, warning that a future quantum computer could defeat current cryptography protecting blockchain networks.
Korbit Rebrands as Digital X After Mirae Asset Closes $102 Million Takeover
Mirae Asset Consulting has taken majority control of Korbit, South Korea’s oldest crypto exchange, rebranding it as Digital X with a strategy to integrate stablecoins, tokenized real-world assets, and traditional securities on a single platform.
DeFi Aggregator Odos Closes Doors, Leaves Users 5 Days to Move Locked Funds
DeFi aggregator Odos announced it will shut down all services by July 30, 2026, after routing over $104 billion in cumulative volume. Users who created wallets via social login must export their private keys before the deadline to avoid losing access to funds.
Triple-A Hot Wallets Drained of $9.7 Million Across Six Chains, Says Peckshield
Payment gateway Triple-A suffered a $9.7 million hot wallet drain across six blockchains. The attacker consolidated funds into Ethereum, with no official statement from Triple-A.
Optimism Discloses Critical Pre-Lagoon Vulnerability Patched Before Exploitation
Optimism disclosed a critical vulnerability in its pre-Lagoon refund path, but the issue was patched before any exploitation on production chains, with no funds lost.
Sam Altman’s World Foundation Pulls $52.5M as Pantera Backs Global World ID Expansion
World Foundation raised $52.5 million in a WLD token sale led by Pantera Capital to expand its World ID digital identity infrastructure, which uses biometric verification and zero-knowledge proofs to combat AI deepfakes and bots.
Australian Police Detail AI Scam Tactics After Woman Lost Over $74,000 to Fake Crypto Investment
Australian police warn of transnational criminal networks using AI to build fake crypto investment ecosystems, with victims losing millions. A woman in her 60s lost nearly $74,690 over 12 months in one case.
$7 Trillion Financial Giant Fidelity Urges Senate to Pass CLARITY Act
Fidelity Investments, with $7.1 trillion in managed assets, is urging the Senate to pass the CLARITY Act, a bill establishing federal digital asset regulations. The legislation addresses stablecoin rewards, ethics safeguards, and SEC-CFTC oversight division.
382,000-Member Police Group Supports Revised Crypto CLARITY Act
The Fraternal Order of Police endorses the revised CLARITY Act after lawmakers add protections for criminal investigations, while Senate Democrats withhold support.
Kenyan Investigators Freeze $751,853 in USDT as Binance Wallet Probe Widens Further
Kenyan authorities have frozen $888,030 in USDT and cash linked to a $2.32 million money laundering scheme that used Binance wallets and multiple banks to evade detection.
BitMEX Hit With 623 BTC Lawsuit After Announcing Shutdown
A class action lawsuit accuses BitMEX of market manipulation and misappropriating nearly 623 BTC through forced liquidations, filed on the same day the exchange announced it would shut down.
Exploiting Private Data: Lawsuit Claims BitMEX Used 'God Access' to Force Customer Liquidations
A new lawsuit accuses BitMEX and its founders of using insider trading and server manipulation to force customer liquidations and seize collateral.
Charles Schwab Calls CLARITY Act a 'Fundamental Catalyst' as White House and Thune Clash Over Timing
Charles Schwab, managing $13 trillion in assets, endorses the CLARITY Act as a crucial catalyst for crypto, while Senate Majority Leader Thune and White House adviser Witt disagree on the bill's timing before the August recess.
XRP Ledger v3.2.0 Upgrade Renames rippled As xrpld In Core Server Shift
The XRP Ledger's core server software v3.2.0 renames the binary from rippled to xrpld, marking a shift toward XRPL-native identity. The release also updates GPG signing, retires legacy amendments, and fixes Single Asset Vault bugs.
Hashi Testnet Brings Bitcoin Collateral Experiments To Sui
Hashi has launched a testnet on Sui for Bitcoin-backed lending, using a Guardian Layer security model with MPC and multisig to bring native BTC collateral into Sui DeFi.
Argentina Proposes Sweeping Deregulation Bill to Modernize Capital Markets With Crypto and Blockchain
A new Argentine deregulation bill would allow investment funds to invest in digital assets, legalize smart contracts, and enable tokenization of securities, potentially unlocking billions in demand.
São Paulo Sues World and Amazon AWS for $47 Million Over Biometric Data Collection
São Paulo's consumer prosecutor filed a lawsuit against World and Amazon AWS, alleging abusive biometric data collection targeting economically vulnerable individuals with crypto rewards. The suit seeks $47 million in compensation and an immediate halt to crypto payments.
Abu Dhabi's $430B Asset Giant Makes Blockchain Leap, Coinbase Buys In
Mubadala Capital tokenized its Alternative Solutions Fund on multiple blockchains, with Coinbase taking a direct balance sheet stake, marking a rare move by a sovereign-linked manager and a public crypto exchange.
Hackers Hijack Robinhood CEO Vlad Tenev's X Account to Push Fake VLAD Meme Coin
Hackers hijacked Robinhood CEO Vlad Tenev's X account on July 23, 2026 to promote a fake Vladhood meme coin, pulling $1.3 million before the token collapsed.
Verus Bridge Suffers Second Exploit in 66 Days as Flaw Pushes Total Losses to $19.1M
The Verus-Ethereum Bridge was hacked for $7.5M in the second exploit in 66 days, bringing total losses to $19.1M due to flawed state verification.
9 Wall Street and Crypto Giants Unite to Protect Bitcoin With $15 Million Initiative
Nine major financial and crypto companies, including BlackRock and Coinbase, launched a $15 million Bitcoin Security Consortium to fund open-source developers and quantum-resistant research.
BitMEX's Final Countdown: What the Shutdown Means and When You Should Withdraw
BitMEX will permanently close on Sept. 23, 2026. Users must exit positions by Aug. 26 to avoid forced liquidations and a 1% monthly fee on unwithdrawn funds.
The $763.9 Million Shift: Why Smart Contract Audits Couldn't Stop Web3's Worst Quarter
Threat actors stole $763.9 million across 67 incidents in Q2 2026, with over 88% of losses coming from operational and key management compromises rather than smart contract flaws, exposing the limits of point-in-time audits.
Veteran Crypto Exchange BitMEX to Shut Down in September
BitMEX, the pioneering crypto derivatives exchange that introduced 100x perpetual swaps, will cease operations on September 23 after 11 years, following a strategic review and years of regulatory and competitive pressures.
SEC Agrees to Overhaul Recordkeeping After Settling Coinbase Lawsuit Over Gensler's Lost Texts
The SEC has settled a FOIA lawsuit with Coinbase, agreeing to pay $150,000 in attorney fees, release withheld documents, and review record retention policies after the agency failed to produce text messages from former Chair Gensler.
