Author: James Wilson
North Korean hackers hijack Telegram, stage fake Zoom calls and deploy RAT malware to drain crypto wallets in a $300m long‑con campaign. Summary Attackers hijack trusted Telegram accounts, then lure crypto executives into fake Zoom or Teams calls using spoofed calendar invites. Pre‑recorded video of known industry figures masks RAT‑laden “patch” files that give hackers full system control and wallet access. The scheme forms part of North Korea’s wider campaign that has stolen over $2 billion in crypto, including the record Bybit breach. North Korean cyber criminals have stolen over $300 million through a sophisticated social engineering campaign that impersonates…
Disclosure: This article does not represent investment advice. The content and materials featured on this page are for educational purposes only. Enterprise blockchain adoption faces hurdles as networks strain performance and Bitcoin’s energy use raises ESG concerns. Summary Growing demand for blockchain highlights the need for efficient, low-energy solutions for real-world corporate use. Electroneum 2.0 cuts energy use with Proof-of-Responsibility, processing 300k+ daily transactions for enterprise adoption. Electroneum’s low fees, fast finality, and sustainable model attract enterprises exploring practical web3 solutions. Growing enterprise interest in blockchain has brought renewed attention to an ongoing problem: many public networks still require significant…
Barclays calls 2026 a slow, transitional year for crypto as retail spot trading fades, Coinbase’s outlook is cut, and tokenization plus U.S. regulation stay long-term plays. Summary Barclays says weakening retail participation and falling spot volumes could make 2026 a down year for crypto exchanges and trading platforms. The bank trims its Coinbase target as spot trading shrinks and costs rise, even as the exchange pushes into derivatives, tokenized equities and diversification. Barclays highlights tokenization and U.S. reforms like the CLARITY Act as long-term tailwinds, but warns regulatory progress and earnings impact will be gradual. Barclays has issued a cautious…
Crypto prices today traded lower as risk appetite weakened across global markets, with Bitcoin and major altcoins drifting amid rising liquidations and fragile liquidity. Summary Crypto prices today are in the red as weak sentiment, rising liquidations, and thin liquidity pressured the market. Bitcoin remains range-bound, with traders wary of macro risks and a potential Bank of Japan rate hike. Analysts are divided, with some warning of further downside while others see current levels as a holding or accumulation zone. The total crypto market capitalization slipped by 1.1% to about $3.1 trillion. Bitcoin was trading around $89,690 at the time…
Phantom Wallet has started rolling out its debit card in the U.S., letting users spend on-chain stablecoins through Apple Pay and Google Pay. Summary Phantom has begun early access to its debit card for U.S. users. The card allows spending from on-chain stablecoin balances. International availability is planned after the U.S. rollout. Phantom confirmed on Dec. 15 in a post on X that early access to its Phantom Cash prepaid debit card is now rolling out to users in the United States, marking a key step in its effort to turn a crypto wallet into an everyday money app. The…
Disclosure: This article does not represent investment advice. The content and materials featured on this page are for educational purposes only. Nearly $1 billion has flowed into new XRP ETFs, showing strong demand from traditional investors even as XRP’s market price stays flat. Summary XRP ETFs have attracted close to $1 billion in fresh inflows, mostly from long-term traditional investors. Despite the surge in capital, XRP’s price continues to move sideways, showing a gap between investment demand and market performance. Platforms like Investor Hash highlight how investors are looking for secure, compliant ways to gain exposure to XRP and other…
Disclosure: The views and opinions expressed here belong solely to the author and do not represent the views and opinions of crypto.news’ editorial. Crypto’s biggest problem right now is that it’s just too difficult. The average web3 app requires a level of technical skill that most people lack, and until that changes, very few will be willing to cut the industry any slack. Summary Crypto’s biggest adoption barrier is complexity — wallets, seed phrases, networks, and gas mechanics make the average web3 app unusable for mainstream users. Education and decentralization rhetoric won’t fix this; blockchain must become invisible through full…
In this week’s edition of the weekly recap, Coinbase prepares to introduce prediction markets and tokenized equities, a solo Bitcoin miner achieved another improbable block reward, and Tether’s CEO expressed interest in acquiring legendary Italian football club Juventus. Coinbase schedules… Source link
Bitcoin price remained under intense pressure this weekend, and may be at risk of a deeper dive, potentially to $75,000 ahead of the Bank of Japan interest rate decision. Summary Bitcoin price could be on the verge of a strong bearish breakout. Odds of BoJ rate hike have jumped to 98% this week. Technical analysis suggests that the coin will drop further soon. Bitcoin (BTC), the original cryptocurrency, was stuck at the psychological point at $90,000. This price is about 29% below its highest point this year, a sign that it remains in a deep bear market. The coin may…
Prysm developers released a post-mortem analysis explaining the December 4 Fusaka mainnet incident that threatened Ethereum network stability. Summary A Prysm bug after Fusaka caused validator participation to drop to 75%. The network missed 41 epochs and lost roughly 382 ETH in proof rewards. Ethereum avoided finality loss thanks to client diversity and rapid fixes. The consensus client suffered resource exhaustion from expensive state recomputation when processing specific attestations, causing validators to face severe operational problems. The bug surfaced immediately after Fusaka activated at epoch 411392 on December 4, 2025, at 21:49 UTC. The network missed 41 epochs as validator…