AMLBot says social engineering drove 65% of crypto cases it probed in 2025
Social engineering and impersonation-related scams were the most frequent attack vectors targeting crypto investors in AMLBot’s investigations last year.
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Moonwell hit by $1.78M exploit as AI vibe coding debate reaches DeFi
The exploit saw the Moonwell protocol exploited for $1.78 million after cbETH was mispriced at $1.12 instead of about $2,200,…
How Europe’s blockchain sandbox finds innovation in regulation
The EU regulated blockchain earlier than most major economies. Its sandbox now tests whether dialogue unlocks innovation inside legal fences.
ECB targets 2027 digital euro pilot as provider selection begins in Q1 2026
The ECB is set to begin selecting EU-licensed payment providers for its digital euro pilot this quarter, with the 12-month…
Polygon daily fees flip Ethereum amid prediction market boom
Polygon briefly surpassed Ethereum in daily fees as Polymarket activity surged, highlighting shifting user demand toward Layer-2 networks.
Stablecoins gain ground for paychecks and daily spending: BVNK report
A global survey of 4,658 crypto users found 39% receive income in stablecoins and 27% use them for payments, with…
SBI Holdings targets majority stake in Singapore crypto exchange Coinhako
Japan’s SBI Holdings has signed a letter of intent to buy a controlling stake in Singapore-licensed crypto exchange Coinhako.
Monero use holds despite delistings as darknet markets shift to XMR
TRM Labs says Monero usage remains above pre-2022 levels as darknet markets shift toward XMR, while unusual node behavior may…
Steak ‘n Shake says same-store sales rose ‘dramatically’ after Bitcoin rollout
American restaurant chain Steak ‘n Shake said its nine‑month burger‑to‑Bitcoin strategy has driven same‑store sales growth and a $15 million…
Poland president vetoes MiCA bill again as crypto companies look to license abroad
President Karol Nawrocki vetoed a second MiCA crypto bill, saying it was “practically identical” to a previous version, leaving local…