GeneralBeginnerTechnically yes: a wallet is just a key plus signing code, so an agent can hold and spend crypto. Legally, its operator owns the funds, and smart accounts, spending caps and human approval keep the risks in check.
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GeneralBeginnerIf you use UPI regularly, starting August 1, 2025, some key updates may affect how you handle your payments. The National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) has rolled out fresh guidelines aimed at improving the reliability and safety of UPI transactions. Here is a quick overview of the most…
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BitcoinBeginnerIn a developing legal showdown, leading crypto exchange Coinbase has filed a lawsuit against Tobias Honscha, a resident of Isernhagen, Germany, for allegedly misusing the domain name coinbase.de in a way that violates both trademark law and the company’s affiliate agreement. According to a…
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GeneralBeginnerGlobal authorities tighten grip on cryptocurrency kiosks as fraud cases surge and legal gaps widen. London, United Kingdom — Law enforcement agencies are intensifying their crackdown on cryptocurrency ATMs as regulatory concerns mount across both sides of the Atlantic. In a major enforcement…
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GeneralBeginnerSubheadline:Indian crypto exchange CoinDCX hit by major security incident involving internal wallet, sparking investigation and security overhaul. Mumbai, India — CoinDCX, one of India’s largest cryptocurrency platforms, has confirmed a major cyberattack resulting in the loss of approximately 44…
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GeneralBeginnerThe crypto world is entering what experts are calling a “crime supercycle.” According to blockchain sleuths ZachXBT and Taylor Monahan, the rise of memecoins endorsed by high‑profile political figures—coupled with regulators dropping key cases—has created a fertile environment for scammers.…
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GeneralBeginnerIran’s largest crypto exchange, Nobitex, suffered a devastating breach—hackers drained roughly $90–100 million in assets, including Bitcoin, Ethereum, Dogecoin, XRP, Solana, Tron, and TON. The group responsible, calling itself Gonjeshke Darande or “Predatory Sparrow,” is believed to have ties to…
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BitcoinBeginnerA crypto investor recently suffered a catastrophic loss after purchasing a discounted “cold wallet” from Douyin’s has an e‑commerce platform—China’s version of TikTok—only to discover it had been compromised before delivery. Instead of securely storing private keys, the wallet arrived preloaded…
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SuiBeginnerCetus, the Sui-based decentralized exchange, fell victim to a major hack that saw more than $220 million in assets stolen on May 22. Thankfully, thanks to a rapid response by Sui validators, about $162 million of those funds have already been frozen. On May 27, Sui’s official X account shared that…
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EthereumBeginnerA recent incident has highlighted the growing sophistication of phishing attacks in the cryptocurrency space. An investor lost a total of $2.6 million in stablecoins after falling victim to two separate zero-value transfer phishing scams within a mere three-hour window. This method, which exploits…
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GeneralBeginnerThe Cetus decentralized exchange suffered a $223 million loss due to a vulnerability in its automated market maker (AMM) protocol. Blockchain security firm Dedaub’s post-mortem report revealed that the exploit stemmed from a flaw in the most significant bits (MSB) check within the AMM’s code. This…
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