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Ledger customers’ data leaked through Global-e processor breach. Names and contact info exposed in latest security incident. Hardware wallet manufacturer Ledger is dealing with another security incident.  On January 5, blockchain investigator ZachXBT alerted the crypto community to a data breach involving payment processor Global-e. The breach exposed customer names...

Ethereum processed a record $8 trillion in stablecoin transfers in Q4, reinforcing its role as the dominant blockchain for global payments. The world of defi reached a massive milestone with the start of the new year. Data shows that Ethereum powered $8 trillion in stablecoin transfers during the fourth quarter...

Around the world, sovereign wealth funds keep ramping up their investments in artificial intelligence. This goes beyond regular stocks from companies like Nvidia or Microsoft. They are diving into newer digital assets that blend blockchain with AI systems. Global institutions want tech that holds up for the future. Analysts now...

Crypto markets surge as Bitcoin trades above $92K, driven by ETF inflows, whale buying, and renewed risk appetite across altcoins. The crypto market has extended its early 2026 rebound after a difficult close to 2025. Bitcoin’s steady rise has lifted sentiment across major digital assets. Price action shows renewed confidence...

Ethereum growth in 2026 is expected to rely on crypto neobanks, stablecoins, and institutional foundations rather than speculative trading cycles. Ethereum’s growth in 2026 will be driven by crypto-native neobanks rather than speculation, according to ether.fi CEO Mike Silagadze. According to Silagadze, institutional adoption of 2025 formed the basis of...

SlowMist issued a public security alert after HitBTC failed to respond, raising concerns over exchange communication and user fund protection. Blockchain security firm SlowMist has raised a public alert after failing to receive a response from HitBTC. Meanwhile, the company issued a warning of possible critical vulnerability of user funds....

The United Kingdom prosecutors proceeded to seize the cryptocurrency and assets of the defendant, Craig Costello, that were used in a drug trafficking scheme worth up to £1.6m that included the smuggling of cocaine into the country. UK prosecutors have initiated actions to freeze the holdings and the residual wealth...

In a complex phishing attack, users of Cardano are being targeted with a fake Eternl Desktop installer, which installs hidden malware, allowing attackers to control victims remotely. A sophisticated phishing campaign is targeting Cardano cryptocurrency users. The attack redirects a fake Eternl Desktop wallet to users of Cardano through misleading...

Some stories are too wild to ignore. Imagine a narrative that combines clever strategy, high-stakes excitement, and a dash of audacity, except it’s not a movie, it’s happening in the crypto world. Meme coins are no longer just digital jokes; they’re evolving ecosystems where communities grow together, utilities matter, and...

Ethereum is close to breaking its all-time high, with price targets reaching $8K-$10K as momentum builds in 2026. Ethereum is showing strong potential to break its all-time high (ATH) and reach new price levels.  After years of consolidation, the cryptocurrency is now close to overcoming previous resistance points.  This could...