Crypto & mining news

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• 17d ago

  Drift opens exploit recovery claims with initial payouts of just over 1% of user losses

  DFX holders can cash out now or wait for more funding, with no firm timeline for full repayment.

  The BlockSecurity

• 17d ago

  Bitcoin Lightning Nodes Targeted as Core Lightning Sounds Alarm

  Core Lightning operators running version 26.06.7 or earlier are being actively targeted, the Bitcoin Lightning Network node software project warned on Thursday evening, roughly 10 days after a security patch landed. The team hasn’t identified which vulnerabilities attackers are exploiting or reported any stolen funds. Version 26.06.8 fixes several security problems, including a channel-closing…

  Bitcoin.com NewsBitcoinSecurity

• 17d ago

  Furious debate about THORChain vs NEAR shows idealism has limits

  The furious debate over Bitget’s $387.7M of hacked funds comes down to whether ideals around “permissionless and decentralized” tech means never intervening — even if you could.

  CointelegraphSecurity

• 17d ago

  Morning Minute: NEAR Intents Hacked for $3.8M - Was It A Bullish Hack?

  Hacks are never good, but a rapid response, user compensation and 1-hour bug fixing seems to top the spectrum of team reactions.

  DecryptSecurity

• 17d ago

  IMF Waives El Salvador’s Bitcoin Breach to Unlock $138M Payout

  The IMF praised El Salvador’s performance, declaring that its economy continued to perform strongly amidst ongoing security improvements and efforts to reduce imbalances. Nonetheless, the institution highlighted that the bitcoin goals were not met, but issued a waiver based on “strong corrective measures and renewed commitments.” IMF Issues Bitcoin Waiver, Authorizes $138 Million Disbursement to…

  Bitcoin.com NewsBitcoinSecurity

• 17d ago

  Aave founder says V3 unaffected after third-party adapter exploit drains $305K

  Aave founder Stani Kulechov said Aave v3 was unaffected after an attacker exploited a third-party adapter to drain about $305,000 from two Safe multisig wallets.

  CointelegraphSecurity

• 17d ago

  INTERPOL's Security Chief Says AI Defense Starts With One Question

  INTERPOL’s global chief information security officer, Bjorn R. Watne, has urged companies to identify their “crown jewels” first as artificial intelligence (AI) increases the speed and scale of scams and fraud. Watne made the remarks to CNBC at Tech Week Singapore on Thursday. He said AI mainly helps criminals run familiar tactics faster and at The post INTERPOL's Security Chief Says AI Defense…

  BeInCryptoSecurity

• 17d ago

  NEAR Intents Hacker Identified: Will $3.8M Return in 48 Hours?

  The NEAR Intents hacker has 48 hours to return $3.8M after Aurora's co-founder says the team knows who they are. The post NEAR Intents Hacker Identified: Will $3.8M Return in 48 Hours? appeared first on BeInCrypto.

  BeInCryptoSecurity

• 17d ago

  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.

  CointelegraphSecurity

• 17d ago

  The $459,000 Bot Hacker Was a Customer First, Researchers Say

  Researchers traced a $459,000 wallet drain to an address that previously funded 27 trades through the same bot, raising questions about how its private keys escaped. Bitquery Traces $459K Tradewiz Drain to Wallet Used in 27 Trades Before collecting stolen crypto, the wallet had helped pay for ordinary memecoin trades. That is the unexpected finding […]

  Bitcoin.com NewsSecurity

• 17d ago

  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 security breach appeared first on CryptoSlate.

  CryptoSlateSecurity

• 17d ago

  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.

  CointelegraphSecurity

• 17d ago

  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 through September, with about $420.4 million of stolen assets frozen or returned. That leaves adjusted losses of roughly $2.26 billion and an average loss of $4.1 million […] The post Crypto hackers have…

  CryptoSlateSecurity

• 18d ago

  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 involving its Omni deposit-and-withdrawal infrastructure. The selloff came less than two days after Bitwise opened the token to US exchange-traded […] The post Wall Street arrived in NEAR just as a $4…

  CryptoSlateMarketsSecurity

• 18d ago

  Alabama’s New Crypto ATM Scam Refund Requirements Take Effect

  Crypto ATM scam victims in Alabama gained new refund protections on Oct. 1 as operators became responsible for reimbursing qualifying losses. Operators also face transaction limits and disclosure requirements intended to interrupt fraudulent payments. Alabama Scam Victims Get Refund Rights With a 60-Day Deadline An urgent call about a supposed warrant or bank problem can […]

