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Ledger Hack: Is This the Final Wake-Up Call for Crypto Security?

Ledger Hack: Is This the Final Wake-Up Call for Crypto Security?

In completely unrelated news, my friend Sarah nearly lost her entire house last month. Picture this: late night, scrolling through Discord, half-asleep, and boom – a message pops up promising HUGE returns on her staked ETH. Looked legit, felt legit. Luckily, her spidey-sense kicked in right before she could submit...

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Lido Hack: 1.4 ETH Lost, But Your Staked ETH is Safe!

Lido Hack: 1.4 ETH Lost, But Your Staked ETH is Safe!

Not long ago, we learned of a security incident involving Lido, the world’s largest provider of liquid staking for Ether (ETH). It is particularly worrying any time that a security breach occurs. Before you start panic selling, it’s important to understand just how serious this breach is and what Lido...

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Lido's $4,200 Hack Is a Wake-Up Call, Not a Disaster!

Lido's $4,200 Hack Is a Wake-Up Call, Not a Disaster!

Okay, let's be real. When you hear “hack” and “crypto” in the same breath, it makes your stomach drop. Mine does too. Before you start imagining your valuable ETH evaporating into the metaverse, breathe easy. The most recent Lido hack turned on a compromised oracle key which led to a...

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Lido Hack: 1.4 ETH Lost, But What Does It Mean for Your Staked ETH?

Lido Hack: 1.4 ETH Lost, But What Does It Mean for Your Staked ETH?

The rapidly changing landscape of cryptocurrency, matched with the complex technology behind it, continues to bring the ongoing risk of hacks and breaches. Lido Finance, the largest liquid staking adapter on Ethereum and a critical part of the Ethereum staking ecosystem, was recently attacked. This shocking occurrence resulted in the...

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Lido's $4,200 Hack Is A Wake-Up Call For DeFi's Future

Lido's $4,200 Hack Is A Wake-Up Call For DeFi's Future

I have a vivid memory of talking with my friend Sarah after a hackathon last year. She’s incredibly bright, a total coding whiz, but the moment I began explaining the concept of staking ETH, her eyes kind of glazed over. It just seems really overwhelming,” she admitted, “and to be...

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Ledger's Discord Hack: Is This the End of Crypto Communities?

Ledger's Discord Hack: Is This the End of Crypto Communities?

Imagine this scenario: you step into your favorite independent coffee shop. It’s the community space you rely on for your morning coffee and familiar smiles. Then, all of a sudden, the barista you were getting safe coffee from begins serving up poisoned coffee. At least, that’s how the Ledger Discord...

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Crypto Security Under Threat After OneKey Hack Exposes Firmware Flaw

Crypto Security Under Threat After OneKey Hack Exposes Firmware Flaw

As of the end of March 2025, the total cryptocurrency market is valued at $2.79 trillion. Yet, it routinely fights off attacks from cybercriminals, rogue insiders, and government actors who wish to take advantage of its security weaknesses. A recent debacle with OneKey, a provider of hardware wallets, serves as...

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Bitcoin Mining 101: Demystifying Crypto's Core Process

Bitcoin Mining 101: Demystifying Crypto's Core Process

Bitcoin mining is the integral process that serves as the backbone of the Bitcoin network. It’s how new bitcoins are generated, and it’s how transactions are confirmed and added to the public blockchain. To those unfamiliar with the crypto space, the word “mining” may seem a bit scary. Learning the...

80K Bitcoin Awakens! Why 14-Year-Old Coins Are On The Move

80K Bitcoin Awakens! Why 14-Year-Old Coins Are On The Move

In what could go down as the biggest new Bitcoin whale transfer to date, a whale just made the first move on their stash of 80,000 BTC that they’ve held for 14 years! This unexpected move has caused waves in the crypto sector. That monumental deal would be consummated on...

CleanSpark's $74M Bitcoin Bonanza: Mining Secrets Revealed!

CleanSpark's $74M Bitcoin Bonanza: Mining Secrets Revealed!

Bitcoin mining operation CleanSpark just announced their highest monthly figure, $74 million of Bitcoin sales revenue. This accomplishment speaks volumes about their operational efficiencies and strategic decisions in the cutthroat arena of crypto mining. This historic accomplishment is a testament to their extraordinary mineral production prowess. It highlights their smart,...

CleanSpark's Bitcoin Bonanza: Smart Strategy or Fleeting Fortune?

CleanSpark's Bitcoin Bonanza: Smart Strategy or Fleeting Fortune?

CleanSpark's recent headlines are hard to ignore: 685 Bitcoin mined in a single month, $61 million in revenue, and a hashrate reaching 50 EH/s. They have a Bitcoin treasury that makes them the seventh largest company by market capitalization — as publicly traded companies go. Before we hand them the...

CleanSpark's $74M Bitcoin Haul Proves Crypto is the Future, Boomers!

CleanSpark's $74M Bitcoin Haul Proves Crypto is the Future, Boomers!

Looking to learn all of this and more? Look no further! The future just smacked you upside the head with a $74 million Bitcoin boom! CleanSpark just recently brought in a jaw-dropping $40 million worth in Bitcoin! This counter, as it ticks up, shouts that crypto is not a passing...

80K Bitcoin Moved After 14 Years: Is This a Red Flag?

80K Bitcoin Moved After 14 Years: Is This a Red Flag?

Alright, let's cut to the chase. 80,000 Bitcoin, dormant for over fourteen years, now suddenly active? That’s not just a little ripple, that’s an industry-changing potential seismic event in the world of crypto. Bitcoin has been trading around all-time highs, thanks to institutional inflows and the imminent approval of spot...

Bitcoin's 14-Year Hibernation Ends: Is This the Crypto Spring?

Bitcoin's 14-Year Hibernation Ends: Is This the Crypto Spring?

6 Billion Dollars Worth of HopeThe sleeping giant has stirred. BTC80,000, dormant since 2011, have just awoken. This arresting shift has brought a fresh spark of energy to the crypto space. Forget the technical jargon for a moment. Forget the blockchain and the hash rates. This is not a technical...

Bitcoin Time Capsule Cracks Open! Is This Crypto's Future or Just Nostalgia?

Bitcoin Time Capsule Cracks Open! Is This Crypto's Future or Just Nostalgia?

A Casascius bar walks into a bar… No really. Picture having this piece of Bitcoin’s rich history, in its physical form, in your hands. A tangible representation of digital gold. Now, imagine having to destroy it. That’s the dilemma “John Galt” had to deal with when he redeemed his 100...