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North Korean group uses blockchain to launch advanced malware
Malware

North Korean group uses blockchain to launch advanced malware

A North Korean group has used blockchain-based EtherHiding to secretly deploy malware, targeting developers in tech and cryptocurrency sectors worldwide.

By Melvin Hipolito • 5 min read • Fri, 17th Oct 2025
Ledger warns of NPM attack thwarted by malware coding errors
Malware

Ledger warns of NPM attack thwarted by malware coding errors

Ledger warned of a major NPM supply chain attack targeting cryptocurrency wallets, thwarted due to malware coding errors preventing widespread fund theft.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 12th Sep 2025
Broader Facebook malvertising hits android with crypto-stealing RAT
Endpoint Protection

Broader Facebook malvertising hits android with crypto-stealing RAT

A Facebook malvertising campaign is targeting Android users in the EU with Brokewell malware disguised as a fake TradingView app to steal crypto assets.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Fri, 5th Sep 2025
The next wave of digital services innovation will run on purpose-built layer 1s
Crypto

The next wave of digital services innovation will run on purpose-built layer 1s

Enterprises are shifting to purpose-built Layer 1 blockchains like Stripe's Tempo and Circle's Arc, enhancing speed and compliance for stablecoin payments.

By Steve Durbin • 4 min read • Fri, 29th Aug 2025
Ethereum leads July surge as altcoins & stablecoins shine
Crypto

Ethereum leads July surge as altcoins & stablecoins shine

Ethereum surged in July with a 127.7% rise in institutional holdings, leading a 13.3% crypto market growth driven by altcoins, stablecoins, and new regulations.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Thu, 14th Aug 2025
Bitcoin hits record high as stability, trust drive investor shift
Crypto

Bitcoin hits record high as stability, trust drive investor shift

Bitcoin surges to a record USD $112,000 as investors favour stability and trust, with stablecoins surpassing USD $250 billion amid market shifts.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Fri, 11th Jul 2025
Zama reaches unicorn status with USD $57 million funding round
Encryption

Zama reaches unicorn status with USD $57 million funding round

Zama secures USD $57 million in Series B funding, reaching unicorn status with a valuation exceeding USD $1 billion and advancing blockchain privacy tech.

By Kaleah Salmon • 5 min read • Fri, 27th Jun 2025
Building institutional trust in a decentralized world
Crypto

Building institutional trust in a decentralized world

A JP Morgan survey reveals 71% of institutional traders avoid crypto, citing readiness concerns despite growing momentum in blockchain adoption.

By Jeff Mahony • 5 min read • Wed, 21st May 2025
Bitcoin dominance hits four-year high as crypto market rebounds
Crypto

Bitcoin dominance hits four-year high as crypto market rebounds

The crypto market saw a 9.9% rise in April, with Bitcoin hitting a four-year dominance high at 63%, amid economic uncertainty and cautious investing.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Fri, 9th May 2025

Stories from Other Regions

CoinPayments returns to US with crypto platform after $50bn processed
Crypto

CoinPayments returns to US with crypto platform after $50bn processed

CoinPayments has returned to the US, offering a platform that processed over USD $50bn globally to ease crypto payments for merchants and consumers.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 21st Nov 2025
Goodbye, scalpers: how blockchain can finally fix the broken ticketing industry
Gaming

Goodbye, scalpers: how blockchain can finally fix the broken ticketing industry

Blockchain technology is set to transform ticketing by ending scalping, fraud, and fees, creating fair, transparent access for fans and organisers alike.

By John Wu • 3 min read • Tue, 18th Nov 2025
Hana Wallet launches Web3 Debit Mastercard with USD $5 bonus
Crypto

Hana Wallet launches Web3 Debit Mastercard with USD $5 bonus

Hana Wallet launches its Web3 Debit Mastercard in Australia, letting users spend crypto like Bitcoin with USD $5 bonus on first use.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 16th Sep 2025
Australian crypto investors pivot to altcoins & DeFi in 2025
Crypto

Australian crypto investors pivot to altcoins & DeFi in 2025

Australian crypto investors are shifting focus in 2025, favouring altcoins, DeFi lending, and stablecoins as the market matures and diversifies from Bitcoin.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Fri, 12th Sep 2025
Australian investors bullish as Bitcoin set to break USD $150,000
Crypto

Australian investors bullish as Bitcoin set to break USD $150,000

A Binance Australia survey reveals 27.4% of local investors expect Bitcoin to surpass USD $150,000 within six months amid rising optimism.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Thu, 4th Sep 2025
MetaComp study urges using three KYT tools for stablecoin checks
Crypto

MetaComp study urges using three KYT tools for stablecoin checks

MetaComp urges firms to use three KYT tools for stablecoin checks after study finds single-tool setups miss up to 25% of high-risk blockchain transactions.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Wed, 23rd Jul 2025
Zerocap & Pier Two launch staking for institutional investors
Crypto

Zerocap & Pier Two launch staking for institutional investors

Zerocap teams up with Pier Two to offer institutional clients non-custodial staking of ETH, SOL, and more, yielding up to 11% while retaining asset control.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 9th Jul 2025
Bitcoin reaches all-time high of USD $112,000 on ETF inflows
Crypto

Bitcoin reaches all-time high of USD $112,000 on ETF inflows

Bitcoin soared to a record USD $112,000 in May, driven by USD $5.25 billion ETF inflows and rising corporate cryptocurrency holdings worldwide.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 12th Jun 2025