# Сопутствующие статьи по теме privacy

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Crypto User Loses $282M In Social Engineering Attack — Details

A crypto user suffered one of the largest social engineering attacks in history, losing over $282 million in Bitcoin and Litecoin on January 10, 2026. The victim was tricked into sharing their seed phrase, allowing the attacker to drain their hardware wallet. The exploiter quickly moved the funds across multiple networks, converting a significant portion into Monero (XMR), causing its price to surge to nearly $800. The stolen assets were also bridged via THORChain, reigniting debates on censorship-resistant cross-chain protocols. While some suspected state involvement, investigators ruled out North Korea. Security firm ZeroShadow confirmed the attacker impersonated Trezor support and managed to freeze around $700,000 in assets. The incident highlights ongoing vulnerabilities in the digital asset space.

bitcoinist01/18 23:31

Crypto User Loses $282M In Social Engineering Attack — Details

bitcoinist01/18 23:31

Altcoins gain momentum as Ethereum leads – Is broader adoption next?

The Altcoin Season Index fell to 35, signaling a critical phase as Bitcoin dominance weakened and capital rotated into altcoins. Ethereum showed resilience against Bitcoin, holding key support and testing a long-term trendline. The total crypto market cap excluding Bitcoin remained stable, forming an ascending triangle pattern suggesting potential accumulation. Several altcoins, including Monero, Chiliz, and MYX, posted significant gains, with privacy-focused assets performing strongly. Ethereum's leadership is seen as central to sustaining altcoin momentum. If the trend continues, broader altcoin adoption may follow, though failure to hold support could lead to short-term downside pressure.

ambcrypto01/18 23:02

Altcoins gain momentum as Ethereum leads – Is broader adoption next?

ambcrypto01/18 23:02

Crypto market’s weekly winners and losers – DASH, IP, POL, NIGHT

The cryptocurrency market saw significant volatility this week, with Bitcoin and Ethereum posting gains of nearly 5% and 7%, respectively. However, altcoins delivered more dramatic moves. Dash (DASH) was the standout performer, surging 115% to trade around $80, driven by strong bullish momentum and heightened interest in privacy coins. Story (IP) also ended positively with a 20% gain, despite cooling from midweek highs. Pump.fun (PUMP) rose 17% following a platform upgrade but failed to sustain higher levels. Other notable winners included Monero (XMR), up 16%, Internet Computer (ICP), gaining 25%, and Chiliz (CHZ), climbing 24%. On the losing side, Polygon (POL) fell nearly 14% due to profit-taking after a previous rally. Memecore (M) declined 11% amid reduced meme coin hype, while Midnight (NIGHT) dropped 12%, breaking key support levels. Additional losers included Bitcoin Cash (BCH), down 8%, XDC Network (XDC), falling 9%, and Virtuals Protocol (VIRTUAL), which saw the largest drop at 11%. The week highlighted the market's volatility, with rapid gains and pullbacks underscoring the importance of risk management.

ambcrypto01/18 19:02

Crypto market’s weekly winners and losers – DASH, IP, POL, NIGHT

ambcrypto01/18 19:02

The Era of IoT: Will Your Robotic Vacuum Steal Your Cryptocurrency?

In the era of IoT, smart home devices like robotic vacuum cleaners pose significant risks to cryptocurrency security. These easily hackable devices can be exploited to record password inputs or steal seed phrases. With an estimated 18.8 billion IoT devices globally and over 820,000 daily attacks, vulnerabilities are increasing. Examples include a hacked coffee machine displaying ransomware messages, a casino’s smart fish tank leaking 10GB of data, and office door sensors secretly mining Monero. Researchers warn that compromised devices could even destabilize power grids by synchronizing high-energy appliances. To protect against such attacks, experts recommend setting strong passwords, using separate guest networks for IoT devices, disconnecting unused gadgets, and keeping software updated. Avoiding smart devices entirely is another extreme but effective precaution.

marsbit01/18 06:37

The Era of IoT: Will Your Robotic Vacuum Steal Your Cryptocurrency?

marsbit01/18 06:37

Monero price prediction – Assessing volatility risks after XMR’s latest ATH

Monero (XMR) fell 13.5% in 24 hours, with trading volume down 25%, after reaching a new all-time high of $799. The surge was likely driven by a hacker converting over $282 million in stolen Bitcoin and Litecoin into XMR via instant exchanges. Currently trading around $625, XMR is considered overvalued, with the nearest strong demand zone near its previous ATH of $518. Analysts warn that overheated retail futures activity—similar to patterns seen in Zcash and Dash before sharp declines—suggests a high risk of a pullback. A retracement to the $447 level, which aligns with the 61.8% Fibonacci level and the 50-day moving average, is possible.

ambcrypto01/17 21:02

Monero price prediction – Assessing volatility risks after XMR’s latest ATH

ambcrypto01/17 21:02

Why Vitalik Buterin believes Ethereum will regain ‘lost ground’ in 2026

In a statement, Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin declared that 2026 will be the year Ethereum reclaims "lost ground" in self-sovereignty and trustlessness. He criticized recent compromises made for mainstream adoption, citing backsliding in user experience, privacy, and wallet recovery, as well as increased centralization in block building. Buterin emphasized a renewed focus on making node operation easier and enabling private payments. Progress is already visible: privacy protocol Railgun has seen its TVL grow nearly 10x since 2024, and client diversity has improved significantly, with Geth's dominance dropping to 41%, reducing centralization risks. Buterin's roadmap prioritizes advancing privacy and decentralization without further compromise.

