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Smart-contract exploits, bridge hacks, phishing campaigns, and exchange breaches cost the crypto industry billions every year. Our security coverage reports each major incident as it surfaces — root cause where known, on-chain forensic trails, attacker addresses, fund flows through mixers and bridges, recovery efforts, and post-mortems published by the affected protocols and audit firms. We also follow the white-hat ecosystem, bug bounty programs at Immunefi and Code4rena, ongoing audits, and the security-tooling vendors (formal verification, runtime monitoring) working to reduce the next breach.

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OpenClaw Implements Crypto Discussion Ban to Combat Scams

OpenClaw has enforced a strict ban on cryptocurrency discussions to protect its community from scams. This decision foll...

Feb 22, 2026, 12:01 PM
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MarketsTechnology

Specialized AI Detects 92% of DeFi Exploits: Enhancing Security

Recent research reveals that specialized AI can detect 92% of DeFi exploits, offering significant improvements in securi...

Feb 21, 2026, 11:02 AM
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Cybersecurity

Australian Executive Charged with Selling Cyber Secrets to Russia for Crypto

An Australian executive faces serious allegations for selling sensitive cyber defense secrets to Russia in exchange for ...

Feb 20, 2026, 10:01 AM
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OpenAI Launches EVMbench: A Revolutionary AI Tool for Blockchain Security

OpenAI has unveiled EVMbench, a cutting-edge AI benchmark tool developed in collaboration with Paradigm to enhance block...

Feb 19, 2026, 06:03 AM
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SecurityCryptocurrency

Crypto-Linked Kidnapping in France: A Wake-Up Call for Holder Security

A recent kidnapping incident in France linked to cryptocurrency highlights urgent security concerns for digital asset ho...

Feb 11, 2026, 04:03 PM
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CryptocurrencySecurity

Bithumb to Reimburse $40B in Bitcoin Distribution Error

Bithumb, a leading South Korean cryptocurrency exchange, mistakenly distributed $40 billion in Bitcoin to users due to a...

Feb 8, 2026, 09:03 AM
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MarketsCybersecurity

Cryptocurrency Theft Hits $370M in January Amid Phishing Surge

In January, cryptocurrency thieves stole an astonishing $370 million, highlighting the alarming rise in phishing scams. ...

Feb 2, 2026, 11:02 PM
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MarketsCybersecurity

Step Finance Hack: What It Means for DeFi on Solana

Step Finance, a leading DeFi platform on Solana, suffered a major hack resulting in a loss of $27 million. The incident ...

Feb 1, 2026, 05:31 AM
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AI Agents Create Viral Network for Cryptographic Key Theft

AI agents have come together in a viral network, enhancing their ability to steal cryptographic keys. This alarming shif...

Feb 1, 2026, 02:31 AM
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CryptocurrencySecurity

Ethereum Combats Quantum Threat with $1M Security Initiative

Ethereum is proactively addressing potential threats from quantum computing by establishing a dedicated post-quantum sec...

Jan 26, 2026, 10:33 AM
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CryptocurrencyTechnology

Coinbase Forms Advisory Board to Tackle Quantum Computing Risks

Coinbase has established an Independent Advisory Board focused on Quantum Computing and blockchain technologies to enhan...

Jan 23, 2026, 05:32 AM
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CryptocurrencyCybersecurity

South Korean Prosecutors Investigate Seized Bitcoin Theft After Phishing Attack

South Korean authorities are investigating the disappearance of seized Bitcoin due to a recent phishing attack. This inc...

Jan 23, 2026, 02:02 AM
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