Ripple CTO Warns of Huge Phishing Surge as Seed Phrases Become Targets

Crypto security panic is escalating as a new surge of highly deceptive scams sweeps the market following a $3 million XRP theft, sparking fresh investor fears and forcing a global rethink on wallet safety and digital asset protection. Ripple CTO Issues Urgent Warning Amid Explosive Rise in Crypto Phishing Scams Ripple Chief Technology Officer David … Read more

Google: North Korea Uses Blockchain to Distribute Malware

A report from the Google Threat Intelligence Group warned about a malware campaign implemented by North Korea that uses EtherHiding. The campaign uses a smart contract on a public chain, such as Ethereum or BNB, to avoid deletion or removal by traditional methods. Google Warns About North Korea Putting Malware in Public Blockchains The Facts: … Read more

Crypto Kidnap and Beatdown in Ukraine: Three Men Detained

Three men were detained for their alleged participation in a kidnapping that took place in the center of Kharkiv, the second largest city in Ukraine. The men stole €14,600 in cash and forced the victim to transfer $83,000 in USDT using physical violence. Three Men Arrested in Connection With Crypto Kidnap in Ukraine The Facts: … Read more

Not Quantum: Duke Investigator Pinpoints Cheapest Risk Vector for Bitcoin’s Downfall

While most mainstream attention has gone to quantum computing as a danger to Bitcoin’s existence, Duke Professor Harvey Campbell highlights that a 51% attack is a far more concerning event. Campbell estimates that a one-week attack could be completed for $6 billion, nearly 0.26% of bitcoin’s market capitalization. Duke Investigator: Quantum Risks Overestimated, 51% Attack … Read more

Nexo Rolls out Risk-Based Anti-Scam Engine With Real-Time Alerts

Digital asset wealth platform Nexo has launched a risk-based Anti-Scam Engine that flags suspicious transfers in real time and, in high-risk cases, can briefly pause transactions to protect clients. Nexo Upgrades Fraud Defense With Intelligence-Backed Screening In a release shared with Bitcoin.com News, Nexo disclosed that its system is default-on and uses contextual analysis tied … Read more

Trezor Launches MEV Protection for More Predictable Crypto Transactions

Trezor has introduced maximal extractable value (MEV) protection in Trezor Suite, aiming to reduce manipulative transaction practices for users across several supported networks. Trezor Partners With Merkle.io to Shield Suite Transactions From MEV Bots Trezor, the hardware wallet brand under Satoshilabs, said the feature is now integrated directly into its desktop app, routing transactions through … Read more

Sygnum Integrates Bybit Into Bank-Grade off‑exchange Custody Network

Swiss digital-asset bank Sygnum has integrated crypto exchange Bybit into its Sygnum Protect off-exchange custody platform, making Sygnum the first bank to offer off-exchange custody for Bybit and enabling spot and derivatives trading with assets held off-balance sheet in regulated, bank-grade custody. The integration lets Bybit institutional clients trade using collateral—crypto and stablecoins—held at Sygnum, … Read more

Crypto Phishing Losses Surpass $12 Million, Driven by Ethereum-Focused Exploits

There was a sharp rise in phishing scams involving cryptocurrency during August, with losses exceeding $12 million as hackers began to leverage Ethereum EIP-7702-based exploits. Scam Sniffer reported that over 15,000 victims were affected by these phishing scams, an increase of 67% compared to July’s figures. Crypto Phishing Scams Surge: Ethereum-Focused Exploits on the Rise … Read more

Binance Alerts Traders to Fake Support Calls Designed to Steal Crypto

A wave of fraudulent support calls is targeting crypto traders, exploiting API permissions to siphon funds and triggering urgent action across the digital asset security landscape. Binance Issues Warning on Fraudulent Calls Aimed at Crypto Theft Binance chief executive Richard Teng addressed a growing security concern on social media platform X on Aug. 26, warning … Read more

TRM Labs and Crypto Giants Launch Beacon Network to Combat Crypto Crime

TRM Labs and the world’s largest exchanges, including Coinbase and Binance, have launched the Beacon Network, an initiative that seeks to combat onchain crypto crime and prevent the illicit movement of funds through offramps to the fiat ecosystem. TRM Labs Launches Beacon Network, Targets Crypto Crime Crypto-based crime is becoming a problem, and exchanges and … Read more