2025-8-1 10:20 |
Crypto hacks and security threats are escalating again, with hackers stealing over $140 million across multiple platforms in July alone. According to data shared by blockchain security firm PeckShield on Aug.
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2025-7-31 21:29 | |
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Crypto projects are facing unprecedented security threats in 2025, with over $3. 1 billion already lost to hacks this year. On 31 July, blockchain security firm Immunefi launched Magnus, an AI-powered platform designed to offer real-time protection against these threats.
2025-7-31 18:37 | |
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Stacks (STX) drops 2. 5% as Bithumb announces temporary halting of transactions. Network upgrades aim to boost Stacks’ security and features. The suspension of transactions is scheduled to begin on July 29.
2025-7-26 15:58 | |
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Crypto exchange WOO X reported a security breach on July 24 that resulted in unauthorized withdrawals totaling $14 million across nine user accounts. The company said in a July 24 statement that the exploit stemmed from a team member’s device…
2025-7-25 07:24 | |
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A dormant crypto wallet linked to one of the largest exploits of the year has sprung back to life. On 17 July 2025, the wallet associated with the Infini hack began moving funds for the first time since February, when a major security breach drained $49.
2025-7-18 14:27 | |
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PRNewswire, PRNewswire, 9th July 2025, Chainwire The post HTX 2025 Mid-Year Security Report: Upgrading a Multi-Layered Defense for a Safer Crypto Ecosystem appeared first on CaptainAltcoin.
2025-7-9 10:54 | |
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Coinbase has launched a $5 million bug bounty program hosted on Cantina, aimed at strengthening the security of its on-chain products and the Base layer 2 network. The program, which was announced on July 8, is one of the biggest…
2025-7-9 09:04 | |
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Binance SAFU (Secure Asset Fund for Users) is an emergency insurance fund established by Binance in July 2018. The fund was created as a means to reimburse victims of security The post Binance SAFU in Crypto Explained: Meaning, Origin, and How It Works appeared first on CryptoNinjas.
2025-6-10 16:28 | |
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The Wyoming Stable Token Commission has partnered with Inca Digital Federal LLC to enhance security and risk monitoring for its upcoming state-issued stablecoin. Scheduled for public launch in July 2025, the Wyoming Stable Token is currently being tested on multiple…
2025-5-14 19:35 | |
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According to data from Web3 security firm Blockaid, the number of Inferno Drainer DApps surged to 40,000 by the end of July.
2024-8-29 10:51 | |
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The cryptocurrency sector faced a significant security crisis in July 2024, as hackers orchestrated 16 major breaches that resulted in approximately $266 million in stolen assets. This dramatic spike in thefts highlights a concerning trend, with July’s losses surpassing June’s $176 million across 20 incidents.
2024-8-2 18:11 | |
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Casper Network has resumed operations after resolving the recent security breach. Two blocks were removed; a new Casper-node binary was deployed and scanned. Other July breaches affected WazirX ($230M), Compound Finance ($24M), and more.
2024-8-2 17:41 | |
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Is WazirX prioritizing its own survival over user security with the “socialized loss strategy,” and how does this impact the Indian crypto community? On July 18, WazirX, India’s largest crypto exchange, faced a severe cyber attack. Hackers targeted one of…
2024-7-30 23:10 | |
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Is WazirX prioritizing its own survival over user security with the “socialized loss strategy,” and how does this impact the Indian crypto community? On July 18, WazirX, India’s largest crypto exchange, faced a severe cyber attack. Hackers targeted one of…
2024-7-30 23:10 | |
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Blockchain platform Casper Network announced to the community that a “significant security breach” that occurred yesterday has been contained. Casper Network suspends operations In an X post today, July 28, the team behind the Casper Network (CSPR) announced that it…
2024-7-29 00:49 | |
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A crypto whale who lost $24 million worth of liquid staked Ethereum via a phishing scam last year is receiving the money back. Blockchain security firm Scam Sniffer reported that the attacker had returned more than $10 million of the stolen funds as of July 15.
2024-7-17 21:15 | |
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The team behind Inferno Drainer, a notorious crypto scam service, failed to launder a substantial amount of ETH after privacy protocol Railgun managed to block the transaction. According to security firm MistTrack, on July 9, the team behind the subscription-based…
2024-7-12 11:56 | |
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Maker price rose more than 7% to lead altcoin gainers alongside Kaspa and Injective. Gains for MKR came as new upside momentum emerged amid a massive $1. 35 million Endgame audit contest. MakerDAO said in a recent post that blockchain security platform Sherlock will the host the bug hunt contest from July 8 to August 5, […] The post Maker price surges 7% amid $1.
