France’s Crypto Crime Wave: 90 Cases in Just Seven Months
France recorded 90 crypto-related kidnapping, extortion, threat and violent-theft cases in just over seven months, according to figures supplied to Cointelegraph.
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Analyst Flags $86 Million in Suspected Theft From Ledger Users
Specter has traced suspected theft addresses across Bitcoin, Ethereum and TRON, but the loss estimate, victim count and cause remain unverified.
Solana Nears 200ms Blocks as Final Slot-Time Upgrade Approaches
Solana’s final slot-time reduction is expected on October 9, bringing more frequent block opportunities while keeping computing capacity broadly unchanged.
Charles Hoskinson Challenges Vitalik Buterin’s AI Cryptography Warning
Cardano founder Charles Hoskinson disputes Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin’s AI cryptography warning, saying delays to post-quantum migration could weaken internet security.
Glassnode Flags 6.26 Million BTC With Exposed Public Keys
Glassnode says 31.2% of issued Bitcoin sits behind visible public keys, renewing debate over address reuse, quantum preparedness and controlled migration.
Starknet Weighs L1 Move as Quantum Security Concerns Grow
Eli Ben-Sasson says Starknet could become an L1 to control security upgrades, with quantum resistance possible in 2027.
Buterin Warns AI Could Weaken Cryptography, Urges Calm
Vitalik Buterin warns that AI-driven mathematical advances could weaken cryptography, but says rushed wallet migrations can create risks of their own.
Justin Drake Warns AI Could Threaten Wallet Keys Within Months
Ethereum’s Justin Drake urges calm preparation for possible AI-driven attacks on wallet signatures, without presenting a demonstrated key-recovery attack.
Abstract to Shut Down December 15 as Igloo Refocuses on Pudgy Penguins
Abstract will shut down on December 15 as Igloo redirects resources to Pudgy Penguins. Users must move their assets before the chain goes offline.
Aptos Unveils MonoMove With Up to 55x Faster Execution in Tests
Aptos Labs reports up to 55x faster contract execution and 11x higher throughput in internal MonoMove tests, with mainnet targeted for 2027.
ZachXBT Says He Infiltrated $1B Lazarus Laundering Network
ZachXBT says he risked $349,700 to infiltrate an alleged Lazarus laundering network, identify more than $12 million in stolen funds and help secure a USDT freeze.
Bitget CEO Expects Little Recovery From $388M Hack
Bitget says about $1.1 million has been frozen after its $388 million hack, while its protection fund is replenished and investigators trace the breach.