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Polymarket Weighs Token Issuance or an IPO According to Bloomberg, the prediction-market platform is keeping open both routes: a public listing through an IPO and the issuance of its own token. Options under consideration The company has not settled on a path and continues to evaluate the regulatory…
Ledger warned months before hardware wallet thefts Security researcher Joe Grand notified Ledger on 04.03.2026 about implanted spy modules, while related images first appeared in August 2025. Initial report and timeline Joe Grand reported the presence of compact implant devices to Ledger on 04.03.20…
Musk Returns to Trillionaire; AI Risks to Wallet Security Ethereum developers are warning that artificial intelligence may enable novel wallet‑hacking techniques that could affect user security. Other items include reported USDC transfers involving Samsung, Elon Musk regaining trillionaire status, a…
Crypto exchange freezes funds: steps to regain access An exchange may freeze withdrawals after account restrictions, leaving users unable to access crypto for an indefinite period while investigations continue. Initial checks First, verify your account notifications and email for explicit reasons su…
Interactive comic with rotatable frames created using Minimax H3 An interactive comic prototype enables users to rotate individual frames in real time, changing perspective without altering narrative order. Technical approach The project is implemented using Minimax H3 models combined with ORB360 lo…
Blur disables website; implications for NFTs and loans Blur announced it will disable its website on 12 November , while maintaining core protocol functions and governance controls. Platform shutdown and protocol status The marketplace said the public website interface will be turned off on 12 Novem…
Check whether your Ledger purchase came from listed European retailers CryptoQuant analyst Darkfost added several European retail chains to a supply-chain watchlist linked to Ledger device shipments and distribution channels. Retailers added to the watchlist Darkfost added the following European cha…
Ostris Adds Content Generation Page to AI-Toolkit Interface Ostris introduced a new content generation page within the AI-Toolkit interface, combining training and inference workflows in one place. The update lets users train loras and generate media without transferring checkpoints to external tool…
Musk Regains Trillionaire Status Amid Crypto Sector Developments Elon Musk briefly returned to the trillionaire ranking as several corporate and market developments drew renewed attention to cryptocurrency markets. Musk and shifts in valuation across his holdings. Concerns from Ethereum developers a…
U.S. Department of Justice Reviews Binance $4.3 Billion Deal The U.S. Department of Justice is reviewing whether Binance complied with a $4.3 billion settlement reached in 2023 amid sanctions inquiries. Investigation details Investigators are examining whether the exchange knowingly permitted cross-…
Ukraine imposes ten-year sanctions on five cryptocurrency platforms President of Ukraine Vladimir Zelensky enacted sanctions lasting 10 years against five cryptocurrency platforms on grounds of aiding sanctions evasion. Authorities said the measures target companies and individuals who help Russia c…
How to Protect Your Crypto: Tips from CZ Former Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao (CZ) shared practical recommendations for storing crypto assets, emphasizing that absolute security cannot be guaranteed. Core principles CZ advised minimizing attack surface by separating crypto operations from general devic…
Ledger hardware wallets sold by reseller contain backdoor Ledger confirmed investigators discovered an unauthorized hardware implant in one affected user’s wallet, according to the company. Scope and attribution All affected devices were purchased from CryptoBilis , which serves as Ledger’s official…
Musk Regains Trillionaire Status as Crypto and AI Concerns Rise Elon Musk again crossed the $1 trillion net worth threshold, while several crypto and AI stories shaped market sentiment this week. Wealth milestone and market context Elon Musk’s valuation rebound returned him to a $1 trillion -plus ne…
XRPL patched two vulnerabilities enabling possible XRP creation Developers of the XRP Ledger released fixes addressing two vulnerabilities that could have allowed new XRP issuance and halted consensus. First vulnerability: incorrect debit handling The first bug could let a payment recipient receive …
Inside TOKEN2049: Observations and Key Takeaways, Part 2 A 19-minute audio file collects personal observations, unexpected anecdotes and several off-stage findings from TOKEN2049 and related events. Timecodes and topics 01:26 — Solana Summit and a meeting with the Meteora team. 02:20 — Exclusive: la…
Ledger owners lost over $86 million; reseller devices suspected Ledger is investigating thefts affecting customers who bought hardware wallets through the reseller CryptoBilis in Southeast Asia, and has asked to pause sales and shipments. Scope of the investigation Researchers estimate that the inci…
ZachXBT infiltrated syndicate, traced $1 billion to Lazarus Crypto investigator ZachXBT reported infiltrating a Chinese syndicate and tracing over $1 billion tied to Lazarus Group hacks. Operational approach After the Bybit security incident, ZachXBT contacted a middleman on Telegram and began swapp…
CZ sold apartment for Bitcoin and founded Binance In 2013, Changpeng Zhao sold a family apartment for $900,000 to buy bitcoin and later founded Binance in 2017. He subsequently faced legal proceedings in the United States, served a prison term, and later advised several governments on crypto policy.…
Old Signatures Can Cost You Crypto Months Later Two recent cases show signatures granted more than a year earlier enabled theft of crypto assets using address spoofing and malicious approvals. Details of incidents A user lost $305 000 in DAI after the attacker sent tiny test transfers from a lookali…