Wallets & Self-Custody
Crypto wallet and self-custody news covering security, access and ways to manage digital assets.
- Security & Scams CoinDeskNear Intents blocks $50 million in attempted Bitget hacker swapsMost of the rejected funds still moved on through other swap providers afterward.
- Gambling Regulation & Licensing SBC NewsIllegal gambling operators nearly double in Brazil after Lula's ban decreeUnlicensed platforms have expanded sharply since regulated online betting was prohibited.
- Gambling Regulation & Licensing SBC NewsDutch gambling trade body VNLOK sues Meta over illegal gambling adsThe court action follows VNLOK's earlier complaint to the European Commission over the ads.
- Crypto Regulation CointelegraphGreece registers first four MiCA crypto providers as HCMC denies Binance-Lagarde reportThe regulator also disputed remarks attributed to officials in a report linking Binance and Lagarde.
- Stablecoins & Payments CointelegraphBinance Pay enables USDT spending at PayPay merchants in JapanThe HIVEX-powered integration lets overseas visitors pay in USDT while merchants receive yen.
- Wallets & Self-Custody CoinDeskzk.money privacy wallet relaunches on Aztec Network after three yearsPayments made within Aztec are shielded, though deposits from Ethereum remain visible.
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- Gambling Regulation & Licensing iGaming ExpertBrazil ends Bets Law; Entain reacts as Allwyn prepares legal actionPresident Lula's abrupt termination of the Bets Law has drawn operator pushback, with Allwyn preparing legal action to protect its five-year licence.
- Security & Scams CointelegraphBitget CEO: $388M hack exploited third-party security flawSome stolen funds have been frozen as investigators probe a possible North Korea connection to the breach.
- Security & Scams CointelegraphScammers steal $2M in ETH using fake GIWA network to fool DYORSWAPDYORSWAP paid over 200 ETH in compensation after GIWA's operator warned its mainnet had not actually launched.
- Price & Macro CoinDeskBitcoin falls to $83,000 as altcoins unwind Friday's rallyThe CoinDesk 100 dropped 2.6% as Friday's top gainers reversed and oil climbed back above $100.
- Price & Macro CointelegraphBitcoin ETFs draw $2.4B in biggest inflow week since October 2025Daily inflows slowed as Bitcoin pulled back from above $87,100, while Ether and XRP ETFs also attracted fresh capital.
- Wallets & Self-Custody DecryptRSA attack fools hardware security module without extracting its keyA UC San Diego-led team's impersonation technique highlights a potential weakness in hardware-based key protection.
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- Security & Scams CointelegraphZano rolls back blockchain a month after Gateway Address exploitThe chain restarted at the block before the hard fork that introduced the exploited Gateway Address feature.
- Crypto Regulation CointelegraphCalifornia bans public officials from issuing memecoinsNewsom's law also limits crypto firms from offering officials-linked memecoins to state residents, effective Jan. 1, 2027.
- Price & Macro CoinDeskBitcoin, Nasdaq futures slip as Trump leaves door open to more Iran strikesTrump declined to rule out further strikes before the midterms even while suggesting the conflict could end soon.
- Wallets & Self-Custody DecryptResearchers outline three approaches to Bitcoin's quantum computing riskNew work this week covers cost reductions, privacy design, and custody planning ahead of a hypothetical 'Q-Day'.
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Cardano's IOG warns of a hijacked YouTube channel, Curaçao court limits player claims against licensed casinos, UK raids peer-to-peer crypto hubs — and more from crypto and iGaming
Security & Scams
Cardano's IOG warns of hijacked YouTube channel livestreaming fake Hoskinson video
The channel began streaming an AI-manipulated video of Charles Hoskinson promoting a wealth scheme. ↳ Cointelegraph
State-linked hackers behind 420% surge in on-chain malware, Chainalysis says
North Korea-linked groups used Tron, Aptos and BNB Chain, while suspected Iran-linked actors hid commands in Bitcoin transactions. ↳ Cointelegraph
Gambling Regulation & Licensing
Curaçao court limits third-party claims against licensed online casinos
The Joint Court of Justice ruling in the SBGOK case could curb players' use of claims-management firms. ↳ iGaming Expert
Lithuania blocks Polymarket, citing it as a front for illegal gambling
The LPT is the first regulator to restrict the prediction market over alleged circumvention of gambling rules. ↳ SBC News
Wallets & Self-Custody
World launches self-custodial 'super app' World Money in over 150 countries
The app combines stablecoin payments, digital-asset rewards and trading in a self-custodial wallet. ↳ Cointelegraph
Crypto Regulation
UK conducts multi-agency raid on peer-to-peer crypto hubs
The action signals stricter enforcement ahead of a full crypto regulatory framework taking effect in late 2027. ↳ CoinDesk
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Crypto Casino Account Verification: The Real 2026 Guide
Crypto casino account verification in 2026 explained: what KYC really wants, the docs that bounce on the first try, and the exact timeline to expect. ↳ Read on Bitz