StarkWare Challenge Slashes Quantum-Safe Bitcoin Compute Costs by 79%
September 26, 2026
An AI-assisted coding challenge organized by StarkWare, Yukon Research, and Eigen Labs reduced offchain compute estimates for Quantum-Safe Bitcoin transactions by 79%, lowering the cost from $320 to $63.
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AlphaFi Shutters Sui-Based Lending Protocol After Oracle Error Triggers Bad Debt
September 26, 2026
AlphaFi is shutting down its Sui-based lending market, AlphaLend, following an oracle error that caused bad debt. The Sui Foundation has intervened to support protocol solvency and protect users.
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French Crypto Industry Professional Extorted for €40,000 in Violent Home Invasion
September 21, 2026
A French cryptocurrency worker was forced to transfer €40,000 in digital assets after an armed gang invaded his home and held his family hostage, highlighting growing physical security risks in Web3.
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S&P Global Acquires OpenZeppelin in Strategic Expansion Into Onchain Risk Infrastructure
September 18, 2026
S&P Global has agreed to acquire blockchain security firm OpenZeppelin, bringing smart contract auditing and open-source library standards into its digital asset risk management division.
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Automated Bot Thwarts 1.2 Billion Yen Crypto Heist in Split-Second Interception
September 16, 2026
A hacker attempting to siphon 1.2 billion yen in cryptocurrency was outmaneuvered in seconds by an automated bot that intercepted the transaction right inside the blockchain mempool.
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Rise in Crypto Account Takeover Attacks: Cybersecurity Experts Warn of Evolving Threat Vectors
September 13, 2026
Cybersecurity researchers have raised alarms over a sophisticated wave of cryptocurrency account takeover attacks utilizing AiTM phishing kits, session hijacking, and automated tools to drain digital asset wallets.
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Ethereum Foundation Targets 2029 for Full Quantum Resistance and Streamlining Future Upgrades
September 9, 2026
The Ethereum Foundation has set a December 2029 target for full post-quantum protection on Layer 1, while streamlining the upcoming Hegotá upgrade to focus on essential performance features.
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Beyond Code Audits: Why Crypto Platforms Have Lost $3.63 Billion to Cyberattacks
September 8, 2026
Despite conducting third-party security audits, digital asset platforms have suffered over $3.63 billion in cyberattack losses. Industry experts reveal why static audits fall short and how Web3 security is evolving.
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Spain’s Bit2Me Unveils Bit2Shield: A Specialized Crypto Forensics and Asset Seizure Division
September 8, 2026
Spain's Bit2Me has launched Bit2Shield, a specialized division focused on cryptocurrency forensics, asset seizure support, and financial crime investigations for law enforcement and corporate clients.
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Liquid Network Attacker Broadcasts Partial Return of 3,400 BTC Following On-Chain Negotiations
September 7, 2026
Following on-chain negotiations, the hacker who drained Blockstream's Liquid federation wallet has broadcast a transaction returning 3,400 BTC while retaining 598.5 BTC.
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