Kaspersky exposes OkoBot's 20-module crypto wallet attack
Kaspersky has exposed OkoBot, a modular malware framework built from 20 distinct payloads that is engineered to target cryptocurrency wallets and steal user data, marking one of the more orga
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Russia Crypto Regulation Bill Nears Final Duma Readings
Russia's crypto regulation bill is advancing toward its final readings in the State Duma, moving the country closer to a formal legal framework for cryptocurrency after years of unsettled rul
Kaspersky Flags Malware Framework Aimed at Crypto Investors
Two separate cybersecurity reports point to a growing trend in crypto-related malware: attackers are no longer relying only on obvious phishing emails. Instead, they are moving closer to the
Crypto Firms Move Past Audits as Trust Signals Weaken, Hacken Says
After years of relying on smart contract audits as a key “trust signal,” institutional investors are increasingly treating operational security as the real gatekeeper for allocating capital t
AZ-COM Maruwa Adopts JPYC Stablecoin for Payments to 2,300 Business Partners
AZ-COM Maruwa will use JPYC stablecoin for payments to 2,300 partners, marking Japan’s first large-scale corporate stablecoin deployment nationwide. Faster blockchain settlements aim to impro
Solana Reclaims $77 As $4.15B DEX Surge Tests Bullish Momentum
Solana(SOL) moved back above $77 as its decentralized exchanges led all chains with $4.15 billion in daily volume, giving bulls a clearer near-term test. Key Points: Solana reclaimed $77 afte
How UK Crypto Firms Face 14-Year Risk Over Flagged Wallets
Britain has created a difficult compliance test for crypto businesses as a transfer can settle in seconds, yet the identity behind the sending wallet may emerge much later. Under the latest U
Can the U.S. Government Freeze XRP Held in Cold Wallets? Jake Claver Answers
With more investors choosing to hold their own digital assets, questions about government authority over cold wallets have become increasingly common. Addressing the issue in a clip, investor
Prediction Markets Cut Rodriguez To 5% Before She Quit Wisconsin's Governor Race
Sara Rodriguez quit Wisconsin's governor race on Friday over inflated finance reports, an exit prediction markets had already priced in as her odds slid to about 5%. Key Points: Rodriguez end
Ethereum Price Prediction 2026: ETH Eyes $6,330 As Whales Buy Big
Ethereum price prediction talk is heating up again this week. ETH is trading close to $1,830, sitting right at a level that traders have watched for months. Some charts point down. Some point
Remittix Price Prediction 2026-2030: $RTX Supply Meets Exchange Bet
Most presales lock team and investor tokens for months. Remittix has not. Every RTX buyer from the current presale can sell the moment trading opens: no cliff, no vesting. That single structu
Best Crypto Presales: Top Early-Stage Projects to Watch in 2026
Best Crypto Presales: What to Know Before Investing Early Every crypto cycle tells a similar story. A few early buyers get in before a token lists on any exchange. By the time everyone else n