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XRP Legal Status Reaffirmed as SEC Remains Blocked From Core Security Claim
22.1.2026
XRP’s legal standing under U.S. securities law is considered settled after the Ripple ruling, but renewed scrutiny of dropped crypto enforcement cases is reviving debate over whether regulators can revisit issues already decided by the courts. XRP Non-Security Classification Reasserted, Reducing...
TRON Network Integrated Into Blockaid, Delivering Real-Time On-Chain Security at Scale
20.1.2026
This content is provided by a sponsor. PRESS RELEASE. Geneva, Switzerland, January 20, 2026 — TRON DAO, the community-governed DAO dedicated to accelerating the decentralization of the internet through blockchain technology and decentralized applications ( dApps), announced today the integration...
RedStone acquires Security Token Market, TokenizeThis conference
20.1.2026
The deal adds a long-running dataset on tokenized real-world assets to RedStone’s oracle business as RWA activity spans public blockchains and institutional networks
Crypto’s worst year for hacks wasn’t a smart contract problem. It was a people problem.
19.1.2026
In an exclusive interview with CoinDesk, Immuneifi’s CEO, Mitchell Amador, said onchain security is improving despite losses continuing to rise
Traveling? ‘Evil Twin’ WiFi networks can steal crypto passwords
19.1.2026
That free cafe WiFi can look mighty tempting, but it could also be a trap. Here's what to look out for
Crypto Fraud Hits $15.8B in 2025, Far Outpacing Losses from Hacks and Exploits
17.1.2026
In 2025, Web3 fraud surged to $15.87 billion, far surpassing the $2.5 billion plus lost to traditional hacks. Unlike isolated breaches, losses were spread across millions of transactions, reflecting the rise of “industrialized” crime networks that use address clusters and cross‑platform flows....
Jefferies strategist Christopher Wood swaps bitcoin for gold on quantum computing concern
16.1.2026
Christopher Wood, Jefferies' global head of equity strategy, swapped a 10% bitcoin allocation with gold on concern quantum computing could weaken bitcoin’s security case
Zcash Foundation says SEC closed 2023 probe into privacy coin
14.1.2026
The investigation into Zcash, launched with an SEC subpoena over a “matter of certain crypto asset offerings,” ended this week, according to the foundation
Bank of Italy models Ethereum risks if ETH value collapsed
12.1.2026
The Bank of Italy modeled the extreme scenario of Ether going to zero to show how market risk in Ethereum’s native token could turn into infrastructure and financial stability risks
Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin warns decentralized stablecoins still have deep flaws
11.1.2026
The Ethereum co-founder argues that price benchmarks, oracle security and staking incentives remain unresolved challenges for decentralized stablecoins
Instagram Data From 2024 Leak Reappears, Exposing 17.5M Accounts
10.1.2026
Seventeen and a half million Instagram accounts just got an unwanted encore appearance on the dark web, thanks to an old API flaw that’s back to cause fresh headaches. According to a security notice from cybersecurity firm Malwarebytes, data tied to roughly 17.5 million Instagram users...
Robinhood explains building an Ethereum layer-2: 'We wanted the security from Ethereum'
10.1.2026
CoinDesk sat down with Robinhood’s head of crypto, Johann Kerbrat, to get an update on its upcoming layer-2 network, its tokenized stocks program, and its staking offerings
Security expert Bruce Schneier ‘guarantees’ governments are bulk spying with AI
9.1.2026
From PRISM to AI, mass surveillance has only grown more powerful. Bruce Schneier warns the post-Snowden world may be entering an even darker phase
GENIUS Act changes would be a ‘national security trap’: Crypto execs
8.1.2026
Pro-crypto lawyer John Deaton argued that banning yield on stablecoins would incentivize the use of China’s interest-bearing digital yuan, hurting the US dollar
Best Bitcoin & Crypto Wallets to Start 2026: New Year, New Security Standards
7.1.2026
Disclosure: This article contains affiliate links. If you click a link and make a purchase or sign up for a service, Bitcoin.com may receive a commission. Our editorial content is independent and based on objective analysis. Looking for the best Bitcoin and crypto wallets in January 2026?...
YZi Labs and Certik Launch $1M Security Grant for Startup Incubation Program
7.1.2026
Certik has partnered with YZi Labs to strengthen security for startups in the latter’s incubation program, which supports top early-stage founders in Web3, artificial intelligence and biotech. Engineering Security Into the Startup Architecture Web3 security provider Certik has partnered with...
How to stay safe after the Ledger leak: experts urge privacy first
6.1.2026
Security researchers spoke to CoinDesk about how users can protect themselves after Monday’s breach
Fake MetaMask 2FA security checks lure users into sharing recovery phrases
5.1.2026
According to SlowMist, attackers are impersonating Metamask, aiming to steal users’ secret recovery phrases
Unleash Protocol hit by $3.9 million exploit with funds routed through Tornado Cash
30.12.2025
The intellectual property platform on Story Protocol lost about $3.9 million after a governance exploit, with stolen funds later routed through Tornado Cash
Is Crypto a Security? Part VI: Practical Compliance Guidance
30.12.2025
Law and Ledger is a news segment focusing on crypto legal news, brought to you by Kelman Law – A law firm focused on digital asset commerce. Is Crypto a Security? Part VI The opinion editorial below was written by Alex Forehand and Michael Handelsman for Kelman.Law. With the legal landscape still...