Category: Crypto Currents
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Ripple XRP Unlock Reaches 1B with Two 500M Releases in July
Ripple unlocked 1B XRP in July through two 500M releases, deviating from its usual escrow pattern. The move sparked market speculation as XRP price dipped 2.78% despite a 6% monthly gain.
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Solo Bitcoin Miner Strikes Gold, Nets Nearly $350,000 from Single Block
A solo Bitcoin miner with a modest 2.3 PH/s setup defied 1-in-2,800 odds to mine a full block, earning nearly $350,000 in BTC rewards, showcasing rare solo mining success.
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Solo Bitcoin Miner Hits $349K Jackpot with 0.004% Chance | CoinGape
A solo Bitcoin miner defied 0.004% odds to win $349K by mining block 903883 with minimal hash power, marking a rare victory against institutional mining operations.
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Fake JD stablecoins, scammers impersonate Solana devs: Asia Express
JD.com warns of fake stablecoin scams impersonating its brand, while fraudulent Solana dev groups emerge in South Korea following ETF news. India’s crypto taxes prompt coin delistings.
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Post-maintenance mishap on Solana’s Backpack triggers incorrect futures orders, balance reports
Backpack exchange faced issues post-maintenance, causing incorrect futures orders and balance reports. CEO Armani Ferrante acknowledged a coding error, promised compensation, and assured fund safety.
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Medicare and Medicaid Data Breach Hits 103,000 Americans As Fraudulent Accounts Opened Using Victims’ Personally Identifiable Information – The Daily Hodl
A data breach at CMS exposed 103,000 Americans’ personal data, leading to fraudulent Medicare.gov accounts. CMS is issuing new cards and deactivating fake accounts while advising victims to monitor credit.
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Two Billion-Dollar Banks Suffer Data Breaches – Names, Social Security Numbers and Account Details of 1,890 People Impacted – The Daily Hodl
Two major banks, Western Alliance Bank and Peoples Bank, suffered data breaches exposing personal and financial details of thousands, including social security numbers and account information.
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South Africa’s First NFT Marketplace, Momint, Shuts Down Amid Market Pressures – News Bytes Bitcoin News
South Africa’s first NFT marketplace, Momint, shuts down due to high operational costs, limited growth, and tough funding conditions despite raising $2.1 million in seed funding.
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40+ Fake Firefox Wallet Extensions Are Stealing Your Crypto, Koi Security Warns
Koi Security warns of 40+ fake Firefox wallet extensions stealing crypto credentials. These malicious plugins impersonate major wallets like MetaMask and Coinbase, active since April 2025.
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$2.5 Billion in Crypto Hacks in Q1 2025: Why Non-Custodial Best Wallet is the Solution – Brave New Coin
Crypto hacks in Q1 2025 totaled $2.5 billion, with wallet breaches accounting for $1.7 billion. Non-custodial wallets like Best Wallet are gaining popularity as secure alternatives to mitigate risks from phishing and exploits.
