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Kaspersky Warns of Stealka Stealer: New Malware Targeting Gamers and Software Pirates

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Kaspersky discovers Stealka, a sophisticated infostealer disguised as game mods and pirated software, capable of stealing cryptocurrency wallets, account credentials, and system data across multiple platforms. Kaspersky researchers have uncovered a new infostealer named Stealka, which primarily spreads through popular platforms like Github and Sourceforge. The malware masquerades as game cheats, mods, and software cracks, … Read more

Cyprus Proposes New Directive for Crypto-Asset Service Providers’ Reporting

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Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission launches consultation on comprehensive reporting requirements for Crypto-Asset Service Providers under MiCAR, aiming to enhance regulatory oversight of digital asset businesses. The Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) has published a consultation paper introducing a new Directive for prudential information submission by Crypto-Asset Service Providers (CASPs). The proposed framework, aligned … Read more

Terraform Labs Administrator Sues Jump Trading for $4B Tied to Terra Meltdown

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Jump Trading faces a $4 billion lawsuit accusing the firm of secretly manipulating the Terra ecosystem and profiting from the collapse that erased roughly $40 billion in investor value. As reported by the Wall Street Journal and Bloomberg, the lawsuit was filed Dec. 19, 2025, by the court-appointed plan administrator overseeing the wind-down of Terraform … Read more

Last Call for Gold and Silver? Veteran Analyst Warns 2026 Could Mark the Peak

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Gold and silver may be approaching the final chapter of their current long-term cycle, with 2026 shaping up as a potential turning point that could usher in a multi-year downturn, according to veteran technical analyst Avi Gilburt. In an interview first reported by Kitco News and authored by Neils Christensen, Avi Gilburt, founder of Elliottwavetrader, … Read more

Coinjar Expands to US With AI‑enabled Regulated Exchange

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Coinjar launches its U.S. operations, introducing the integrated Coinjar AI assistant within a compliant exchange platform. Coinjar, a long‑standing cryptocurrency exchange operating in Australia, the United Kingdom and Ireland, announced that it is entering the United States under applicable federal and state regulatory frameworks. The rollout includes Coinjar AI, an artificial intelligence (AI) on‑platform assistant that lets … Read more

Ledn Launches Open Book Report Amid Bitcoin Lending Boom

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Ledn unveils a monthly Open Book Report to benchmark transparency as banks enter the bitcoin‑backed loan market. Ledn, one of the world’s largest bitcoin lenders, announced that it is releasing an Open Book Report, providing standardized, independent disclosures of its BTC loan book, collateral levels, and loan‑to‑value ratios. The first report shows $868 million in outstanding … Read more

Nordic Crypto Exchange Safello Partners With Fuels Capital for Bitcoin‑Collateral Custody

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Safello will custody bitcoin used as collateral for loans issued by Fuels Capital, launching a revenue‑sharing pilot in Stockholm. Safello, a cryptocurrency exchange focused on the Nordic countries, announced in Stockholm that it has entered a partnership with Fuels Capital to act as custodian for bitcoin‑backed loans. The agreement establishes a six‑month pilot during which … Read more

Kraken Expands Alpaca Partnership to Boost Global Tokenized Equities Adoption

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Kraken and Alpaca deepen their alliance, making Alpaca the preferred venue for tokenized equities via xStocks and the Instant Tokenization Network. Kraken announced an expanded strategic partnership with Alpaca, designating Alpaca as the preferred source and custodian for the equities that back Kraken’s xStocks tokenized equities. The agreement extends Alpaca’s role to include its Instant … Read more

Bitgo Adds Lightning Network Support to Custody Platform

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Bitgo integrates the Lightning Network into its qualified custody service, offering institutions faster and cheaper payments. Bitgo, a digital‑asset infrastructure company, announced the integration of the Lightning Network directly from its qualified custody platform in New York, United States. The service, built through a partnership with Voltage, a leading Lightning infrastructure provider, enables institutional clients to access … Read more