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2025 Crypto Hacks: Cross-Chain Bridges Fuel $3B in Losses as Security Lags

Hackers Target Cross-Chain Bridges in 2025 Crypto Hacks, Outpacing Blockchain Security Get ready for a harsh reality check, crypto fans—2025 is proving to be a bloodbath for blockchain security. A staggering $3 billion has been stolen across 119 hacks in just the first half of the year, a 50% jump over all of 2024’s losses, […]

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CoinDCX Rejects Coinbase Buyout Rumors Amid India’s Crypto Hacks and Regulatory Chaos

CoinDCX Denies Coinbase Acquisition Rumors Amid India Crypto Regulation Crisis and Hacks CoinDCX, India’s pioneering digital asset unicorn, has firmly rejected swirling media speculation about being in advanced acquisition talks with U.S.-based cryptocurrency giant Coinbase for a deal pegged under $1 billion—a stark contrast to its peak valuation of $2.2 billion in 2022. This denial […]

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Binance Smart Chain $2M Hack: Crypto Exploits Surge in 2024 Crisis

Crypto Chaos: Binance Smart Chain $2M Hack Exposes Surging Exploits A fresh wound has been carved into the crypto landscape as Binance Smart Chain (BSC) suffers a brutal $2 million exploit, with blockchain security firm CertiK hot on the trail of the attacker. This latest heist is a glaring neon sign of the persistent vulnerabilities […]

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Coinbase $400M Hack 2025: Social Engineering Exposes Crypto Security Flaws

Coinbase Breach 2025: $400M Hack Exposes Social Engineering Risks in Crypto A major security breach at Coinbase, one of the largest cryptocurrency exchanges in the world, has laid bare the fragility of even the most established players in the crypto space. In a sophisticated social engineering scheme, hackers didn’t need to crack cutting-edge encryption or […]

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Crypto Hacks Skyrocket to $1.7B in 2024 Due to Access Control Flaws

Access Control Vulnerabilities Surge, Causing $1.7B in Crypto Hack Losses In 2024, the crypto world faced a staggering $1.7 billion in losses due to access control vulnerabilities, affecting centralized exchanges, decentralized platforms, and the gaming/metaverse sectors. This highlights the urgent need for robust security measures across the board. $1.7B lost due to access control vulnerabilities […]

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Bitcoin Whales Secretly Accumulate Using CoinJoin Amid Surge in Private Transactions

Why Are Bitcoin Whales Secretly Accumulating Cryptocurrency Using CoinJoin? Bitcoin is witnessing a significant uptick in private transactions, especially through a method known as CoinJoin. While some associate this with the dark underbelly of crypto dealings, it’s actually a calculated move by Bitcoin “whales,” including institutional investors who are stealthily increasing their holdings. They’re leveraging […]

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Animoca Brands CEO’s X Account Hack Highlights Crypto Security Risks

Animoca Brands CEO’s X Account Hacked: A Wake-Up Call for the Crypto World Yat Siu, CEO of Animoca Brands, recently became the target of cybercriminals who hacked his X account. This incident serves as a stark reminder of the escalating digital scams plaguing the cryptocurrency sector. The hackers used his account to promote fraudulent tokens […]

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Crypto Platforms Lose $2.2 Billion to Hacks in 2024; North Korean Hackers Behind 61% of Thefts

Crypto Platforms Suffer $2.2 Billion in Losses Due to Hacks in 2024 Chainalysis, a prominent blockchain data analysis firm, reports that cryptocurrency platforms experienced a colossal $2.2 billion in losses from hacks in 2024. This marks a concerning 21.07% hike from the previous year, highlighting an ongoing battle with cybercrime in the cryptocurrency sector. 2024 […]

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