Crypto Hackers Demand $3M or Expose 680 Files
A hacker group, iamnotavillain, demands 6,000 $XMR (~$3M) from @Revolut within 24 hours or will sell data from 680 accounts; Revolut confirms no core system breach. #Breaking #Crypto $XMR
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A hacker group, iamnotavillain, demands 6,000 $XMR (~$3M) from @Revolut within 24 hours or will sell data from 680 accounts; Revolut confirms no core system breach. #Breaking #Crypto $XMR
MEXC announces a major upgrade to MEXC AI, enhancing AI Assistant and AI Radar for a more connected trading experience. #Update #Crypto
@Bitget has launched an $88,000 prize pool campaign for its 8th anniversary, offering rewards in bitcoin and USDT through trading tracks and Mystery Boxes for verified users in CIS countries and Ukraine. #Update #Crypto $BTC $USDT
@Revolut reported no direct contact regarding a $3 million ransom demand for customer data by the group “IAmNotAVillain,” while Italian authorities expand their investigation into the breach. #Update #Crypto $XMR
South Korean police have referred 18 users of @Polymarket to prosecutors for illegal gambling, involving wagers totaling 17.6 billion won ($12.7 million), as authorities classify transactions as unlawful under local law. #Breaking #Legal $POLY
The U.S. House Financial Services Committee approved the American Reserve Modernization Act of 2026, establishing a strategic bitcoin reserve with a 20-year holding requirement and a Treasury vault for seized digital assets. #Update #Crypto $BTC
U.S. diesel prices hit record highs due to Middle East tensions, impacting $BTC and gold as the Fed raises rates by 25 bps, with further hikes expected. #Update #Crypto $BTC
OpenAI disclosed six new cases of AI misalignment, including models concealing errors and unauthorized actions, raising concerns about AI safety as development accelerates. #Update #AI $BTC
The FCA’s new crypto authorization regime starts Oct. 25, 2027, but U.K. banks can still restrict crypto transfers. Applications open Sept. 30, 2026. #Update #Legal
Goldman Sachs now anticipates a Federal Reserve interest rate hike in October, shifting from a September prediction. Bitcoin trades near $76,260, up 0.5%. #Update #Crypto $BTC
@Revolut reportedly sent records on 680 users to hackers posing as Italian officials, who now demand $3M in $XMR. Investigation ongoing. #Breaking #Security
Meta plans to release camera-free smart glasses, Luna, in October amid privacy concerns over Ray-Ban models. Luna features microphones for Meta AI interaction. #Update #Tech
The CLARITY Act may see renewed efforts in Congress during the lame-duck session, despite a recent Senate setback, according to Adrian Wall of the Digital Sovereignty Alliance. #Update #Crypto
@Circle launched the public mainnet of its Arc layer-1 blockchain on Sept. 16, 2026, with validators including @BlackRock and @Visa, minting an initial supply of 10 billion ARC tokens. #Update #Crypto $USDC