Bitcoin Hack: Blockstream Ignored Warnings
Bitcoin Red Team claims it warned @Blockstream of a Liquid bug before the $BTC hack, but Blockstream denies ignoring warnings. Nearly 600 BTC remain missing. #Breaking #Crypto $BTC
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Bitcoin Insights from iPhone 18 Pro Launch
Apple’s iPhone 18 launch lacked new crypto payment news, but blockchain could enhance its photo-authenticity system. eSIM-only devices may reduce SIM swap risks. #Update #Tech
Nexus ID Breach Unveils Fraud Blueprint
Nexus claims breach of 170M ID records, including 153M U.S. and Canadian licenses; experts warn of fraud risks as FBI investigates. #Breaking #Security
Bitcoin Hacker Urged Return $100M Funds
Liquid Network paused after hackers drained 4,000 BTC from its wallet; L-BTC now backed by 4.7%. Hackers promise return once bug is fixed. #Breaking #Crypto $BTC
Bitcoin Wallet Breach Exposes 67K Buyers
Trezor’s Shipmonk breach expanded by 67,000 U.S. customers, now affecting 80,000 with exposed addresses; Anonymous Delivery planned by 2026. No wallet keys compromised.
Driver’s License Leak Triggers KYC Backlash
Nexus claims to sell 153M U.S. and Canadian driver’s licenses on the dark web, sparking backlash against KYC; FBI investigates. #Breaking #Legal @FBI
Bitcoin Threat Alert Fake Apps Steal BTC
Fake Claude desktop app spreads Revstealer malware targeting crypto wallets, stealing encrypted files and browser data. Beware of scams offering fake access to Fable 5.1 and Mythos 5.1. #Update #Security
Bitcoin Faces Quantum Threat Warns Fidelity
Fidelity warns quantum computers could expose $BTC private keys, necessitating future security upgrades. SHRINCS offers a potential solution but may reduce Bitcoin’s throughput. #Update #Crypto $BTC
Bitcoin Price Manipulation Attacks Surge 50%
Price manipulation attacks in crypto are rising, with 32 exploits in 2026. Tectonic lost $70M in a recent attack, highlighting risks for lending protocols. #Breaking #Crypto $TON
Crypto Losses Surge to $136M in August
Crypto security losses hit $136M in August across 50 incidents, highlighting ongoing risks despite market recovery. Exploits and phishing remain distinct threats. #Breaking #Crypto #Security
Oracle Operations Halted on SUI and Aptos
Switchboard has halted oracle operations on SUI, Aptos, IOTA, and Movement due to a potential security compromise. Affected chains remain operational. #Update #Crypto $SUI
Algorand Launches Major Security Upgrade for Quantum Era
@Algorand announces a roadmap to achieve quantum resilience by 2027, starting Q3 2026, featuring Falcon-1024 accounts and a hybrid cryptographic approach amid rising quantum computing concerns. #Update #Crypto $ALGO
Ethereum Contract Drained $2.1M Post-Shutdown
A legacy Aztec Connect smart contract was drained of 909 ETH (~$2.1M), highlighting risks of deprecated DeFi contracts. #Breaking #Crypto $ETH
Crypto Institutions Boost Security at CertiK Workshop
@CertiK and @BlockchainLabTUBITAKBILGEM hosted a workshop in Turkey focusing on cryptocurrency service providers, addressing Web3 security, custodial solutions, and regulatory frameworks. #Update #Crypto $BTC $ETH