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Hyperliquid, a leading decentralized trading protocol, is set to activate its long-awaited HIP-3 upgrade, a move that will allow anyone meeting on-chain requirements to create and deploy perpetual futures markets without needing prior approval. According to an announcement shared in Hyperliquid’s official Discord channel, the network upgrade scheduled for
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The hacker behind the massive Coinbase cyberattack earlier this year has moved millions in stolen funds into Solana, according to on-chain data. Analysts say this marks the second significant Solana purchase tied to the attacker, who is believed to have siphoned off as much as $400 million from the exchange
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A Chinese woman at the center of one of the UK’s largest cryptocurrency investigations has pleaded guilty to laundering billions of dollars through Bitcoin, closing a years-long case that exposed the scale of global crypto crime. Yadi Zhang, 47—also known as Zhimin Qian—admitted in a London court
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Seedify Fund, a popular Web3 incubator and launchpad, is reeling after its SFUND token crashed nearly 60% in a single day. The plunge followed reports of a suspected bridge hack that drained millions in funds, with early evidence pointing to North Korean-linked hackers. What Happened to SFUND? Seedify confirmed the
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UXLINK, a Web3 social platform project, has suffered a severe security breach that may have resulted in losses worth tens of millions of dollars. The incident triggered a collapse in the project’s token price, which plunged more than 70% in the aftermath. In a post shared Monday on X,
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Bitcoin’s long-term security is back in the spotlight after Solana co-founder Anatoly Yakovenko warned that quantum computing could threaten the network within the next five years. Speaking at the All-In Summit 2025, Yakovenko said Bitcoin must adopt quantum-resistant cryptography by 2030 or risk catastrophic breaches. Quantum Risks Accelerated by
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X, the social platform owned by Elon Musk, is facing a fresh security crisis after revealing that crypto scammers attempted to bribe employees in exchange for restoring banned accounts. The company confirmed it’s pursuing legal action against those involved. X has exposed and is taking strong action against a
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Canadian authorities have carried out the country’s largest-ever cryptocurrency seizure, shutting down digital asset exchange TradeOgre and confiscating 56 million Canadian dollars (about $40 million USD) in crypto assets. The Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) announced on Thursday that its Money Laundering Investigative Team dismantled the platform following a
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North Korean hackers are finding increasingly sophisticated ways to infiltrate leading crypto companies, according to Binance founder Changpeng Zhao (CZ). In a recent post, Zhao detailed how state-backed groups—most notably the Lazarus Group—pose as job seekers, recruiters, or even customer support users to gain access to sensitive company
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Nemo Protocol, a yield-trading platform built on the Sui blockchain, has rolled out a compensation plan for users affected by its recent $2.6 million exploit. The initiative centers on issuing debt tokens called NEOM, designed to represent users’ losses in U.S. dollar terms. In a blog post published
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The Shiba Inu ecosystem has narrowly avoided a major setback after attackers attempted to exploit Shibarium’s bridge and drain more than $1 million worth of BONE tokens. Thanks to swift action from developers and the community, most of the funds remain secure. Attackers Target Validator Keys On September 13,
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A newly uncovered cyber threat called ModStealer is making waves in the security community, after researchers revealed it has been actively stealing data for nearly a month without detection from traditional antivirus software. The malware, discovered by Apple device management and security firm Mosyle, is not limited to macOS but