Injective Files SEC Transfer Agent Registration For Regulated RWA Push
Injective has filed Form TA-1 with the SEC to register as a transfer agent, aiming to support regulated real-world asset (RWA) infrastructure on-chain. The filing is about securities recordkeeping and does not register the INJ token as a security.
Balance Coin Stablecoin Crashes to Near Zero After $912K Oracle Exploit on BNB Chain
Balance Coin (BLC) lost 99.92% of its value after an attacker manipulated a price oracle on July 22, 2026, draining ~$912,000 in BTCB collateral from 42DAO vaults.
Tokenized Treasuries Cool as Wall Street Giants Wage a $35 Billion RWA War
The total value of tokenized real-world assets dipped to $34.67 billion from a July 10 peak of $35.2 billion, as competition among traditional finance giants intensifies.
Balance Coin (BLC) Crashes 99% After 42DAO Suffers Exploit
Balance Coin (BLC) collapsed by over 99% after DeFi protocol 42DAO was exploited for approximately $915,000 due to an oracle manipulation attack.
Midnight Token Falls After $13M Wanchain Bridge Exploit
Midnight's NIGHT token dropped sharply after a Wanchain bridge exploit drained 515 million NIGHT tokens worth approximately $13.2 million due to a signature reuse flaw, though the exploit did not affect Cardano's base layer or Midnight validator infrastructure.
Institutional Ethereum Stakers Weigh Speed and Privacy Trade-off Under EIP-8222
A proposed Ethereum upgrade could make validator activity harder to trace, addressing concerns for institutional stakers, but may come with higher operational costs and compliance challenges.
Hacker Exploits Allbridge Core, Draining $1,660,000 Worth of Crypto From Cross-Chain Stablecoin Bridge
A hacker exploited the swap mechanics of a liquidity pool on the cross-chain stablecoin bridge Allbridge Core, stealing $1.66 million worth of digital assets via a flash loan attack.
Taiwan Court Jails Cointhink Fraud Leader for 22 Years After USDT Scheme Hit 1,539 People
A Taiwan court sentenced the leader of a major crypto fraud ring, known as Cointhink, to 22 years in prison for a USDT-based scheme that defrauded over 1,500 victims and laundered $71.3 million.
Americans Lost $11 Billion to Crypto Scams Last Year. Most of It Ended at a Gas Station
Americans reported over $11.366 billion in crypto-related losses in 2025, with kiosk scams surging 58% year-over-year to $389 million, prompting cities like Spokane to ban Bitcoin ATMs and D.C. to sue operators.
CLARITY Act Would Protect Customer Crypto From Exchange Bankruptcies, Senator Says
Senator Cynthia Lummis says the CLARITY Act would ensure customer-owned crypto remains customer property if an exchange fails, addressing a legal gap exposed by the bankruptcies of Celsius and Voyager.
FATF Warns Incomplete Crypto Regulations Are Fueling Illicit Finance
The Financial Action Task Force warns that incomplete crypto regulations and offshore virtual asset service providers are enabling criminal groups to exploit digital assets for illicit finance.
Allbridge Pauses Protocol After $1.65M Exploit Drains Stablecoin Liquidity Pools
Allbridge Core suffered a $1.65 million exploit, prompting the team to pause the protocol and investigate. Liquidity providers are urged to withdraw funds.
Cardano Triggers First Fully Onchain Governed Hard Fork in Network History
Cardano activated the Van Rossem hard fork on July 18, 2026, marking the first upgrade fully governed by onchain voting. The fork lowers smart contract costs and enhances security, while whale accumulation of ADA rises.
Zakura Node Syncs in Four Hours as Zcash Prepares July 28 Ironwood Hard Fork
Zcash developers are sealing off a shielded pool with a critical bug via the Ironwood hard fork, while the new Zakura node syncs five times faster, boosting network resilience.
CLARITY Act Odds Crash to 31% After Trump Push Fails to Break Senate Deadlock
The odds of the CLARITY Act passing have dropped to 31% in prediction markets after a White House meeting led by Donald Trump failed to resolve disputes between Democrats and banks over crypto regulation. The bill, which aims to clarify SEC and CFTC jurisdiction, faces a 60-vote threshold in the Senate.
Sioux Falls Man Charged in $20 Million Crypto Investment Fraud Scheme
Benjamin Paul Wiener allegedly ran a crypto investment fraud causing $20 million in losses, using proceeds for personal expenses and a Ponzi-like scheme.
Brazil’s CVM Launches Strategic Working Group to Regulate Securities Tokenization
Brazil’s securities regulator has formed a working group to develop rules for securities tokenization, aiming to support a rapidly growing market expected to surpass $740 million in 2025.
FTX Plans to Pay Creditors $900 Million as Fifth Distribution Starts on July 31
FTX will begin a $900 million fifth distribution to creditors on July 31, 2026, bringing cumulative recoveries to over $10 billion. Some customer classes will receive up to 120% of their claim value.
Four Important Crypto Stories You Might Have Missed This Week
MetaMask suspends developer linked to North Korea; Dutch crypto exchange Knaken goes bankrupt; Injective files for SEC transfer agent registration; Robinhood Chain bridges $70 million in ETH.
Fhenix Upgrades Sedona With Confidential FHE to Keep Balances Hidden From AI Agents
Self-custodial trading platform Sedona has partnered with Fhenix to integrate confidential fully homomorphic encryption (FHE), replacing trusted execution environments to keep user balances and portfolio positions encrypted even during processing.
FTX to Pay Creditors Another $900 Million: Here’s Who Gets the Money
FTX announces its fifth creditor distribution of $900 million, pushing total repayments beyond $10 billion. Eligible creditors will receive funds via BitGo, Kraken, or Payoneer starting July 31.
SEC E-Delivery Proposal Moves Fund Disclosures Further Into The Digital Era
The SEC is proposing changes to allow electronic delivery of investment disclosures, a move that could affect crypto ETFs and funds as digital-asset products become more integrated with regulated markets.
SEC Crypto Rulemaking Moves to White House Review as Industry Awaits Details
The SEC's Regulation Crypto proposal has entered White House review, bringing the market closer to a formal rulebook for digital assets, with DeFi safe harbors seen as a critical component.
