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Cryptocurrency News
The latest Cryptocurrency news, tracked continuously by NeuraFeed. 3 source-cited articles covering Cryptocurrency announcements, releases, and analysis, each grounded in verified reporting.
Binance Reels From Record 6.3 Billion Dollar Cyber Heist Linked to North Korea
Binance has suffered a catastrophic security breach that siphoned roughly 6.3 billion dollars across multiple blockchains in less than an hour, making it the largest cryptocurrency theft on record. Blockchain investigators have attributed the intrusion with high confidence to North Korea's elite TraderTraitor cyber unit, prompting international law enforcement agencies including the FBI to intervene. Binance executives insist customer funds remain secure and have committed company reserves to absorb the losses, even as industry figures clash over the systemic vulnerabilities exposed by the attack.
Polymarket Users Hit by $3 Million Hack Through Compromised Third-Party Vendor
Prediction market platform Polymarket confirmed that hackers stole user funds after a third-party vendor was compromised, injecting malicious code into its website. Blockchain monitoring firms estimate the losses at approximately $3 million in cryptocurrency, affecting at least 11 user wallets. Polymarket has stated it has contained the issue and will fully refund all impacted users.
Polymarket Under Fire for Allegedly Orchestrating Widespread Deceptive Video Campaign
Prediction market platform Polymarket is facing intense scrutiny following a Wall Street Journal investigation revealing it allegedly paid creators to produce and disseminate over 1,100 deceptive videos featuring fake bets and fabricated winnings on social media. These videos, often filmed on "near-perfect copies" of the Polymarket website, showcased non-existent trades and profits, contradicting the platform's core pitch of auditable, on-chain transactions. The campaign reportedly aimed to attract users, including those in the U.S. where the platform's services are restricted.