Author: James Wilson

A Brazilian security researcher has uncovered a sophisticated counterfeit Ledger device operation after discovering modified hardware designed to siphon cryptocurrency from unsuspecting users. Summary A Brazilian security researcher identified a sophisticated hardware compromise in a counterfeit Ledger Nano S Plus that utilized modified firmware to capture user recovery phrases. Physical inspections of the fraudulent device revealed the addition of unauthorized WiFi and Bluetooth components alongside a secondary manufacturer’s chip hidden beneath scraped markings. The operation relies on a deceptive QR code included in the packaging to lure users into downloading a malicious application designed to bypass official security checks. The…

Traders looking at DEX data in 2026 have two names that come up constantly: DEXScreener and DEXRabbit. Both track live prices, both cover major chains, and both show you what is moving right now. But once you look past that shared surface, the two platforms are built for different jobs, serve different users, and are powered by fundamentally different infrastructure. This comparison goes through every meaningful dimension, including charting, data depth, market coverage, signals, chain-specific tooling, and underlying infrastructure, so you know exactly what you are working with on each side. DEXScreener pair chart view DEXRabbit chart view with cross-DEX…

A six-month investigation backed by the Ethereum Foundation has uncovered how North Korean operatives quietly embedded themselves inside dozens of Web3 teams under false identities. Summary Ethereum Foundation backed a six-month probe that identified 100 North Korean operatives inside Web3 firms. Ketman Project alerted 53 crypto teams after tracing fake developer identities and suspicious GitHub activity. Investigators linked the pattern to long-running DPRK infiltration tied to major exploits involving the Lazarus Group. The Ethereum Foundation said Thursday that its ETH Rangers initiative funded a security-focused effort that identified 100 individuals linked to the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea operating within…

Police in Zanzibar are continuing to question crypto fund founder Joe McCann after the death of his fiancée during a vacation on the island. Summary Zanzibar police are questioning crypto fund founder Joe McCann after his fiancée died during a vacation, with an autopsy still pending. Authorities have treated the death as a suspected suicide, while McCann’s passport has been held as the investigation continues. Family members have disputed the official account, saying the circumstances around Ashly Robinson’s death do not add up. NBC News reported that Ashly Robinson, 31, died in the hospital on April 9, a day after…

Sanctioned crypto exchange Grinex halted trading after a suspected state-level cyberattack drained up to $15 million in crypto. Summary Grinex suspended trading after a suspected state-linked attack drained about $13.7 million from 54 wallets. On-chain data shows roughly $15 million in USDT moving through Tron and Ethereum, with funds converted to avoid freezing. Grinex said Thursday it had suspended operations after losing more than 1 billion Russian rubles, roughly $13.7 million, from 54 wallets in what it described as a highly sophisticated breach. The Kyrgyzstan-registered exchange pointed to signs that the attackers had access to resources typically associated with foreign…

Former Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson has called on U.S. policymakers to prepare an emergency response plan for a potential breakdown in demand for U.S. Treasurys, warning that the consequences could be severe. Summary The Former Treasury Secretary has warned U.S. authorities to prepare an emergency plan for a potential collapse in Treasury demand. Rising U.S. debt and higher yields have raised concerns about a feedback loop that could strain the financial system. Heavy Treasury exposure among stablecoin issuers like Tether has added risk for crypto markets during periods of stress. Speaking in a Bloomberg interview on Thursday, Paulson urged authorities…

A new class action lawsuit has put Circle under legal scrutiny over its response to the movement of stolen USDC following the Drift Protocol hack. Summary Circle accused of failing to halt $230M in USDC transfers tied to the Drift exploit. Class action suit claims losses could have been reduced if Circle had intervened in time. Plaintiffs cite earlier wallet freezes to argue Circle had the ability to act. According to a filing in a U.S. district court in Massachusetts, Drift investor Joshua McCollum has brought the case on behalf of more than 100 affected users, alleging that Circle failed…

The House voted to reject a resolution Thursday directing President Trump to remove US armed forces from hostilities against Iran, 213 to 214, falling one vote short along almost entirely party lines. Summary Rep. Gregory Meeks of New York proposed the resolution directing the president to end military action in Iran unless explicitly authorized by Congress; it failed 213–214 on Thursday, one day after the Senate voted 52–47 to reject a similar measure. Rep. Thomas Massie of Kentucky was the lone Republican to support the measure; Rep. Jared Golden of Maine was the sole Democrat to vote against it; Rep.…

RFK Jr. HHS budget cuts of roughly $16 billion faced their first major congressional test Thursday as Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. testified before the House Ways and Means Committee, fielding pointed questions on vaccine policy while defending a budget that slashes discretionary spending by 12.5% compared to last year. Summary Trump’s 2027 budget proposes cutting HHS discretionary spending by approximately $16 billion, including $5 billion from the National Institutes of Health, as Kennedy opens a weeklong gauntlet of seven committee and subcommittee hearings. Kennedy deflected vaccine questions and said he was “not happy” with proposed cuts to WIC…

Voters in New Jersey’s 11th congressional district are heading to the polls today in a special election that could tighten the Republican House majority to its absolute limit, pitting progressive Democrat Analilia Mejia against Republican Joe Hathaway in a district that Democrats carried by 9 points in 2024. Summary The NJ special election fills the seat vacated by Governor Mikie Sherrill, who resigned from Congress in November 2025 after winning the governorship; Democrats hold a 65,000-voter registration advantage in the district. A Mejia win would leave House Speaker Mike Johnson able to lose just two GOP votes on party-line legislation,…