ZachXBT's Hardware Wallet Criticism Ignites Debate Over Crypto Self-Custody
ZachXBT criticizes hardware wallets as 'complete garbage' for serious crypto use, suggesting a spare iPhone instead. The debate draws responses from security researchers, wallet developers, and hardware wallet companies.
ether.fi Partners with Nexus Mutual to Protect Against ETH Slashing at Institutional Scale
ether.fi has selected Nexus Mutual to provide the largest-ever ETH slashing cover, protecting up to 15,000 ETH worth of penalties for its validators as institutional adoption grows.
ether.fi and Nexus Mutual Partner to Provide Largest ETH Slashing Cover
ether.fi has selected Nexus Mutual to provide up to 15,000 ETH in slashing protection, the largest such cover in crypto, to safeguard its institutional and retail staking users.
DeFi’s Newest Threat: How Malicious Liquidity Pools Are Trick-Quoting Ethereum and Polygon Users
DeFi infrastructure firm Enso has identified a new class of malicious liquidity pools called 'toxic pools' that manipulate transaction simulations, causing users to receive worse trade execution than quoted or lose gas fees in failed transactions.
He Still Has Two Password Guesses Left Before $840 Million Deletes Itself Forever
Programmer Stefan Thomas has two attempts left to unlock an IronKey USB drive holding private keys to 7,002 Bitcoin worth roughly $777 million. The device will permanently lock and delete its contents after 10 wrong tries.
What Happens to Bitcoin ETF Investors if a Sponsor or Custodian Fails?
U.S.-listed bitcoin ETFs hold over $100 billion in assets, but prospectus filings reveal the risks investors face if a sponsor or custodian fails. A custodian collapse, especially of Coinbase, carries the highest risk of permanent loss.
ONDO Jumps 15% After Ondo Finance and SBI Group Build Japan Tokenization Push
ONDO token surged 15% after Ondo Finance partnered with SBI Group to tokenize Japanese assets and joined the DTCC's tokenization initiative alongside major financial institutions.
US Senate Unanimously Opposes Any Pardon for Sam Bankman-Fried After FTX Fraud
The U.S. Senate unanimously approved a bipartisan resolution opposing any presidential pardon or commutation for former FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried, reinforcing financial accountability as his clemency petition remains pending.
Ripple's Schwartz Says SEC Treated XRP Like a Security Despite Calling the Crypto 'Just Code'
Ripple CTO Emeritus David Schwartz argues the SEC effectively treated XRP as a security despite acknowledging it was not inherently one, challenging a former SEC attorney's interpretation of the Ripple case.
Stanford Study: Polymarket's Bitcoin Bets Were Rigged in the Final 10 Seconds
A Stanford University and Singapore Management University study found that 821 traders extracted $8.2 million from Polymarket's 5-minute Bitcoin contracts by manipulating the spot price on Binance in the final seconds before settlement.
South Florida Man Allegedly Drains $220,000 in Crypto After Infecting Games With Malware
A 21-year-old Florida man is charged with conspiracy after allegedly infecting games with malware to steal over $220,000 in cryptocurrency from thousands of victims.
Bank of Tanzania Targets Crypto as Governor Warns of Terror Finance Risks
The Bank of Tanzania is finalizing a regulatory framework for digital assets, citing risks of money laundering and terrorist financing, while aiming to protect young investors from losses.
Ripple Warns Senate: Voting Against CLARITY Act Leaves Crypto Users Exposed to FTX-Style Risks
Ripple executives urge the Senate to pass the CLARITY Act, warning that rejection would preserve regulatory gaps and leave crypto holders vulnerable to bad actors, similar to the FTX collapse.
SBI, DigiFT, and Startale Group Tokenize $1.3 Billion Equity Fund Using JPYSC Stablecoin
SBI Group, DigiFT, and Startale Group completed a proof-of-concept using the JPYSC stablecoin to tokenize a $1.3 billion Japanese equity fund, enabling instant settlement and automated dividend distribution on Ethereum testnet.
Chainlink CCIP Integrates U.S. Macroeconomic Data Onto Multiple L1 Chains
Chainlink's Cross-Chain Interoperability Protocol now integrates U.S. macroeconomic data from the Department of Commerce onto multiple Layer 1 blockchains, providing secure data feeds for DeFi yield models and real-world asset pricing.
US Freezes $131M in Crypto Tied to Iran Amid Escalating Military Conflict
The United States has frozen over $131 million in cryptocurrency assets linked to Iran, with Tether freezing four TRON wallets containing USDT. The action comes as US and Iranian hostilities intensify in the Middle East.
Securitize-Cantor Tokenized IPO Framework Could Change How Public Companies Issue Stock
Securitize and Cantor Fitzgerald have agreed to build a regulated pathway for public companies to conduct initial public offerings and follow-on stock sales using blockchain-based infrastructure, potentially bringing tokenization to primary capital markets.
Chainalysis Says Its On-Chain Analytics Cleared A Key Federal Evidence Test
Chainalysis announced that its on-chain analytics software met the Daubert evidentiary standard, a significant development for crypto investigations and legal evidence standards.
Bitcoin ETF Outflows Hit $424 Million As The Recovery Trade Fails Its First Test
US spot Bitcoin ETFs saw $424 million in net outflows, wiping out recent weekly gains and signaling a potential shift in market sentiment.
Hackers Hijack SpaceX and Starlink X Accounts to Push SCATMAN Memecoin Scam
Hackers took over SpaceX and Starlink accounts on X to promote a SCATMAN memecoin, later executing a rug pull that netted approximately $108,000 in Ethereum.
Interpol Operation Exposes $122,000,000 Crypto Wallet in Global Fraud Sweep
An Interpol operation spanning 97 countries uncovered a $122 million crypto wallet linked to a 20-year-old suspect arrested in Thailand for romance scams.
Crypto.com Exchange’s Managing Director: Institutions Are Moving Beyond Bitcoin to Rewire Finance On-Chain
In an interview, Crypto.com Exchange's new managing director Iskandar Vanblarcum explains how institutions are moving beyond passive Bitcoin exposure to integrate on-chain infrastructure, tokenized real-world assets, and regulated prediction markets.
US Government Moves Nearly 4,000 BTC to Coinbase Prime, Onchain Data Shows
The U.S. government transferred nearly 4,000 bitcoin worth about $250 million to Coinbase Prime on July 13. The transfers, linked to bitcoin seized in the Ryan Farace and BTC-e cases, do not confirm a sale, as Coinbase Prime handles custody and trading.
Coinbase Smart Wallet Upgrade Aims to Simplify Multi-Chain dApp Access
Coinbase's latest Smart Wallet verification upgrade aims to make multi-chain dApp access less confusing and safer for ordinary users, supporting its broader Base strategy.
Mantle Migrates Bridge to Chainlink CCIP, Highlighting Cross-Chain Security Risks
Mantle is migrating its Super Portal bridge to Chainlink's CCIP to enhance cross-chain transfer security. The move underscores that bridge infrastructure remains one of the most critical risk points in crypto.
