Crypto hacks drained $1.5b from industry in 2024 — and 2025/26 is already worse

Immunefi’s 2024 report finds $1.5b lost across 232 incidents, with CeFi key compromises driving a handful of mega-hacks while early 2025 losses already race past last year. The blockchain security industry is sounding the alarm after another year of devastating… дальше »

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Coinbase Commerce seed phrase page alarms security community ahead of March 31 shutdown

Coinbase Commerce’s seed phrase withdrawal page is drawing fierce criticism from security researchers, who warn it normalizes typing 12-word recovery phrases into a website just days before the March 31 shutdown deadline. дальше »

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Coinbase Commerce page requests seed phrases, raising security concerns

A Coinbase subdomain linked to its Commerce tool reportedly directed users to a withdrawal page asking to enter their seed phrases, raising concerns among security observers. дальше »

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Apex Group’s Tokeny taps Polygon to debut chain for compliant tokenized RWAs

Apex Group’s Tokeny and Polygon Labs are launching T-REX Ledger, a Polygon-based blockchain that aims to centralize compliance for ERC-3643 security tokens. дальше »

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Мошенники атакуют разработчиков через фейковые токены OpenClaw — OX Security

Компания OX Security, специализирующаяся на кибербезопасности, предупредила о фишинговой кампании, нацеленной на разработчиков, использующих открытый код ИИ-агента OpenClaw. Злоумышленники маскируются под официальные коммуникации проекта и пытаются получить доступ к криптовалютным кошелькам пользователей. дальше »

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Хайп вокруг OpenClaw спровоцировал волну фишинговых атак на криптокошельки

Злоумышленники используют растущую популярность ИИ-проекта OpenClaw для проведения фишинговых кампаний и кражи криптовалют у разработчиков. Об этом сообщила компания по кибербезопасности OX Security. дальше »

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Hackers exploit OpenClaw hype on GitHub to steal crypto funds

Crypto scammers are exploiting the rising visibility of OpenClaw to target developers through a coordinated phishing campaign on GitHub, according to a report by OX Security. The campaign centres on fake reward claims tied to $CLAW tokens and aims to trick users into connecting their crypto wallets to malicious websites. дальше »

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GitHub phishing scam uses OpenClaw branding to lure developers into wallet drain: report

Crypto scammers are using OpenClaw’s popularity to target developers via a new GitHub phishing campaign designed to drain their crypto wallets. A report published by platform OX Security detailed an active phishing campaign targeting OpenClaw via a coordinated effort on… дальше »

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Best hardware wallets 2026: Ledger vs Trezor vs SafePal vs NGRAVE

In-depth comparison of Ledger, Trezor, SafePal & NGRAVE hardware wallets. Security chips, open-source status & community trust. The post Best hardware wallets 2026: Ledger vs Trezor vs SafePal vs NGRAVE appeared first on Crypto Briefing. дальше »

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SEC Calls APT A Commodity In Fresh Crypto Guidance

The U. S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has drawn a clear line, APT is a digital commodity, not a security. The decision came through a joint interpretive release with the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), and it’s already being seen as a big moment for the crypto space. дальше »

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Qatar evacuates Ras Laffan energy hub after Iran threatens Gulf facilities

The evacuation underscores the fragility of global energy security, potentially triggering market volatility and geopolitical tensions. The post Qatar evacuates Ras Laffan energy hub after Iran threatens Gulf facilities appeared first on Crypto Briefing. дальше »

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'NOT a Security,' Shiba Inu Exec Declares as SHIB Gains SEC Clarity

Shiba Inu has been listed among the top cryptocurrencies, including Bitcoin and Ethereum, that have been officially declared by the SEC as digital commodities. дальше »

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UK lawmakers push crypto donation ban over foreign interference fears

A cross-party parliamentary committee in the UK has called for an immediate halt to cryptocurrency donations to political parties. It warned that existing safeguards are not strong enough to prevent risks to national security and democratic integrity. дальше »

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UK committee pushes for political crypto donation ban over foreign influence risks

UK lawmakers are raising concerns over the risks tied to crypto donations, which they claim can open the door to foreign influence in political financing. In its latest report, the Joint Committee on the National Security Strategy urged a moratorium… дальше »

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Can the crypto market rebound as SEC clarifies that most cryptocurrencies are non securities?

