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Does Bitcoin bring us closer to a ‘nuclear holocaust’?

The Lazarus Group, North Korean state-sponsored hackers, have stolen billions in cryptocurrency, financing nuclear programs, while evading prosecution and posing ongoing cyber threats.

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South African Parliament's Social Media Accounts Hacked to Promote Fake Crypto

Hackers breached South African Parliament's social media, promoting a fake cryptocurrency named after President Ramaphosa. An investigation is ongoing after unauthorized content was uploaded.

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BNB Chain Meme Launchpad four.meme Hit by Critical Exploit—SlowMist Sounds the Alarm

SlowMist identified a critical exploit in four.meme, affecting its liquidity. This follows previous security issues, emphasizing the need for robust security in meme coins and DeFi platforms.

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Microsoft warns of new remote access trojan targeting crypto wallets

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NymVPN launches fully decentralized VPN amid privacy crackdown

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Crypto Scammers Exploit AI Deepfakes to Push Fake Giveaways With Trump and Musk

Deepfake scams leveraging AI technology have become increasingly sophisticated, defrauding users through realistic videos of celebrities promoting fraudulent cryptocurrency schemes.

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Bitget Wallet upgrades MEV Protection after viral $215k MEV bot attack on Uniswap

Bitget Wallet introduces multi-chain MEV protection to safeguard users from bot attacks by integrating the feature into its Swap function across various blockchains.

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Malaysian authorities warn of an uptick in crypto investment fraud

Malaysia faces a rise in cryptocurrency investment scams, particularly targeting seniors. Authorities warn about fraudulent practices and highlight ongoing efforts to combat financial crime.

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Binance's CZ Shares Hot Take on North Korean Hacker Bitcoin Data: $1.16 Billion BTC

CZ commented on North Korean hackers' Bitcoin holdings, noting they are now the third largest state holder, and offered advice on cryptocurrency minting and utility.

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Darknet Vendors Shift to DeFi as Crypto Laundering Tactics Evolve

The 2025 Crypto Crime Report highlights darknet vendors increasing DeFi usage for money laundering, shifting from centralized exchanges and BTC to Monero to evade authorities.