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Binance SAFU fund secures Bitcoin reserves in strategic $100 million cryptocurrency purchase for user protection
Blockchain News

Binance SAFU Makes Crucial $100 Million Bitcoin Purchase in Security Fund Strategy Shift

February 2, 2026 j n

Global, May 2025: In a significant move that underscores the evolving security strategies of major cryptocurrency exchanges, Binance’s Secure Asset Fund for Users (SAFU) has executed a substantial purchase of 1,315 Bitcoin, valued at approximately $100.7 million. This transaction, first identified by blockchain analytics platform Lookonchain, represents a concrete step in Binance’s previously announced plan […]

Digital visualization of a CrossCurve protocol cross-chain bridge security breach and exploit.
Blockchain News

CrossCurve Protocol Exploit: Devastating $3M Cross-Chain Bridge Attack Under Investigation

February 1, 2026 j n

Global, May 2025: The decentralized finance (DeFi) ecosystem faces another significant security test as the CrossCurve protocol suffers a suspected $3 million exploit. Security analysts and the protocol’s team confirm an attacker leveraged a smart contract vulnerability within its cross-chain bridge infrastructure, leading to substantial losses and immediate operational shutdowns. This incident highlights the persistent […]

Ethereum Foundation's landmark $220 million security fund announcement for blockchain ecosystem protection.
Blockchain News

Ethereum Foundation Unveils Landmark $220M Security Fund from Historic Hack Compensation

January 29, 2026 j n

Zug, Switzerland, April 2025: In a decisive move to fortify its core infrastructure, the Ethereum Foundation, alongside its founder Vitalik Buterin, has announced the creation of a $220 million security fund. This landmark initiative, first reported by Unchained, repurposes unclaimed compensation from a pivotal 2016 security breach, channeling capital directly into projects dedicated to enhancing […]

Michael Saylor warns ambitious developers are Bitcoin's biggest risk to network stability and security.
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Bitcoin’s Biggest Risk: Michael Saylor’s Stark Warning on Developer Ambition

January 27, 2026 j n

January 26, 2026: In a perspective that challenges conventional wisdom within the cryptocurrency sector, Michael Saylor, the executive chairman and co-founder of MicroStrategy, has identified a surprising internal threat to Bitcoin. Saylor argues that the most significant danger to the world’s premier blockchain network is not external regulation, quantum computing, or market volatility, but rather […]

Coinbase quantum computing advisory council meeting to discuss future blockchain security threats.
Blockchain News

Crucial: Coinbase Launches Quantum Computing Advisory Council to Fortify Blockchain Security

January 26, 2026 j n

San Francisco, May 2025: In a significant move to address one of the most profound future challenges facing digital assets, Coinbase has established a dedicated advisory council focused on the intersection of quantum computing and blockchain technology. The announcement, made by CEO Brian Armstrong via social media platform X, underscores a proactive and crucial shift […]

A digital padlock broken, symbolizing the $16.8 million Matcha Meta DEX aggregator exploit and SwapNet vulnerability.
Blockchain News

Devastating $16.8M Exploit Strikes DEX Aggregator Matcha Meta via SwapNet Flaw

January 26, 2026 j n

Global, May 2025: The decentralized finance (DeFi) ecosystem faces another significant security breach as the prominent DEX aggregator Matcha Meta suffers a devastating exploit, resulting in the loss of approximately $16.8 million. The incident, first reported by The Block, originated from a critical vulnerability within the platform’s integration with SwapNet, allowing an attacker to drain […]

Blockchain network with cracked U.S. government seal illustrating crypto theft security failure
Blockchain News

Crypto Theft Exposes Critical Flaws in U.S. Government’s $40 Million Digital Asset Custody

January 26, 2026 j n

Washington, D.C., January 2026: A sophisticated cryptocurrency theft targeting United States federal wallets has exposed fundamental vulnerabilities in how government agencies safeguard seized digital assets. According to blockchain investigator ZachXBT, over $40 million in cryptocurrency was allegedly stolen from wallets under the custody of a federal contractor, triggering a scandal that questions the security protocols […]

Ethereum post-quantum security team developing cryptographic shields against quantum computing threats
Ethereum News

Ethereum Post-Quantum Security Team Launches to Defend Blockchain Against Imminent Quantum Threats

January 24, 2026 CryptoExpert

In a decisive move to future-proof its network, the Ethereum Foundation announced on January 21, 2026, the formation of a specialized Post-Quantum Security Team. This strategic initiative directly addresses the looming threat quantum computers pose to current cryptographic standards. Consequently, Ethereum positions itself at the forefront of a critical technological race, aiming to safeguard billions […]

Analysis of Citibank's report linking Ethereum network activity surge to address poisoning scams and security risks.
Bitcoin News

Ethereum Scams: Citibank’s Alarming Report Links Network Surge to Address Poisoning Attacks

January 22, 2026 j n

NEW YORK, March 2025 – A stark warning from one of the world’s largest financial institutions casts a shadow over recent blockchain metrics. Citibank’s latest analysis presents a compelling and concerning case: the much-discussed surge in Ethereum network activity may not signal organic growth but rather a massive, coordinated wave of address poisoning scams. This […]

Geopolitical tension over the unwritten US-NATO Greenland agreement and Arctic security.
Bitcoin News

Greenland Agreement Stalls: Critical US-NATO Pact Remains Unwritten, Sparking Security Concerns

January 22, 2026 j n

WASHINGTON, D.C. / BRUSSELS – A pivotal security arrangement concerning the strategically vital Arctic region of Greenland remains in limbo, as officials confirm no written agreement has been finalized between the United States and the North Atlantic Treaty Organization. This development follows high-level discussions between U.S. leadership and NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte, which notably […]