The crypto market remained unfazed on Wednesday shortly after the U. S. Securities and  Exchange Commission clarified that most of the cryptocurrencies in the market would not be considered a security under federal law. дальше »

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SEC will consider most crypto assets not securities under federal law

The interpretative notice included information on token taxonomy and what digital assets the regulator would consider a security under federal law. дальше »

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Dogecoin Price Prediction: DOGE Targets $0.25 as AI Identity Funding Grows and Pepeto Gives DOGE Holders the Working Exchange That Dogecoin Never Built

Polychain Capital led a $10 million round for VeryAI, using palm scan biometrics on Solana to fight deepfake accounts. AI utility and blockchain security define this cycle. The dogecoin price prediction is bullish as DOGE holds $0. дальше »

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'It's a Rug-Pull': Adam Back Issues Warning to Bitcoin Users Over BIP-110

Blockstream CEO Adam Back opposes BIP-110, warning of a potential "rug-pull" for Bitcoin. Explore his technical concerns on network neutrality and security. дальше »

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UK man accuses estranged wife of stealing 2,323 Bitcoin using hidden camera

A UK resident has accused his estranged wife of stealing over 2,323 Bitcoin from a Trezor hardware wallet, allegedly using a security camera to capture his seed phrase and wallet access codes. A court judgment filed in the UK’s High… дальше »

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South Korea tightens crypto seizure rules after several mishaps

South Korea’s National Police Agency has introduced new guidelines for handling seized cryptocurrencies after multiple security lapses. The KNPA has drafted a directive outlining compliance requirements across multiple stages of crypto seizure, storage, and management, local media outlet Asiae reported… дальше »

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Block Sec Arena and WORLD3 Forge Strategic Partnership to Secure the Future of AI Autonomous Worlds

Block Sec Arena and WORLD3 partner to secure the future of AI Autonomous Worlds, integrating advanced blockchain security with self-evolving digital ecosystems. дальше »

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Venus Protocol Suspected of $3.7M Flash-Loan Attack

Key Takeaways: An alleged exploit on Venus Protocol enabled a wallet to borrow about $3. 7 million in crypto assets on the illiquid $THE token as security. The speech had taken The post Venus Protocol Suspected of $3. дальше »

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Address Poisoning Scams Cost Ethereum Users $79.3 Million Over Two Years, Study Finds

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BlockSec Becomes Audit Partner for Morph Payment Accelerator

The latest BlockSec and Morph integration is to enhance the security mechanism for Web3 payments via Morph’s Payment Accelerator initiative. дальше »

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Is AI Killing Bitcoin Mining? Here’s The Truth

A new fault line is opening in the Bitcoin mining debate as AI data centers emerge as a far richer buyer of electricity than traditional miners. But the argument over whether that dynamic threatens Bitcoin’s long-term security is drawing a sharp pushback from market and energy specialists who say the headline claim misses how mining […] дальше »

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TermiX.AI Collaborates With GoPlus Security To Advance AI Security Systems To Drive Seamless, Safe Web3 Applications

TermiX’s partnership with GoPlus enables it to advance the scalability and safety of its AI ecosystem and protect users from ever-rising security risks. дальше »

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Crypto Market News: Pepeto Draws Whale Capital as ETH Whales Stack and AVAX Rebuilds

CertiK just revealed that crypto ATM fraud surged 33% to $333 million in 2025 as AI deepfake scams industrialized across the United States according to Cointelegraph. The crypto market news reminds every investor that security and verified infrastructure matter more than hype in this cycle. дальше »

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Researcher Claims $500M Injective Vulnerability Earned Only $50K Bounty

The world of crypto bug bounties often rewards researchers who quietly prevent catastrophic exploits. But sometimes the story behind those fixes sparks controversy. One security researcher now says he helped protect more than $500 million in assets on the Injective blockchain—only to be offered a fraction of the maximum bounty promised for critical vulnerabilities. The [...] дальше »

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Best Crypto Presale Gains Ground After DOJ and Europol Dismantle $3.5M Crypto Crime Network and Pepeto’s Audited Exchange Emerges as the Presale Traders Trust

After a $3.5M crypto crime network takedown by DOJ and Europol, security is in focus as traders turn to audited presales like Pepeto’s exchange project. дальше »

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Token2049 Dubai pushed to 2027 over security concerns

The Dubai edition of Token2049 has been postponed until 2027 after organizers cited safety concerns linked to rising geopolitical tensions due to the Iran-Isreal-US war. The decision follows the cancellation of another major industry gathering, the TON Gateway event, which… дальше »

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TOKEN2049 Dubai postponed to April 2027 amid regional security concerns

The postponement underscores the impact of geopolitical instability on global events, highlighting the need for adaptive planning in volatile regions. The post TOKEN2049 Dubai postponed to April 2027 amid regional security concerns appeared first on Crypto Briefing. дальше »

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Complete Guide to Merkle Trees and Merkle Roots

In simple words, Merkle trees and Merkle roots are fundamental components that ensure the security, efficiency, and scalability of blockchain networks. дальше »

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Hacker Drains $23K From Bonkfun Users After Fake Terms Message Exploit On Solana

The Solana ecosystem faced another security scare after a hacker briefly took control of the website of the meme launch platform Bonkfun, tricking users into approving a malicious message that allowed attackers to drain funds from their wallets. дальше »

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SEC and CFTC Reach Historic Settlement: Pro-Ripple Chairman Pham Reacts With Six-Point Plan to Make US World's Crypto Capital

Is the "Regulation by Enforcement" era over? Caroline Pham backs SEC-CFTC harmonization to end the security vs. commodity debate for tokens like XRP. дальше »

