New: horrorAll contenthive-129948krhive-196917zzansteemhive-183959hive-185836hive-180932hive-166405hive-150122uncommonlabhive-144064hive-188619photographyhive-101145hive-183397hive-145157bitcoinhive-193637lifekrsuccesshive-181136hive-184714hive-109690hive-113376TrendingNewHotLikersblockchainhorror (73)in blockchain • 5 days agoReuters - Nigerian authorities busted a large-scale romance and cryptocurrency scam in Lagos, arresting 792 people who targeted victims in the Americas and EuropeNigerian authorities arrested 792 individuals, including foreign nationals, running a massive romance and cryptocurrency investment scam operating from a Lagos building. This sophisticated…blockchainhorror (73)in blockchain • 6 days agoBinanceSquare - Bitcoin's dominance at 60% makes altcoins highly vulnerable to its price swings, potentially causing a major altcoin crashBitcoin's dominance has surged to 60%, creating a precarious situation for altcoins highly susceptible to Bitcoin's price swings; a Bitcoin price drop could trigger a catastrophic altcoin crash.…blockchainhorror (73)in blockchain • 7 days agoDLNews - A proposal to redefine Bitcoin's smallest unit could simplify displays but risks user confusion and costly errorsA proposed Bitcoin change would redefine "one Bitcoin" as the current satoshi, eliminating decimal points and potentially simplifying displays for users. However, critics warn that this…blockchainhorror (73)in blockchain • 8 days agoDecrypt - A Japanese lawmaker proposed a national Bitcoin reserve, mirroring similar global proposals exploring cryptocurrency's role in national financesJapanese lawmaker Satoshi Hamada, sharing a name with Bitcoin's creator, proposed a national Bitcoin reserve to the National Diet. This follows similar global proposals from countries like Russia…blockchainhorror (73)in blockchain • 9 days agoProtos - Two critical flaws in the Bitcoin Lightning Network allow attackers to steal funds from wealthy nodes, prompting urgent patching and user vigilanceTwo critical bugs in the Bitcoin Lightning Network, discovered by Antoine Riard, allow attackers to steal funds from wealthy node operators. These attacks, requiring significant resources, target…blockchainhorror (73)in blockchain • 10 days agoFox News - Blockchain scams exploit user inexperience with tactics like phishing and fake offers, making vigilance and robust security measures essential to protect your digital assetsBlockchain scams are increasingly common, exploiting the rise of cryptocurrencies and user inexperience to steal funds. Scammers employ tactics like phishing, fake investment opportunities, and…blockchainhorror (73)in blockchain • 11 days agoDLNews - Quantum computing advancements threaten Bitcoin's security, urging users to migrate funds from vulnerable wallets to protect against potential theftAdvances in quantum computing threaten Bitcoin's security, particularly older P2PK wallets holding a significant portion of all Bitcoin, including Satoshi Nakamoto's estimated $107 billion. Users…blockchainhorror (73)in blockchain • 12 days agoNasdaq - Altcoin season is here, offering potential high returns but demanding caution and a focus on established, long-term projects rather than speculative investmentsAltcoin season, a period where smaller cryptocurrencies outperform Bitcoin, is underway, with many indicators confirming its arrival. While this presents opportunities for higher returns…blockchainhorror (73)in blockchain • 13 days agoThe Cryptonomist - Hackers compromised the Cardano Foundation's X account to promote a fraudulent ADAsol token and false claims about ending ADA supportThe Cardano Foundation's X account was hacked, spreading links to a fraudulent ADAsol token and false claims about ADA support ending. These scam links were subsequently removed, but not before…blockchainhorror (73)in blockchain • 14 days agoThe Independent - Hailey Welch's $HAWK memecoin crashed over 90% after launch, leading to scam accusations, a SEC complaint, and highlighting the risks of memecoin investmentsThe memecoin $HAWK, launched by internet personality Hailey Welch ("Hawk Tuah Girl"), crashed by over 