Electrum Attack Hid Theft Behind Fee Increase
@ElectrumWallet released version 4.8.3 to fix a flaw that let malicious servers swap pending $BTC payments. One user lost funds after approving a fee increase. Upgrade immediately. #Update #Security $BTC
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Crypto thieves hijack Ngrave alerts, steal $2.56M
Attackers hijacked @NGRAVE app alerts, tricking customers into revealing recovery credentials and stealing $2.56 million from 70 wallets. The company says its hardware remained secure. #Update #Security
Holder Moves 500 BTC After Decade
A wallet dormant since 2016 sent 500 $BTC worth $41.33 million to @Coinbase on Tuesday; 23 dormant wallets have moved funds this month. #Update #Crypto $BTC (-3) ↘
Bitcoin Wallets Move $Millions After 13 Years
Two dormant Bitcoin wallets from 2013 moved 416.69 $BTC on Oct. 17, suggesting coordinated activity without evidence of sale. #Update #Crypto $BTC
Ripple Partners Stripe to Enhance XRP Ledger
Ripple partners with Stripe-owned Privy to enhance wallet infrastructure on XRP Ledger, enabling AI agents to transact using $XRP and RLUSD. #Update #Crypto $XRP
Bitcoin Execs Revamp El Salvador’s Chivo Wallet
Linguard Labs acquires majority control of El Salvador’s Chivo wallet, relaunching with microloans and free remittances to boost financial inclusion. #Update #Finance
Bitcoin: Treasury Scraps Crypto Surveillance Rules
FinCEN withdraws proposed rules on crypto wallets and mixers, removing compliance threats to self-custody and privacy tools. #Update #Crypto
Ethereum: Metamask Pulls Validators Amid Theft
Metamask exits 17,000 validators amid 0.36 ETH theft; no customer funds affected. Lido says return may take up to 45 days. #Update #Crypto $ETH
Bitcoin Rally: 69,494 Wallets Exit
Bitcoin surpasses $85,000 as 69,494 smaller-holder wallets exit; ETF inflows and short liquidations drive rally. Santiment reports shift toward larger holders. #Update #Crypto $BTC
Bitcoin Investment Surges from $324 to $8M
Two dormant bitcoin holders activated, moving 200 BTC worth over $16M. A 2011 wallet’s $324 grew to $8M, while Bitgo received a miner’s 100 BTC. #Update #Crypto $BTC
EU Launches 24-Hour Cyber Reporting Rule
The EU Cyber Resilience Act now mandates a 24-hour vulnerability reporting window for digital products, impacting crypto wallet security protocols. #Update #Legal
Bitcoin Wallet Breach Dozens Accounts Drained
@Blinkbtc paused services after a security breach affected a few dozen custodial accounts; non-custodial users remain safe. All affected accounts will be restored. #Update #Security
Bitcoin Wallet Maker DCENT Urges Withdrawals
DCENT Wallet warns users of abnormal transfers in its App Wallet, urging asset relocation amid ongoing investigation. Security issue appears limited to the app. #Update #Crypto
Bitcoin Moves 3790 Units 62% Weekends
3,790 vintage $BTC moved in September, with 62% on weekends. Potential to surpass August’s 6,427.59 BTC. #Update #Crypto $BTC