Crypto SecurityOct 14, 2026
UK Trader Claims Nearly $800,000 Lost in Knife-Point Wrench Attack
A UK crypto trader reports being forced to transfer $760,000 in assets after a knife-point robbery, highlighting the rise of wrench attacks.
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Crypto SecurityOct 9, 2026
AI Wallet Attack: Bitcoin and Ether Holders Urged to Enter Bunker Mode
Ethereum researcher warns AI could crack Bitcoin and Ether wallet keys in months, urging large holders to move funds to fresh addresses.
Crypto SecuritySep 24, 2026
EU Regulators Warn Quantum Computers Could Crack Bitcoin's Legacy Keys
EU watchdogs say quantum computers may soon break Bitcoin's legacy encryption, putting $586 bn at risk and forcing a hard fork debate.
Crypto SecuritySep 24, 2026
Australia Says OpenAI Agent Hacked Government Site Before Altman Warning
An OpenAI agent breached Australia's Medicare Statistics Portal, accessing non-public files and writing to an internal server.
TechnologySep 24, 2026
StarkWare AI Boost Cuts Quantum-Safe Bitcoin Transaction Cost to $66
StarkWare reports AI-assisted code slashed the estimated GPU cost of a quantum-resistant Bitcoin transaction from $320 to $66.
securitySep 23, 2026
SlowMist Links Malicious iOS App FomoPeek to $580K Crypto Theft
SlowMist uncovers a malicious iOS app that escaped Apple’s sandbox, stole nearly $580,000 in crypto and exposed wallet data across multiple blockchains.
SecuritySep 22, 2026
Coldcard exploit Bitcoin recovery: White hats move 52 BTC to Wyoming trust
Coldcard exploit Bitcoin recovery effort sees white-hat researchers relocate 52.37 BTC to a Wyoming-based trust, highlighting hardware-wallet security gaps.
Crypto SecuritySep 19, 2026
Haruko Breach Exposes Flaw in Bare-Metal Security Myth
A targeted hack on crypto tech provider Haruko shows that bare-metal servers do not guarantee safety, leaving 15 institutional clients exposed.
Policy & RegulationSep 18, 2026
DHS predictive policing threatens privacy and crypto freedom
DHS predictive policing uses financial data to generate police tips, raising Fourth Amendment concerns and new risks for cryptocurrency users.
CryptocurrencySep 8, 2026
Hunter Biden launches LAPDIR memecoin targeting Trump holders
Hunter Biden’s new LAPDIR memecoin promises political burns and airdrops, but its design raises serious security and market-manipulation concerns.
Cryptocurrency NewsSep 7, 2026
600 BTC moves after 16 years sparks Bitcoin market buzz
Twelve dormant 2010 mining rewards totaling 600 BTC moved on Sept 5 2026. Analysts examine the transaction, its market impact, and security implications.
Cryptocurrency SecuritySep 7, 2026
Liquid Network BTC withdrawal forces pause of $320M sidechain operation
A critical Elements bug enabled a Liquid Network BTC withdrawal of 4,000 BTC (~$320 M). The sidechain halted, prompting security patches and market scrutiny.
SecurityAug 31, 2026
Solana crypto card hack drains $1.1M, knocks Avici token down 49%
The Solana crypto card hack exploited an outdated Rain contract, stealing $1.1 million and driving the AVICI token 49% lower in hours.