Exploits, phishing, wallet safety and consumer warnings.
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Scammers in the crypto world employ various techniques to gain access to their victims’ Web3 wallets, with phishing attacks being among the most common. A phishing attack occurs when a scammer shares a malicious link with their target, directing them to a platform that could drain their crypto wallets. So, what should you do in
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The crypto sector was shaped by numerous pivotal events in 2025, laying the foundation for the industry’s next phase of growth. This article highlights some of the major crypto events that occured this year. Bybit Attack Cyberattacks remained a significant problem in 2025, with the crypto industry experiencing one of the largest theft incidents in
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Early Wednesday, hackers gained access to the Chinese X account of popular decentralized exchange (DEX) PancakeSwap and promoted a scam crypto token called “Mr. Pancake.” Luckily, the team behind the BNB Chain-based DEX detected the hacking incident early and warned the public through PancakeSwap’s English X account. At the time of writing this article, the
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Discover the eight best cold wallets for securing crypto assets offline. Compare their features and security levels to make the best choice. Users are looking to have long-term security with their crypto. This has fueled their urgency to find the safest and most effective way to store their assets. Cold wallets or hardware wallets are
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Coinbase introduces a stablecoin payments service and USDC derivatives. It seeks to reduce fees, grow adoption, and transform the world of e-business. Coinbase Global Inc. has developed Coinbase Payments, which is a leading-edge platform aimed to become a standard in incorporating stablecoin payments into the $6 trillion electronic commerce sector. This project makes the stablecoins,
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While crypto airdrops offer Web3 projects an effective way to gain users and publicity, not all are legitimate. Some are conducted by scammers who seek to drain their victims’ wallets. This article highlights six red flags to look out for to identify fake airdrops. Read on to learn more. Fake Airdrops Explained Before describing fake
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On Monday, a hacker gained access to Tron DAO’s X account, stealing over $45,000 from victims. A public relations representative from Tron told crypto news outlet Cointelegraph that the hacker sent private messages to several web3 developers, persuading them to send money in exchange for advertising their crypto projects on the popular X account. While
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Stew Peters, launches a crypto called JProof, a token that promotes antisemitic themes, lacks transparency, and is a channel for financial misconduct. JProof token doesn’t follow basic crypto project standards, hinting at fraud. JProof JProof is a new cryptocurrency under scrutiny not only for its questionable financial setup but also for its founder, Stew Peters.
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Hackers often use zero-click attacks to exploit cryptocurrency wallets without the owner’s suspicion. Learn how they operate and the best practices to stay safe. Hackers can access your Bitcoin with zero-click attacks without your knowledge or consent. Imagine one day finding that your cryptocurrency is gone when you open it. No viruses were downloaded, and
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Like February, March was a tough month for crypto markets as Donald Trump announced trade tariffs, which caused massive price volatility. Meanwhile, hackers continued to target DeFi users, making away with millions of dollars. This article takes a look at key crypto developments in March. Stick around! US Government Starts a Trade War After reversing
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The Darkweb threat actors intend to start selling this database soon. Gemini has launched an XRP cashback rewards program for its credit card users. Darkweb Threat actors, who claimed to have thousands of Gemini and Binance users’ records, including names, passwords, and location data, are putting up the lists for sale online. In a blog
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The OKX wallet app launch announcement confuses users as the company’s executive said his tweet was ‘too early.’ The OKX wallet app launch happened unexpectedly following an announcement by Kyle Chen, the company’s Web3 product manager. Users rushed to download the app after Chen announced it was officially available on Google Play on March 24.
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