Tag: Cryptocurrencies
A decade-old integer overflow in the XRP Ledger payment engine could have allowed an attacker to mint spendable XRP far beyond the 100 billion supply cap.
The bug was reported on Sept. 22 by Veria Labs’ AI agent and fixed three days later in an emergency xrpld 3.4.1 release that bypassed the usual amendment vote.
Developers found no evidence of exploitation on any public network; Veria received the maximum $250,000 bounty.
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Spot Ethereum ETFs Extend Outflow Streak to Nine Consecutive Days Amid Market Pressures
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U.S. spot Ethereum ETFs recorded another negative session, pushing their consecutive outflow streak to nine days amid broader market headwinds.
Total cumulative net flows for the asset class remain under pressure as institutional sentiment cools down following initial post-launch enthusiasm.
Trading volumes across major ether investment products have experienced notable contractions compared to their historical daily averages.
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Ledger Confirms Unauthorized Hardware Implant in User Device Amid Security Scrutiny
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Hardware wallet provider Ledger has confirmed that an unauthorized physical implant was discovered inside a user’s device following a thorough internal investigation.
The incident has ignited fresh discussions across the crypto community regarding supply chain integrity and the physical security of cold storage solutions.
Ledger representatives have reiterated standard security best practices and urged users to exclusively purchase...
Argentina Central Bank Puts Brake on Crypto Integration for Traditional Banks
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Argentina’s central bank is reportedly delaying the integration of cryptocurrencies into the traditional banking sector for a period of up to two years.
The decision reflects a cautious approach to digital assets by financial regulators as the country navigates broader macroeconomic reforms.
Local crypto adoption and regulatory frameworks remain under close observation by market participants following recent political and monetary...
Ledger Confirms Unauthorized Hardware Implant Amid $93 Million CryptoBilis Wallet Drain Probe
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Ledger confirmed an unauthorized hardware implant in one affected user’s device purchased via CryptoBilis.
On-chain estimates put losses at up to $93.2 million across 315 wallets on six chains.
The company says its own systems remain uncompromised and urged recent buyers to avoid setup or move funds to a new seed.
Hardware wallet maker Ledger has confirmed that one device linked to reported fund losses contained an unauthorized...

