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OptiView and BASCAN partnership enhances crypto asset security through BNB attestation for cross-chain management

Crypto Asset Security Breakthrough: OptiView Integrates BASCAN’s BNB Attestation Service for Advanced Cross-Chain Management

February 2, 2026 j n

Singapore, March 2025: In a significant development for blockchain infrastructure, OptiView has announced a strategic collaboration with BASCAN to integrate its BNB attestation service. This partnership marks a pivotal advancement in crypto asset security and cross-chain management, addressing critical challenges in decentralized network interoperability. The integration provides users with a reliable, compliant framework for interacting […]

A cracked digital vault screen shows $400M in crypto losses from January hacks and phishing exploits.

Crypto Losses from Hacks and Exploits Hit a Staggering $400M in January

February 2, 2026 j n

Global, February 2025: The cryptocurrency industry began the new year under a dark cloud of security breaches, with blockchain security firm CertiK reporting that losses from hacks and exploits hit a staggering $400 million in January. This alarming figure underscores the persistent and evolving threats facing digital asset holders, with phishing attacks accounting for over […]

The DAO returns to pledge $220M for Ethereum security, a decade after the historic hack.

The DAO Returns: $220M Pledge to Fortify Ethereum Security After Decade-Long Absence

January 31, 2026 j n

Global, May 2025: In a stunning development that bridges cryptocurrency’s turbulent past with its institutional future, The DAO has announced its return. A decade after the hack that fractured the Ethereum community, the project is pledging over 75,000 ETH—valued at approximately $220 million—to bolster the very network it once threatened. This move, framed as a […]

A detailed visualization of an address poisoning attack showing two nearly identical Ethereum wallet addresses.

Address Poisoning Attack: How a $12.3M ETH Heist Exploits a Simple Human Flaw

January 30, 2026 j n

Global, May 2025: The cryptocurrency community faces a stark reminder of its persistent vulnerabilities following a sophisticated address poisoning attack that drained $12.3 million worth of Ethereum (ETH). Blockchain analytics firm Cyvers Alerts first reported the incident, revealing a theft that exploited not a complex code flaw, but a fundamental human tendency to scan rather […]

Ethereum transforms the historic DAO hack crisis into a decentralized security opportunity for blockchain resilience.

Ethereum’s Masterstroke: How the DAO Hack Crisis Forged a Unique Security Opportunity

January 30, 2026 j n

January 28, 2026: In a defining moment for decentralized governance, the Ethereum ecosystem is executing a profound strategic pivot. The network is repurposing approximately 75,000 ETH, remnants of the infamous 2016 DAO hack, to establish a permanent, community-governed security fund. This initiative transforms a historic crisis into a unique opportunity, creating a self-sustaining defense mechanism […]

Analysis shows quantum computing threat to Bitcoin security is decades away with time for upgrades.

Quantum Computing Threat to Crypto: Benchmark Reveals Why It’s Decades Away

January 29, 2026 j n

New York, April 2025: A comprehensive analysis from investment bank Benchmark delivers a crucial reality check for the cryptocurrency sector, revealing that the much-discussed quantum computing threat to blockchain security remains a problem for the distant future. The firm’s research indicates that while theoretical vulnerabilities exist, practical attacks on systems like Bitcoin are likely decades […]

Linea Credible Layer security system protecting a smart contract from exploits with a circuit breaker mechanism.

Linea Credible Layer Security: The Crucial Circuit Breaker for Smart Contracts

January 28, 2026 j n

Global, May 2025: In a significant move to bolster its security infrastructure, Consensys’ Ethereum Layer 2 scaling solution, Linea, has formally integrated the Credible Layer security system. This innovative technology, developed by crypto security startup Phylax, aims to proactively prevent smart contract exploits by implementing automated on-chain circuit breakers, drawing direct inspiration from traditional financial […]

Ethereum activity graph spike overshadowed by the threat of dusting attack vectors

Ethereum Activity Peak Masks Alarming Security Threat from Sophisticated Dusting Attacks

January 24, 2026 CryptoExpert

On January 16, 2026, the Ethereum network achieved a significant milestone, recording over 1.29 million active addresses in a single day and surpassing the combined activity of its major Layer 2 scaling solutions. This surge, however, presents a critical paradox for the world’s leading smart contract platform. While on-chain metrics signal robust growth and renewed […]

Ethereum Foundation launches post-quantum security team to protect blockchain from quantum computing threats

Ethereum Quantum Computing Defense: Foundation Launches Urgent Post-Quantum Security Initiative

January 24, 2026 j n

ZURICH, SWITZERLAND – March 2025: The Ethereum Foundation has launched a dedicated post-quantum team to counter emerging quantum computing threats, marking a pivotal moment in blockchain security evolution. This strategic initiative represents one of the most significant preemptive security measures in cryptocurrency history, addressing vulnerabilities that could potentially compromise the entire Ethereum network within the […]

Quantum computer threatening Ethereum blockchain security with cryptographic keys breaking apart

Quantum Threat to Ethereum: Vitalik Buterin’s Urgent Warning Reveals 2028 Security Deadline

January 23, 2026 CryptoExpert

In a sobering address at the Devconnect conference in Buenos Aires, Argentina, Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin issued a stark warning that has sent ripples through the cryptocurrency community. The elliptic curve cryptography securing billions in digital assets “are going to die,” Buterin declared, suggesting quantum computers could break current blockchain security before the 2028 U.S. […]

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