Fake Metamask 2FA Security Checks Lure Users Into Sharing Recovery Phrases
On Jan. 5, 2026, cybersecurity firm SlowMist and multiple reports warned of a sophisticated phishing campaign that used counterfeit “2FA security verification” prompts to harvest MetaMask users’ Secret Recovery Phrases (SRPs). The operation combined cloned domains, spoofed communications, and psychological pressure to trigger immediate disclosure of recovery credentials and enable rapid asset withdrawals.
ZachXBT Flags Ongoing EVM Wallet Exploit Draining More Than $107,000
On-chain investigator ZachXBT alerted the market to an active exploit draining wallets across multiple EVM-compatible chains, with reported cumulative losses exceeding $107,000. The disclosure positioned the incident as a live, cross-chain wallet-drain campaign rather than a closed post-mortem.
Bitwise CEO Highlights Bitcoin as Hedge Amid Iran’s Deepening Currency Crisis
Bitwise CEO Hunter Horsley pointed to Bitcoin as a potential hedge as Iran’s rial weakens to roughly 1.4 million per US$1, framing the move as a live example of currency stress colliding with social and financial pressure. He tied the moment to a 40% depreciation since June 2025 and a roughly 44-fold loss in value […]
Strategy boosted cash reserve by $748 million last week
Strategy Inc. increased its cash reserve by $748 million via an at-the-market equity sale executed between December 15 and December 21, 2025, lifting its U.S. dollar holdings to approximately $2.19 billion. The company paused net Bitcoin purchases during that week, keeping its holdings unchanged at 671,268 BTC as it prioritized liquidity and financial flexibility.
Jump Trading sued for $4 billion in connection to Do Kwon’s Terra Labs collapse
Jump Trading faces a $4 billion lawsuit linked to Do Kwon’s Terra Labs collapse, according to the Wall Street Journal. The claim alleges financial responsibility tied to the Terra episode and names Jump Trading as a defendant seeking substantial damages.
Tokenized Stocks Go Onchain, but the SEC Still Controls the Keys
Tokenized stocks are advancing on public and permissioned blockchains, but U.S. securities regulators insist that control and custody remain a regulated function. The SEC’s Division of Trading and Markets has tied crypto-asset securities to broker-dealer custody rules via December 17, 2025 guidance, confirming that tokenized equities must sit inside existing “possession or control” frameworks rather […]
HBAR Price Hits Breakdown Target — Bounce Now or Another 16% Drop?
The HBAR market is navigating a perfect storm of technical vulnerability and operational disruption. The cryptocurrency has decisively reached the $0.113 target of a bearish head-and-shoulders pattern, a move that signals the completion of a projected 28% decline and leaves its price at a critical inflection point. Compounding the uncertainty for traders and institutions is […]
US Tech Force backed by Coinbase and Robinhood to recruit roughly 1,000 technologists for federal modernization
The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) has launched a US Tech Force to recruit roughly 1,000 early‑career engineers and technologists to modernize federal systems. Coinbase and Robinhood are among nearly 30 private‑sector partners supplying talent for one‑to‑two‑year government assignments targeting AI, cybersecurity, software engineering and data‑science capacity. The initiative seeks to close a technical skills […]
Visa offers stablecoin settlement for U.S. banks using Circle’s USDC on Solana
Visa has enabled U.S. issuer and acquirer banks to settle VisaNet obligations in Circle’s USDC on the Solana blockchain, reaching an annualized settlement run rate of $3.5 billion as of November 30, 2025. The initiative targets merchant payouts, cross-border transfers and corporate treasury flows, introducing near-instant, 24/7/365 settlement finality as a structural alternative to traditional […]
Coinbase Ready to Launch Prediction Markets, Tokenized Stocks
Coinbase is reported as ready to launch prediction markets and tokenized stocks, a development that signals expanded product scope for the platform and immediate compliance questions for custodians, VASPs and institutional treasuries. The announcement places the main keyword — Coinbase Ready to Launch Prediction Markets, Tokenized Stocks — at the center of operational and regulatory […]