DeFi protocols face make-or-break test as Discord scams escalate

DeFi protocols are locking down or abandoning Discord support as scams, DM phishing and a Zendesk-linked ID breach expose users to escalating security and impersonation risks. Decentralized finance protocols are withdrawing from public Discord servers, citing security concerns as the… дальше »

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Will Bitcoin soon breach the $100K mark? What the signs are saying

Bitcoin prices were trading around $97,000 on Wednesday after posting a sharp rally in the previous session, supported by improving risk appetite, strong institutional inflows, and a constructive technical setup. дальше »

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JPMorgan Chase data breach sparks market discussion; XRP and BTC holders reassess asset security

As renewed scrutiny around JPMorgan Chase’s data security incident unsettles markets, crypto investors are shifting focus toward asset protection and security-first on-chain solutions. #partnercontent дальше »

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China hacks US Congressional Committee email systems as part of Salt Typhoon espionage: FT

This breach could strain US-China relations further, impacting diplomatic efforts and increasing cybersecurity tensions globally. The post China hacks US Congressional Committee email systems as part of Salt Typhoon espionage: FT appeared first on Crypto Briefing. дальше »

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Ledger customer data breached including info that leads violent criminals to your door

Ledger customers woke up on Jan. 5 to an email no one wants to see: their names and contact information had been exposed through a breach at Global-e, a third-party payment processor. The company clarified what hadn't been compromised: no payment cards, no passwords, and critically, no 24-word recovery phrases. дальше »

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Kontigo to refund $340K in USDC after wallet breach hits over 1,000 Users

The breach followed user complaints about suspicious activity, just weeks after Kontigo closed a $20 million seed round. дальше »

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Stablecoin neobank Kontigo hit by $340K USDC hack, vows 100% reimbursement

Venezuela-focused stablecoin neobank Kontigo has announced plans to compensate customers after over $340,000 in USDC was drained from customer wallets in a security breach. According to a Jan. 5 update, Kontigo confirmed that they “detected unauthorized access that affected the… дальше »

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Ledger Data Leak Exposes Customer Details via Global-e, ZachXBT Flags Fresh Third-Party Breach

Key Takeaways: Ledger confirmed a customer data exposure tied to its third-party payment processor, Global-e. Leaked information includes names and contact details; no wallet seeds, private keys, or crypto funds The post Ledger Data Leak Exposes Customer Details via Global-e, ZachXBT Flags Fresh Third-Party Breach appeared first on CryptoNinjas. дальше »

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Ledger hit by data breach after compromise at third-party processor

Hardware wallet maker Ledger is dealing with another data exposure incident, this time linked to its external payment processor. The issue was connected to systems operated by Global-e and came to public attention after details of a customer notification were shared on X by blockchain investigator ZachXBT. дальше »

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Crypto Wallet Ledger Responds to Major Security Breach

Crypto wallet Ledger faced a major customer data breach through its payment processor Global-e. The post Crypto Wallet Ledger Responds to Major Security Breach appeared first on Coinspeaker. дальше »

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Ledger Crypto Wallet Hit With Data Breach, Here's Who Is at Risk

Ledger partner Global-e has informed that email addresses and contact details of its customers have been leaked. дальше »

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Ledger Hit by Another Data Breach Amid Growing Industry Security Concerns

Ledger, the well-known hardware wallet provider, reportedly suffered a new security incident on January 5, 2026. Blockchain investigator ZachXBT revealed that customer personal data had been compromised through the third-party payment processor Global-e. дальше »

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Ledger says third-party breach may have exposed customer names and contacts

The breach underscores the critical need for robust cybersecurity measures and vigilance against phishing attacks in digital transactions. The post Ledger says third-party breach may have exposed customer names and contacts appeared first on Crypto Briefing. дальше »

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Ilya Lichtenstein, Bitfinex hack launderer, wins early release under Trump law

Bitfinex hacker Ilya Lichtenstein, jailed for laundering Bitcoin from the 2016 breach, has been released early from prison under Trump’s First Step Act reforms. Ilya Lichtenstein, a Russian-American tech entrepreneur convicted for laundering Bitcoin tied to the 2016 Bitfinex hack,… дальше »

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Billion-dollar Bitcoin hacker Ilya Lichtenstein released early, thanks Trump

The hacker behind the 2016 Bitfinex breach says he was freed early under Donald Trump’s First Step Act, just over a year after receiving a five-year sentence. дальше »

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ZachXBT Flags Ongoing Wallet Exploit With Losses Exceeding $107,000

An active exploit is draining hundreds of crypto wallets, with losses amounting to around $107,000 and continuing to rise as investigators work to identify the source. The breach, identified by blockchain investigator ZachXBT, highlights the ongoing risks faced by digital asset holders in the crypto industry. дальше »

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Trader bags $1M from ‘abnormal’ BROCCOLI714 memecoin activity on Binance

