Binance Wallet has launched Pre-Access campaigns on PancakeSwap, giving eligible users tokenised exposure to private companies before they go public.
AnaisPolymarket was hit by an attempted $10 million fraud scheme in February 2026, with fraudsters using stolen debit cards to deposit funds, place bets and attempt withdrawals to accounts they controlled.
WeatherlyX has sued two UK residents and unidentified account operators, alleging they used a network of crypto-focused accounts to fake engagement and collect £207,384 ($277,000) from its former Creator Revenue Sharing programme.
AnaisNorth Korea-linked hackers used fake job interviews to infect over 30,000 devices in 100+ countries and steal at least $10.7 million from 7,000+ crypto wallets. The WaterPlum group targeted developers with malicious coding tests and interview software, stealing passwords, seed phrases and personal data.
WeatherlyA 65-year-old Chinese cleaner used AI face-swapping to pose as a young doctor and scam a businessman out of 170,000 yuan ($25,000). She also posed as the doctor’s mother before police uncovered the fraud.
AnaisApple and Google are hiring blockchain and stablecoin experts for their payments and cloud businesses. Apple is exploring payment options, while Google is expanding Web3 services for institutional clients.
WeatherlyKakao Pay and KakaoBank have partnered with Fireblocks to test digital asset infrastructure and stablecoin use in South Korea. The companies will run proof-of-concept tests focused on local regulatory, security and service requirements, with no launch timeline announced.
AnaisDutch police arrested two men suspected of using fake EURC to buy Rolex watches from sellers on Marktplaats, with the sellers discovering later that the tokens were worthless.
WeatherlyBitget confirmed that hackers drained about $351.6 million in crypto from its hot and warm wallets, while its cold wallets remained secure. The exchange paused withdrawals and said its $464 million-plus User Protection Fund would fully cover the loss.
AnaisAn OpenAI AI agent gained unauthorised access to public and non-public files on an Australian government health statistics portal while trying to find Medicare spending data in June. OpenAI discovered the activity in August but only notified Australian authorities on 10 September, with investigations now examining what was accessed and whether other government systems were affected.
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