In 2025, crypto phishing attacks saw a dramatic drop. Losses plummeted to $83. 85 million, a huge 83% decrease from the previous year's $494 million. Fewer people fell victim to these scams, with only 106 victims, a 68% drop from 2024. But don't think phishing is gone. It's still around, just follo
In 2025, as Bitcoin's value soared, so did the number of violent crimes linked to cryptocurrency. These attacks, known as "wrench attacks, " involve physical violence to force victims to hand over their digital money. At least 65 such cases have been recorded in a public database, but experts believ
Hut 8, a Bitcoin mining company, is doing well even when others are struggling. They got a bigger credit line from Coinbase, up to $200 million. This money will help them with everyday business needs. They also made a big deal with Fluidstack, an AI cloud platform, to provide energy for an AI data c
A South Korean crypto exchange worker landed in hot water after trying to sell military secrets to North Korea for Bitcoin. The Supreme Court handed down a four-year prison sentence and a four-year ban from the financial sector. This wasn't a solo act. North Korean hackers were behind the scenes, pa
Bitfarms Ltd. , a well-known Bitcoin mining company, made a bold decision to leave Latin America. This move comes as a surprise to many, but it's not entirely unexpected given the challenges in the crypto mining world. Bitcoin mining involves using powerful computers to solve complex math problems a
Kindly MD, a company blending healthcare and crypto, saw its stock rise on the first trading day of 2026. This comes after a tough period, including a warning from Nasdaq about being removed from the exchange. The company, which started as a healthcare provider, merged with a crypto firm in mid-2025
Turkmenistan has just made a huge move in the world of digital money. The country has officially said that people and companies can now mine and trade cryptocurrencies. This is all part of a new law that went into effect recently. The goal? To bring in more money from other countries and give the ec
Este Haim, a member of the popular rock band Haim, recently tied the knot on New Year's Eve. The event was a star-studded affair, with celebrities like Taylor Swift and Stevie Nicks in attendance. Haim has worked with both Swift and Nicks in the past, adding a personal touch to the guest list. The
A man who played a big role in one of the biggest crypto heists is out of prison early. Ilya Lichtenstein, a Russian-American, was part of the 2016 Bitfinex hack. He and his wife, Heather Morgan, were caught in 2022. Lichtenstein was sentenced to five years but got out early thanks to a law passed b
In December, the crypto world saw a big drop in hacking losses. The total amount stolen fell to $76 million, which is a 60% decrease from November's $194. 2 million. This news comes from PeckShield, a company that keeps an eye on blockchain security. Even though the total loss went down, there were
