More than half of all cryptocurrencies tracked on CoinGecko’s GeckoTerminal have now failed. Such a significant volume of collapse in token survivability is driven largely by excess speculation and market instability. According to the crypto aggregator’s latest report, 53.2% of all cryptocurrencies listed on GeckoTerminal are classified as dead, and the majority of failures occurred […]
Blockchain security firm Peckshield has shared that December 2025 closed with a surprising decrease in crypto exploit losses. On-chain data shows the figures fell by 60% compared with those recorded in November. $76 Million Lost Across 26 Incidents According to the Peckshield report revealed via X, hacks and cybersecurity exploits in the crypto sector dropped […]
The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has charged three entities that claimed to operate crypto asset trading platforms, along with four so-called investment clubs, for allegedly running a large-scale fraud that targeted retail investors through social media. According to the SEC, Morocoin Tech Corp., Berge Blockchain Technology Co. Ltd., and Cirkor Inc., together with […]
Changpeng “CZ” Zhao has renewed calls for stronger, industry-wide defenses against address poisoning scams. In a recent post, the former Binance CEO argued that such attacks are solvable through better wallet-level protections. Combating Address Poisoning Attacks CZ said wallets should automatically check whether a receiving address is associated with known poisoning activity and block users […]
Cybersecurity firm, Security Alliance (SEAL), said it is tracking multiple daily attempts by North Korean-linked threat actors using so-called “fake Zoom” or “fake Teams” meetings to distribute malware and expand access to new victims. The non-profit reshared a detailed warning from security researcher Taylor Monahan outlining how the attacks unfold and the scale of losses […]
With the end-of-the-year holidays just around the corner, Brad Garlinghouse warned people to be extremely careful when dealing with suspicious online activity, as scammers tend to ramp up their efforts during this time, hoping that victims stay quiet. He has issued several similar warnings in the past few months, due to the growing number of […]
Binance is the world’s largest crypto exchange, boasting a user base of over 280 million people. That popularity, though, has made it an attractive target for scammers who often impersonate the exchange’s support services to lure victims. Clients are advised always to verify information through official channels and remain skeptical of unsolicited messages. French and […]
Bobby Ong, the co-founder and CEO of cryptocurrency data platform CoinGecko, has issued a public warning about a new phishing scam. The fraudulent scheme uses fake emails that appear to come from Booking.com, inviting recipients to a non-existent “Exclusive Crypto Travel Summit” in Dubai. A Deceptive Invitation The phishing attempt, which Ong shared on social […]
Benjamin Chow, a well-known crypto developer and co-founder of the Meteora decentralized exchange on Solana, has been fingered as the driving force behind a plan to cheat investors through 15 different token schemes. A revised version of a class-action lawsuit that was first filed in a New York federal court on April 21, 2025, says […]
The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has filed a civil forfeiture complaint to take control of about 127,000 BTC, worth around $14.2 billion. The Bitcoin fortune is tied to LuBian and Cambodia-based businessman Chen Zhi, who is the chairman of Prince Group. Record $14B Bitcoin Seizure Arkham shared via X that Zhi ran large-scale human-trafficking […]