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UK Targets Russia-Linked Crypto Flows With Tougher Sanctions Fines
Britain is expanding its crackdown on Russia-linked crypto transactions, urging banks and crypto firms to trace complex payment routes and proposing fines up to 100% of breach value for sanctions violations
AI Deepfake Scams Drive Crypto Losses to Record Highs in 2026
Losses from AI-driven deepfake scams have surged 263% in 2026, as attackers increasingly target users directly instead of exploiting blockchain code, exposing new vulnerabilities for exchanges, wallets, and individual crypto holders
SafePal Data Breach Exposes 40,000 Users as Wallet Risks Grow
A flaw in SafePal's order system left thousands of customer records exposed, highlighting how hardware wallet users now face escalating threats from both data leaks and direct crypto theft
Trezor Data Breach Exposes Crypto Wallet Buyers to Physical Risk
A breach at a Trezor shipping provider exposed thousands of customer names and addresses, raising concerns about targeted phishing and the potential for real-world attacks on crypto holders
Drift Protocol Attack Exposes Limits of Multisig Wallet Security
Multisig wallets are designed to prevent single-point failures, but the $285M Drift Protocol exploit shows that valid signatures alone can't stop social engineering or malicious transactions when thresholds are low and oversight is weak
Crypto Security in 2026: How to Protect Your Digital Assets
Crypto theft in 2026 is driven by phishing, weak passwords, and compromised devices-not blockchain flaws. Learn how layered security, hardware wallets, and vigilant habits can reduce the risk of losing your cryptocurrency.
Physical Crypto Thefts Top $30M in 2026 as France Faces Surge
Over $30 million in cryptocurrency was forcibly stolen in the first half of 2026, with France experiencing a sharp rise in violent attacks linked to leaked tax data and targeted family incidents
Pakistan FIA Opens Crypto Unit to Fight Dirty Money
Pakistan's Federal Investigation Agency has stood up a dedicated crypto crime unit inside a new command center, targeting money laundering and terror financing as Islamabad expands digital-asset oversight
MoonPay Launches PayBox for AI-Driven Crypto Transactions
MoonPay's new PayBox lets ChatGPT and Claude users approve crypto purchases, swaps, and cross-chain transfers directly in conversation, while keeping custody of their funds and setting spending limits for AI-driven transactions
Coinbase's Base Surpasses 100M AI Payments as Agentic Finance Grows
Coinbase's Base network has processed over 100 million AI-driven payments, highlighting the growing intersection of autonomous agents and blockchain infrastructure. The surge raises new questions about the future of programmable money and crypto payment rails.