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Global watchdog flags stablecoin risks, AI threats ahead of G20
The Financial Stability Board flagged cross-border stablecoin risks and AI-related cybersecurity threats while urging G20 policymakers to support stronger safeguards.
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Bitcoin’s Security Faces a 76% Risk by 2046, AI Model Predicts
Onchain analyst Willy Woo stirred fresh debate over Bitcoin’s long-term security on Sunday, Oct. 11, 2026, after sharing artificial intelligence (AI)-generated estimates suggesting a 1.3% probability that Bitcoin’s digital signatures could be broken within two years. Drawing inspiration from Woo’s X post, Bitcoin.com News expanded the experiment, consulting approximately four AI models and examining potential […]
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Liquid Network at 86% Backing as Bitcoin Redemption Freeze Drags On
It has been 35 days since an attacker exploited a vulnerability in the Liquid Network’s Elements software, draining nearly 4,000 BTC from the protocol, and although 3,400 BTC has since been recovered, redemptions of LBTC for actual bitcoin remain suspended as an independent external security audit of Elements v23.3.4 is underway. Liquid Network Peg-Outs Remain […]
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Malaysia man loses $3M in suspected crypto wallet hack
A Malaysian man reports losing $3.05M in cryptocurrency after unauthorized wallet transfers. Police are tracing the funds and investigating fraud.
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COLDCARD warns Bitcoin users about phishing scam on X
COLDCARD investigates a phishing post on its official X account that directed Bitcoin users to a fake wallet security page. The post was deleted.
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Hyperliquid ETH trades raise concerns: Was Papertrade exploited?
Papertrade faces price manipulation allegations after two wallets reportedly used $20M ETH trades on Hyperliquid to affect large positions.
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Robinhood Adds BTC To Balance Sheet, ‘Bunker Mode’ Kicks Off, And More – Weekly Recap
This week’s stories spanned corporate adoption, government crypto flows, security risks and macro concerns. Robinhood added $25 million in bitcoin to its balance sheet, while U.S. government-linked wallets moved nearly $1.9 billion in crypto. Justin Drake warned AI breakthroughs could threaten widely used cryptography, a survey found wealthy investors increasingly favor crypto for long-term returns, […]
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Ledger Confirms Hidden Hardware Implant in Affected User’s Wallet
Ledger confirmed Saturday, Oct. 10, 2026, that a hardware wallet belonging to one affected customer contained an unauthorized implant, lending credibility to suspicions of a supply chain attack involving Southeast Asian reseller CryptoBilis. The discovery follows reports of cryptocurrency losses approaching $93.4 million across hundreds of addresses. Ledger Confirms Physical Tampering as Crypto Wallet Investigation […]
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Triple-A attacker moves $12.4m in ETH to Tornado Cash
The attacker behind Triple-A’s July treasury breach has transferred 4,970 ETH worth approximately $12.4 million into Tornado Cash, according to blockchain security firm Salus. Salus said its Tornado monitoring system tracked 49 deposits of 100 ETH and seven deposits of…
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Ledger Wallet Mystery Deepens as Suspected Losses Hit $93.4M
On Friday, the crypto community finds itself confronting yet another security controversy, this time involving hardware wallet manufacturer Ledger. Although preliminary reports placed the alleged theft at $86 million, suspected losses may have reached $93.4 million, and with Ledger yet to provide an official account, a supply chain attack has emerged as the most credible […]
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Brazil Seizes Record Crypto Funds From Self-Custody Wallets
During Operation ClickFix, which targeted a criminal group that used social engineering for phishing purposes, the Civil Police of Santa Catarina recovered over $1.7 million held in self-custody wallets—the largest seizure of this nature ever recorded by law enforcement agencies in Brazil. Over $1.7 Million Recovered From Self-Custody Wallets During Operation ClickFix Brazilian police reached […]
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Bitcoin consolidates near $82.5K as crypto weathers Ledger theft reports
Bitcoin and crypto markets eyed a recovery from Thursday’s drop despite concerns of another hardware wallet exploit.
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Ledger investigates potential wallet tampering after reports of $86 million in crypto stolen
The hardware wallet maker said it is investigating devices sold by a Southeast Asian reseller as social posts swirl about crypto assets drained from Bitcoin, Ethereum and Tron addresses.
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France is world’s most dangerous place for Bitcoiners: 90 attacks in 7 months
French authorities recorded 90 crypto-related cases involving kidnapping, extortion, threats and violent theft in seven months. What makes France such a hotspot?
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DWF Labs subsidiaries sue BitGo for $141 million over alleged token lock-up breach
DWF is seeking $114 million in damages on the basis BitGo’s token sales resulted in direct losses through the fall in tokens' prices.
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Cardano’s Hoskinson challenges Vitalik over AI threats to crypto
Cardano founder Charles Hoskinson disputes Vitalik Buterin's AI cryptography warning, defending quantum-resistant security methods used in current standards.
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Apple shares arrive on Solana. What does the token holder own?
Securitize’s new stock tokens represent security entitlements backed by shares, while the companies whose stock appears on the tokens have not sponsored the offering. An Apple stock token on Solana can move through a blockchain transaction, but its legal claim…
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SIM-Swap Fraudster Who Spent Stolen Crypto on Gold Grills and Dubai Trips Jailed
Ajay Shinjin helped steal nearly $265,000 in crypto after criminals hijacked BT customers' phone numbers in November 2021.