Scammer Makes $135K After Hijacking SpaceX, Starlink Accounts to Shill Meme Coin
A hacker made over $135,000 by hijacking SpaceX and Starlink's X accounts to promote a meme coin called SCATMAN, which briefly surged to a $2 million market cap before crashing.
SEC’s Regulation Crypto Agenda Could Mark A Turn From Enforcement To Rulemaking
The SEC may shift from enforcement-led supervision to formal rulemaking for digital assets, with a policy package expected to address broker-dealers, custody, and operating standards. The key question is whether this move provides clearer rules for the crypto industry.
Florida Crypto CEO Pleads Guilty to $400,000,000 Ponzi Scheme Conspiracy
A Florida businessman pleaded guilty to orchestrating a cryptocurrency Ponzi scheme that defrauded investors of at least $400 million, using funds for luxury purchases.
Foreign National Admits Guilt in $15,000,000 Bitcoin Ransomware Attacks on U.S. Firms
A foreign national pleaded guilty to conspiracy and computer fraud for his role in Ryuk ransomware attacks that demanded over $15 million in Bitcoin from U.S. companies and a school.
Ethereum Foundation Deploys AI Agents to Hunt Bugs in Protocol Code
The Ethereum Foundation's Protocol Security team is using coordinated AI agents to find vulnerabilities in critical protocol code, successfully uncovering real bugs including a remotely triggerable panic in the libp2p gossipsub library.
Hackers Hijack SpaceX and Starlink X Accounts to Promote SCATMAN Memecoin on Robinhood Chain
Attackers compromised the official X accounts of SpaceX and Starlink to promote a memecoin called SCATMAN, which briefly reached a $32 million market cap on Robinhood Chain before the hacker dumped tokens for about $135,000 in ether.
Coinbase Challenges Senator Warren's Claim That CLARITY Act Threatens Sanctions Enforcement
Coinbase's chief policy officer argues the CLARITY Act strengthens national security by requiring stricter compliance and enforcement, pushing back against Senator Elizabeth Warren's warning that the bill could enable sanctions evasion.
São Paulo Court Rules Against Coinbase in Landmark Case Over $100K Self-Custody Hack
A São Paulo court has ordered Coinbase to return nearly $100,000 to a user whose self-custody wallet was hacked, setting a precedent that wallet providers may be liable for security even if they do not control private keys.
AI Found a Real Ethereum Bug - But the Bigger Story Is What Comes Next
The Ethereum Foundation used AI agents to discover and patch a vulnerability in its networking layer, highlighting the potential and limitations of AI in blockchain security.
LAB Token Crashes 97% as ZachXBT Links Massive Sales to Team-Funded Wallets
Blockchain investigator ZachXBT reported that wallets funded by the LAB token team sold millions of tokens, driving the price down 97% from its all-time high. The token now trades below $0.55 after peaking at $27 in May.
Singapore Police, Crypto Exchanges Prevent $4.2M in Scam Losses, Coinbase Helps Reach 145+ Victims
Singapore Police Force and major cryptocurrency exchanges prevented over $4.2 million in potential scam losses by identifying and contacting more than 145 potential victims during a six-week operation.
Grayscale Identifies 5 Crypto Networks Positioned to Benefit From Tokenized Equities
Grayscale Research names Ethereum, Solana, BNB Chain, Avalanche, and Canton Network as blockchain networks likely to benefit from the evolution of equity tokenization, outlining three phases from wrappers to issuer-sponsored securities.
Bitcoin Policy Institute Fights $293B Wallet Grab as Noah Doe Court Date Nears
The Bitcoin Policy Institute has intervened to defend against a lawsuit seeking ownership of 39,069 dormant Bitcoin wallets, raising concerns over self-custody rights. A key hearing is set for July 14.
Metaplanet to Research Bitcoin Collateral for Round-the-Clock Bond Settlement
Metaplanet Inc. announced a joint study on July 10, 2026, to explore using Bitcoin as collateral for digital bonds settled via a yen stablecoin, aiming to create 24/7 tradable credit products.
Peckshield: $5.25 Million Drained From Hedera and Bridged to Ethereum in Suspected Exploit
Blockchain security firm Peckshield reports a suspected exploit on the Hedera network, with $5.25 million in stolen funds bridged to Ethereum. The attacker's wallet, initially funded via Tornado Cash, holds 2,360 ETH and 15.58 WBTC.
Interpol Operation Nets 5,811 Arrests and $293,000,000 in Global Bank Scam Bust
Interpol's Operation First Light 2026 led to 5,811 arrests and the seizure of $293 million in assets across 97 countries, targeting social engineering scams and money laundering.
Ransomware Hacker Pleads Guilty After $15M Bitcoin Extortion Scheme
Armenian national Karen Serobovich Vardanyan pleaded guilty to conspiracy and computer fraud for his role in a Ryuk ransomware campaign that extorted over $15 million in Bitcoin from U.S. organizations. He faces up to 10 years in prison and must pay more than $1.1 million in restitution.
Ethereum Foundation Set AI Agents Loose on Its Code: Here's What They Actually Found
The Ethereum Foundation's protocol security team deployed coordinated AI agents against Ethereum's code, uncovering one remotely exploitable bug but also a flood of convincing false positives, highlighting that triage is the bottleneck.
USDC Stablecoin Issuer Circle Accused of Refusing to Help Scam Victims: Report
Circle, the issuer of USDC, faces allegations from law enforcement officials that it refuses to freeze or recover assets from scam victims, prioritizing financial gain over cooperation.
Operation Veil of Maya: Brazilian Police Dismantle Illegal Betting and Crypto Money Laundering Ring
Brazilian Federal Police executed Operation Veil of Maya, dismantling an illegal betting ring that used 87 shell companies and cryptocurrency to launder funds abroad. The operation underscores Brazil's crackdown on unregulated gambling and crypto-related financial crimes.
Reserve Protocol Launches Five AI-Themed Tokenized Equity DTFs on BNB Chain
Reserve Protocol has launched five AI-themed tokenized equity DTFs on BNB Chain, offering global investors single-token exposure to AI supply chain segments. The funds are backed by tokenized U.S. equities via Ondo Global Markets and trade on decentralized exchanges.
Circle Accused by New York and Wisconsin Prosecutors of Hindering USDC Recovery for Scam Victims
Circle faces criminal complaints in Wisconsin and New York for allegedly refusing to comply with court orders to return stolen USDC to scam victims, raising questions about its compliance processes.
