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Bitcoin Red Team Utilizes AI to Discover Major Vulnerabilities
A volunteer security team has discovered over a dozen vulnerabilities in Bitcoin repositories using AI, highlighting the technology's role in crypto security.
Mercation Admin2 min - Crypto
Blockchain Expert Warns of Bitcoin Loss Risk Due to BIP-110
Kevin Loaec cautions that selling coins from the BIP-110 soft fork may lead to actual bitcoin losses, as malicious actors could exploit the situation.
Mercation Admin2 min - Crypto
Bitwise's Matt Hougan Predicts Trillions Will Flow into Bitcoin
Bitwise's CIO Matt Hougan forecasts that trillions will flow into bitcoin over the next decade as institutional investors embrace it as a mainstream asset.
Mercation Admin4 min - Crypto
SharpLink Warns of Threat to Ethereum's Key Advantage Over Bitcoin
SharpLink's CEO warns that EIP-8363 could diminish Ethereum's ability to generate income through staking, impacting its competitiveness against Bitcoin.
Mercation Admin1 min - Crypto
Expert Highlights Critical Vulnerability in Crypto Industry Following Coldcard Hack
The Coldcard hack has revealed critical vulnerabilities in the crypto sector, highlighting the risks associated with private key dependence, warns Blockaid CEO Ido Ben-Nathan.
Mercation Admin1 min - Crypto
Hackers Drain Lightning Nodes via BTCPay Vulnerability
Hackers exploited a vulnerability in BTCPay, draining Lightning Network nodes of funds, prompting urgent updates from developers.
Mercation Admin2 min - Crypto
Bybit Files Lawsuit Against North Korea and Lazarus Group
Bybit has filed a lawsuit against North Korea and the Lazarus Group for the theft of $1.5 billion in cryptocurrency, seeking asset recovery and damages.
Mercation Admin2 min - Crypto
Why Jim Cramer is Urgently Selling Bitcoin
Jim Cramer is selling Bitcoin amid concerns about quantum computing and a new crypto law in Russia that could reshape the market.
Mercation Admin1 min - Crypto
New Exploit Targets Bitcoin's Lightning Network, Compromising Payment Servers
A critical vulnerability in BTCPay Server has led to the theft of funds from Lightning nodes, prompting urgent updates to prevent further exploitation.
Mercation Admin4 min - News
Key Cybersecurity Developments: $5.7M Crypto Theft and More
This week's cybersecurity highlights include a $5.7 million cryptocurrency theft, a new macOS info-stealer, and the arrest of a ransomware creator.
Mercation Admin6 min - Crypto
XRP Ledger Proposes New Features for $530 Million in Tokenized Assets
New amendments to the XRP Ledger aim to enhance privacy for over $530 million in tokenized assets, allowing institutions to encrypt balances while maintaining visibility for regulators.
Mercation Admin4 min - Crypto
Bitcoin Holders Face Risks of Losing Actual BTC Amid BIP-110 Fork
Bitcoin holders may risk losing their actual BTC if they sell coins from a potential BIP-110 fork. Developers advise caution as replay attacks may occur.
Mercation Admin5 min