  Bitcoin.com NewsSecurity

• 18d ago

  Zano Says Over $200M in Illicit Tokens Led to 30-Day Blockchain Rewind

  Zano has disclosed the bug that forced its extraordinary 30-day blockchain rewind in a recent postmortem. An attacker exploited a missing verification in Gateway Addresses to mint roughly 18.4 million ZANO in a single transaction, then repeated the trick and did the same with fUSD. The first exploit sat unnoticed for nearly a month, while […]

  Bitcoin.com NewsSecurity

• 18d ago

  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.

  CointelegraphSecurity

• 18d ago

  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.

  DecryptSecurity

• 18d ago

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

  The popular cross-chain trading system said Friday the exploiter returned all stolen assets a day later a bug affected deposits and withdrawals across several networks.

  CoinDeskSecurity

• 18d ago

  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.

  The BlockSecurity

• 18d ago

  NEAR Intents Bug Sends $3.8M Racing Across Crypto Networks

  NEAR Intents halted services after a bug involving its Omni deposit and withdrawal infrastructure led to an estimated $3.8 million loss. The team says every dollar will be compensated, but onchain investigator ZachXBT reported the stolen funds moved almost immediately, first toward Kucoin and then across the bridge into Bitcoin. Several networks remain temporarily cut […]

  Bitcoin.com NewsBitcoinSecurity

• 18d ago

  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.

  CointelegraphSecurity

• 18d ago

  NEAR Intents Hacked for $3.8 Million: Is NEAR Protocol Safe?

  NEAR Intents lost $3.8 million in an exploit and NEAR fell 8.6%. See what was hit and which networks remain paused. The post NEAR Intents Hacked for $3.8 Million: Is NEAR Protocol Safe? appeared first on BeInCrypto.

  BeInCryptoSecurity

• 18d ago

  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.

  CointelegraphSecurityDeFi

• 18d ago

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

  Your day-ahead look for Oct. 1, 2026

  CoinDeskBitcoinSecurity

• 18d ago

  Thorchain Co-Founder: Neutral Networks Can’t Pick Who Can Transact

  Thorchain co-founder and lead developer Chad Barraford has defended the protocol’s refusal to freeze hacker-linked wallets following a request from Bitget CEO Gracy Chen. Resistance to Wallet-Blocking Demands Thorchain co-founder and lead developer Chad Barraford criticized the crypto industry’s tendency to shift focus from compromised exchanges to the protocols used by hackers to move stolen […]

  Bitcoin.com NewsSecurity

• 18d ago

  Crypto Hack Losses Jump 462% in September as Bitget Becomes the Year's Biggest Theft

  Crypto hack losses reached $766.49 million in September, making it the worst month of 2026 so far. The total jumped about 462% from August’s $136.3 million, according to PeckShield. Two incidents caused most of the damage. Bitget lost roughly $387 million. Liquid Network lost about $320 million, though the people behind it, claiming to be The post Crypto Hack Losses Jump 462% in September as…

  BeInCryptoSecurity

• 18d ago

  OFAC Sanctions 7 Crypto Wallets Tied to FBI Most Wanted Fugitive and Venezuelan Gang

  The US Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) sanctioned 10 targets on Wednesday. They are tied to an ATM jackpotting scheme run by Tren de Aragua (TdA). The network allegedly washed the stolen cash through cryptocurrency, among other channels. The action also listed 7 crypto addresses belonging to ringleader “Prometheus,” an FBI Most Wanted The post OFAC Sanctions 7 Crypto Wallets…

  BeInCryptoRegulationSecurity

• 18d ago

  Three hidden flaws in Uniswap’s StablePair hook drain LP returns

  StablePair can retain rebalancing value for liquidity providers, but fees anchored to a configured rate leave token and inventory risk with LPs. The post Three hidden flaws in Uniswap’s StablePair hook drain LP returns appeared first on CryptoSlate.

  CryptoSlateSecurityDeFi

• 18d ago

  Crypto hacks top $768M in September, worst month of 2026

  The $388 million Bitget breach and $320 million Liquid Network exploit accounted for most of September’s losses, though more than $270 million from the latter was later returned.

  CointelegraphSecurity