ZachXBT Sounds Alarm Over AscendEX as Users Struggle to Withdraw Funds
Blockchain investigator ZachXBT warns that AscendEX faces liquidity issues, with users reporting delayed or failed withdrawals. The exchange has confirmed it is shutting down due to financial pressures and MiCA regulations.
Tokenization Firm Tokeny Joins KPMG Luxembourg to Modernize Audits for Tokenized Funds
Tokeny partners with KPMG Luxembourg to modernize audit processes for tokenized funds, enhancing transparency and efficiency.
Quantum Computing Threat Prompts Crypto Firms to Prepare Post-Quantum Defenses
Crypto firms are developing quantum-resistant defenses as advances suggest quantum computers could break encryption by 2029, posing an existential threat to cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and Ethereum.
Tennessee Crypto ATM Ban Takes Effect After Federal Court Rejects Emergency Challenge
A federal court denied an emergency request to block Tennessee's cryptocurrency ATM ban, allowing the law to take effect while a constitutional lawsuit from CoinFlip and Private IT Corporation continues.
LAB Token Crashes 80% to $1.25 as $5B Market Cap Vanishes in 48 Hours
LAB Trade's native token collapsed 90% in 48 hours, wiping out billions in market cap amid insider control and manipulation allegations. On-chain detective ZachXBT criticized major exchanges for failing to intervene.
SEC's 2026 Agenda Has 38 Items, But Crypto and IPOs Are the Headliners
The SEC's 2026 Regulatory Agenda includes 38 proposed rules focusing on crypto compliance, tokenization standards, and reducing IPO costs, aiming to support President Trump's goal of making America the crypto capital.
SEC Retail Fraud Working Group Puts Digital Asset Promotions Under Sharper Consumer Lens
The SEC's new Retail Fraud Working Group signals increased scrutiny of digital asset promotions and retail-facing crypto schemes, focusing on consumer protection rather than major exchange cases.
ESMA Says EU Retail Ban Covers Many Prediction Markets, With MiCA Awaiting the Tokenized Ones
Europe's top securities regulator has clarified that many prediction-market event contracts already fall under the EU's existing retail ban on binary options, while tokenized contracts may instead be subject to the bloc's crypto framework.
Clarity Act Faces Critical Senate Deadline as Crypto Advocates Ramp up Pressure
Crypto advocates urge constituents to contact U.S. senators before Aug. 7 as the CLARITY Act faces a narrow legislative window. The House passed the bill, but Senate divisions and policy disputes have stalled a vote, risking months of delay.
ChangeNOW x Guarda Case Proof: a Wallet Doesn’t Need to Become an Exchange
Guarda Wallet integrated ChangeNOW’s API to offer in-wallet swapping, buying, and staking without becoming an exchange itself, maintaining non-custodial control. The case study highlights how outsourced infrastructure can scale a wallet’s capabilities while preserving user trust.
Vitalik’s New Plonk Note Shows Ethereum Scaling Still Depends On Deep Math
Vitalik Buterin's latest technical note on Plonk highlights cryptographic optimizations for zero-knowledge rollups, underscoring the math-driven path of Ethereum scaling.
Someone Stole $21M From BonkDAO Without Hacking Anything
An attacker stole $21.2 million from the BonkDAO treasury by exploiting low governance quorum—no hack was involved. BONK price fell 6.59% as withdrawals were halted on some exchanges.
Was It a Hack or Governance? BONK's $21M Treasury Vote Divides Crypto
An anonymous wallet spent $4.4 million to acquire BONK tokens, then used them to pass a governance vote that drained $21.2 million from the BonkDAO treasury, sparking debate over whether the action was theft or legitimate DAO governance.
SEC Lists Proposed Crypto Rule Changes on Regulatory Agenda Amid CLARITY Act Wait
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has included three proposed crypto rule changes in its 2026 regulatory agenda, covering asset offerings, broker-dealer responsibilities, and market structure amendments.
$6,000,000 Drained From Crypto Platform In 'Flash Loan' Exploit
Summer.fi's Lazy Summer Protocol was exploited for approximately $6 million via a flash loan attack, prompting the protocol to pause all vaults and set deposit caps to zero across networks.
XRP Ledger v3.2.0 Upgrade Nears Full Activation as Validator Adoption Hits 55%
The XRP Ledger is approaching a full upgrade to version 3.2.0 as over 55% of trusted validators have adopted the new software, with the network voting on the fixCleanup3_2_0 amendment that brings security fixes and protocol improvements.
56 Million Emails and 124 Million Passwords Exposed in Massive Malware Theft – How to Check If You're Affected
A massive dataset of stolen credentials from infostealer malware has been added to Have I Been Pwned, containing 56 million unique emails and 124 million unique passwords. Users can check if their data is compromised and are urged to change passwords and enable two-factor authentication.
Zcash Price Climbs 13% in a Week as Network Preps Ironwood Upgrade
Zcash developers are closing in on a July 21 mainnet launch for Ironwood, a network upgrade built to let any node operator verify the coin’s circulating supply on day one.
Ireland's CAB Cracks Third Bitcoin Wallet, Recovers $31 Million From Cannabis Grower
Ireland's Criminal Assets Bureau recovered 500 BTC from a dormant wallet linked to convicted cannabis grower Clifton Collins, bringing the 2026 total to 1,500 BTC. Nine wallets holding 4,500 BTC remain inaccessible.
Fhenix Combines With Sunscreen to Build Quantum-Resistant FHE for Finance, AI and Payments
Fhenix acquires Sunscreen, a developer of fully homomorphic encryption (FHE), to build quantum-resistant privacy infrastructure for finance, AI, and payments. Sunscreen founder Ravital Solomon will lead Fhenix's cryptographic research.
Ripple CTO Emeritus Proposes XRPL Transaction Ordering Changes to Prevent Sandwich Attacks
David Schwartz, Ripple's CTO emeritus, has proposed a change to how transactions are ordered on the XRP Ledger to mitigate sandwich attacks and front-running, though he warned it could introduce consensus delays.
India Issues Notices to Telegram and Signal Over Username Features Amid Impersonation Concerns
The Indian government has issued notices to Telegram and Signal under the IT Act, seeking safety assessments of username features that could enable impersonation and fraud, extending earlier scrutiny of WhatsApp.
Bitcoin Core Developer Warns Users to Pause BTC Transfers When BIP-110 Deadline Nears
Bitcoin Core developer Jon Atack warns users to avoid BTC transfers in early August 2026 due to reorg risk tied to BIP-110 activation. Signaling remains critically low, raising concerns about chain splits.