A trader claimed to have made $1 million by timing a long-short trade after spotting abnormal activity by a market maker account on Binance, while the exchange denied any security breach. дальше »

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Unleash Protocol hacker moves stolen funds through Tornado Cash

Hacker Protocol drained 1,337 ETH via compromised Unleash multisig governance. The stolen funds have been sent through Tornado Cash to obscure transaction trails. The breach is limited to Unleash, and Story Protocol infrastructure is unaffected. дальше »

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Unleash Protocol Launches Emergency Investigation Following Governance Breach and Unauthorized Transfer of User Assets

Today, Unleash Protocol has verified that there was a major security breach on its smart contracts, and the user funds were withdrawn and transferred. дальше »

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Bitcoin price fails to breach $90K, BEAT leads altcoins with 43% rally

A brief safe-haven rally lost steam as heavy resistance at $90K sparked a mechanical flush for Bitcoin. дальше »

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Coinbase claims arrest in the $355 million insider extortion scheme that targeted nearly 70,000 customers

Coinbase said a former customer support agent was arrested in India as investigators probe a breach tied to insider bribery and customer data theft. Chief Executive Officer Brian Armstrong said on Dec. дальше »

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Flow validators deploy fix, prepare for network restoration after security breach

The incident highlights the critical need for robust security measures in blockchain networks to prevent significant financial losses. The post Flow validators deploy fix, prepare for network restoration after security breach appeared first on Crypto Briefing. дальше »

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Trust Wallet Suffers Security Breach As Binance Founder CZ Confirms $7 Million Loss

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Coinbase Discloses Arrest Of Former Customer Agent Over Data Breach — Report

According to the latest report, a former Coinbase customer service contractor has been arrested in India for their role in a recent data breach incident. This arrest comes after hackers reportedly bribed customer service representatives or contractors to gain access to customer information at the US’s largest cryptocurrency exchange. дальше »

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Trust Wallet Exploit Drains $7M: Hundreds Of Users Affected

Amid already fragile sentiment across the crypto market, attackers exploited Trust Wallet, shaking confidence in self-custody solutions. The breach has impacted hundreds of users, with on-chain data showing that more than $6. дальше »

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Coinbase breach fallout spreads globally as arrest made in India

Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong said a former customer service agent was arrested in India, months after hackers bribed support staff to gain access to sensitive customer information at the largest U.S.-based crypto exchange. дальше »

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Trust Wallet Browser Extension Faces $7 Million Exploit

The $7M security breach has targeted Trust Wallet’s browser extension’s 2.68 version. The platform is persuading the consumers to shift to the 2.69 version. дальше »

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BTC and ETH Drained!? Trust Wallet Issues Urgent Warning After the Security Breach

Trust Wallet has confirmed a security incident affecting its Chrome browser extension version 2. 68, prompting an urgent call for users to disable the extension and upgrade immediately to version 2. дальше »

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Top Crypto Hacks: 2025 Becomes Costliest Year for Crypto Hacks As $1.4B Bybit Breach Tops the List

In 2025, the crypto industry has gone through the largest number of cyberattacks ever recorded, with the cumulative losses totaling over $2.2 billion dollars. дальше »

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Koinly reveals potential email address leak due to third-party breach

Koinly disclosed a limited email leak tied to a Mixpanel breach, saying no wallet, tax, or transaction data was exposed. The post Koinly reveals potential email address leak due to third-party breach appeared first on Crypto Briefing. дальше »

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CertiK flags suspicious wallet breach after funds routed through Tornado Cash

Blockchain security firm CertiK has flagged a suspicious on-chain incident involving the loss of nearly $2. 3 million in digital assets, after detecting unusual wallet activity through its monitoring systems. дальше »

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Can Shiba Inu Erase Zero Before 2025's Close? Potential Scenarios

A breach of this crucial support not only saw Shiba Inu adding a zero to its price tag, but it also exposed weakness beneath. дальше »

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700Credit breach exposes 5.8m Americans to identity theft risk

700Credit says a network breach exposed names, Social Security numbers and financial data of 5.8m+ Americans, prompting regulators and law firms to warn of identity theft risks. A data breach at credit reporting firm 700Credit has potentially exposed personal information… дальше »

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Chainlink - Why LINK must reclaim THIS level to breach $14 next

Chainlink’s [LINK] reserve activity continues to build quietly beneath ongoing market weakness. The latest update shows 92,946.23 LINK added, pushing total reserves to 1,232,139.92 LINK.  This aThe post Chainlink - Why LINK must reclaim THIS level to breach $14 next appeared first on AMBCrypto. дальше »

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Binance under scrutiny over response to South Korean police request in Upbit breach case

South Korean police asked Binance to freeze Solana tokens linked to the Upbit breach on Nov. 27. Binance reportedly froze about $55,000 after a delay of roughly 15 hours. The Upbit breach involved unauthorised Solana-based withdrawals worth about $36 million. дальше »

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Inside South Korea’s crypto shock: Upbit announces 99% cold-storage security overhaul

