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Nobitex's leaked code reveals intent to evade regulation, potentially aiding financial crime. A person wearing the "Anonymous" mask pictured. (Image source: Robert Stump, via Unsplash)

Exchange's leaked code reveals intent to evade regulation, potentially aiding financial crime

A recent report from TRM Labs has shed light on the inner workings of Nobitex, Iran's largest cryptocurrency exchange. TRM’s analysis revealed that the platform was built with obfuscation tools, VIP bypass logic, and deep integrat...

Chibuike Okpara, 02 Jul 2025 02:22

An "Anonymous" mask, accepted internationally as the symbol of hackers (Image source: Robert Stump, via Unsplash)

Record $2.1B lost to crypto hacks in H1 2025 as $9.32B of illicit funds moved in 2024

The first half of 2025 set a grim new record for the crypto industry, with over $2.1 billion stolen in hacks and exploits. This surge was overwhelmingly driven by state-sponsored cybercrime, highlighted by the single largest crypt...

Chibuike Okpara, 01 Jul 2025 14:57

A police officer cutting into the Bitcoin ATM with a hand-held abrasive saw (Image source: Jasper County Sheriff’s Office via Facebook; cropped)

Police saw into Bitcoin ATM to recover $25,000, but innocent owner takes the hit

Sheriff Chuck Havard of Jasper County, Texas, announced on June 17, 2025, that the Sheriff’s Office, with the support of Hardin County police, successfully cut open a Bitcoin ATM in Hardin County and recovered $31,900. This was do...

Chibuike Okpara, 22 Jun 2025 02:33

Princeton warns of context manipulation attacks on Web3 AI agents. Pictured: A girl holding a robot's hand (Image source: Andy Kelly, Unsplash)

Study shows memory attacks can hijack AI agents to transfer crypto assets

Princeton researchers expose a “memory poisoning” flaw in LLM agents: malicious context injections buried in vector stores can override guardrails and hijack crypto wallets.

Nathan Ali, 13 May 2025 22:24

Cabbage branding connects playful visual identity with smart DeFi tooling (Image source: Stader Labs)

Cabbage by Stader Labs combines AI trading and strategic buybacks in DeFi’s boldest move yet

Stader Labs has launched Cabbage, an AI-powered memecoin trading platform, as part of a strategic push to combine intelligent trading tools with long-term token value creation. With real-time analytics and one-click execution, Cab...

Louise Burke, 16 Apr 2025 17:18

Promotional still of Affyn’s Singapore-based headquarters, featured in early marketing for the NEXUS World metaverse platform (Image source: Affyn via Newsfile)

Web3 gaming projects face pressure as Affyn CEO warns of delays and uncertainty

Web3 gaming faces turbulence as projects stall and token values drop. Affyn’s CEO warns of uncertainty in a recent update, highlighting the pressure on blockchain games to deliver real results amid growing scepticism.

Louise Burke, 12 Apr 2025 23:52

A tutorial on making money - or losing it? (Image source: Web3_ETH on YouTube)

Google taking months to shoot down large-scale crypto scam

CheckMag YouTube has been drowning in ads promising "1-2 ETH per day" for at least two months now. These ads typically take you to videos of people claiming to be AI bot developers who supposedly explain how to start making boatloads of mo...

Sergey Tarasov, 28 Feb 2025 13:27

California wildfires - cryptocurrency donations now accepted to help victims (Image source: AI generated)

Gofundme.org accepting crypto for California wildfire assistance

Blockchain.com, a crypto wallet is offering fee-free send transactions for Wildfire Relief Fund 2025. Crypto currency is now being used to help those in need from the California wildfires.

TJ Shiner, 18 Jan 2025 23:09

Sygnum valued at $1 billion (Image source: Generated using DALL·E 3)

Crypto bank Sygnum now valued at $1 billion

The cryptocurrency-friendly bank Sygnum has surpassed the $1 billion value mark after raising $58 million in its most recent investment round. Some of Sygnum's staff got involved as well, and the round was supported by crypto-focu...

