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Ethereum Glamsterdam Upgrade Lands on Sepolia October 6
Ethereum’s highly anticipated Glamsterdam upgrade is set to deploy on the Sepolia testnet on October 6, but developers are warning that fake builders could attempt to disrupt the test. Here’s what the upgrade means and why security concerns are mounting.
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State-Linked Crypto Hackers Surge 420% On-Chain: What Chainalysis Reveals
Chainalysis reports a shocking 420% surge in state-sponsored on-chain crypto attacks. North Korea and Iran are using public blockchains like Tron, Aptos, and Bitcoin as covert communication tools, even as Wall Street eyes $500K BTC.
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S&P Global Acquires OpenZeppelin: What It Means for Crypto Security
S&P Global has agreed to acquire OpenZeppelin, the blockchain security firm behind most major stablecoins’ smart contract libraries. The deal signals Wall Street’s deeper commitment to on-chain finance and could reshape DeFi security standards.
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MEXC September 2026 Proof of Reserves: BTC Ratio Hits 297%
MEXC has released its September 2026 Proof of Reserves report, audited by Hacken, confirming full user asset backing with the BTC reserve ratio climbing to 297%. The monthly disclosure reinforces the exchange’s commitment to transparency and user fund security.
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DOJ Charges Robinhood Engineers in Crypto Front-Running Scandal
The DOJ has charged two former Robinhood engineers with front-running crypto token listings on the decentralized exchange Hyperliquid between 2025 and 2026. The case marks a significant step in U.S. regulators bringing traditional insider trading enforcement into the DeFi world.
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Robinhood Engineers Charged for Insider Trading on Hyperliquid
Federal prosecutors have charged two Robinhood engineers with exploiting confidential token listing information to trade perpetual futures on Hyperliquid. The case highlights growing regulatory scrutiny of insider trading on decentralized exchanges and demonstrates that ‘decentralized’ doesn’t mean ‘untraceable.’
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Kyrgyzstan’s NBKR Partners with CertiK for Digital Som Security
Kyrgyzstan’s National Bank has partnered with blockchain security leader CertiK to safeguard its upcoming Digital Som CBDC and strengthen digital asset oversight. The strategic MoU signals a growing commitment to secure, regulated digital currencies worldwide.
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Did LayerZero Lose the Private Key Behind Wyoming’s Stablecoin?
Wyoming’s Stable Token Commission dropped LayerZero in favor of Chainlink over concerns about how a critical private key controlling FRNT stablecoin minting was being managed. The episode highlights how essential robust key security is for institutional-grade stablecoin projects.
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DOJ Targets $61M in Crypto Linked to Iranian Oil Sales via Binance
The U.S. Department of Justice is seeking to seize $61 million in cryptocurrency tied to Iranian oil sales that moved through Binance accounts controlled by two Chinese companies. The case highlights how regulators are increasingly using blockchain analytics to enforce sanctions in the crypto space.
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Symbiosis Hack: $336K Stolen After 46B Fake BTC Minted
Symbiosis lost $336,000 after a hacker exploited its Bitcoin Bridge to mint 46.1 billion fake syBTC tokens. The team quickly paused contracts and recovered about $1.15 million in BTC, but the incident highlights ongoing security risks in DeFi bridges.