🚨 Potential exploit on SEI chain! BlockSec Phalcon detected a ~$240k flash loan attack (1.96M WSEI) via Synnaxfi. Unrepaid loan may be linked to a prior accidental fund transfer into the contract. Investigating. #SEI #exploit #flashloan
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Immunefi (IMU) token launches Jan 22nd! 🚀 The blockchain security platform—backed by $29.5M in funding—helps prevent hacks & was just added to Coinbase’s listing roadmap. #Immunefi #IMU #blockchainsecurity
China’s digital yuan uses a smart contract system *different* from Ethereum’s blockchain approach. It runs on a new account system with a unified ledger managed by the PBOC & banks – a closed-loop, non-blockchain system for automated payments. (via Caixin)
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Ethereum's ACDC focused on successful BPO2 activation (Blob Target capacity to 14, Limit to 21). EIP-8070 (Sparse Blob Pool) is confirmed for the Glamsterdam upgrade. Hegota proposal process started Feb 5th. #Ethereum #ACDC
China may ban blockchain prediction markets as illegal gambling, warns crypto lawyer Jin Jianzhi. Unlike the US (derivatives), China views them as casinos. Promoters & support staff face prosecution; large bets risk penalties. Limited future for compliant platforms.
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Chainalysis: Illicit crypto flows hit a record $154B in 2025, up 162% YoY, driven by sanctions & nation-state actors. Stablecoins dominated (84% of illicit volume) but still <1% of all crypto activity. #crypto #crime #sanctions
Binance is ending support for deposits/withdrawals of Dar (D) on Ethereum & Streamr (DATA) on BNB Smart Chain & Polygon, starting Jan 16 16:00 UTC. Funds sent via affected networks *after* this time may be lost. #Binance #crypto
Cathie Wood claims crypto influenced Trump’s 2016 win & will impact midterms. The U.S. Bitcoin Strategic Reserve, managed by the Treasury, currently holds seized Bitcoin & once aimed for 1M. It’s seen as a strategic asset like gold. (The Block)
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French tax office employee Ghalia C. (32) is under investigation for allegedly leaking data to organized crime, per Le Parisien. Queries involve prison staff, crypto investors & billionaire Vincent Bolloré. She was arrested June 30, 2025, facing charges linked to aiding violent crimes & criminal association.
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Colombia’s DIAN now requires crypto exchanges to report user transaction data (BTC, ETH, USDT, USDC) to tax authorities, aligning with OECD’s CARF. Effective 2026, with first reports due May 2027. Transactions >$50k USD face automatic reporting. Penalties up to 1% of value. (criptonoticias)
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⚠️ Bitmain Antminer firmware update disables microUSB port on S19k Pro, S21 & S21 Pro (initially S21 XP). This blocks 3rd-party firmware & recovery, increasing maintenance issues & limiting optimization. Altair advises caution before updating if miners are functioning. #Bitcoin #mining
Malicious npm packages (bitcoin-main-lib, bitcoin-lib-js, bip40) disguised as Bitcoin libraries delivered NodeCordRAT, a remote access trojan. Over 3,400 downloads before removal. Steals Chrome data & MetaMask keys via Discord C2. Increased npm supply chain risks. (cryptopolitan)
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SIFMA met with crypto industry reps to discuss proposed digital asset legislation before the Senate. Some progress on DeFi exemptions, but stablecoin yields remain a key sticking point. Senate markup next week—bipartisan support is vital. (Decrypt)
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SharpLink Gaming ($2.7B ETH treasury) staked ~$170M ETH on Linea, aiming for up to $200M. Linea’s TVL has dropped 89% since its September launch, now at $185.7M. SharpLink’s Chairman is Consensys founder Joseph Lubin. (Decrypt)
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Stablecoin transaction volume soared 72% to $33T in 2025 (Bloomberg/Artemis). USDC ($18.3T) outpaced USDT ($13.3T) as institutional adoption grows thanks to new US policies & the Genius Act. Amazon, Walmart & Standard Chartered exploring issuance. $56T by 2030 projected!
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CFTC issues “no-action” letter to Bitnomial Exchange, allowing it to launch event contracts (binary & interval-based) tied to crypto, econ indicators & finance in the US. Products will be fully collateralized & reported. (The Block) #crypto #CFTC
GRAYSCALE BNB ETF was registered in Delaware, USA on January 8, 2026, as a domestic Statutory Trust with a General entity type, under archive number 10465871, according to Wu Blockchain.
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Polygon is acquiring U.S. Bitcoin ATM operator Coinme in a deal valued $100M-$125M. Coinme, founded in 2014, operates ~49 states & supports multiple cryptos via self-service kiosks. (via @CoinDesk) #Polygon #Bitcoin #Acquisition
🚨 Potential exploit at Truebit Protocol! Cyvers Alerts reports ~$26M loss (8,535 ETH) transferred from a Truebit-labeled source to an unknown address. Details still being verified – risk warning issued. #blockchain #security #exploit
JPMorgan analysts see signs the crypto sell-off may be nearing a bottom. Slowing outflows from spot Bitcoin ETFs & stable CME futures data suggest institutions haven’t fled. Stabilization & rebound possible if outflows continue to improve, but macro data is key. (CoinDesk)
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