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Zano exploiter minted more than a quadrillion fUSD before blockchain rollback

The unauthorized coins were indistinguishable from legitimate ZANO, leaving the team unable to remove them without rolling back the blockchain.

Core Lightning warns attackers are targeting unpatched nodes

Node operators running version 26.06.7 or earlier were told to upgrade immediately.

Bitget restores $300M fund after absorbing $388M security breach

The restored backstop is separate from customer reserves, and claims remain subject to Bitget's assessment as withdrawals reopen in phases. The post Bitget restores $300M fund after absorbing $388M se

NEAR Intents says it's identified the hacker, gives 48-hour ultimatum

"We have identified you, sir," NEAR Intents general manager Alex Shevchenko said on Friday after the protocol was hacked for $3.8 million.

Crypto hackers have taken $2.7 billion in 2026 and the losses are alarmingly concentrated

Crypto firms and users have lost nearly $2.7 billion to security incidents this year, with North Korea-linked thefts exceeding $1 billion. Blockchain security firm CertiK recorded 658 incidents throug

Wall Street arrived in NEAR just as a $4 billion-a-month app got hacked

NEAR's new US ETF is facing its first stress test days after launch as a $3.8 million ecosystem exploit hit the token. NEAR fell about 10% to $4.86 after NEAR Intents disclosed a security incident inv

NEAR Intents suffers $3.8M exploit after assistance with Bitget breach

The platform said it will compensate users affected by the hack, which stemmed from a bug that affected deposits and withdrawals.

Near Intents Hacked for $3.8M Days After Denying North Korea-Linked Bitget Hacker

Near Intents froze its cross-chain swaps after a bug let an attacker drain about $3.8 million. The company promised to repay every user.

NEAR Intents hit by $3.8 million exploit as crypto's rough year of hacks continues

NEAR Intents halts services after $3.8 million exploit, promises full compensation

NEAR Intents patched the contract flaw, but deposits and withdrawals on 11 networks remain disrupted.

Bitget's $388M hack pushes Q3 crypto security losses past $1B

Crypto security losses reached $1.26 billion in Q3 across 247 incidents, with September alone accounting for roughly $769 million.

Stablecoins can drain from banks and nations at lightning speed

Highly liquid and settling 24/7, stablecoins can leave banks and countries at lightning speed. But whether stablecoins are a risk - or an opportunity - depends on your perspective.

Crypto lost $1.26 billion in hacks while bitcoin bulls enjoyed a monster quarter

FBI Tells Its Employees to Assume Hackers Have Their Personal Data

An internal memo warned FBI staff that ShinyHunters, the group claiming it hacked the bureau's jobs site, may hold their private details.

CFTC secures over $30 million judgment against defendants in Fundsz fraud case

The CFTC secured a win in court after the agency said two defendants participated in a crypto scheme that they then tried to walk back.

Bitget Hacker Turns to Zcash Privacy Pool After Near Rejects $50M in Swaps

The attacker behind the $387.5 million Bitget heist has started hiding about $3.8 million in ZEC inside Zcash's Ironwood pool, after Near Intents turned their swaps away.

Bitget hackers move $4 million into Zcash's private pool, making funds harder to trace