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Tron, Aptos, BNB Chain, Bitcoin: Chainalysis has just demonstrated that public blockchains also serve as dead mailboxes for state hackers. A North Korean group links three crypto networks to hide its servers, with Iran occupying an address related to Satoshi. Meanwhile, Wall Street predicts $500,000 for BTC.

The flaw related to Liquid a Network allowed the unauthorized withdrawal of 3996 bitcoins, valued at nearly 320 million dollars. Since then, the perpetrators have already returned 3400 BTC, however the exact technical origin and the fate of the remaining 598.5 BTC remain unknown.

The hack triggered the withdrawal of about 4,000 bitcoins, valued at nearly 320 million dollars, from the network's federated wallet. Indeed, the perpetrators claim to be ethical hackers; however, the funds have not yet been returned, and the vulnerability remains unknown.

The memecoin launched by the author of the GTA 6 leaks has just lost 46% in 24 hours. CYBERLEEK had reached 25 million dollars in market cap thanks to nine days of unreleased game videos. Its creator finally sold 15.4 million tokens and recovered several hundred thousand dollars. A few hours later, Rockstar was to officially present new footage of GTA 6.

The $1.4 billion hack suffered by Bybit is no longer just a technical matter. Indeed, the exchange platform has just initiated legal proceedings against North Korea and the Lazarus hacker group, accused of being behind the attack. This is an unprecedented initiative that could redefine how Web3 players respond to state-attributed cyberattacks and open a new chapter in the legal protection of cryptos.

The crypto industry is going through its worst semester against hackers. Ethereum and Solana account for record losses. Full analysis.

At Vercel, an AI tool opens the door slightly, hackers pass through, and crypto discovers that its brand-new fortresses sometimes rest on rusty hinges, poorly guarded at night.

Crypto market on alert: Phantom faces controversy after a $264,000 theft. We give you all the details in this article.

Assaults, kidnappings, mutilations… Crypto theft turns physical in Europe. Discover the key figures in this article.

A crypto user known as “The Smart Ape” lost about $5,000 from a hot wallet during a short hotel stay. No phishing links were opened, and no fake sites were used. Instead, a chain of small missteps created the conditions for a delayed wallet drain. Security researchers say the case shows how everyday actions, both online and offline, can combine into a serious loss.

Crypto 2025: invisible hackers, billions lost, a rogue state involved... What if your wallet was the next silent victim?

A fake developer, real spies, and US tech trapped: arrested, Vong inadvertently revealed how Pyongyang hacks America without firing a single rocket.

When Kim Jong-un becomes HR at Upwork, GitHub hosts viruses, and AI disguises thieves… the crypto sphere realizes its worst nightmares are already among us.

Crypto hack losses fell sharply in the third quarter of 2025, signaling progress in curbing large-scale exploits. Still, September offered a stark reminder of ongoing risks, logging a record number of million-dollar hacks. While attackers stole less overall, their tactics continued to evolve, with wallets and centralized platforms increasingly targeted over smart contracts.

Software supply-chain attacks are evolving in a disturbing way as cybercriminals use Ethereum smart contracts to hide malicious code within open-source libraries. Research presented by a security firm ReversingLabs shows that hackers now insert command-and-control instructions within blockchain contracts, complicating detection and closure by defenders. This approach signifies the increased complexity of malware distribution and blockchain becoming a tool of cybercrime.​​

DeFi platform CrediX Finance has disappeared from the web following a $4.5 million exploit that drained its liquidity pools, prompting suspicions of a coordinated exit scam. The incident was first flagged on Monday by blockchain security firms, who found that the attackers gained control of the protocol’s multisig admin and bridge wallets six days prior. Using this access, they minted new tokens, posted them as collateral, and then siphoned liquidity from CrediX’s pools.

The hacker behind the $40 million GMX exploit has begun returning the stolen crypto after accepting a $5 million white hat bounty offered by the GMX team.

In a digital context where threats are multiplying, unfortunately Cointribune is no exception to the rule. For the past few hours, our media has been the target of a phishing attempt directly targeting our audience through our newsletter. It is essential to quickly inform you of the situation and provide…

More than 69,000 Coinbase customers victims of an internal crypto attack. We provide you with all the details in this article!

The world of crypto is set to experience a decisive year, driven by promising innovations and growing threats. Indeed, the potential approval of an ETF based on Solana could mark a significant advancement, providing institutional investors with new access to cryptocurrencies. Meanwhile, the rapid progress of artificial intelligence is redefining trading practices, while similar technologies fuel unprecedented cyberattacks. In this context of upheaval, 2025 stands out as a pivotal year for the industry, where the promises of increased adoption must contend with increasingly complex security risks.

Bitcoin is stagnant, investors are softly dozing. But beware: Trump in January could very well add some spice to this lukewarm crypto soup.

Hackers launch an attack on the Olympics: ransom demanded in cryptocurrency. The Grand Palais and other tourist sites threatened.

The amount of crypto stolen by hackers decreased in 2023, but the number of attacks continues to increase, according to a recent report.

Bitfinex thwarted a $15 billion XRP attack, preventing a major cryptocurrency theft from its vault.

'Web2 is not safe,' comments Curve Finance, which also fell victim to a cryptocurrency hack resulting in a loss of $52 million at the end of July. Balancer, a decentralized finance (DeFi) protocol deployed on Ethereum, has reported a recent attack on its frontend resulting in the loss of $238,000 in cryptocurrencies. Thus, the list of DeFi hacks continues to grow. Let's break it down!

Scammers are stepping up their attacks on MetaMask crypto wallet users. Some are even using official government websites. Aware of the need to protect cryptocurrency investors, MetaMask has reacted quickly. Its security team has implemented sophisticated measures.

“Not your key, not your coin”, cryptocurrency investors keep chanting. In other words, when keys are secure, assets remain safe from any theft or hoarding initiative. However, Ivan Bianco, a Brazilian crypto influencer, inadvertently exposed his private keys. The result: a good part of his cryptocurrency holdings evaporated.

Last Friday, Curve set a deadline for hacker DeFi to return all the stolen money: Sunday August 6 at 8 a.m. UTC. Once this deadline has passed, the team will take drastic measures to hand him over to the appropriate authorities. If the latest news is to be believed, the pirate has returned part of the jackpot. And in the process, he has dared to mock the crypto community by saying that he is "smarter" to evade possible hunts.