90% shortly after launch, prompting accusations of a scam and a SEC complaint. The rapid price…blockchainhorror (73)in blockchain • 15 days agoBitcoinist - Galaxy CEO Mike Novogratz speculated that Bitcoin's creator, Satoshi Nakamoto, is likely deceased, adding a rare perspective to the enduring mystery surrounding his identityGalaxy CEO Mike Novogratz, in a CNBC interview on December 5, suggested that Bitcoin's enigmatic creator, Satoshi Nakamoto, is likely deceased, a rare and striking statement from a prominent…vonnaputra (59)in hive-107855 • 15 days agoHeadless HouseOne day, my friends and I were walking somewhere. Suddenly we all found an old house that looked haunted. One of my friends, Rizki, invited us all to go into the old house. But I refused. Because…blockchainhorror (73)in blockchain • 16 days agoBitcoinist - Hailey Welch's HAWK memecoin, heavily promoted by the influencer, crashed dramatically shortly after launch, strongly suggesting a rug pull scam that defrauded many investorsInfluencer Hailey Welch's HAWK memecoin launched with massive hype but crashed 94% within hours, leaving many investors, primarily her fans, with significant losses. On-chain data suggests insider…blockchainhorror (73)in blockchain • 17 days agoWIRED - Former Celsius CEO Alex Mashinsky's arrest on seven counts of fraud underscores the dangers of unchecked trust in cryptocurrency figures and the need for investor vigilanceFormer Celsius CEO Alex Mashinsky was arrested and charged with seven counts of fraud, potentially facing 115 years in prison if convicted. This arrest, while offering some solace to defrauded…blockchainhorror (73)in blockchain • 18 days agoFortune - Uniswap's record-breaking $15.5 million bug bounty highlights the importance of user vigilance, even with rigorous pre-release security testing, as unforeseen vulnerabilities could still exist in its new v4 protocolUniswap is offering a record-breaking $15.5 million bug bounty to incentivize finding vulnerabilities in its new v4 protocol before malicious actors exploit them. Despite rigorous prior security…blockchainhorror (73)in blockchain • 19 days agoDecrypt - DMM Bitcoin is shutting down in March 2025 due to a cyberattack, transferring customer assets to SBI VC Trade while requiring users to close leveraged positions beforehandJapanese crypto exchange DMM Bitcoin is ceasing operations in March 2025 due to a major cyberattack and resulting financial losses. Customers' accounts and assets will be transferred to SBI VC…blockchainhorror (73)in blockchain • 20 days agoCryptoNewsZ - Claims that a Kentucky lab cracked Satoshi Nakamoto's Genesis wallet and accessed 1.1 million Bitcoins are disputed by prominent figures in the cryptocurrency communityReports claim a Kentucky lab partially cracked Satoshi Nakamoto's Genesis wallet's security, potentially unlocking 1.1 million Bitcoins. However, prominent figures like Charles Hoskinson dispute…blockchainhorror (73)in blockchain • 21 days agoCNBC - Bitcoin's price increase fuels a rise in cryptocurrency scams, so be cautious and thoroughly research any investment opportunity before actingWith Bitcoin's price surge, cryptocurrency scams are on the rise, preying on investors' fear of missing out (FOMO). Be extremely vigilant; do thorough research before investing in any…blockchainhorror (73)in blockchain • 22 days agoCointelegraph - XT.com suspended withdrawals after a reported $1.7 million hack, raising concerns about the security of centralized cryptocurrency exchangesXT.com, a major cryptocurrency exchange, suspended withdrawals after a reported $1.7 million hack, initially citing system maintenance. While the exchange claims user funds are safe due to…blockchainhorror (73)in blockchain • 23 days agoBlockchainReporter - Binance delisted Gifto ($GFT) after Lookonchain revealed the project team's massive, suspicious token minting and dumping, highlighting risks associated with opaque crypto projectsBinance delisted the cryptocurrency Gifto ($GFT) due to concerns surrounding its controversial token minting practices, causing a significant price drop. Lookonchain's analysis reveals a massive…
