211 stories about Security from across the crypto press, curated and summarized daily. Most recent: Sep 7, 2026.
A security researcher discovered a critical vulnerability in Zcash that could have enabled unlimited counterfeit coin creation. The bug was fixed within days, and findings suggest that actual exploitation of the bug is unlikely. ZEC's price dropped 31% on the news.
Taylor Hornby, who uncovered the Orchard flaw that sent Zcash down 38%, says other privacy coins are on his list too.
Zcash developers are considering a new shielded pool and turnstile accounting to address a recent bug that allowed counterfeit transactions. This follows concerns about the supply verification process in the Orchard protocol.
Strategy (formerly MicroStrategy) sold a portion of its Bitcoin holdings for the first time since 2022, citing emerging quantum computing risks. The company's stock dropped following the announcement, highlighting investor concerns about the security of Bitcoin in the face of advancing technology.
An AI model discovered a four-year-old vulnerability in the Zcash cryptocurrency network, prompting warnings that similar flaws could exist in other crypto and traditional financial systems. Security experts urge immediate attention to potential risks across the financial sector.
A well-known crypto security pioneer has publicly stated that they now consider all of decentralized finance (DeFi) unsafe. This comes amid rising concerns about vulnerabilities and exploits in the space. The expert cited recent high-profile hacks as a major reason for their stance.
Radiant Capital is shutting down after failing to recover funds from a roughly $50 million hack in 2024. The company couldn't raise new capital or recover a meaningful amount of the stolen assets.
Gnosis Pay is facing an active exploit in its delay module, but the team has pledged to fully refund affected users. Co-founder Martin Köppelmann initially urged users to withdraw funds but later walked back the warning.
The Kelp DAO hacker has laundered nearly all of the remaining stolen funds, making recovery unlikely. Only $71 million, frozen by Arbitrum’s Security Council, remains from the original $293 million exploit.
A security researcher found an integer-overflow flaw in the HongCoin token sale contract, unlocking $2 million for 48 original investors. This is the second such recovery he has publicized in eight days.
Ethereum's core developers have released Checkpoint #9, a periodic high-level summary of All Core Developer calls. The April 10, 2026 update highlights current developments in Ethereum core development, focusing on scalability, security, and other network improvements.
The Gravity Bridge, a cross-chain bridge in the Cosmos ecosystem, has temporarily halted operations following a reported $5.4 million exploit. Validators have paused the bridge while an investigation into the suspected signing key compromise is underway.
The XRP Ledger has proposed a change that makes flash loan attacks impossible due to its transaction structure. This architectural feature has already protected it from exploits that have cost Ethereum DeFi billions. The draft amendment highlights how the XRPL's design inherently prevents these types of attacks.
An attacker drained $5.4 million from the Cosmos-based Gravity Bridge, stealing USDC, ether, tether, and PAYG tokens. The funds were partially laundered through ChangeNow and Binance, according to researchers.
Coinkite has released the Coldcard MK5, building on the MK4's dual secure element security with a larger Gorilla Glass screen, redesigned buttons, and improved NFC capabilities for smoother Bitcoin transactions.
Andrew Gault, a venture capitalist who funded quantum hardware labs, warns Bitcoin's biggest quantum risk isn't wallet keys but a broader threat. Google's own security team shifted focus in the same direction this March.
A memecoin platform, DxSale, was drained of $7.3 million from BNB Chain liquidity providers. The exploit highlights risks associated with outdated DeFi locker contracts.
A new malware campaign, TrapDoor, is stealing cryptocurrency from wallets across different blockchains. Users are advised to update their security measures and monitor their accounts for suspicious activity.
Flow Trades has launched a new crypto trading platform, offering lower fees and enhanced security features. The platform aims to attract both novice and experienced traders with its user-friendly interface and advanced tools.
A user on X claims to have discovered a $100 million exploit in a major crypto project. The exploit allegedly involves a smart contract vulnerability, but details are still emerging.
Security researchers have identified an ongoing exploit of Stake DAO, where an attacker minted 5.4 trillion vsdCRV tokens on Arbitrum and is swapping them for ether. This highlights the ongoing risks of smart contract vulnerabilities in decentralized finance.
Blocmates has introduced a new crypto wallet designed for ease of use and strong security. The wallet includes multi-signature support and biometric authentication, aiming to protect users' assets more effectively.
Squid's core protocol remains unaffected after a third-party module, SquidRouterModule, was exploited for $3.2 million. The company has no information about who deployed the vulnerable module.
StablR has frozen its USDR and EURR stablecoins after an attacker exploited a security flaw to create $13.5 million in unbacked tokens, stealing $2.8 million. The breach was linked to a weakness in a 1-of-3 multisig wallet.