Codrut Nistor, 14 Jan 2025 16:58

Mara acquires wind farm for cryptocurrency mining. (Image source: Mara)

Crypto miner acquires a $240 million wind farm to secure low energy prices

Mara has acquired a wind farm in Hansford County, Texas, for $240 million. The wind farm, with a 240 MW interconnection capacity and 114 MW nameplate capacity, will power a data center Mara plans to develop at the site, providing ...

Daniela Morales Soler, 21 Dec 2024 12:08

Man claiming to be Uber driver borrows phones, steals crypto

On December 11, 2024, a man by the name of Nuruhussein Hussein was arrested for stealing cryptocurrency from two victims. His scheme was simple; he posed as an Uber driver, found a reason to ask to use their phones, then got into ...

Daniel Fuller, 15 Dec 2024 16:39

Bitcoin reaches a new all-time high (Image Source: Jaydeep Joshi / Pixabay

Bitcoin crosses the $100,000 mark for the first time

Bitcoin has finally crossed the long-awaited six figures mark. The cryptocurrency is up 140% in 2024 and is expected to continue its upward trajectory under the upcoming Trump administration.

Kristen Spradlin, 05 Dec 2024 12:29

Paradise looks impressive but many elements have been stolen. (Image source: Ultra Games Ltd.)

GTA VI competitor Paradise turns out to be a Russian crypto rip-off

Ultra Games' open-world game Paradise caused a stir two months ago with an impressive trailer. After having amassed over 650,000 views, it has now become clear that Paradise is simply a crypto rip-off from Russia rather than an al...

Hannes Brecher, 21 Nov 2024 20:20

Bitcoin all time high (Image source: Generated using DALL·E 3)

Bitcoin breaks the $80,000 barrier

Although those over-the-top predictions that mentioned figures well above the $100,000 threshold failed to come to fruition year after year, the world's first cryptocurrency has finally managed to break the $80,000 barrier. Today,...

Codrut Nistor, 10 Nov 2024 22:40

German telecom giant to mine Bitcoin using excess green energy

Deutsche Telekom has announced an agreement with Bankhaus Metzler to trial Bitcoin mining using excess green energy in peak production moments, thus stabilizing the balance between supply and demand in a rather unorthodox way.

Daniela Morales Soler, 08 Nov 2024 16:54

BingX cryptocurrency exchange loses over $52 million to hot wallet hack

The BingX cryptocurrency exchange has lost over $52 million to a hot wallet hack. The hack occurred around 4 pm UTC+8 in Singapore. BingX has frozen transfers and initiated emergency procedures to minimize losses.

David Chien, 20 Sep 2024 23:57

Bitcoin US strategic reserve (Generated using DALL·E 3)

Bitcoin could become a strategic reserve in the US

With a federal debt of over $35 trillion, the US is looking at solutions to reduce this figure, and Bitcoin might be the answer. A recent proposal by US Senator Cynthia Lummis mentions the purchase of one million bitcoins, which a...

Codrut Nistor, 17 Aug 2024 14:51

WazirX states that valuation of crypto assets is based on the time when trading was paused, which was 21st July 2024, 8:30 PM IST. (Source: WazirX)

WazirX exchange implements a two-tiered recovery plan for users following $230 million crypto theft

WazirX has outlined a strategy to address a recent cyberattack that resulted in the loss of over $230 million in crypto assets. The crypto exchange has implemented a two-tiered recovery plan, allowing users to choose between prior...

Anubhav Sharma, 27 Jul 2024 20:06

WazirX saw trading volume worth around 1 billion in USDT till 30th November 2023. (Source: WazirX)

$230 Million (₹1,924.41 Crore) vanish from Indian crypto exchange WazirX in suspected North Korean hack

Major Indian crypto exchange WazirX suffered a security breach, losing over $230 million in digital assets. The company posted a tweet on 18th July (3:48 AM EDT) announcing suspension of withdrawals as they investigate the inciden...

Anubhav Sharma, 19 Jul 2024 04:00

Ethical hackers Joe Grand and Bruno help recover $3 million in bitcoin from a locked wallet. (Source: YouTube)

Hackers recover $3 million in bitcoin from software wallet locked for over a decade

Well-known YouTuber and ethical hacker Joe Grand, along with fellow software wizard Bruno successfully reverse-engineered a password generation tool and discovered a critical flaw in its earlier version. Thanks to this feat, they ...

