Category: Crypto Currents
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CoinTelegraph Suffers Alleged Cyberattack
Cointelegraph’s website was compromised by hackers displaying fake token reward pop-ups. Users were tricked into connecting wallets to drain funds. Similar attacks occurred on CoinMarketCap. Security firm Scam Sniffer alerted the public.
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Metaplanet Buys 1,111 BTC, Pushes Total Stash to 11,111
Metaplanet, a Tokyo-listed hotel firm, purchased 1,111 BTC for $117M, increasing its total holdings to 11,111 BTC worth over $1.1B, despite recent market volatility.
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Cointelegraph Website Hacked in Fake Airdrop Phishing Attack – Decrypt
Cointelegraph’s website was hacked to display fake airdrop pop-ups, tricking users into connecting wallets. Similar to a recent CoinMarketCap attack, these phishing scams aim to steal crypto assets.
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Hacken token plunges 99% after hacker mints and dumps $250K
Hacken Token (HAI) dropped 99% after a hacker exploited a private key leak to mint and dump $250K worth of tokens. The cybersecurity firm claims its main business was unaffected.
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$150 Oil on the Table: Goldman Analysts Warn as Iran Threatens Strait Shutdown – Bitcoin News
Goldman Sachs analysts warn of rising oil prices due to potential Iranian blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, impacting global energy markets and economic stability.
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Latam Insights: Argentina Achieves Historic Milestone, Brazil Battles Crypto Tax – Crypto News Bitcoin News
Argentina hits a 5-year inflation low, Brazil debates crypto taxes, and Argentina blocks HTX access in this week’s key Latin American crypto developments.
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Bitget Rides into MotoGP: Can BGB Hit the $8 Finish Line? – Coinspeaker
Bitget partners with MotoGP as its first crypto sponsor, boosting BGB token’s potential breakout toward $8 amid bullish technical indicators and global expansion efforts.
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$50M Telegram scam exposed! – 4 altcoins targeted: Details here
A $50M Telegram scam targeted investors with fake discounted altcoin deals, involving tokens like SUI, NEAR, SEI, and Axelar. Fraudsters posed as OTC dealers, luring victims with Ponzi payouts before vanishing in June 2025.
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Security Alert: CoinMarketCap Identifies And Eliminates Rogue Wallet Scam
CoinMarketCap removed a malicious popup urging users to verify wallets, preventing potential theft. The scam was flagged by MetaMask and Phantom. The incident highlights ongoing security risks in crypto.
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French Crypto User Assaulted Over Ledger Wallet In Shocking Attack
A 23-year-old man in Paris was kidnapped and forced to reveal his Ledger wallet keys, highlighting rising physical attacks on crypto users. Experts urge better security measures to protect against such threats.
