Squads has flagged an active address poisoning attack targeting Solana multisig users. No funds lost yet, but the threat is real and growing fast. Squads, the leading multisig platform on Solana, went public Monday with a security warning that most users probably weren’t expecting to wake up to. An address...
Jeremy Allaire Hints at Tokenized Future for Circle’s Arc Network
Circle CEO Jeremy Allaire reveals Arc network plans, including possible native token, PoS transition, and fast blockchain settlement for finance. Circle CEO Jeremy Allaire has shared new updates about the company’s Arc network. He spoke at the Circle event in Seoul. Furthermore, he described that Arc is at the testnet...
South Korea’s NHN KCP Signs Deal with Ava Labs for Payment Blockchain
NHN KCP partners with Ava Labs to build an Avalanche-based payment blockchain with fast processing, secure data, and global payment solutions. South Korea’s NHN KCP has announced a new blockchain partnership with Ava Labs. The transaction is about creating a payment-centric network based on Avalanche technology. In addition, the companies...
“Crypto Dad” Chris Giancarlo Leaves Law to Focus Fully on Crypto Advisory
Former CFTC Chair Chris Giancarlo leaves law to advise crypto firms, invest in fintech, and promote digital asset innovation globally. Chris Giancarlo, known as “Crypto Dad,” has announced a major career change. He is quitting law to devote his entire time to crypto advisory. Furthermore, he posted this update on...
Circle Refuses to Freeze $230M USDC Linked to Drift Attack
Circle refuses to freeze $230M USDC after Drift hack, citing legal rules while debate grows over crypto control and security risks. A major crypto debate has emerged after Circle refused to freeze stolen funds. The problem came after a big hack on Drift Protocol earlier this month. The platform lost...
ECB Backs Tokenization With Strict Rules on Stability and Control
ECB supports tokenization with strict rules, focusing on central bank money, regulation, and interoperability for safe financial market growth. The European Central Bank has outlined a cautious plan for tokenizing Europe’s capital markets. The policy emphasizes efficiency benefits but also stringent protection. In addition, the authorities stressed that financial stability...
Fake Ledger App Slipped Past Apple, Cost Musician G. Love Nearly 6 BTC
Musician G. Love lost 5.92 BTC to a fake Ledger app on the Apple Mac App Store. ZachXBT traced the stolen funds to KuCoin deposit addresses. Garrett Dutton, known professionally as G. Love, lost nearly six Bitcoin in seconds after a fake Ledger app slipped through the Apple Mac App...
Crypto Industry on the Brink of Regulatory Clarity in the U.S.
Crypto legislation advances as disputes narrow, with stablecoin yields and oversight shaping final negotiations. Momentum is building in Washington as lawmakers move closer to passing long-awaited cryptocurrency legislation. Progress in negotiations has reduced major disagreements that once stalled efforts. Industry participants now see a clearer path toward regulatory structure. Attention...
ClearBank Becomes First Dutch Bank Approved Under MiCAR for Crypto Services
ClearBank Europe becomes the first Dutch bank to gain MiCA CASP status, unlocking stablecoin access across the EU via Circle’s Mint platform. ClearBank Europe has secured a major regulatory milestone. The bank received formal confirmation from the Dutch Authority for the Financial Markets (AFM) to operate as a Crypto Asset...
Kraken Targeted by Criminal Group in Data Leak Threat, Refuses to Pay
Kraken links extortion threat to insider misuse, confirming no breach while tightening controls and aiding investigations. Crypto exchange Kraken is confronting an extortion attempt tied to insider misuse of its support systems. Threat actors claim to possess videos showing limited client data access and are demanding payment. Company officials say...