Sambit Saha, 13 Jun 2024 19:41

Bill Gates at the TerraPower groundbreaking of the Natrium sodium-cooled reactor in Kemmerer, Wyoming. (Source: Bill Gates blog)

Bill Gates’ TerraPower starts construction on sodium-cooled Natrium nuclear power plant to help meet surging electricity demand from AI, EV, and cryptocurrency use

Bill Gates’ TerraPower has started construction on its sodium-cooled Natrium nuclear power plant in Wyoming. Partnering with the US Dept. of Energy, the project reactor will provide 345-megawatts of electricity to help meet surgin...

David Chien, 12 Jun 2024 05:17

US-based cryptocurrency miners reportedly took ~143,000 BTC home in 2023

The US is second to none with ~143,000 BTC mined in 2023 according to a report by BitRiver, the leading Russian cryptocurrency mining farm operator. This corresponds to $9.6 billion at May 18, 2024 value. Russia is a distant secon...

Sergey Tarasov, 18 May 2024 15:45

It is said the cryptocurrency exchange platform created by Zhao was engineered to grow at all costs (Image source: Binance.com)

Binance founder to serve 4 months in prison

The founder of Binance, Changpeng Zhao, has been sentenced to four months in prison for putting profits above the law. The company was found guilty of inadvertently helping fund various criminal activities around the globe. Zhao p...

Sergey Tarasov, 01 May 2024 22:18

Bitcoin halvenings (Source: ADVFN via Forbes)

Bitcoin breaks the $60,000 barrier once again

After spending more than two years at lower altitudes, Bitcoin returned above the $60,000 threshold earlier today. With a few months left until the next so-called "halvening" and thanks to favorable market conditions, Bitcoin coul...

Codrut Nistor, 29 Feb 2024 01:11

German police breaks previous record with $2.1 billion Bitcoin seizure

As part of an ongoing investigation that involves German authorities, an unnamed forensic IT company from Munich, and the FBI. Roughly 50,000 bitcoins were seized from two people suspected of money laundering and more. The two ind...

Codrut Nistor, 01 Feb 2024 18:19

XPayments goes live. (Source: X/Twitter)

XPayments account appearance re-ignites X/Twitter in-app transactions speculation

The registration of a new X/Twitter account with apparent direct links to the company may be connected to its owner Elon Musk's long-held aspirations of converting it into an "everything app". On that note, the same social media p...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 21 Jan 2024 19:14

The SEC's X account was hacked earlier this week, resulting in fake news about Bitcoin ETFs being spread. (Image via Shutterstock and SEC, w/ edits)

U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission X account hacked

The X account of the United States Securities and Exchange Commission, which oversees and regulates investments, was hacked earlier this week. The hackers created a false post stating that Bitcoin ETFs had been approved for tradin...

Sam Medley, 13 Jan 2024 00:19

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North Korean hackers rake up US$3B in Crypto over six years

Recorded Future’s Insikt Group reported that hackers backed by a regime have acquired an estimated US$3 billion by targeting the cryptocurrency and finance industry, with South Korea being their primary target, as well as the rest...

Robert Gelo, 05 Dec 2023 14:40

PayPal stablecoin now available (Source: PayPal)

PayPal enters the crypto market with PYUSD

Previously rumored to arrive as PayPal Coin, the brand's first step into the crypto market finally took place yesterday. The PayPal USD (PYUSD) stablecoin, which will be soon traded via the PayPal apps/website, is fully backed by ...

Codrut Nistor, 08 Aug 2023 18:20

It appears as though Tesla may start accepting cryptocurrency payments once more. (Image source: Tesla)

Tesla could add Bitcoin and Dogecoin payment methods as Twitter snoop reveals several mentions of controversial cryptocurrencies in site code

After shelving Bitcoin as a payment method due to criticism over environmental concerns, it appears that Tesla may start accepting the cryptocurrency as payment for its electric vehicles in the near future. The site's code also ma...