Ondo Brings Blackrock IVV ETF and Micron Shares Onchain in US Regulatory First
Ondo Finance has tokenized Blackrock's IVV ETF and Micron shares onchain in a US regulatory first, using a model approved by the SEC. The tokens are backed one-to-one by underlying shares and include proxy voting via Broadridge.
French Police Expand Crypto Security After 77 Kidnapping Cases Drive New Protection Push
French Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez announced a new security plan to protect cryptocurrency professionals after a sharp rise in violent crimes, with 77 crypto-related kidnappings recorded since January 2026.
Streamex Introduces 24/7 Digital Gold Trading Infrastructure
Streamex Corp. has launched 24/7 trading of its gold-backed token $GLDY on Solana via Orca, with a retail version coming soon.
BNB Beacon Chain Moves Token Recovery To Self-Service Tool
BNB Beacon Chain migration entered Phase 3, introducing a self-service recovery tool for users holding BEP2 and BEP8 tokens, enabling manual asset transfer to BSC while warning of phishing risks.
Tron Hits Record Highs in June, Topping 385 Million Transactions and 26.9 Million Active Accounts
Tron set new usage records in June 2026, surpassing 385 million total transactions and 26.9 million active accounts, driven by its dominance in stablecoin settlements.
Binance and CZ Sued for $200 Million in UK Over 'Unauthorized' Derivatives Sold to 1,700 Traders
Nearly 1,700 UK investors file a £150 million claim against Binance and Changpeng Zhao, alleging unauthorized sale of high-risk crypto derivatives.
Binance Says $300 Million Annual Compliance Spend Helped Stop $10.53 Billion in Fraud
Binance reports spending around $300 million annually on compliance, with 1,500 staff dedicated to oversight, resulting in the interception of $10.53 billion in potential fraud and support for over 313,000 law enforcement requests.
Taiwan Enacts Comprehensive Crypto Law with Up to 7 Years Prison for Unlicensed Services
Taiwan passed the Virtual Asset Service Act on June 30, making the FSC the sole crypto regulator. Untrusted stablecoin issuers or unlicensed VASPs face up to 7 years in prison and $3.1M fines under the law.
Autheo Launches Decentralized Internet Operating System on Mainnet
Autheo has launched its decentralized operating system on Mainnet, aiming to provide a coordination layer for Web, blockchain, and AI interoperability. The testnet saw over 1.8 million wallets and 8.8 million transactions.
Bitcoin Core Releases New Mainnet Version For Testing, Reveals Key Features & Bug Fixes
Bitcoin Core developers have released version 31.1rc1, a release candidate for the mainnet, featuring privacy improvements, performance enhancements, and bug fixes.
Autheo Launches Decentralized Operating System Mainnet for Web, Blockchain, and AI Coordination
Autheo has launched its decentralized operating system mainnet, designed as a coordination layer enabling interoperability between traditional web services, blockchain networks, and AI agents.
BlackRock, Morgan Stanley-Backed Securitize to Make NYSE Debut on Thursday
Securitize, a tokenization platform backed by BlackRock and Morgan Stanley, will begin trading on the NYSE on July 2 under the ticker SECZ after receiving shareholder approval for its SPAC merger.
Ukraine’s ARMA Takes Direct Custody of $8.3M in USDT from Hacking Group
Ukraine's Asset Recovery and Management Agency (ARMA) has taken direct custody of $8.3 million in USDT seized from an international hacking group, marking a first for the agency in managing crypto assets in its own wallet.
BNB Chain Tops $5.2 Billion in Tokenized Stock Trading, Overtaking Solana
BNB Chain has surpassed $5.2 billion in cumulative tokenized stock trading volume, overtaking Solana. Growth is driven by multiple issuers like Ondo, bStocks, and xStocks, and rising demand for pre-IPO exposure.
Siebert Joins Tokenized Securities Race, Selects Tzero as Infrastructure Partner
Muriel Siebert & Co., a Wall Street broker-dealer with $19.5 billion in retail client assets, has selected Tzero’s digital securities platform to enter the tokenized securities market, starting with a gold-backed tokenized security called GLDY.
ivault AG Secures Google Cloud Support, Gains Recognition at WAIB Summit Monaco
ivault AG has announced support from Google Cloud and was recognized at the WAIB Summit Monaco, according to a report by CoinGape.
SecondFi Outlines Two-Week Recovery Plan After $2.4 Million Cardano Wallet Breach
SecondFi outlines a two-week recovery plan after a Cardano wallet exploit drained approximately $2.4 million in ADA from 374 addresses due to a flaw in wallet-generation software.
SecondFi Outlines Recovery Plan After $2.4 Million Cardano Wallet Exploit
SecondFi completed a forensic review and outlined a plan to return assets within two weeks after a $2.4 million Cardano wallet exploit.
Strategy Eyes Selling $1.25B Bitcoin To Buyback Digital Credit Amid $1.15B MSTR Sale
Strategy has announced a new capital allocation framework that could sell up to $1.25 billion in Bitcoin to repurchase its Digital Credit Securities, while also halting BTC purchases and selling $1.15 billion in MSTR stock.
Ex-Ripple CTO Proposes XRP Ledger Reserve Transactions to Fix Front-Running Attacks
David Schwartz, former CTO of Ripple, proposes a transaction reservation scheme to prevent front-running attacks on the XRP Ledger's decentralized exchange and automated market makers.
'Engineers, Not Business Operators': Why Loopring Is Shutting Down Its DEX
Loopring, the first project to launch a zero-knowledge rollup on Ethereum, has announced it is shutting down its decentralized exchange due to outdated technology, poor adoption, and stronger engineering skills than business development.
Here's How CoinEx Became a Critical Gateway for Iran's Crypto Economy
Over $3.84 billion in blockchain transactions have been traced between crypto exchange CoinEx and sanctioned Iranian entities over more than seven years, according to TRM Labs.
Report: Q2 2026 Becomes Worst Quarter Ever for Crypto Hacks
DeFi hacks surged in Q2 2026 to 85 incidents and $775 million in losses, making it the worst quarter on record, according to CryptoRank. Total value locked in DeFi fell to $70 billion in June, with Drift Protocol and KelpDAO among the major victims.
ESMA Orders Unauthorized Crypto Firms to Wind Down as MiCA Deadline Approaches
The European Securities and Markets Authority has directed unlicensed crypto asset service providers to stop onboarding EU clients and prepare for orderly market exits before the MiCA transitional period ends on July 1.
Certik Joins XDC Network as Validator to Strengthen Trade Finance Infrastructure
Web3 security firm Certik has signed a memorandum of understanding to become an institutional masternode validator for the XDC Network, aiming to enhance infrastructure security for trade finance and real-world asset tokenization.
