Bybit Issues Security Alert Over Telegram Android Vulnerability
Bybit Alert: The cryptocurrency platform Bybit urged Android users to update Telegram immediately following a vulnerability in its widget feature reported on November 13.
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Coinbase Institutional says Fed rate expectations, not the Binance hack, sank Bitcoin
Bitcoin's sensitivity to Fed rate expectations highlights its growing correlation with macroeconomic factors, overshadowing isolated industry events.
TSMC Confirms Employee Data Leak as Hackers Try to Sell 46,000 Records for Bitcoin
Hackers are reportedly demanding 3 Bitcoin for thousands of TSMC employee records, threatening to publish the data if nobody buys.
Crypto Exchange Hacks and What You Shouldn't Conclude From Them
On October 29, in about twenty minutes, $6.3 billion left Binance’s wallets. The largest crypto theft in history, more than four times the Bybit hack of February 2025.
MANTRA Suspends Unbonding Requests for 7 Days Following Security Breach
Suspension of operations: MANTRA has temporarily blocked all new token unbonding requests for a period of seven days following a security incident. Identified attack vectors: Initial reports indicate a security flaw and unauthorized access incidents related to Web3Auth and Keplr wallets, which reportedly allowed private…
DFINITY Foundation unveils Cloud Engines, a sovereign cloud built to survive outages and attacks
DFINITY's Cloud Engines could reshape cloud dynamics by enhancing data sovereignty and AI integration, impacting token economics and market competition.
Bitcoin May Resist AI, But Its Users Face Serious Risks
Michael Saylor believes that Bitcoin's simplicity allows it to resist attacks assisted by artificial intelligence. However, his argument protects the protocol more than the bitcoins themselves: AI does not need to break SHA-256 if it can steal a private key or deceive a custodian.
TRON, Tether and Chainalysis launch task force as crypto hacks hit $8.78B
As 2026 becomes the year with the most crypto hacks, organizations are ramping up efforts to detect illicit activity before criminals move funds.
Hackers hijack Microsoft SQL Servers to deploy Gh0st RAT and Monero miners
Weak security practices in SQL Servers can lead to severe network breaches, emphasizing the need for robust credential management and system configurations.
BitGo Denies Breach as Unocoin Probes Wallet Transfers
BitGo says the disputed transfers used Unocoin-held keys without its participation. The exchange suspects misuse of a backup mechanism as services remain suspended.
BitGo denies breach as Unocoin transfers used 2 client-held keys
BitGo has said its systems were not breached in the Unocoin incident, with its review finding that outgoing transactions were signed using two keys held by the Indian exchange after its account was frozen on Nov. 6. BitGo, in a…
Telegram founder Pavel Durov challenges hackers after security fix
Durov's challenge highlights the critical need for robust security in expanding digital platforms, especially with rising crypto integration.
US seizes $1.2B in funds frozen after North Korean Binance hack
As well as the Binance fund seizure, the US also claimed that North Korea stole $400M in an effective AI social engineering scheme.
Goyang court convicts fake-coin launderer under Korea's crypto user law
A South Korean court has jailed a money launderer for two and a half years in a fake-coin investment scam, using a new crypto protection law for fraud.
DOJ Targets $1.2B in Crypto Stolen From Binance
The US Department of Justice DOJ targets the stolen crypto from Binance after it secured court authorization to seize more than $1.2 billion in cryptocurrency stolen during the massive Binance hack in October.
Why Strategy’s Michael Saylor Believes Bitcoin Can Withstand AI Attacks
Artificial intelligence tools are making cybercriminals more capable, but Strategy founder and Executive Chairman Michael Saylor says bitcoin’s deliberately limited base-layer design gives it an advantage over more complex crypto systems.
Bitcoin Core reveals Tor flaw that trusted thousands of nodes
Bitcoin Core has disclosed a vulnerability that gave incoming Tor connections trusted permissions on thousands of nodes, removing some protections against spam and privacy leaks. Bitcoin Core’s security disclosure, published Nov. 10, identifies the Tor issue as CVE-2025-62860. Developers released…
Foundation CEO Zach Herbert urges hardware wallet makers to build locally
Local manufacturing of hardware wallets could enhance security by minimizing supply chain vulnerabilities, potentially reshaping industry practices.
Binance recovers its stolen $6.3B – But U.S. authorities have frozen $2.7B already
But can Binance's updated Proof of Reserves restore user confidence after the historic hack?
Safepal Hardware Wallet Users Receive Fake Security Alerts in the Mail
Safepal customers in Italy are reportedly being targeted by a sophisticated phishing campaign involving fraudulent letters containing personalized QR codes and false firmware security warnings.
Police Arrest ‘Brazilian Unabomber’ Over Bitcoin Bomb Threats
A Civil Police investigation led to the arrest of Ítalo Francisco Mendes Barbiot, 42 years old, called the “Brazilian Unabomber” by the local press, after sending death-threat letters that asked for cryptocurrency to avoid launching attacks with explosives against financial executives.
FBI Warns of North Korean Fake Video Call Tactics Following $400M Crypto Hack
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) recently issued a warning notice to the public regarding North Korean hackers who used fake video to scam unsuspecting individuals. These hackers, according to the report, have stolen $400 million in cryptocurrency through the use of FaceStealer campaign.
US DOJ Moves to Seize Over $1.2B in Crypto Stolen From Binance
The DOJ obtained court authority to seize or restrain more than $1.2 billion in cryptocurrency stolen from Binance, part of over $2.7 billion frozen. Authorities attributed the theft of more than $6 billion to North Korea’s TraderTraitor operation and continue tracing funds across bridges, mixers…
Unocoin says BitGo freeze held, but a backup key let funds leave on-chain
Unocoin says crypto left one of its wallets even though it froze its BitGo account in its latest update on the exploit it suffered.
Binance’s Reserve Page Shows 1.06 Billion More USDT Than Customer Balances After Hack Refill
Binance's reserve page now shows about 1.06 billion more USDT in its onchain wallet balance than customers' net balances, but the proof that would let users verify their assets are fully backed isn't out yet.
Got a Video Call Invite From a Crypto Contact? FBI Says It Could Be North Korea
The FBI is warning crypto holders about FaceStealer, a scheme North Korean hackers use to drain funds via fake video calls. The bureau says it has taken more than $400 million over the last 18 months.
Court Order Lets DOJ Lock Up $1.2 Billion of North Korea’s Stolen Binance Crypto
The Justice Department also said the FBI took down servers behind "FaceStealer," a video-call hacking scheme it ties to more than $400 million in crypto theft.
How Binance Paid Back $6.3 Billion Lost in North Korea-Linked Hack
Binance says it has replaced all $6.34 billion in crypto stolen in the October 29 hack. The money came from its SAFU fund, futures insurance fund and corporate treasury. Binance plans to refill SAFU to roughly $1 billion.
He Yi links Binance freeze rumors to funds from Southeast Asian scam compounds
Binance co-founder He Yi has dismissed rumors that the exchange is indiscriminately freezing user funds to shore up liquidity, citing a warning she issued earlier in the week about receiving funds linked to Southeast Asian scam compounds.
US Moves To Recover $1.2 Billion In Stolen Crypto — Could It Impact Bitcoin?
The US government has taken another major step toward recovering billions of dollars in stolen cryptocurrency, raising questions about how the assets could eventually return to the market.