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MediaTek chip flaw exposed crypto wallets and passwords without booting Android

Security researchers at Ledger have discovered a major flaw in some Android smartphone chips that lets an attacker siphon encrypted user data like passwords and private keys in a matter of seconds using just a USB connection. The vulnerability was… дальше »

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DOJ probes Binance again over Iran-linked crypto flows after $4.3B settlement and CZ pardon

Binance returns to Iran sanctions scrutiny after its $4. 3 billion U. S. plea The Justice Department is reportedly probing Iran’s use of Binance to evade sanctions, pulling the world’s largest crypto exchange back into a national security case less than three years after it pleaded guilty in the U. дальше »

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A new US probe is testing Binance again — and the outcome could reshape crypto

Binance returns to Iran sanctions scrutiny after its $4. 3 billion U. S. plea The Justice Department is reportedly probing Iran’s use of Binance to evade sanctions, pulling the world’s largest crypto exchange back into a national security case less than three years after it pleaded guilty in the U. дальше »

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Anchorage Digital backs Immunefi in strategic bet on on-chain security rails

Anchorage Digital has taken a strategic stake in Immunefi and its IMU token, tying a U.S.-chartered crypto bank directly into on-chain bug bounty infrastructure for DeFi security. Anchorage Digital, the first federally chartered crypto bank in the United States, has… дальше »

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Is crypto needed to protect the security of AI agents paying each other online?

The infrastructure race for agentic commerce is already producing winners. Anthropic's Model Context Protocol now runs on more than 10,000 public servers and pulls 97 million monthly SDK downloads, connecting AI applications to external tools and data. дальше »

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95% of all Bitcoin is now mined — and it’s raising a new question about security

Bitcoin's circulating supply surpassed 20 million coins on March 9, a milestone that places 95% of all BTC that will ever exist into the hands of holders and leaves fewer than 1 million coins still to be mined before the network reaches its hard cap of 21 million. дальше »

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Strategy logs record STRC equity issuance on Monday, buys estimated 1,420 bitcoin

The company amended its Omnibus Sales Agreement to allow multiple agents to execute sales of the same security outside regular trading hours. дальше »

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Anthropic files lawsuit against US government over supply chain risk label

Anthropic's legal battle highlights tensions between AI ethics and national security, potentially reshaping tech-government collaborations. The post Anthropic files lawsuit against US government over supply chain risk label appeared first on Crypto Briefing. дальше »

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Claude Opus 4.5 обнаружила 22 уязвимости в Firefox за две недели

Команда Anthropic с помощью ИИ-модели Claude выявила в браузере Firefox 22 уязвимости, 14 из которых были отнесены компанией-разработчиком Mozilla к высокой степени серьезности. We partnered with Mozilla to test Claude's ability to find security vulnerabilities in Firefox. дальше »

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Bank of Canada tests tokenized bonds on blockchain in Project Samara

The Bank of Canada has completed a market experiment examining how tokenised bonds could move through financial systems using blockchain infrastructure. The project involved several of the country’s largest financial institutions and centred on a short term security issued by Export Development Canada. дальше »

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Solv Protocol vault exploit drains $2.7M worth of SolvBTC

Security researchers say a vulnerability in a BRO contract allowed the attacker to inflate tokens before converting them into SolvBTC. дальше »

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Coinbase Review: Is It the Best Crypto Exchange for US Traders?

Coinbase review: 120M users, S&P 500 company, $516B in assets. We cover fees, security, features & verdict — is Coinbase right for you? дальше »

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US government contractor’s son arrested after allegedly stealing $46M in crypto from Marshals Service

The arrest highlights vulnerabilities in government asset management and underscores the need for enhanced security measures in handling digital assets. The post US government contractor’s son arrested after allegedly stealing $46M in crypto from Marshals Service appeared first on Crypto Briefing. дальше »

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Alpin Yukseloglu: AI will revolutionize crypto security, superhuman auditors are on the horizon, and emerging markets offer high-yield opportunities | Bankless

AI advancements are set to revolutionize crypto security, potentially eliminating critical vulnerabilities in smart contracts. The post Alpin Yukseloglu: AI will revolutionize crypto security, superhuman auditors are on the horizon, and emerging markets offer high-yield opportunities | Bankless appeared first on Crypto Briefing. дальше »

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BC.GAME offers $500,000 bounty to track wallet tied to $4.3 million exploit

The bounty highlights the growing importance of blockchain transparency and collaboration in addressing security breaches in digital finance. The post BC. GAME offers $500,000 bounty to track wallet tied to $4. дальше »

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Google uncovers iPhone exploit kit targeting crypto wallet seed phrases

Security researchers have uncovered a hacking toolkit designed to compromise Apple iPhones and steal cryptocurrency wallet data. Threat analysts at Google say the exploit kit specifically targets crypto users by searching infected devices for wallet seed phrases and other financial information. дальше »

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