Sui Launches Seal MPC Framework to Secure Autonomous AI Agents
Mysten Labs has introduced Sui Seal MPC, a multi-party computation prototype designed to allow AI agents to execute on-chain actions without directly exposing private keys.
BitGo Slashes Workforce as CEO Bets on AI, Stablecoin and Settlement Growth
BitGo is reducing its workforce by nearly 15% as it shifts focus toward stablecoins, AI, and settlement services, according to CEO Mike Belshe.
$47 Million in Illicit Crypto Seized as Europol Cracks Down on Global Cybercrime Networks
Europol-led Operation Endgame seized $47 million in crypto and recovered 27 million stolen credentials by disabling 326 servers linked to SocGholish, Amadey, and StealC malware-as-a-service.
Mysten Labs Launches Sui Seal MPC To Let AI Agents Transact Without Holding Keys
Mysten Labs launched Sui Seal MPC on the Sui mainnet, enabling autonomous AI agents to execute on-chain transactions without directly holding private keys through multi-party computation and Move smart-contract policies.
Cardano Wallets Hit By SecondFi Exploit As Private Key Flaw Sparks Security Warning
SecondFi, formerly associated with the Yoroi wallet brand, suspended services after a critical flaw in its web-based wallet software exposed private keys, leading to a major theft of ADA tokens. The Cardano blockchain protocol itself was not compromised.
CLARITY Act Faces Narrow Senate Window as Midterm Election Calendar Tightens
The CLARITY Act faces a tight timeline in the Senate before midterm elections, as Stand With Crypto urges a vote to establish federal rules for digital assets. Polling suggests crypto policy could influence battleground-state voters.
ZachXBT Warns AscendEX Users of Potential Liquidity Issues and Delayed Withdrawals
Blockchain investigator ZachXBT has warned that centralized exchange AscendEX (formerly Bitmax) is delaying user withdrawals for days or weeks, with some transactions not processed at all. On-chain analysis suggests the exchange's hot wallets lack sufficient reserves of major tokens like USDT, ETH, and SOL, indicating potential liquidity problems.
Polymarket Confirms Hackers Drained $3 Million From Users After Third-Party Breach
Polymarket disclosed a supply-chain attack that siphoned about $3 million from over 11 users via compromised third-party code. The platform said it has contained the incident and is refunding victims in full.
US Treasury Sanctions Huione Group and Seizes Cloud Infrastructure in Crackdown on Cyber Fraud
The U.S. Treasury sanctioned 26 entities linked to the Prince Group and seized Huione's cloud infrastructure, targeting a network that processed over $70 billion in crypto to facilitate pig butchering scams targeting Americans.
ADA Faces Heavy Pressure, But Cardano's On-Chain Data Tells Another Story
Cardano's on-chain activity and social dominance have surged despite ADA falling to levels not seen since December 2020, but a security breach and bearish sentiment complicate the outlook.
South Korea Fines Bithumb 210M Won For Unauthorized Overseas Data Transfers
South Korea's Personal Information Protection Commission has fined Bithumb 210 million won for transferring user data overseas without proper consent, highlighting growing regulatory scrutiny on data privacy in the crypto sector.
Crypto Markets Erase $120B as Bitcoin Tanks to $58K Amid Growing Strategy FUD: Weekly Recap
The crypto market lost over $120 billion in a week as Bitcoin fell to $58,000, its lowest since October 2024, driven by macroeconomic pressures and growing concerns around MicroStrategy's Bitcoin strategy.
Sushiswap Brings dSLTP to 4 Blockchains, Giving DeFi Traders Automated Risk Controls
Sushiswap integrates Orbs' dSLTP protocol on Ethereum, Base, Arbitrum, and Katana, enabling decentralized stop-loss and take-profit orders with full asset custody.
DOJ Seizes Huione Group Cloud Infrastructure in Major Crypto Laundering Crackdown
The U.S. Department of Justice has seized a cloud computing account used by subsidiaries of Cambodia-based Huione Group, alleging the infrastructure supported large-scale cryptocurrency money laundering operations linked to investment fraud, cyber scams, and human trafficking.
Polymarket to Refund Users After Hackers Steal $3M in Frontend Attack
Polymarket confirmed a supply chain attack via a compromised third-party vendor, leading to $3 million in losses from fewer than 15 user accounts. The platform will fully refund all affected users.
Law Enforcement Groups Warn CLARITY Act Section 604 Could Create AML Gaps
US law enforcement groups warn that Section 604 of the CLARITY Act, which protects non-custodial developers, could hamper illicit finance investigations. The debate highlights the tension between open-source crypto development and enforcement.
Base Network Stalls After Invalid Block Freezes Sequencer
Coinbase's Base mainnet experienced a nearly two-hour outage on June 25 after an invalid block halted the sequencer, though funds remain safe and the scheduled Beryl hard fork proceeded as planned.
Law Firm Investigates Strategy as MSTR Drops 7% and STRC Crashes to $73
Rosen Law Firm announced an investigation into Strategy Inc. and Michael Saylor for potential securities claims, as MSTR hit a 52-week low and STRC preferred shares fell 26% below par, exposing retail investors to heavy losses.
Michael Saylor's Strategy Faces Potential Securities Claims as MSTR Stock Extends Decline
Rosen Law Firm has announced an investigation into Michael Saylor's Strategy for potential securities claims, while MSTR stock continues to decline amid Bitcoin's price drop.
Tokenized SpaceX Stock Liquidations Highlight Crypto Leverage Risks in Private Markets
Leveraged bets on tokenized SpaceX stock reportedly faced large liquidations, illustrating how crypto-style leverage is extending into private-market equity products and raising concerns about market structure and regulation.
Memecore Crashes 76% as $3B Vanishes and ZachXBT Revives Manipulation Claims
Memecore (M) flash-crashed 76% on June 25, wiping out nearly $3 billion in value, as accusations of insider pump-and-dump resurfaced. The incident has reignited debate over centralized exchange token listing standards.
MemeCore Token Crashes As ZachXBT Warning Puts Insider Supply Back In Focus
MemeCore's M token plunged suddenly, reviving concerns about thin liquidity, insider supply, and exchange listing standards.
Fake Government Agents Steer Victims Toward Crypto Traps, $917 Million Lost
Federal prosecutors warn that scammers impersonating government agents are pressuring victims into crypto ATMs, wire transfers, and cash handoffs, resulting in $917 million in reported losses.
THORChain Trading Resumes After Exploit Halt, But Confidence Test Remains
THORChain trading has resumed after a multi-week halt due to a $10.7 million exploit, but the protocol's recovery hinges on user and liquidity provider trust.
