Tag: #crypto

Exploit of Wanchain Cardano–BNB Bridge on July 20 Drains About 515M NIGHT Tokens; Midnight Chain Unharmed

A July 20 Wanchain Cardano-to-BNB bridge exploit drained about 515 million NIGHT tokens, plunging NIGHT ~30% while Midnight's blockchain remained intact.

#crypto, #blockchain, #bridgehack, #cardano

France orders ISPs to block Polymarket over unauthorized crypto gambling

France's gambling regulator told ISPs on July 16 to block Polymarket, saying the crypto prediction market offered illegal gambling and posed consumer risks.

#polymarket, #crypto, #france, #gambling, #regulation

Goliath Ventures CEO Pleads Guilty in Scheme That Took at Least $400 Million

Goliath Ventures CEO Christopher Delgado pleaded guilty to wire fraud and money-laundering for a crypto investment scheme that took at least $400M.

#crypto, #fraud, #doj, #florida

$687.7M USDC Routed Through Unknown Wallet on Solana, On-Chain Records Show

On-chain records show 687.7M USDC on Solana was routed through an unlabeled intermediary wallet in minutes; owner and purpose remain unknown.

#crypto, #stablecoin, #usdc, #solana

U.K. FCA Publishes Final Crypto Rulebook, Sets Mandatory Authorization by Oct. 25, 2027

The U.K. FCA finalizes a comprehensive crypto rulebook and timetable, requiring authorization by Oct. 25, 2027, with rules for platforms, custodians and stablecoins.

#crypto, #regulation, #uk, #stablecoins

Blockchain Analysis Finds $3.84 Billion in Flows Between CoinEx and Iran-Linked Platforms

TRM Labs traces $3.84B in crypto flows between CoinEx and Iran-linked exchanges, spotlighting the exchange amid stepped-up U.S. sanctions.

#coinex, #crypto, #sanctions, #iran

Taiko Halts Block Production and Urges Withdrawals After Bridge Verification Flaw Drains Over $1 Million

Taiko halted block production and urged users to withdraw after a bridge verification flaw allowed attackers to drain more than $1 million from its ERC20 vault.

#crypto, #ethereum, #blockchain, #security

Andre Cronje, Michael Kong and David Richardson Resign from Sonic Labs Board as Governance Overhaul Begins

Sonic Labs said three board members resigned June 19 as new leadership and governance changes aim to steady the struggling Sonic blockchain.

#sonic, #crypto, #defi, #governance

CFTC Consent Order Permanently Bans Celsius Founder Alex Mashinsky From Trading, Closes Civil Case

A federal court entered a CFTC consent order barring Celsius founder Alex Mashinsky from trading and anti-fraud violations, ending the agency’s civil case.

#celsius, #mashinsky, #cftc, #crypto

Illinois Lawmakers Approve 0.2% Digital-Asset Tax in FY2027 Budget

Illinois lawmakers approved a 0.2% tax on certain digital-asset activity in the FY2027 budget; brokers would collect, register and remit if signed into law.

#crypto, #taxation, #illinois, #blockchain

Q2 2026 Is Already the Most-Hacked Crypto Quarter by Incident Count, Tracker Shows

DefiLlama data show roughly 70 exploits and about $746 million lost in Q2 so far, with April's two mega-attacks and infrastructure failures driving the tally.

#crypto, #defi, #cybersecurity, #hacks

U.S., European authorities dismantle AudiA6 crypto mixer; two arrested in Batumi, Georgia

Authorities say they dismantled AudiA6, a crypto mixer used to launder about 10,333 BTC; two alleged administrators arrested in Batumi, Georgia and face extradition.

#crypto, #ransomware, #moneylaundering, #europol

500 Million USDT Transferred From Binance Wallet to Tether Treasury on June 2

Public blockchain records show a 500 million USDT transfer from a Binance-labeled wallet to Tether Treasury on June 2, part of a recurring pattern.

#crypto, #tether, #binance, #stablecoin, #ethereum

1.35 Million SOL (~$84M) Transferred to Address Labeled 'Coinbase Institutional'

On June 6, Whale Alert recorded 1,349,999 SOL (about $84M) moved to an address it labels 'Coinbase Institutional', a transaction traders watch.

#crypto, #solana, #coinbase, #whalealert

Gravity Bridge Halted After $5.4M Drain; Signing-Layer Compromise Suspected

Gravity Bridge suspended operations after an apparent $5.4M drain that appears tied to a signing/authorization compromise; investigations are ongoing.

#crypto, #ethereum, #cosmos, #security