2024-6-27 15:01 | |
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MakerDAO partners with Sherlock for a record-breaking $1.35 million audit contest, launching on July 8 and ending on Aug. 5, to ensure top-tier security for its Endgame phase.
2024-6-25 14:59 | |
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South Korea's FSC introduces new regulations for digital asset investments, effective July 2024, focusing on interest accrual and enhanced security. The post South Korea’s Crypto Interest Law Omits NFTs and CBDCs appeared first on NFT News Today.
2023-12-12 19:57 | |
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Ripple earned significant victory in July when judge decided that XRP not security in and of itself
2023-11-16 14:11 | |
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In a recent interview with CNBC, Brad Garlinghouse addressed the ongoing legal battle between Ripple and the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) over the classification of XRP. Garlinghouse highlighted three consecutive wins for Ripple in the legal proceedings, emphasizing that the first judgment on July 13 clearly stated that XRP is not a security.
2023-11-11 05:00 | |
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Edward Farina, the founder and CEO of various crypto-focused initiatives, is confident that XRP is a better “investment” in early October than it was before July when the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) claimed that the coin was an unregistered security.
2023-10-10 04:00 | |
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The withdrawals were flagged by Security firm Cyvers Alerts. The cryptocurrencies involved in the withdrawals include USDT, ETH, DAI, USDC and STAKE. Alphapo, a supplier of payment services to several crypto-gambling sites saw similar erroneous withdrawals on July 23.
2023-9-5 22:34 | |
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Lawyers argued the SEC’s grounds for an appeal was based on “dissatisfaction” with a July court decision that the XRP token did not largely qualify as a security.
2023-9-2 00:53 | |
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Ripple erased all the gains following the July federal court ruling Dynamic resistance held All eyes are now on the major support area seen at $0. 3 Crypto investors cheered Ripple’s price reaction in July following news that the XRP token is not a security when sold to the general public.
2023-8-26 12:12 | |
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The issue, dubbed “Milk Sad,” was discovered in late July by information security firm Distrust.
2023-8-14 05:01 | |
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Hundreds of millions of dollars have been lost to scams and exploits in July alone.
2023-8-8 16:54 | |
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Hex (HEX) market cap has dropped by nearly $500 million since the U. S. Securities and Exchange Commission labeled it security in its lawsuit against its founder, Richard Heart. On July 31. the SEC charged Heart with conducting an unregistered securities offering with the issuance of HEX in 2018.
2023-8-5 00:30 | |
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Worldcoin launched its native token WLD on its mainnet on July 24, 2023. The crypto project has faced serious criticism from several quarters for fears of data privacy. The latest development is the Worldcoin suspension in Kenya because of what the government says are security concerns.
2023-8-3 17:14 | |
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Crypto hackers stole around $165 million in 50 attacks in July, the second highest month for hacking losses after March, according to blockchain security firm PeckShield. The post July Crypto Hack Spree Threatens Recovery of DeFi Sector appeared first on BeInCrypto.
2023-8-1 07:25 | |
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The BNB Smart Chain (BSC) was hit by copycat attacks caused by a vulnerability in the Vyper programming language. It mirrors the Curve Finance defi protocol exploit. Blockchain security firm BlockSec revealed that as of July 30, approximately $73,000 worth…
2023-7-31 13:19 | |
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U. S. senator Elizabeth Warren reintroduced the Digital Asset Anti-Money Laundering Act on July 28, backed by unlikely allies — the Wall Street banks. The Bank Policy Institute, a financial policy think tank made up of a cohort of banks, backed the legislation that aims to mitigate the national security risks posed by cryptocurrencies.
2023-7-30 01:31 | |
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CoinsPaid said it is now working with Estonian law enforcement and several blockchain security firms are assisting to minimize the impact of the July 22 exploit.
2023-7-27 04:40 | |
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The U. S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) charged Quantstamp, a well-known blockchain security firm, with conducting an unregistered Initial Coin Offering (ICO) on July 21. The SEC said that, in October and November 2017, Quantstamp raised over $28 million by selling QSP tokens to about 5,000 investors, including those in the United States.
2023-7-27 02:00 | |
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Uniswap introduced UniswapX to address its security and liquidity challenges. Other DEXes still lagged behind the project despite the drop in network growth. In a 17 July update, the decentrThe post How Uniswap looks to extend its dominance appeared first on AMBCrypto.
