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Bankr Halts Transactions After Hack Hits 14 Wallets, $150K Lost
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Bankr Halts Transactions After Hack Hits 14 Wallets, $150K Lost

Crypto AI agent Bankr disables transactions following a hack draining $150K from 14 wallets. Investigation underway; user funds promised reimbursement.

THORChain (RUNE) Launches Refund Portal After $10M Exploit
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THORChain (RUNE) Launches Refund Portal After $10M Exploit

THORChain confirms $10M hack affecting 12,847 wallets. Recovery portal live for claims; treasury-backed refunds available until June 4.

Ethereum Introduces Clear Signing to Combat Blind Signing Risks
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Ethereum Introduces Clear Signing to Combat Blind Signing Risks

Ethereum's Clear Signing feature eliminates blind signing risks by making transactions human-readable, addressing a major security flaw.

Binance Leverages AI Tools to Combat Fraud in Crypto Space
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Binance Leverages AI Tools to Combat Fraud in Crypto Space

Binance uses AI to detect and counter intelligent fraud schemes, protecting millions of users on its platform.

Crypto Wrench Attacks Surge in Europe, $101M Lost in 2026
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Crypto Wrench Attacks Surge in Europe, $101M Lost in 2026

Crypto wrench attacks in Europe spike, accounting for 82% of global incidents in 2026. Losses hit $101M, doubling last year's total.

US Sentences 8 for Helping North Korea Target Crypto Firms
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US Sentences 8 for Helping North Korea Target Crypto Firms

8 individuals sentenced for aiding North Korea in crypto-focused schemes, exposing risks of remote work exploitation.

Binance Adds Withdraw Protection to Counter Real-World Threats
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Binance Adds Withdraw Protection to Counter Real-World Threats

Binance introduces Withdraw Protection, a feature designed to safeguard crypto users from coercion and unauthorized withdrawals.

Linux Vulnerability 'Copy Fail' Exposes Crypto Systems to Risk
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Linux Vulnerability 'Copy Fail' Exposes Crypto Systems to Risk

A new Linux bug, 'Copy Fail,' enables root access with 10 lines of Python, posing potential risks for crypto infrastructure.

France Charges 88 in Crackdown on Crypto Wrench Attacks
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France Charges 88 in Crackdown on Crypto Wrench Attacks

French authorities charge 88 individuals, including minors, for violent crypto wrench attacks; 75 suspects are in pretrial detention as investigations continue.

Lazarus Group Deploys macOS Malware Targeting Crypto Execs
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Lazarus Group Deploys macOS Malware Targeting Crypto Execs

Lazarus Group launches macOS malware targeting crypto and fintech executives via fake Zoom calls, aiming to compromise critical credentials.

Gunman Targets Crypto Investor in France Amid Surge in Wrench Attacks
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Gunman Targets Crypto Investor in France Amid Surge in Wrench Attacks

A gunman posing as a courier attacked a crypto investor in France, underscoring a rise in violent 'wrench attacks' targeting digital asset holders.

Kelp DAO Exploited for $293M in Largest DeFi Hack of 2026
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Kelp DAO Exploited for $293M in Largest DeFi Hack of 2026

Kelp's rsETH bridge drained of $293M as attacker converts stolen funds to ETH. Aave freezes markets, nine protocols impacted in cascading DeFi crisis.

Fake Ledger Wallets With Hidden WiFi Chips Surface on Chinese Marketplaces
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Fake Ledger Wallets With Hidden WiFi Chips Surface on Chinese Marketplaces

Security researcher exposes counterfeit Ledger devices with embedded wireless antennas designed to steal crypto. Comes days after $9.5M fake app losses.

Ethereum Foundation-Backed Project Exposes 100 North Korean Operatives in Web3
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Ethereum Foundation-Backed Project Exposes 100 North Korean Operatives in Web3

The Ketman Project identified 100 DPRK IT workers infiltrating crypto companies and warned 53 projects about potential North Korean employees.

France Tackles Crypto Kidnapping Crisis After 41 Attacks in 2026
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France Tackles Crypto Kidnapping Crisis After 41 Attacks in 2026

French Interior Ministry launches prevention measures as crypto-related kidnappings hit one every 2.5 days, making France the global hotspot for wrench attacks.