Julian van der Merwe, 20 Jul 2023 22:57

Substantially more power efficient than previous models, but even more so expensive. (Image Source: Whatsminer)

Samsung's upcoming 3 nm gate-all-around chips discovered inside cryptomining rigs

While the first 3 nm chips from big companies like Apple could launch in late 2023, obscure companies like MicroBT already offer 3 nm technology to cryptominers for a substantial premium. MicroBT's M56S++ model was recently discov...

Bogdan Solca, 19 Jul 2023 17:35

Crypto comeback: Bitcoin cruises past US$30,000 barrier thanks to possible ETF approval

BlackRock's new Bitcoin ETF would give millions of Americans easy access to crypto investments, which has pushed the digital currency market to prices that haven't been seen in over twelve months. Aside from the positive developme...

Enrico Frahn, 23 Jun 2023 23:03

Is Apple hinting at something? (Image Source: CoinMarketCap)

Bitcoin whitepaper is hidden deep in Apple's macOS

The entire Bitcoin whitepaper can be accessed in pdf form through the Image Capture utility or directly opening it through a terminal command. It has been "a feature" since the 2018 Mojave update, but anonymous sources claim that ...

Bogdan Solca, 07 Apr 2023 17:57

Crypto mining rig with NVIDIA cards (image: miner69niner/Reddit, edited)

NVIDIA's Kagan lambasts crypto as useless for humanity as he touts AI

Despite the billions in profits from graphics cards bought for crypto mining rigs, NVIDIA's Chief Technical Officer confirmed that the company has a love-hate relationship with cryptocurrencies. 'I never believed that is something...

Daniel Zlatev, 27 Mar 2023 10:19

Japan's digital yen to begin testing in April, official launch not in sight for now

While the crypto market continues to struggle, Japanese authorities are planning to test the use of an official digital coin. The country's central bank revealed that a digital yen will be tested starting in April. Last year, Chin...

Codrut Nistor, 17 Feb 2023 12:42

Bitcoin is on the rise, but there's a long path back to the ATH value (Source: Getty Images)

Bitcoin went up 37% in the last month

After climbing more than US$6,000 in the last 30 days, Bitcoin has reached a price of over US$23,000. While this translates to a solid growth of around 37%, there is a long road ahead until the all-time high value of US$68,789.63....

Codrut Nistor, 26 Jan 2023 10:08

The fresh coat of paint also includes realistic looking inscriptions. (Image Source: Iskandar Souza)

Cryptominers are selling used GPUs as new with repainted VRAM chips

Brazilian YouTuber Iskandar Souza and GPU repair specialist Paulo Gomes expose a new scheme involving used mining GPUs sold as new from Chinese online retailers. In order to hide the yellow tint on VRAM, cryptominers are now repai...

Bogdan Solca, 25 Jan 2023 17:56

Sam Bankman-Fried has been spending time with the Bahamas Department of Correctional Services. (Image source: Wikipedia/Bahamas.gov - edited)

Former FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried faces up to 115 years of jail time in the US while currently detained in tough Bahamian prison

Sam Bankman-Fried, the founder and former CEO of FTX, has been arrested and detained in the Bahamas. The entrepreneur, who has now lost his billionaire status, could end up being sentenced to as much as 115 years in prison after b...

Daniel R Deakin, 15 Dec 2022 11:32

Venture capitalist Tim Draper at the Web Summit 2022 tech conference (Source: Ben McShane)

Tim Draper: Bitcoin will hit US$250,000 by mid-2023

Although he already predicted in 2018 that Bitcoin would hit the US$250,000 threshold in less than four years, venture capitalist Tim Draper is back with another similar prediction. This time, he claims that the quarter million ba...

Codrut Nistor, 08 Dec 2022 16:00

OpenSea NFT marketplace website homepage (Source: Own)

OpenSea: NFT creators earned over US$1 billion in fees this year

According to OpenSea, NFT creators earned over US$1 billion this year so far (based on the sales concluded between January 1 and November 23 on the platform). This amount does not include grants, various incentives, or sponsorship...

