8 stories about Crypto Security from across the crypto press, curated and summarized daily. Most recent: Aug 19, 2026.
Bybit, the crypto exchange hacked for $1.46 billion last year, claims AI tools helped it recover $700 million. This is the first major centralized exchange to publicly quantify AI's role in crypto security.
Crypto wallet SafePal reported a breach affecting 40,000 users, exposing order details but not private keys or funds. The company has taken steps to secure the affected accounts and is notifying users.
BTCPay has temporarily restricted remote access to Lightning nodes after attackers stole funds from some users. The total amount stolen and the number of affected operators remain unknown, but the breach highlights ongoing security challenges in the Lightning Network.
Crypto wrench attacks—where criminals threaten physical harm to force victims to transfer funds—have stolen over $30M in 2026. Data leaks and threats to relatives are widening the physical risks facing crypto holders, with only 12 of 46 documented attempts resulting in payment.
North Korean authorities have arrested a group of hackers accused of stealing from the country's Central Bank and laundering the stolen funds through cryptocurrency. The group allegedly breached the bank's systems, converted the crypto to cash via Chinese brokers, and used small transfers to evade detection.
A hacker drained $24 million from the Arbitrum-based perpetual DEX AFX Trade, exploiting a custody bridge. The platform is offering the hacker 30% of the funds to return them.
Microsoft has identified a new malware strain that spreads through USB drives and steals cryptocurrency by hijacking clipboard data. The malware intercepts transfers and replaces wallet addresses with its own, redirecting funds to the attackers.
Tether's financial crime unit has frozen $450 million in crypto linked to suspected illicit activities. This move highlights the growing scrutiny on stablecoin compliance and security in the crypto industry.