Wallets, DAOs, identity, gaming, and the broader decentralized-web stack. 45 stories curated by CryptoCatalyst.
At least 40 fake Firefox extensions impersonating popular wallets like OKX, Rabby, and TronLink have been confirmed as malicious. They harvest recovery phrases from users who type them in, enabling attackers to drain wallets.
The Sandbox has temporarily stopped bridging tokens between Base and BNB Chain to prevent further damage from an exploit. The incident impacted less than 0.01% of the SAND token supply, and users are advised not to trade SAND on these networks.
Several Firefox extensions have been caught stealing crypto wallets and login credentials. Users are advised to remove suspicious extensions immediately and check their accounts for unauthorized access.
Early Bitcoin pioneer and Venice founder Erik Voorhees joined The Chopping Block podcast to detail how open-source AI models, private inference, and cryptographic rails are converging to power an economy of autonomous agents.
Base creator Jesse Pollak outlined the Layer 2 network's growth trajectory, highlighting its dominance in AI agent transactions, upcoming focus on perpetual futures, and long-term decentralization plans.
Dragonfly managing partner Haseeb Qureshi analyzed current crypto market apathy, arguing that public stablecoins remain vastly superior to bank-issued tokenized deposits. He also highlighted how legacy giants like Western Union are leveraging stablecoin infrastructure to stay competitive.
In a recent interview, Baton Corporation co-founder Noah Tweedale outlined Pump.Fun's strategy to reach a $100 billion valuation through social trading features, multi-chain expansion, and a proposed native stablecoin. He also confirmed the Pump Foundation holds nearly $2 billion in treasury assets after generating over $1 billion in revenue since early 2024.
Sui blockchain will let users upgrade to quantum-safe keys without changing their wallet addresses or recovery phrases. This move protects against future quantum computing threats to crypto security.
Industry leaders from Pantera Capital, DCG, and Ava Labs discussed the steady shift toward institutional blockchain adoption, the practical intersection of AI and Web3, and the global impact of real-world asset tokenization.
Collector Crypt is tokenizing physical Pokémon cards and collectibles on the Solana network to eliminate traditional marketplace friction and expand liquid trading. In a recent interview, the project's CEO discussed regulatory realities, the $CARDS token, and Solana's growing role in real-world asset tokenization.
Robinhood Crypto General Manager Johan detailed the brokerage firm's permissionless Layer-2 blockchain, which aims to bring its 28 million funded accounts onto Web3 infrastructure, tokenized real-world assets, and DeFi yield vaults.
Binance founder Changpeng Zhao (CZ) advised Bitcoin holders to diversify their storage methods after a $70 million exploit involving Coldcard wallets. The incident highlights the risks of storing large amounts of cryptocurrency in a single wallet.
MoonPay has launched PayBox, a crypto wallet that integrates with AI assistants like ChatGPT and Claude. It allows users to authorize AI-driven transactions while maintaining control over their funds. The service is currently in beta and supports multiple cryptocurrencies.
Safe, a programmable smart wallet provider, processed nearly 130 million transactions in Q2 2026, ending the quarter with over 63 million accounts created. This marks a significant milestone in the adoption of programmable smart wallets.
Payward, the parent company of Kraken, has acquired Magic Labs' wallet business. The deal brings wallet technology to Payward's enterprise platform, potentially reducing the number of infrastructure providers businesses need to integrate with.
A new malware called SparkKitty hides in mobile apps and scans photos for crypto wallet recovery phrases. Security firm Check Point detailed how it steals cryptocurrency by targeting seed phrases stored in images.
SecondFi is closing its doors after hackers stole $2.4 million in ADA due to a vulnerability in its transaction signing software. The breach allowed attackers to derive private keys from blockchain data, highlighting critical security risks in Web3.
Telegram is planning what it calls the 'largest rollout of a non-custodial crypto wallet in human history,' aiming to bring millions into the crypto space through its messaging platform with over 900 million monthly active users.
Zilliqa has asked exchanges to pause ZIL deposits and withdrawals after a suspected theft from an exchange partner's cold wallet. The amount stolen remains undisclosed, but the move highlights ongoing risks in crypto security.
Ledger is developing AI agents to help manage crypto portfolios, but users must approve all sensitive actions on their hardware devices. This approach aims to balance convenience with security by keeping full control in the user's hands.
Boundless, a startup that built a 4,000-GPU network to process Ethereum and Base ZK proofs on Bitcoin, is now expanding into AI compute. This move highlights the growing intersection of blockchain and AI technologies.
Interpol discovered a crypto wallet handling $122.5 million over 10 months tied to romance scams. The operation also led to 5,811 arrests worldwide. This highlights the growing use of cryptocurrency in large-scale fraud schemes.
Galactiator, known as G.W. Jackston, has revealed a new Web3 project called Stellar Horizon. The project aims to bridge the gap between traditional gaming and blockchain technology, with a focus on user-owned digital assets.
A security flaw called 'Ill Bloom' could expose thousands of crypto wallets to theft. The issue stems from weak recovery phrase generation, potentially affecting multiple blockchains. Coinspect, a blockchain security firm, discovered the vulnerability.