South Korea’s biggest exchange Upbit raised its cold-storage ratio to 99% in response to its recent multimillion-dollar Solana breach. This move comes days after news that regulators are weighingThe post Inside South Korea’s crypto shock: Upbit announces 99% cold-storage security overhaul appeared first on AMBCrypto. дальше »

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Upbit to Raise Cold Wallet Ratio to 99% Amid Liquidity Concerns

South Korea’s largest cryptocurrency exchange, Upbit, announced plans to increase its cold wallet storage ratio to 99%, following a major security breach last month. The announcement comes as part of a comprehensive security overhaul following hackers’ theft of approximately 44. дальше »

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Hacker Compromises Yi He’s WeChat Account to Execute Mubarakah Token Pump and Dump

A hacker hijacked the WeChat account of Binance co-founder Yi He to carry out a pump-and-dump scheme involving the Mubarakah token, generating roughly $55,000 in profits. This breach highlights rising concerns about the manipulation of cryptocurrency markets through compromised social media accounts. дальше »

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South Korea Tightens Grip On Crypto Exchanges, Imposes Bank-Level Standards

South Korea moved to tighten rules for cryptocurrency platforms after a major breach at Upbit that sent shockwaves through the local market and government halls. Related Reading: Trump’s New Security Strategy Leaves Crypto And Blockchain Out Government Pushes Bank-Level Rules According to government and industry reports, the Upbit breach on November 27, 2025 involved the […] дальше »

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South Korea to Impose Bank-Level Liability on Crypto Exchanges After Upbit’s $30M Hack

Key Takeaways: South Korea plans to apply bank-level, no-fault compensation rules to crypto exchanges after a major breach at Upbit. Regulators want exchanges to reimburse users for losses from hacks The post South Korea to Impose Bank-Level Liability on Crypto Exchanges After Upbit’s $30M Hack appeared first on CryptoNinjas. дальше »

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Maple Finance barred from launching syrupBTC after Core Foundation injunction

Maple Finance is facing an injunction from Core Foundation, the organization behind the Bitcoin-secured Core blockchain, over an alleged breach of confidentiality and exclusivity agreements tied to their Bitcoin yield partnership. дальше »

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World Liberty Financial burns, reallocates $22.1M in WLFI due to pre-launch wallet breach

World Liberty Financial has carried out an emergency burn-and-reallocate action to recover millions in WLFI from wallets compromised before launch. World Liberty Financial has taken a major step to recover WLFI tokens that were taken from wallets compromised before the… дальше »

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WLFI breach raises eyebrows for Trump-backed crypto firm

WLFI says a pre-launch breach stemmed from phishing and third-party security lapses, not flaws in its own smart contracts, and has frozen affected wallets. дальше »

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Dogecoin price holds $0.15 as key DOGE metric flashes green

Dogecoin traded at $0. 15 as bulls looked to hold the advantage at the price level. A successful breach of $0. 18 could ignite fresh gains. Key targets include $0. 30 and $0. 50, which could be within reach if bullish momentum emerges across memecoins. дальше »

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Here’s Why The Ethereum Price Is Crashing Again, Can It Breach $3,000?

The Ethereum price has slipped deeper into a bearish structure that has intensified over the past week. A combination of weakening momentum, strong ETF outflows, and selling from long-term holders has dragged the price of Ethereum lower at a pace that has led to concerns about whether the cryptocurrency is preparing for a deeper correction. дальше »

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Examining Chainlink’s breakdown: What the $15.44 breach signals next

Key Takeaways Why is Chainlink suffering on the price charts? The persistent selling pressure refused to ease despite onchain accumulation and TradFi partnerships, cementing seller dominance. What The post Examining Chainlink’s breakdown: What the $15. дальше »

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Quant price retests key level: Can QNT breach $100 next?

Quant (QNT) price hovers near $88 after bouncing off $79. The altcoin could eye the psychological $100 mark, helped by multiple likely tailwinds. QNT has retested and broken above the 50-day exponential moving average. дальше »

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Ethereum Price Update: $ETH Sits at $3,583 as End of US Shutdown Nears – EV2 Announces Presale Launch

breach of $3. 6K resistance amid rising interest in the EV2 Token Presale. Ethereum (ETH) is once again approaching a key resistance level following a reversal from a monthly low of $3,250. While the price still sits 13. дальше »

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Balancer’s $70 million breach exposes DeFi’s fragile foundation

The moved assets included StakeWise Staked Ether (OSETH), Wrapped Ether (WETH), and Lido wstETH (wSTETH). In September 2023, Balancer suffered a phishing attack that resulted in a loss of about $238,000. дальше »

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Garden Finance Reportedly Loses Over $10.8 Million in Hacking Incident

Garden Finance’s $10. 8 million hack came just days after being linked to money laundering, adding irony to the breach. With uncertainty around total losses and chains affected, the platform’s response highlights crypto’s persistent vulnerability to exploits. дальше »

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