Category: Cryptocurrencies
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The GreedyBear crypto theft campaign has entered a more aggressive phase, targeting cryptocurrency users worldwide with a coordinated mix of fake browser extensions, phishing websites, and malicious software. Researchers say the group has stolen over $1 million in digital assets, marking one of its most profitable runs to date. Expanding the Attack Arsenal GreedyBear’s operation…
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The Tornado Cash verdict has ignited strong reactions across the crypto industry. A U.S. jury found co-founder Roman Storm guilty of conspiracy to operate an unlicensed money-transmitting business. The jury acquitted him of sanctions violations and failed to agree on a money-laundering charge, marking a pivotal moment for open-source privacy tool developers. Mixed Jury Decision…
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The UK police have turned a seized crypto asset into a surprising windfall. In a case that began with theft and ended with a profit, Lancashire Constabulary reported an extra £500,000 gained after selling confiscated Bitcoin. The cryptocurrency had appreciated in value while in custody, creating a unique situation in the world of asset recovery.…
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A Bitcoin mining pool hack has rocked the crypto world, forcing one of the largest pools to shut down after suffering a major theft. Over $2 million worth of Bitcoin was stolen, marking one of the most damaging mining pool breaches to date. Hackers Steal 20 BTC from ViaBTC Sub-Pool The victim is a sub-pool…
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Millions of cryptocurrency users are at risk as a new malware campaign uses malicious ads to trick them into downloading fake trading apps. According to Check Point Research (CPR), the attack—known as JSCEAL—has already reached millions of potential victims in the EU and beyond. The malware campaign began in March 2024 and is still active…
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The developers behind Samourai Wallet have entered a guilty plea in a high-profile crypto privacy case. Keonne Rodriguez and William Lonergan Hill, co-founders of the Bitcoin privacy app, admitted to operating an unlicensed money transmitting business in a deal that avoids harsher charges. Their plea, reported by multiple outlets, drops the initial charge of money…
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The FaZe Banks MLG coin controversy is shaking up the gaming and crypto worlds. FaZe Banks, co-founder of FaZe Clan, announced his resignation as CEO following the crash of meme cryptocurrency MLG coin—an event that has now spiraled into a messy influencer feud. MLG coin launched in late 2024 as a gaming-themed meme crypto project.…
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Coinbase is teaming up with banking giant JP Morgan Chase in a major move that brings crypto closer to the mainstream. The Coinbase Chase partnership will allow users to make instant crypto purchases using Chase credit cards, with more integration features rolling out in 2025 and beyond. Starting this fall, Coinbase users can buy cryptocurrency…
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The A7A5 stablecoin surge is accelerating rapidly, with the ruble-backed crypto asset growing by over 240% in just two weeks. Russian users are increasingly turning to the stablecoin as a workaround to international sanctions and frozen crypto accounts. Blockchain analytics firm Elliptic reports that A7A5’s supply now exceeds 41 billion tokens—worth over $501 million. Daily…
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Russian airline Aeroflot was hit by a massive cyberattack this week, grounding dozens of flights and exposing sensitive data in what security experts are calling a “psychological operation” and kinetic sabotage. The breach, claimed by pro-Ukraine hacktivist groups Cyber-Partisans and Silent Crow, allegedly destroyed over 7,000 servers and gave attackers access to the entire Aeroflot…