Chainalysis beats most Celsius claims, but ‘audit’ lawsuit survives
Chainalysis still faces an aidingandabetting claim over Celsius’ disputed $3.3 billion audit after a judge dismissed 15 other claims. Source：Cointelegraph
Could THORChain face prosecution over stolen Bitget funds?
THORChain will not — or can not — block addresses linked to the $387.5 million Bitget hack. Can the devs be prosecuted for money laundering? It’s complicated,…
US SEC follows CFTC in staff guidance for crypto
With the failed cloture vote on the CLARITY Act, the SEC announced updates on how federal securities laws could apply to token issuers, following similar…
Newsom signs California ban on public officials issuing memecoins
The law also restricts crypto companies from offering certain memecoins tied to public officials to California residents and takes effect for tokens issued…
Kalshi loses appeal, setting up potential Supreme Court case
The 6th US Circuit Court of Appeals ruled against prediction market Kalshi, siding with Ohio and Tennessee on regulating sportsevent contracts under state…
SlowMist has yet to confirm crypto theft from iPhone Safari attack
The analyzed Safari sample targets iOS 18.4–18.6.2 using previously patched flaws, while its effectiveness on iOS 26.5 remains unverified. Source：Cointelegraph
KelpDAO sues LayerZero, CEO over $292M rsETH bridge exploit
KelpDAO says LayerZero endorsed its bridge setup before the attack, while CEO Bryan Pellegrino has dismissed the lawsuit as meritless. Source：Cointelegraph
The government canceled her student loans due to a scam — but $72,000 is still on her credit report
The government continues to report to credit bureaus $4.6 billion in student debt owed by some 300,000 borrowers that should have been canceled, a lawsuit…
New York sues Polymarket over alleged illegal gambling business
The action filed by state lawmakers followed a similar lawsuit against prediction markets company Kalshi in July that alleged the platform was running an…
US lawmakers from gaming states urge SCOTUS to take up Kalshi case
The case between New Jersey authorities and a prediction market company, if accepted by the Supreme Court, could result in clarity for state and federal…
SEC Charges South Florida Resident and His Company for Alleged Investment Scheme Defrauding Law Enforcement
The Securities and Exchange Commission today charged CMI Capital LLC and its founder and manager, Michael D. Williams, for an alleged fraudulent investment…
Inside the FBI’s little-known annual crypto crime gathering
The Virtual Asset Technical Exchange brings together investigators, law enforcement officials, and cryptosecurity specialists to exchange intelligence on a…