Ledger links suspected $87M hardware wallet drain to reseller CryptoBilis, finds covert LTE implant
Ledger says a cellular implant stole recovery phrases from device screens, prompting Trezor to cut resellers and raising questions about hardware wallet supply
Decrypt · +4 outlets
Standard Chartered launches direct bitcoin and ether trading and RLUSD custody in Dubai for UAE clients
The bank is expanding institutional crypto services in the UAE, including custody for Ripple's RLUSD stablecoin, as regulated banking access widens in the regio
CoinDesk · +13 outlets
Bitcoin slips below $82,000 as crypto liquidations top $770 million
A broad risk-off move in crypto tracked a slump in Korean equities tied to AI-related concerns, with leveraged positions liquidated.
The Block · +6 outlets
Binance to shut down its bitcoin mining pool and cloud mining services after six years
The exchange is exiting mining-related businesses, marking a retreat from a segment it entered in 2019.
Decrypt · +14 outlets
UK High Court ruling boosts government's chances of keeping $5B in seized bitcoin
The court ruled Chinese law applies to claims over roughly 61,000 bitcoin seized from a fraud case, a key step in the asset forfeiture dispute.
CoinDesk · +2 outlets
Strive buys $280 million in bitcoin, treasury reaches 32,773 BTC; firm plans $500M preferred offering
The bitcoin treasury company continued aggressive accumulation and moved to raise capital through a SATS preferred stock offering.
Decrypt · +7 outlets
TRON Q3 report shows $2.21 trillion in stablecoin settlement volume
The network touted stablecoin settlement growth and total transaction milestones as it positions itself as a payments chain.
Traders Union · +11 outlets
Ripple adds Stripe-owned wallets to XRP Ledger as AI payments pass 14 million
The integration expands payment rails on the XRP Ledger and highlights growing AI-driven transaction activity.
CoinDesk · +6 outlets
BNY and Citadel Securities test tokenized U.S. Treasuries to speed up Wall Street financing
The pilot adds to a wave of Wall Street tokenization efforts aimed at faster collateral and settlement workflows.
CoinDesk · +5 outlets
Kraken owner Payward to acquire Lithuania's Saldo Bank in EU expansion push
The deal would give the crypto exchange a regulated banking foothold in the European Union.
Decrypt · +6 outlets
Strategy adds 250 bitcoin, holdings reach 848,250 BTC; buys back $192M in STRC
The largest corporate bitcoin holder continued accumulating and repurchased preferred stock.
Decrypt · +13 outlets
Crypto mogul sues Trump family venture over alleged fraud
The lawsuit adds to legal scrutiny of crypto ventures tied to the Trump family.
New York Magazine · +13 outlets
Tether freezes $10 million in USDT linked to CryptoBilis Ledger exploit
The freeze shows stablecoin issuers' ability to claw back funds tied to a large hardware wallet drain.
CoinDesk · +8 outlets
KuCoin, BitMart and MEXC blocked in South Korea as regulators target web access
Korean authorities moved to block dozens of exchange sites, tightening access to unlicensed platforms.
CoinDesk · +9 outlets
Sberbank secures approval to trade crypto in Russia
Approval for Russia's largest bank marks a notable step in the country's regulated crypto framework.
CoinDesk · +13 outlets
Solana sets Oct. 21 for Alpenglow upgrade targeting 150-millisecond finality
The upgrade aims to sharply cut transaction finality times on the Solana network.
CoinDesk · +14 outlets
Justin Sun warns crypto has two years to prove itself
The TRON founder called for the industry to demonstrate real utility, while traders remained cautious on TRX technicals.
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XRP Ledger payment engine had a counterfeiting bug hidden since 2015
The disclosure of a long-undetected bug raises questions about XRP Ledger code review practices.
Decrypt · +1 outlets