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Tonkeeper Launches NFT-Packed Adventure Campaign with $1,000 STON Prize Pool

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...

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CreditCoin Debuts EVM-Compatible Mainnet and CreditWallet App for Users

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...

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Dormant Bitcoin Wallet Reawakens After 11 Years With Unrealized ROI of Over 42,000%

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...

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Extension-Based Wallet Drainer Attacking Solana DeFi Users

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...

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Google Faces Lawsuit After $5M in Crypto Stolen via Play Store App

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...

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Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong: AI Should Have Crypto Wallets

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...

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WazirX Restores Balances After $234M Hack, Withdrawal Timeline Unclear

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...

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MetaMask Launches Game-Changing Debit Card for Direct Crypto Spending

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...

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Coinbase’s New App Allows Users to Track All On-chain Wallets and Interact With Web3 From a Single Point

Coinbase is launching a platform for Web3 users to easily view, manage, and interact with their holdings and DeFi investments, offering a seamless onboarding process and improving user experience. Beyond that, this new app will also make it convenient for users to settle payments, communicate with others involved in transactions, and connect to numerous Web3 use cases. In an announcement, Coinbase introduced the app to the ecosystem, “Today, we’re excited to introduce the new Coinbase Wallet...

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Wallets Linked to CoinStats Exploit Move Nearly $1 Million to Tornado Cash

Two wallets linked to the CoinStats exploit from June have moved 311 ETH to Tornado Cash to obfuscate their fund flows. One moved 211 ETH, while the other sent 100 ETH to the mixer, amounting to $959,000. Crypto mixers like Tornado Cash are used by a wide array of individuals for anonymizing their transactions. It prevents the tracking of the origin of their funds. While these services are praised for lending privacy—a human right—using them may not comply with anti-money laundering...

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