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Hacken’s Stephen Ajayi told Cointelegraph that basic wallet hygiene and endpoint hardening are essential to defend against threats like ModStealer. A newly-discovered malware called ModStealer is targeting crypto users across macOS, Windows and Linux systems, posing risks to wallets and access credentials. Apple-focused security firm Mosyle uncovered the malware, saying it remained completely undetected by major antivirus engines for almost a month after being uploaded to VirusTotal, an online platform that analyzes files to detect malicious content, 9to5mac reported. Mosyle said ModStealer is designed to extract data, with pre-loaded code that steals private keys, certificates, credential files and browser-based wallet extensions. The security researchers found targeting logic for different wallets, including extensions on Safari and Chromium-based browsers.  Read more

Federal regulators have ordered seven major tech companies to reveal how their AI companions handle interactions with minors.

Spot ether (ETH) ETFs are currently enjoying a three-day inflow run.

US spending surged to $689B in August as gold hit fresh highs near $3,670 and bitcoin crossed $115K.

BTC's case for a rally to $120K strengthens with prices topping the 50-day SMA. But, at least three factors can play spoilsport.

WLFI edges higher on the week as holders rally behind a deflationary strategy to counter post-launch weakness.

The code includes pre-loaded instructions to target 56 browser wallet extensions and is designed to extract private keys, credentials, and certificates.

Ondo Finance’s token extended gains this week as investor enthusiasm for tokenized assets coincided with fresh signals from BlackRock.

Coinbase is demanding penalties after the regulator lost nearly a year of text messages from former Chair Gary Gensler.

crypto experts maintain bullish outlook on bitcoin, focusing on impending Fed rate cuts and long-term structural bull run.

Security firm Mosyle has disclosed ModStealer, a cross-platform malware that evades antivirus software and targets browser wallets.

Bitcoin’s ascent is being driven by a lack of profit-taking, slightly cooler inflation data, and rate cut expectations, Decrypt was told.

Binance and U.S. asset management giant Franklin Templeton have signed a landmark agreement to explore new blockchain and TradFi use cases. This development has lifted sentiment and supports a bullish Binance Coin price prediction, helping push BNB to a new all-time high.In a press release issued Wednesday, executives from both firms emphasized the strategic significance […] The post Binance Coin Price Prediction: BNB Explodes After Shocking Wall Street Partnership – The BlackRock of Crypto? appeared first on Cryptonews.

Albania has turned to AI bot Diella to tackle public procurement, aiming to rein in the Balkan country’s long-standing issues with corruption and organized crime. Albania’s government AI-powered virtual assistant, which helps citizens obtain everything from driver’s licenses to pension applications and court filings, has just become one of the world’s first AI politicians.  “Diella is the first cabinet member who isn’t physically present, but is virtually created by AI,” and jas been tasked with keeping Albania “100% free of corruption,” Albania’s Prime Minister Edi Rama reportedly said in a National Assembly of the Socialist Party on Thursday. Its task will be to oversee all government procurement of goods and services from the private sector, which has led to a series of corruption scandals in Albania in recent decades. Read more

Crypto protocols raised $1.9 billion in August, down 30% from July’s $2.67 billion, according to DefiLlama data. Despite the monthly drop, August numbers for raises from venture capital funds align with the numbers recorded in July, with $600 million captured from PUMP’s public sale last month. DeFi protocols dominated August funding with multiple major raises, […] The post Crypto funding falls 30% in August despite strong quarterly performance appeared first on CryptoSlate.

The crypto exchange Upbit has launched a coin listing spree as a response to its South Korean rival Bithumb’s trading volume growth. The post Upbit Goes on Coin Listing Spree as Bithumb Claws Back Market Share appeared first on Cryptonews.

Aave, the largest decentralized lending protocol, has proposed reducing its exposure to governance risks within the Ethereum layer-2 network, Scroll’s ecosystem. The initiative, submitted on Sept. 11 by the Aave Chan Initiative (ACI), comes amid mounting instability in Scroll’s decentralized governance model. The proposal outlines several defensive measures to protect Aave’s users and liquidity pools. […] The post Aave reduces Scroll exposure amid turmoil in governance model appeared first on CryptoSlate.

Thailand’s SEC probes a major mystery crypto hack hidden for years. Chinese property developer turns back to blockchain. Asia Express. Thailands Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) said it is reviewing reports circulating on social media that claim a major local cryptocurrency exchange was hacked. On Sunday, Thai social media channel The Big Secret posted an image of what it described as an internal document detailing a large-scale breach. The document, which has not been verified, had its date and related blockchain addresses redacted. Following the post, several exchanges issued statements assuring customers that their assets remain safe. The exchange allegedly involved has not been publicly identified. Read more

Thailand’s SEC probes a major mystery crypto hack hidden for years. Chinese property developer turns back to blockchain. Asia Express. Thailands Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) said it is reviewing reports circulating on social media that claim a major local cryptocurrency exchange was hacked. On Sunday, Thai social media channel The Big Secret posted an image of what it described as an internal document detailing a large-scale breach. The document, which has not been verified, had its date and related blockchain addresses redacted. Following the post, several exchanges issued statements assuring customers that their assets remain safe. The exchange allegedly involved has not been publicly identified. Read more

Coinbase filed a federal court motion demanding accountability after the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) deleted nearly a year of text messages from former Chair Gary Gensler during the agency’s crypto enforcement campaign. The Sept. 11 filing seeks expedited discovery, sanctions, and immediate production of all responsive communications. An SEC Office of Inspector General report […] The post Coinbase demands SEC accountability after lost Gary Gensler’s text messages episode appeared first on CryptoSlate.