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Ledger Warns of NPM Supply‑Chain Attack; SwissBorg Loses $41.5M, Backpack EU Launches, Polygon Finality Lag
Ledger CTO warns of an NPM supply-chain attack; SwissBorg loses $41.5M SOL. Backpack EU launches while Polygon PoS faces finality delays. Key actions for users.
September 10, 2025
39 Ethereum Validators Slashed After Operator Errors Tied to SSV Network
39 validators were slashed after operator errors tied to the SSV Network. Ethereum validator slashing shows operational failures can cost stakers ETH.
September 10, 2025
LEASH v2 migration to start after audit, promising a fixed supply and simpler token design
LEASH v2 migration begins after Hexens audit seals a hidden rebase flaw, promising a fixed supply and a streamlined, auditable token design for holders.
September 10, 2025
Major npm maintainer hijacked in supply‑chain attack that republished packages to steal crypto
npm supply chain attack compromised a major maintainer and republished packages to swap crypto wallet addresses—financial loss was small but security costs are significant.
September 9, 2025
Ledger CTO Warns of NPM Supply-Chain Attack That Replaces Wallet Addresses
Ledger CTO warns an NPM supply-chain attack is swapping crypto wallet addresses in popular JavaScript packages — verify transactions, avoid blind signing.
September 8, 2025
Backpack Goes Live With MiFID II‑Regulated EU Exchange, Launches Perpetual Futures
Backpack EU launches a MiFID II‑regulated exchange in Cyprus and opens perpetual futures trading — a new regulated gateway for institutional and retail crypto traders.
September 8, 2025
Blockstream CEO Warns Bitcoin Image Inscriptions Threaten Money Function, Add Minimal Mining Profit
Adam Back warns Bitcoin image inscriptions ('JPEG spam') threaten Bitcoin's role as money and add only negligible profit for miners — may raise fees.
September 6, 2025
CopyPasta license attack: Hidden prompt-injection that could taint AI-written code at Coinbase
HiddenLayer warns of a 'CopyPasta license attack' that hides malicious prompts in README/LICENSE files, risking AI-generated code at exchanges such as Coinbase.
September 6, 2025
Hyperliquid to Launch USDH Stablecoin to Reduce Reliance on USDC
Hyperliquid plans a USDH stablecoin to cut USDC reliance and capture reserve revenue. Soon, validators will vote.
September 5, 2025
WLFI Blacklists Justin Sun Address, Freezing About $107M in Tokens
WLFI blacklists Justin Sun address, freezing about $107M in WLFI and sending the token tumbling — a stark example of governance and centralization risk.
September 4, 2025