Truebit exploit exposes smart-contract flaw behind $26M token mint
The Truebit Protocol lost roughly $26M after an attacker exploited a legacy smart contract to mint an effectively unlimited supply of TRU tokens and drain...
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BNY Mellon launches tokenized deposits in digital-assets expansion
BNY Mellon has launched a tokenized deposit service, the bank confirmed on January 9. The offering creates an on‑chain representation of client deposits to speed...
Truebit Protocol under suspicion for possible 26 million Ethereum hack today
by Logan Pierce
The security platform Cyvers detected this Thursday an anomalous transaction of 26 million dollars linked to the Truebit network. The incident, involving the movement of...
Ilya Lichtenstein released early following 4.5 billion dollar Bitfinex hack case
by Mason Clarke
Ilya Lichtenstein, responsible for the 4.5 billion Bitfinex hack, was released from prison this Friday, January 2, 2026. The hacker confirmed his early departure by...
North Korea leads massive thefts that raise Web3 ecosystem losses in 2025
The decentralized finance sector faces an unprecedented security crisis after revealing that Web3 ecosystem losses approached $4 billion this year. According to Hacken’s annual report,...
Chinese groups transform Telegram into the new dark web of crypto scams
Chinese networks operating via Telegram have consolidated the world’s largest illicit economy of crypto scams globally. According to a detailed report by Mohammad Shahid, these...
Hacker Steals $440,000 in USDC via Malicious Permit Signature on Ethereum
by Logan Pierce
A cryptocurrency investor has suffered a devastating loss of over $440,000 in USDC after falling victim to growing permit scams. According to data reported by...
Hacker Linked to 243 Million Theft Falls in Dubai According to ZachXBT
by Mason Clarke
A suspected British hacker linked to one of the largest Bitcoin thefts ever recorded may have been detained in Dubai this Friday. Renowned on-chain investigator...
Cryptocurrency Scams Skyrocket During Black Friday and Christmas
by Logan Pierce
The holiday season has brought with it an alarming increase in digital criminal activity, warns Lionsgate Network. This intelligence firm reported that cryptocurrency scams are...
Twitter Hacker Ordered to Repay $5 Million for Massive Crypto Scam
by Mason Clarke
A UK court has ordered Joseph James O’Connor, the British cybercriminal behind the massive 2020 Twitter hack, to repay illicit gains now valued at over...