Crypto Wallets Hijacked by USB Malware
@Microsoft discovered malware that steals crypto wallet data by monitoring clipboard activity and spreading via USB drives, posing significant security risks to users. #Update #Crypto $BTC $ETH
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Bitcoin Heist Exposes $36 Million Multisig Wallet
@HumanityProtocol reported a $36 million exploit due to a compromised laptop storing multisig wallet keys, allowing an attacker to drain 141 million H tokens on Ethereum and mint 200 million on BNB Chain. #Breaking #Crypto $H (-8) ↘
Aave Fights $71 Million Crypto Seizure
@Aave requests a U.S. court to block the seizure of $71M in crypto linked to North Korean claims, arguing assets belong to users and freezing them risks DeFi stability. #Update #Legal $ETH
Bitcoin Transfers $606K from 2016 Hack
The U.S. government transferred $606,000 in bitcoin linked to the 2016 Bitfinex hack to Coinbase Prime; these assets are mandated for restitution to Bitfinex. #Update #Crypto $BTC
Kraken Fends Off Extortion Attempt Successfully
@Kraken is facing an extortion attempt by a criminal group threatening to release client data videos; no breach occurred, and client funds are secure. #Update #Crypto $BTC $ETH
Crypto Scams Cost Americans Over $11 Billion
Americans reported $11.4 billion in cryptocurrency scam losses in 2025, a 22% increase from 2024, with organized crime and psychological manipulation cited as key factors. #Update #Crypto
Uranium Finance Hacker Charged After $31M Seized
A Maryland man, Jonathan Spalletta, 36, has been charged with hacking @UraniumFinance in 2021, draining over $50M; authorities seized $31M in crypto linked to the case. #Breaking #Legal $BNB
Bitcoin Ponzi Scheme CEO Sentenced 20 Years
Ramil Ventura Palafox, CEO of Praetorian Group International, sentenced to 20 years for a $200M Ponzi scheme involving over 90,000 investors misled about bitcoin investments. #Breaking #Legal $BTC