Cybercrime group “GreedyBear” has stolen over $1 million in cryptocurrency using a massive network of fake browser extensions, malware, and scam websites, according to a new report by cybersecurity firm Koi Security. Tuval Admoni, a lead researcher at Koi Security, said Thursday that GreedyBear is “redefining industrial-scale crypto theft.” “Most groups pick a lane — maybe they do browser extensions, or they focus on ransomware… GreedyBear said, ‘Why not all three?’ And it worked. Spectacularly,” Admoni explained. The group published over 150 malicious browser extensions on Firefox, impersonating popular crypto wallets such as MetaMask, TronLink, Exodus, and Rabby Wallet. These…
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Institutional Interest Fuels Recovery From Support Dogecoin (DOG) has posted an 8% rally in recent sessions, rebounding from a critical support level amid signs of whale accumulation and rising institutional engagement. The move comes after a prolonged downtrend, suggesting the memecoin may be attempting to carve out a short-term bottom. The 4-hour chart shows DOG/USDT bouncing from the $0.00275–$0.00285 demand zone, a level where buyers have previously stepped in with conviction. This rebound follows a descending channel breakout in late June that temporarily shifted momentum to the upside before July’s pullback Currently trading around $0.00318, Dogecoin is approaching overhead resistance…
Core Scientific’s largest active shareholder, Two Seas Capital, has publicly opposed the $9 billion acquisition offer by AI infrastructure firm CoreWeave, citing undervaluation and long-term risks. In a letter released Thursday, the investment firm, which holds a 6.5% stake in Core Scientific, announced its intent to vote against the proposed deal, finalized in July. The letter claims the offer “materially undervalues the Company and unnecessarily exposes its shareholders to substantial economic risk.” Deal under scrutiny amid market reaction The backlash comes after Core Scientific’s share price dropped by 30% in the days following the deal’s announcement, signaling widespread investor concerns.…
Ether treasury firm targets $2B in ETH holdings after new funding round SharpLink Gaming, a Nasdaq-listed firm based in Minneapolis, has successfully raised $200 million in a direct offering to increase its Ethereum (ETH) holdings, reinforcing its position among the largest public ETH treasury companies. With this fresh capital injection, SharpLink aims to bring its total ether reserves to more than $2 billion, making it a dominant institutional player in the ETH ecosystem. The company’s most recent data shows it holds 521,939 ETH, valued at approximately $1.9 billion, prior to the latest acquisition round. “We view Ethereum not only as…
Recovery Momentum Meets Technical Resistance Cosmos’ native token ATOM posted a 3% intraday gain, extending its recovery from last week’s lows as fresh exchange integrations boosted investor sentiment. The rally comes on the back of growing interest in decentralized alternatives amid rising geopolitical tensions. On the 4-hour chart, ATOM has rebounded sharply from the $4.00–$4.10 demand zone, an area that has repeatedly acted as a safety net for buyers. This bounce followed a channel breakdown in late July, which saw the token slide from above $5.30 to test key support levels. Currently trading near $4.53, ATOM is confronting overhead resistance…
XRP legal battle concludes with no further court action; ruling remains final The long-running legal battle between Ripple Labs and the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has officially come to an end after both parties agreed to dismiss their appeals, marking a significant moment in the cryptocurrency regulatory landscape. In a formal joint filing submitted to the Second Circuit Court, Ripple and the SEC agreed to withdraw their respective appeals concerning the 2023 ruling on XRP’s legal status. The court acknowledged the dismissal, with each side bearing their own legal costs. Federal judge’s decision on XRP now final The…
Short-Term Recovery Meets Overhead Pressure NEAR Protocol (NEAR) staged an impressive 5% intraday rally before encountering fresh selling pressure, reflecting the heightened volatility in the broader crypto market. The price, currently hovering around $2.65, briefly tested overhead resistance levels but has yet to secure a decisive breakout. The latest 4-hour chart reveals that NEAR rebounded strongly from a key support band between $2.30 and $2.40, marked by a confluence of previous demand levels. The bounce came after a sharp decline from late July’s highs, when an ascending channel breakdown accelerated the downward momentum. Following the recovery, NEAR is now facing…
Ethereum co-founder highlights value and risks of public firms holding Ether Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin has voiced his support for the growing presence of public companies investing in Ethereum (ETH), calling it a healthy trend for widening investor access. However, he also issued a clear warning about the dangers of excessive leverage within the rapidly growing crypto treasury sector. Speaking in a recent interview, Buterin acknowledged the value of ETH treasury companies—firms that raise capital to buy and hold Ether—saying they offer “more options” for investors who may not want to hold tokens directly. “There’s definitely valuable services that are…
Landmark move could inject billions into digital assets via retirement funds U.S. President Donald Trump has signed a sweeping executive order to allow cryptocurrency investments within 401(k) retirement plans, marking a historic moment for digital asset integration into traditional finance. The executive order, signed Thursday, directs the Department of Labor (DOL) and the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to begin revising existing guidance that has restricted retirement account exposure to alternative assets like crypto and private equity. “This move opens the floodgates for institutional exposure to Bitcoin, Ethereum, and other crypto assets via retirement accounts,” one analyst commented. Key Impacts…
Rising volume and bullish breakout signal potential short-term trend reversal Polkadot (DOT) surged nearly 4% in intraday trading as it broke out of a descending channel pattern that had held for over a month. The breakout occurred on the 4-hour chart, confirming a potential trend reversal amid heightened trading activity and renewed investor confidence. After weeks of downward pressure, DOT found strong support around the $3.50 zone, where a bullish demand block has consistently absorbed selling pressure. This level held firm throughout July, with price forming higher lows—a technical sign of accumulation. The breakout above $3.74, a resistance level tested…
