Cryptocurrency

A core Ethereum developer said he was hit by a cryptocurrency wallet drainer linked to a rogue code assistant, underscoring how even seasoned builders can be caught by increasingly polished scams. Core Ethereum developer Zak Cole fell victim to a malicious artificial intelligence extension from Cursor AI, which enabled the attacker to access his hot…

The world’s largest asset manager, BlackRock, should not be allowed to launch a Solana exchange-traded fund (ETF) simultaneously with the US-based issuers who have already filed for one, says ETF analyst James Seyffart. “That’s messed up,” Seyffart told ETF analyst Nate Geraci in a video published to YouTube on Saturday, discussing a hypothetical scenario where…

Bad actors are using aged YouTube accounts to give authenticity to advertisements of a crypto trading bot that conceals a smart contract designed to drain crypto, cybersecurity firm SentinelLABS said. The scam is “widespread and ongoing” since at least 2024 and has spread through YouTube videos shared on social media offering tips and a smart-contract…

Cryptocurrency investment products ended last week in the green, interrupting 15 weeks of consecutive inflows after investor sentiment took a hit from hawkish remarks during last week’s Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting. Global crypto exchange-traded products (ETPs) saw $223 million worth of outflows last week, according to the latest report from crypto asset management…

Key takeaways Dubai now has clear laws for buying property with crypto via VARA and the UAE Central Bank. Major developers like Damac and Emaar accept BTC, ETH and stablecoins for property sales. Crypto payments are faster, cheaper and easier for global buyers. Stablecoins and tokenized real estate are driving Dubai’s next property boom. It’s…

Top Stories of The Week SEC Chair Aktins calls to ‘reshore crypto’ as companies move back to the US Crypto companies are beginning to return to the United States as top officials signal a shift toward friendlier regulation and domestic growth. In a Thursday speech at the America First Policy Institute, SEC Chair Paul Atkins…

Nasdaq-listed Mill City Ventures III may raise another $500 million under an equity agreement to fund its recently announced Sui treasury strategy — however, the news triggered a double-digit fall in Mill City’s share price. The finance firm’s announcement on Friday came shortly after raising $450 million earlier in the week, which was used to…

Key points: Sellers pulled the price below $115,000, but are struggling to sustain the lower levels. Several altcoins have pulled down toward their respective support levels, which are likely to hold. Bitcoin (BTC) dipped below the $115,000 support on Friday, but the downside could be limited. Bitcoin Treasury Companies have been on a buying spree,…

Investors revised down expectations for a rate cut in September after Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell’s non-committal responses to one during a press conference on Wednesday. One crypto analyst suggests it could lead to a slower-paced crypto bull run. The United States central bank decided to maintain interest rates at 4.25% to 4.5%, based on…

A blockchain platform affiliated with US President Donald Trump has invested $10 million in Falcon Finance to support the development of stablecoin infrastructure, the companies said Wednesday. The investment aims to improve liquidity and interoperability between two stablecoins: Falcon USD (USDf) and World Liberty Financial USD (USD1), a token launched by the Trump-linked World Liberty…