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OKX launches Alpha Traders, an invite-only community for on-chain influencers, driving product development and community growth through direct feedback. OKX has introduced ‘Alpha Traders,’ a new invite-only community aimed at influential on-chain traders. This initiative places active traders at the center of OKX Wallet’s product development. It allows Web3 voices to have a continuous open dialogue with the product and growth teams at OKX. Members of ‘Alpha Traders’ are involved in the...

WalletConnect has warned crypto users about a fake app previously available on the Google Play Store. In a September 29 post on X, the organization behind the open-source protocol that enables secure connections between crypto wallets and decentralized applications (dApps) said the offending app has since been removed from Google Play, but not before it reportedly stole more than $70,000 worth of crypto from unsuspecting users. Malicious App Targeted Mobile Users The issue...

Users can win a portion of $1,000 STON and exclusive NFTs by completing tasks. Over the course of three seasons, the initiative aims to promote deeper interaction with Tonkeeper. Tonkeeper, the most prominent non-custodial wallet in the TON ecosystem, has started the Tonkeeper Adventure, a multi-phase community participation initiative. Effective September 5, users may receive special NFTs and a share of the $1,000 STON prize pool by performing app-based tasks. The campaign aims to assist...

Creditcoin’s EVM compatibility facilitates smooth multi-chain interactions and lower costs. The CreditWallet app makes digital asset management easy by adding safety features. Creditcoin, the leading L1 blockchain platform, has launched its EVM-compatible mainnet, marking a huge step toward expanding global financial inclusion with advanced blockchain technology. Along with this upgrade, Creditcoin introduces CreditWallet, a mobile wallet device intended to increase user engagement in the...

A long-dormant Bitcoin (BTC) address has been reactivated after more than 11 years of inactivity. The wallet, which holds 100 BTC, was brought back to life on August 29, according to blockchain tracking service Whale Alert. Worth a mere $14,202 when the address was last used in 2013, the crypto stash has jumped by more than 41,000%, and now stands at approximately $6.02 million going by the largest cryptocurrency’s current price. Crypto Community Reacts There were some...

DeFi users on Solana reported having their funds drained mysteriously. A Chrome extension promoted on Reddit was a disguised crypto drainer, stealing funds by manipulating transactions. Jupiter, a DEX (decentralized exchange) aggregator, warned users of a new malware packaged as a Chrome-based extension called Bull Checker. It was advertised to serve the purpose of showing all the holders of any memecoin. Solana-based DeFi users who installed the extension reported having their assets...

Google is facing a $5 million lawsuit from Maria Vaca, who alleges that a cryptocurrency wallet app she downloaded from the Play Store was fraudulent and led to the theft of her digital assets. Vaca claims that the app, which appeared legitimate, resulted in significant losses after she trusted it to manage her cryptocurrency. The lawsuit, filed in a California state court, accuses Google of negligence for allowing the dangerous app to be available on its platform. Vaca points out that...

Coinbase is launching a new initiative to explore the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) with cryptocurrency wallets. The company has introduced an accelerator grant program offering $3,000 to each of five selected projects that demonstrate innovative ways to combine AI with crypto wallets. The purpose of this paper is to discuss how large language models (LLMs), including ChatGPT by OpenAI and Claude by Anthropic, can control funding operations using blockchain. According to...

Nearly a month after a massive hack led to the loss of $234 million from WazirX’s Safe Multisig wallet, the Indian crypto exchange has restored investor balances. However, the timeline for when users can withdraw their funds remains unclear, causing frustration and anxiety among investors. On August 16, WazirX provided an update stating that they are focusing on resolving two main issues: defining the proper approach when dealing with the balances in the Indian Rupee (INR) and the issues...

MetaMask Card enables direct crypto spending via Mastercard, streamlining transactions. Initial rollout is limited to the EU and UK, with plans for broader global expansion. MetaMask, a widely used Ethereum wallet and gateway to the decentralized web bridges the gap between blockchain technology and daily transactions. Is now teaming up with Mastercard and Baanx to launch the MetaMask Card, the first-ever debit card which enables users to spend cryptocurrency directly from their MetaMask...