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Botnet exploits weak passwords to breach crypto and blockchain servers
Cryptocurrency and blockchain project databases with weak credentials and AI-generated are being hacked through deployment patterns picked up by botnets, according to new research from Check Point. A malware botnet named GoBruteforcer is capable of compromising Linux servers and turning them into automated password-cracking nodes, said the cybersecurity company. The hacking program has affected infrastructure […]Cryptopolitan
Mon, Jan 12
Thailand tightens gold and crypto rules to crack down on grey money
Thailand’s government has ordered a major tightening of regulations surrounding gold trading and crypto as a way to curb “grey money” and illegal financial flows. Over the weekend, Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul and Finance Minister Ekniti Nitithanprapas met in a high-level meeting of the “Connect the Dots” sub-committee. Together, they laid out a plan to […]Cryptopolitan
Mon, Jan 12
Solana Price Jumps, But Network Adoption Remains Weak
On-chain data shows the Network Growth indicator has continued to fall for Solana recently, a sign that adoption of the asset has remained weak. Solana Network Growth Has Been Declining According to data from on-chain analytics firm Santiment, SOL’s recent price recovery has come despite a dro...NewsBTC
Mon, Jan 12
South Korea Opens To Corporate Crypto Investment, But Sets 5% Cap
South Korea is reportedly planning to allow corporations to invest in crypto, a move that would see the overturn of a nine-year-old ban. South Korea Sets Crypto Corporate Investing Limit At 5% South Korea’s Financial Services Commission (FSC) has drafted guidelines to allow listed companies an...Bitcoinist
Mon, Jan 12
Could This New Crypto at $0.04 Turn a $500 Position Into a 10x Play by 2027? Analysts Weigh In
The crypto traders tend to pursue the new high-growth token before other people in the market become aware of it. That was the case with Bitcoin in 2013, Ethereum in 2017, and Solana in 2021. However, with capital cycling through the ecosystem once more, analysts are seeking to know whether a low-cost new crypto could […]Cryptopolitan
Mon, Jan 12
Strategy splashes $1.25 billion cash on 13,627 BTC ahead of key CLARITY Act markup
Michael Saylor’s company Strategy on Monday threw another $1.25 billion at Bitcoin, buying exactly 13,627 coins right before the Capitol Hill heads into its next crypto fight, as was previously reported by Cryptopolitan. They sold 6.8 million shares of their Class A stock and made $1.13 billion. On top of that, they dumped 1.2 million […]Cryptopolitan
Mon, Jan 12
Top 5 Crypto Custody Solutions for Secure Asset Management in 2026
Custody risks remain one of the biggest challenges that the crypto industry continues to grapple with. The collapse of FTX in 2022 and more recently high profile hacks such as the Bybit incident in early 2025 highlighted the pitfalls of the centralized custody model. These events have shifted the mindset of investors looking to safely […]Cryptopolitan
Mon, Jan 12
Ethereum Network Thrives: Economic Activity Rises While Price Momentum Lags Behind
Ethereum’s current strength is largely linked to its network performance and activity, which has been demonstrating robust growth. While the leading blockchain has witnessed sharp growth in several key areas, one area is currently standing out, and that is the economic activity on the network. A Div...Bitcoinist
Mon, Jan 12
TCS tops revenue expectations at $7.44 billion thanks to AI demand
Rising demand for AI services and a two-year recovery in its largest market helped Tata Consultancy Services exceed revenue forecasts for the October–December quarter on Monday. For the three months that ended on December 31, the Indian software company reported sales of 670.87 billion rupees, or $7.44 billion. This exceeded market experts’ projections of 666.76 […]Cryptopolitan
Mon, Jan 12
XRP’s 99% Crash: What’s Really Going On With Ripple’s Blockchain?
The XRP Ledger (XRPL) has just experienced one of its biggest crashes this year, as on-chain data shows that activity on the Ripple blockchain has dropped by 99%. While this might look like a major red flag, the decline has yet to significantly impact the XRP price, suggesting that the situation may...NewsBTC
Mon, Jan 12
Ripple Price Forecast: XRP risks sliding below $2.00 as steady ETF inflows fail to lift sentiment
Ripple (XRP) is trading downward toward $2.00 at the time of writing on Monday, weighed down by declining retail interest. Despite steady inflows into related Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs), XRP faces increasing downside risks that could push its price below $2.00.
Zcash, Monero, USDe out as Dubai’s financial regulator updates regulations
Dubai’s financial regulator has barred privacy-focused cryptocurrencies from its main financial free zone, citing anti-money laundering and sanctions risks, in the wake of the Emirate’s digital asset rulebook overhaul and token approval responsibilities onto firms. The Dubai Financial Services Authority said the prohibition applies in the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), affecting banks, asset managers, […]Cryptopolitan
Mon, Jan 12
China's two main stock exchanges hit record high of $516 billion
On Monday, trading on China’s two main stock exchanges hit a record high, with a total volume of 3.6 trillion yuan, or $516 billion. The total surpassed the previous high of 3.46 trillion yuan, set on October 8, 2024, when markets first reacted to major policy developments. For the first time in almost a decade, […]Cryptopolitan
Mon, Jan 12
