Rapid7 uncovered Operation ASTERIX, a crypto scam using fake Ledger, Trezor and Exodus apps, phishing emails and phone calls to steal wallet recovery phrases. The campaign exposed about 885,000 phone numbers, including 43,066 linked to crypto exchange accounts, while attackers used AI coding tools to build and improve their fraud tools.
WeatherlyMANTRA Chain halted its blockchain after an attacker exploited a vulnerability in an upstream software dependency, freezing transactions, asset transfers and exchange deposits and withdrawals.
AnaisUK cinemas are considering banning or restricting camera-enabled smart glasses, including Meta’s AI glasses, over concerns about film piracy and privacy. The UK Cinema Association said rules will vary by venue, while operators will also consider accessibility needs for people with visual or hearing difficulties.
WeatherlyTerm Finance lost about $8.5 million after an attacker exploited its governance system to gain control of vault assets, draining 2,843 ETH and 1.68 million USDC. The stolen USDC was swapped for DAI, while Term Finance investigates how the attacker gained enough voting power to bypass its governance safeguards.
AnaisCointelegraph tweeted that SEC approved iShares' Bitcoin (BTC) Spot ETF, but was confirmed to be false by BlackRock.
AaronThis development follows a transaction made just three weeks ago, where another wallet linked to Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin sent 400 ETH, valued at approximately $600,000, to Coinbase.
DavinFake spot Bitcoin ETF news’ approval disseminated by Cointelegraph caused BTC price to pump to $30k before dropping while the news outlet quickly jumped on damage control.
CatherineiSanctuary did not name the exchanges.
ClementFour suspects in South Korean cryptocurrency-linked murder case face possible capital sentence.
Hui XinThe U.S. government has emerged as a major player in the cryptocurrency realm, holding a substantial bitcoin stash valued at over $5 billion.
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