ambcrypto01/17 20:02

Why Vitalik Buterin believes Ethereum will regain ‘lost ground’ in 2026

ambcrypto01/17 20:02

Crypto Startups Raise $588M in Early 2026 as Institutional Investment Returns

In the first two weeks of January 2026, crypto startups raised $588 million, signaling strong institutional interest in the sector. Major investors like Arthur Hayes, Paradigm, and YZi Labs are directing capital toward scalable, low-risk infrastructure rather than speculative projects. Funding is concentrated in areas such as payment systems, trading platforms, and privacy technology, with a focus on developing institutional-grade tools for banks and financial firms. Key beneficiaries include Rain, a stablecoin payments startup that raised $250M; Alpaca, a trading API provider that secured $150M; and ICEx, an Indonesian exchange that raised $70M. The trend highlights growing demand for privacy solutions and regulated services, underscoring a shift toward practical infrastructure over hype-driven investments.

TheNewsCrypto01/17 11:53

Crypto Startups Raise $588M in Early 2026 as Institutional Investment Returns

TheNewsCrypto01/17 11:53

Crypto Traders Under Threat? Another French Kidnapping Intensifies Safety Concerns

Crypto Traders Under Threat? Another French Kidnapping Intensifies Safety Concerns A series of kidnappings and violent assaults targeting cryptocurrency holders in France has raised significant safety concerns within the industry. French authorities are investigating multiple recent incidents where individuals linked to digital assets were attacked at their homes or in public. In one case, assailants invaded a crypto investor’s home in Yvelines, restraining and injuring family members. Separately, an engineer was abducted and assaulted in western France before being released. Security experts describe these crimes as an escalation of real-world threats tied to online wealth, with criminals using physical coercion to gain access to digital assets. Recent cases include home invasions, restraints, and armed threats aimed at extracting cryptocurrency credentials. The trend has sparked unease within crypto communities, with some speculating that safety concerns may have contributed to the cancellation of major industry events like NFT Paris, though no official link has been confirmed. Analysts warn that public figures in crypto are particularly vulnerable, as organized groups monitor social media and public records to identify targets. The situation underscores the growing risk that loss of privacy may turn digital wealth into a physical liability.

ccn.com01/17 10:07

Delphi Digital's Top 10 Predictions for 2026: Perp DEXs Devour Wall Street, AI Agents Usher in the Era of Autonomous Trading

Delphi Digital's 2026 predictions outline a transformative phase for crypto, positioning it as the new infrastructure layer for global finance. Key forecasts include: AI Agents achieving autonomous transactions via protocols like x402 and ERC-8004, enabling an agent-driven economy; Perp DEXs consolidating traditional finance roles into single smart contracts, with platforms like Hyperliquid leading; and prediction markets evolving into primary derivatives for real-time financial hedging. Stablecoin revenue is shifting from issuers to ecosystems, while DeFi solves undercollateralized lending using zkTLS proofs. On-chain FX will disrupt inefficient forex markets, and gold/Bitcoin will lead as macro hedges. Major exchanges are transforming into "Everything Apps," integrating broader financial services. Privacy infrastructure is advancing due to regulatory pressure, and altcoins will see capital concentration on assets with real utility and revenue, not broad rallies. The overarching theme is crypto's institutional maturation and its integration as critical financial infrastructure.

marsbit01/17 06:35

Delphi Digital's Top 10 Predictions for 2026: Perp DEXs Devour Wall Street, AI Agents Usher in the Era of Autonomous Trading

marsbit01/17 06:35

Weekly Editor's Picks (0110-0116)

Weekly Editor's Picks (0110-0116) by Odaily Planet Daily highlights key insights from the past week. The investment section analyzes major 2026 themes: Trump's political pressure reshaping global asset pricing, the structural divergence between onshore and offshore crypto capital flows, and the strategic pivot towards Bitcoin and selective tech investments. It also covers BMNR's investment into MrBeast's company as a bet on programmable attention economies. In prediction markets, institutional players are focused on arbitrage, overshadowing retail participants. The privacy sector sees a resurgence of fundamentalist coins like Monero, while institutions show a clear preference for selective privacy solutions that balance confidentiality with compliance. Policy shifts include South Korea lifting its 9-year ban on corporate crypto investment, potentially reigniting the "Kimchi Premium." Stablecoins are increasingly acting as secondary monetary systems in economies like Venezuela. The meme coin segment examines the short-lived nature of the recent Chinese meme trend and profiles successful trading strategies. Bitcoin and Ethereum developments include a new core maintainer and the EIL interoperability framework aimed at improving cross-L2 communication. Other notable coverage includes Polygon’s $250M acquisition for compliance and user growth, Uniswap’s fee switch implementation linking token value to protocol usage, and a rise in state-level crypto crime. The week also featured Bitcoin nearing $97K, regulatory delays for the CLARITY Act, and various platform updates from X (Twitter) and Solana.

marsbit01/17 02:45