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Crypto firms turn to Anthropic AI to find security flaws
Crypto developers Nethermind and ZEUS seek access to Anthropic's free AI security scanner, which uses Claude Mythos to find software weaknesses.
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Crypto projects apply for Anthropic’s new frontier AI security scanner
Anthropic’s new opt-in service promises vulnerability reports from its strongest AI models, including Claude Mythos.
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Trump administration outlines quantum, AI initiatives in $6B science push
The White House outlined a $215 million quantum computing competition and $2.4 billion in AI industry commitments as concerns grow over quantum threats to cryptocurrency security.
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Thieves Hold Pattaya Expat at Gunpoint to Drain $820K in Crypto
Local reports indicated that the gang held the unidentified foreigner at gunpoint, restrained him, and forced him to transfer the cryptocurrency to the wallet of one of the perpetrators, who sold it immediately. The attackers also took cash and three luxury watches from the victim. New Crypto-linked Armed Incursion Reported in Thailand A new armed […]
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Bitcoin rebounds to $82,000 as Trump rules out Iran strikes, oil drops
Bitcoin rebounded to $82,000 as Trump ruled out an Iran strike before the midterms, while crypto security experts pushed back on “bunker mode” fears.
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Bitcoin reclaims $81K as Trump rules out pre-midterm Iran strikes
Bitcoin has reclaimed $81,000 after U.S. President Donald Trump ruled out attacks on Iran before the Nov. 3 midterm elections, while oil prices have retreated following his statement. President Donald Trump said in an Oct. 8 Truth Social post that…
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US Government Moves $1 Billion in Bitcoin Seized From Bitfinex Hacker
A government wallet holding Bitcoin seized from the Bitfinex hacker sent 12,267 BTC to a new, unlabeled address, according to Arkham data.
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U.S. government moves $1 billion in bitcoin tied to Bitfinex hack, with no sign of sale
Arkham data shows the 12,267 BTC went to unlabeled wallets rather than an exchange, a day after $383 million hit Coinbase Prime.
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US government moves $1B in seized Bitcoin after $770M transfers
Blockchain analysts identified the US government wallet tied to the recovery of funds from the Bitfinex hack.
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Over 6 million bitcoin sit behind exposed public keys as AI warnings mount
Glassnode co-founder's latest figures show growing public-key exposure as Justin Drake urges preparations for potential AI attacks on wallet cryptography.
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Crypto lending rises again… but have they solved the risks?
Crypto lending has risen by 55% since July, but now has to deal with the dangers of AI assisted hacks, and risks cascading through interlinked protocols. Here’s how to stay safe.
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Bitcoin and ether holders urged to enter ‘bunker mode’ against possible AI attacks
Ethereum researchers warned AI could break the signatures guarding bitcoin, ether and the tokens built on them "in months, not years" in the worst case, well before quantum computers arrive.
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Uranium Finance Hacker Who Bought Pokémon and Magic Cards Convicted Over $50M Theft
Jonathan Spalletta also spent stolen crypto on a Roman coin marking Julius Caesar's assassination and moon-flown Wright brothers fabric.
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$783K Crypto Bust Ends Site Selling Stolen Images of 17,000 Women
A joint French-U.S. law enforcement operation shut down a platform selling stolen intimate images of women and underage girls. Authorities also seized over $783,000 in crypto assets, including bitcoin. Crypto-Driven Financial Scheme French investigators have confiscated more than $783,000 (€700,000) in cryptocurrency during a joint French-U.S. operation that shut down Nudeleaksteens, an online platform selling […]
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Hackers Attack Another Bitcoin Project as Ark’s Second Exploited
In another cyber attack against a Bitcoin project, Second, the developer of an implementation of the Ark Protocol, confirmed it lost 0.75 BTC ($62,322) of its own funds in an exploit on Monday. Per the team, “no user funds were affected.” The attack was caught within hours, and a fix has been shipped. However, the […]
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Vitalik Buterin backs crypto ‘bunker mode’ amid rapid AI math advances
Ethereum researchers say crypto users should consider an orderly migration of funds to fresh addresses, warning AI could threaten private-key security before quantum computers do.
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Jury Convicts Uranium Finance Hacker Who Spent Crypto Loot on Pokemon Cards
A Manhattan federal jury convicted cybersecurity consultant Jonathan Spalletta on Wednesday of computer fraud and money laundering over the 2021 Uranium Finance attacks. Inner City Press, reporting from the courthouse, said jurors returned guilty verdicts on both counts after beginning deliberations Tuesday afternoon. Prosecutors accused Spalletta of draining roughly $53.3 million, laundering millions through Tornado […]
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Europol warns crypto wallets face quantum threats
Europol warns quantum threats could expose crypto wallets and stored encrypted data, urging early moves toward post-quantum security.
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Europol Warns Crypto Wallets Are 'Primary Risk' for Quantum Attacks
The EU police agency expects blockchains to adapt to the threat, while a second report weighs the risk of data stolen now and cracked later.
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Liquidations jump to $547 million as oil rally hits crypto market
Bitcoin fell below $84,000 as oil climbed on Iranian tanker attacks, while smaller tokens fell harder and liquidations rose to $547 million.
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Bitcoin dips below $84,000 as oil jumps on Iranian tanker attacks
Bitcoin briefly broke under the level analysts flagged as the point where sellers take over. Oil and the dollar both climbed.
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Flash Loan Attacks Drained $1.2B From DeFi Between 2020 and 2024: Study
Attacks grew more sophisticated and less predictable over the period, according to researchers who scanned more than 20 billion transactions.
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