Hackers managed to drain about $14 million from nine separate user accounts. The platform WOO X reacted fast. Withdrawals were paused right away, and the company publicly promised to compensate every affected user. They also revealed that this breach did not impact company-held wallets—only personal accounts were hit. How Did This Hack Happen? The details are…
Have you noticed talks about crypto crimes escalating lately? It’s not just chatter—there’s a real problem brewing. According to a new industry report, more than $2.17 billion in crypto was stolen in the first half of 2025. That’s more than all of 2024 combined. But here’s the kicker: one single exploit—the hack of ByBit—is responsible for…
Picture this: you return to a DeFi app you once used and trusted. The interface looks familiar, you connect your wallet—and suddenly, your funds are gone. It’s not user error. It’s a growing scam where attackers take control of abandoned DeFi websites and turn them into wallet-draining traps. This isn’t theoretical. According to security researchers…
Ripple is a way to make sending money around the world feel as simple as texting. It’s got this digital coin called XRP that helps it work, and it’s changing how banks and people handle cash. In this article, I’ll walk you through what Ripple is, how it’s different from other stuff like Bitcoin, and…
With XRP hitting fresh highs and trading volume surging, scammers saw their opportunity. They hijacked YouTube accounts, rebranded them to look like official Ripple pages, and posted deepfake videos saying Ripple is rewarding loyal users with millions of XRP. Ripple officials quickly warned: this is fake, and they would never ask you to send token…
Imagine you’re at your favorite shop, sipping a latte. You decide to pay with cryptocurrency, something digital and cool. You scan a code with your phone, and the payment’s done. But here’s a question that pops into my head: how does that crypto stuff know what your latte costs in dollars? That’s where something amazing…
Have you ever thought about how stablecoins work—or worried that a digital dollar could be controlled by the government? This week, the U.S. Congress passed a trio of important crypto bills that could change everything. Together, they set a foundation for how crypto will fit into our daily lives. What Just Happened? In mid-July 2025,…
Imagine logging into your crypto account feeling confident—until you learn you’ve lost tens of millions in seconds. That’s exactly what happened to users of Phemex on January 23, 2025, when threat actors took advantage of a hot wallet vulnerability and stole more than $85 million. The exchange detected the hack at 11:30 UTC and responded immediately by suspending…
Let’s imagine: you stroll up to a Bitcoin ATM, ready to make a quick and easy transaction. It feels secure, straightforward—just scan your ID, follow a few prompts, and the crypto hits your wallet in minutes. But fast-forward a few weeks, and a notification lands in your mailbox: your personal details—everything from your full name…
Imagine you’re at a coffee shop, ready to buy your morning cup. You pull out some cash, hand it over, and walk away with your coffee—no one knows your name or where you got that money. Now picture using a credit card instead. The barista doesn’t know you, but there’s a record tying that purchase…