2023-7-18 14:30 | |
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Over the last week, the XRP token has dominated the headlines following Ripple’s partial court victory over the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). On July 13, Judge Analisa Torres of the US District Court of the Southern District of New York ruled that XRP doesn’t qualify as a security leading to a massive price surge in which the token gained by almost 90%.
2023-7-18 14:30 | |
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A July 13 court ruling in Ripple’s legal battle with the SEC suggested XRP may not necessarily be a security, a decision that has already made significant waves in the space.
2023-7-18 18:51 | |
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July 13, 2023, will be remembered as a watershed moment in the annals of cryptocurrency history. On this day, XRP, the digital asset associated with Ripple, was officially declared not a security for secondary sales.
2023-7-15 14:43 | |
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Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse has shared his sentiments about a recent ruling that XRP is not a security. On July 13, Federal District judge Analisa Torres ruled that XRP, the native currency of the XRP Ledger (XRP), is not an unregistered security,…
2023-7-15 14:14 | |
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Multichain protocol says its forced to cease operations due to recent events. CEO Zhaojun and his sister have reportedly been detained leaving the team with no operational funds. Multichain saw $125 million stolen on July 6, with blockchain security firm Chainalysis pointing to possible rug pull by insiders.
2023-7-14 14:01 | |
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Ripple, the blockchain company behind the XRP token, is celebrating a key victory over the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). On July 13, Invezz was among the first to break the Ripple news that US Judge Analisa Torres had issued a summary ruling that effectively declared XRP was not a security token [Read the […] The post SEC has no “unbounded jurisdiction over crypto”, Ripple’s Chief Legal Officer says appeared first on Invezz.
2023-7-14 22:58 | |
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On July 13, Judge Analisa Torres of the Southern New York district of the United States district court ruled in favour of Ripple Labs in the case against the United States Securities and Exchanges Commission (SEC).
2023-7-13 19:58 | |
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Later this month, Binance’s BNB Chain is anticipated to undergo its “ZhangHeng” upgrade, which developers claim will significantly enhance security features for users. The hard fork is anticipated to take place at 6:00 UTC on July 19, 2023.
2023-7-13 11:46 | |
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The upgrade will push security measures immediately on the occasion of a blockchain exploit to safeguard user assets.
2023-7-14 09:18 | |
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BNB’s Beacon Chain will soon undergo its “ZhangHeng” upgrade, according to an announcement from the project’s blog on July 12. That post indicates that the beacon chain mainnet will undergo a hard fork upgrade at block height 328,088,888 on July 19, 2023, at 6:00 UTC.
2023-7-13 00:00 | |
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The BNB Beacon Chain is poised to undergo a scheduled hard fork and security upgrade on July 19th, 2023, as announced by the network’s technical team. This update, expected to...
2023-7-13 20:09 | |
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The U. S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York (SDNY) announced in a July 11 press release that it is pressing charges against Shakeeb Ahmed, a senior security engineer at an unidentified company, for money laundering in connection with the exploit of an unnamed Solana-based protocol in July 2022.
2023-7-12 01:00 | |
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The Bank for International Settlements (BIS) introduced a security framework on July 7 to help central banks develop secure digital currencies. BIS noted that central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) will become “critical national infrastructure” in the future.
2023-7-9 23:00 | |
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Stakes over the recent Cardano network split have risen further, with founder Charles Hoskinson calling it a deliberate, targeted attack.
GoPlus Security’s on-chain monitoring concluded that October saw a series of incidents in the crypto community which led to losses exceeding $45.84 million within the month alone. According to a report published by the on-chain security firm GoPlus, the community…
Investors worried about crypto hacks are driving record demand for hardware wallets that store digital assets offline. As per a report by the Financial Times, Ledger, which sells USB-style devices for secure cryptocurrency storage, is having its best year yet…
A new GTIG report reveals that cybercriminals are increasingly using LLMs to make malware smarter, allowing it to rewrite itself in real time and target high-value assets like crypto. A new report from Google’s Threat Intelligence Group has uncovered a…
Balancer has uncovered the technical root cause behind the recent hack that shook its platform. DeFi protocol Balancer has identified an internal bug in the rounding logic of the “upscale” function as the root cause of the November 3 exploit…
An exploit has shaken the Balancer protocol, putting millions of dollars at risk within hours. Decentralized exchange and automated portfolio management protocol Balancer was targeted in a large-scale attack earlier today with roughly $70.
BNB Chain has discovered the root cause of the X account hack which resulted in a loss amounting to $13,000. The team claims that all users have been fully compensated. In a recent post shared on X, the account declared…