Rektbuilder, a developer, has stated that cryptocurrency hardware wallet company Ledger can track user identities, apps, and even cryptocurrency balances in the device through the use of Ledger Live, its wallet management software. The developer discovered this behavior while working on Lecce Libre, a lighter, less intrusive software for the hardware wallet. Ledger Live Sends […]
Seychelles-Based Crypto Exchange MEXC Rejects ‘Baseless’ User Asset Freeze Claims
The Seychelles crypto exchange MEXC has rejected claims it is unilaterally freezing users’ accounts or “wiping” out their profits. The MEXC team said it opposes ongoing attempts to defame its name and may resort to taking legal action. Baseless Claims The Seychelles-based cryptocurrency exchange, MEXC, has described allegations that it is unilaterally freezing users’ …
Bitcoin User Alleges Hack Linked to Erroneous 83.65 BTC Fee Incident
The crypto community was initially baffled by the massive fee of 83.65 BTC, originally attributed to a costly mistake. However, recent revelations paint a darker picture. According to a social media account on X called “@83_5BTC,” hackers stole the funds from the unnamed individual and immediately swept the bitcoin to a different wallet. Alleged …
Bitcoin User Unwittingly Pays $3.1 Million in Single Transaction Fee
Onchain data reveals a staggering incident where a bitcoin user inadvertently paid a fee of 83.65 BTC, amounting to a costly mistake of $ 3.1 million, in a single transaction. This blunder occurred in block 818,087, mined by Antpool, marking the highest fee ever recorded on the Bitcoin blockchain. Bitcoin Transaction Gone Wrong: User …
Report: Hacked Nigerian Crypto Exchange Raises Capital for User Reimbursements
The recently hacked Nigerian gift card and crypto exchange platform Patricia said on Sept. 29 that it had raised money to refund users. Some users have reportedly grown impatient with the crypto exchange and are weighing their legal options. Unilateral Conversion of Users’ Funds The Nigeria crypto exchange platform Patricia has reportedly raised an undisclosed […]