Codrut Nistor, 03 Dec 2022 19:08

Bitcoin is headed to irrelevance as per ECB chief (image: Michael Förtsch/Unsplash)

Bitcoin price is on its 'last stand' as per ECB Director who warns banks against promoting it

The world's most popular cryptocurrency Bitcoin is headed to 'irrelevance,' said the European Central Bank Director General, claiming that the recent price stabilization may be a dead cat bounce. He also warns banks that they will...

Daniel Zlatev, 01 Dec 2022 20:26

Shiba Inu now accepted for payment by Atheist Shoes

While the crypto market continues to struggle, BitPay announces a new partnership that brings a popular meme coin into the spotlight once again. Berlin-headquartered shoe manufacturer Atheist Shoes is now accepting Shiba Inu payme...

Codrut Nistor, 29 Nov 2022 08:16

The FED-backed digital dollar stable coin might launch sooner than expected. (Image Source: Computerworld)

US initiates 12-week test program for digital dollar tokens

In the aftermath of the FTX collapse, the US decided to start testing a CBDC digital dollar for the next 12 weeks. This trial program is initiated by the Federal Reserve Bank of New York and is intended to assess the feasibility o...

Bogdan Solca, 17 Nov 2022 21:40

Santander UK to block payments to crypto exchanges in 2023 (Source: Glasgow Live)

Santander will block all payments to crypto exchanges for UK customers next year

Although the timeline is not public yet, UK customers of the Santander bank will no longer be able to acquire crypto in less than a year. As a new move in its fight to protect customers from scams, the bank will block online, mobi...

Codrut Nistor, 07 Nov 2022 21:06

Vertu Metavertu is a new "Web3" smartphone that can be configured to cost over US$41,000

The luxury-focused smartphone brand Vertu has adopted Web3 with the new Metavertu handset. It sports a number of 'normal' flagship-grade features such as the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1-powered device and a large FHD+ AMOLED display, yet p...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 25 Oct 2022 20:27

Google teams up with Coinbase (Source: Coinbase Blog)

Google teams up with Coinbase to accept crypto payments for cloud services

The long-term strategic partnership inked by Google Cloud and Coinbase involves the ability of select Web3 customers to pay for their cloud services using select cryptocurrencies. The list of supported currencies has not been unve...

Codrut Nistor, 12 Oct 2022 09:56

The infamous EMAX ad post (image: Kim Kardashian / Instagram / edited)

Kim Kardashian banned from peddling crypto and fined US$1.26 million as the SEC cracks down on influencer scams

Kim Kardashian's brief flirt with scammy crypto advertising would cost her a 3-year ban on crypto promotions and US$1.26 million. That's the US$250,000 she received for the post touting an EthereumMax token, plus interest and a US...

Daniel Zlatev, 03 Oct 2022 18:40

A greener Ethereum is on the horizon. (Image Source: Coinpage)

Ethereum completes PoS merge, but GPU-based ETH mining is not dead yet

With the recently completed Ethereum PoS merge, the coin would effectively become unmineable via GPUs some time in 2023. However, an immediate GPU dump is unlikely, as new PoW alternatives including Ethereum Classic or the newly-c...

Bogdan Solca, 15 Sep 2022 15:07

ETH's Merge event may fall on September 15 (image: Ethereum.org)

Ethereum Merge event may land early to cut electricity use 99% as Norway explores ETH-based digital currency

The long-awaited shakeup of crypto's electricity bills in the form of Ethereum's so-called Merge event may happen as soon as Thursday instead of on the 'soft' September 19 deadline. The drastic ETH mining power draw reduction may ...

Daniel Zlatev, 12 Sep 2022 16:23

Solana claims its protocol and cryptography weren't compromised during the hack. (image: Executium/Unsplash)

Hackers drain over US$4 million from thousands of Solana wallets in yet another widespread crypto hack

Thousands of Solana wallets have been drained thanks to a widespread attack on Slope mobile wallets. According to initial investigations, the attack is only limited to software wallets as hardware wallets haven’t been breached.

Fawad Murtaza, 04 Aug 2022 10:49