$520,000,000 in Suspicious Crypto Transactions Involving 32 Blockchains Discovered As Elliptic Exposes Massive Scam Network
A joint investigation by Elliptic and Thailand's police force uncovered over half a billion dollars in suspicious crypto transactions across Southeast Asia, linked to scams, theft, and money laundering.
XRP Ledger v3.2.0 Node Migration Triggers Pubkey Mismatch, Upgrade Rate Stalls At 30%
The XRP Ledger v3.2.0 upgrade has led to a critical issue where node operators report a public key mismatch after migration. Adoption of the update remains low, with only 30% of nodes upgraded.
SecondFi Exploit Warning Puts Cardano DeFi Security Back Under Pressure
SecondFi users face a major security warning after a wallet key-generation flaw, highlighting wallet-level risks in DeFi.
XRPL Lending Protocol Clears Security Audit amid v3.2.0 Amendment Voting
The XRPL Lending Protocol passed a re-audit by Halborn with no critical issues, boosting security confidence. Meanwhile, validator voting on the fixCleanup3_2_0 amendment in the v3.2.0 upgrade has reached 30% support.
Robinhood Lists Worldcoin Amid 12% Price Crash and Controversies
Robinhood has listed Worldcoin (WLD) on its platform despite the token crashing 12% amid controversies surrounding Sam Altman's Orb startup and upcoming token unlock changes.
Securitize and tZERO Patent Fight Brings Tokenized Securities to Court
Securitize and tZERO are heading to Delaware court over tokenized securities infrastructure, highlighting legal risks in the growing institutional tokenization sector.
Ethereum Foundation Restructures With 5 Clusters After Cutting 20% of Workforce
The Ethereum Foundation (EF) has cut 20% of its workforce—54 employees—as part of a reorganization into five clusters, prioritizing protocol-layer work over short-term market goals.
My Wallet Rebrand: Solana, Ethereum, and AI Agent Support Added
MyWallet, formerly MyTonWallet, rebrands and expands to support 11 blockchains, including Solana, Ethereum, and Base, with integrated portfolio tracking, a native AI agent, and gasless transfers.
Trump Post-Quantum Crypto Order Puts Blockchain Security in Spotlight
A new White House order on advanced cryptographic attacks pushes post-quantum security back into policy focus, highlighting risks and coordination challenges for public blockchains.
The 'Zksync.jp' Scam: How a Fentanyl Smuggling Ring Defrauded Crypto Investors in Japan
A Chinese fentanyl smuggling ring is linked to a cryptocurrency fraud in Japan, using a fake token named 'zksync.jp' to steal millions of dollars from investors.
Alleged 'Pig Butchering' Prince Group Kingpin Hu Shi Arrested in Japan
Hu Shi, a Cyprus national linked to the Prince Group, was arrested in Japan on June 14 for falsifying public records. The Prince Group is accused of operating one of the largest pig butchering scam centers in Cambodia, with the DOJ launching a record-breaking forfeiture action of 127,271 Bitcoin.
Secret Network Axelar Bridge Suspended After $4.67M Infinite-Mint Exploit
The Axelar bridge to Secret Network was suspended after a $4.67 million exploit involving forged IBC packets that allowed minting unbacked wrapped assets. The attack occurred on June 10, was discovered on June 17, and led to bridge suspension on June 19.
Paraguay Convicts Two Bitcoin Miners to Jail Sentences for Large-Scale Energy Theft
A Paraguayan court convicted two individuals for using stolen electricity to mine Bitcoin, handing down suspended two-year sentences that set a legal precedent for property owners who facilitate energy theft.
Texas Brothers Plead Guilty in $8 Million Crypto Kidnapping Case
Two Texas brothers pleaded guilty to federal charges for kidnapping a Minnesota family at gunpoint and stealing $8 million in cryptocurrency, highlighting physical security risks for self-custody holders.
XRP Ledger and Common Prefix Partner to Enhance Security Standards
The XRP Ledger Foundation has partnered with Common Prefix to perform formal verification and security analysis of the XRPL consensus mechanism, aiming to boost security for DeFi and tokenization use cases.
Taiko Bridge Exploit Reports Put Layer-2 Security Back In Focus
Multiple reports indicate Ethereum layer-2 project Taiko suffered a bridge-related exploit worth about $1.7 million, involving forged proof verification and emergency containment actions.
Strategy Buys More Bitcoin but Turns Attention to USD Reserve With $300M Injection
Strategy acquired 520 BTC for $35 million while boosting its USD reserve by $300 million to $1.4 billion, highlighting a shift in focus amid scrutiny of its STRC shares.
Michael Saylor's Strategy Buys $35M In Bitcoin, Boosts USD Reserve By $300M
Michael Saylor’s Strategy acquired 520 BTC for $35 million while increasing its USD reserve by $300 million to $1.4 billion, supported by selling MSTR shares.
Major Figure in $15 Billion Bitcoin Scam Network Arrested in Tokyo
Tokyo police have arrested Hu Xiaowei, a senior member of the Prince Group linked to a $15 billion Bitcoin scam network, amid ongoing international investigations.
Ethereum Layer 2 Taiko Urges Users to Withdraw Funds From Bridges, Confirms Security Breach
Taiko, an Ethereum layer 2 blockchain, has confirmed a security breach in its chain state verification mechanism, urging users to withdraw funds from all bridges deployed on the network. An exploit reportedly resulted in a loss of approximately $1.7 million.
Algorand Reveals Plans to Become Quantum Resistant by 2027
Algorand has outlined a roadmap to achieve quantum resistance by the end of 2027, with steps including native post-quantum account support and exploring post-quantum multisignatures.
Microsoft Warns of New USB-Based Malware Targeting Crypto Users
Microsoft has uncovered a USB-propagated malware that swaps cryptocurrency wallet addresses in the clipboard, stealing funds and seed phrases, primarily targeting Bitcoin, Tron, and Monero users.
Main Street msUSD Stablecoin Collapses After Depeg and Liquidations
The decentralized stablecoin msUSD, issued by the Main Street protocol, lost its dollar peg on June 20, 2026, following a cascade of liquidations and significant collateral imbalances. The depeg event, triggered by market volatility and liquidity issues, led to a 90% value loss and highlighted risks in decentralized stablecoins.
Secret Network Bridge Exploited for $4.67M in Infinite-Mint Attack
Secret Network confirmed a $4.67 million exploit on its Axelar bridge due to an infinite-mint vulnerability that went undetected for seven days. The vulnerability has been patched, and recovery efforts are underway.