SecuritySparkKitty Malware Steals Seed Phrases via App Store and Google Play
Check Point uncovered SparkKitty, malware that scans photos for crypto wallet seed phrases. It spread through the App Store and Google Play.
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DeFi1inch Launches Aqua Across 13 Chains
1inch opened its Aqua protocol for shared liquidity across 13 EVM chains, letting one wallet balance back multiple trading positions at once.
RegulationJudge Blocks Minnesota's Prediction Market Ban
A US judge temporarily blocked Minnesota's prediction market ban. Kalshi and Polymarket US can keep operating in the state during litigation.
InstitutionalKraken Parent Acquires Magic Labs' Wallet Business
Payward, Kraken's parent, acquires Magic Labs' wallet business, which powers over 60 million wallets and $10 billion in stablecoin transactions.
EthereumLido Consolidates $16.5 Billion in Staked ETH on Ethereum
Lido is consolidating Ethereum validators after Pectra: a third fewer validators, new ETH bonds for operators, and slightly lower staking yield.
StablecoinsCircle Buys Nearly 1,000 Blockchain Patents From IBM
USDC issuer Circle bought nearly 1,000 patents from IBM, becoming the largest holder of blockchain IP in the US. What it means for USDC, Arc and AI agents.
AltcoinsStorj Files for Bankruptcy, Offers Tokenholders a Path to Equity
Storj Labs filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy while its network keeps running. The company wants to give STORJ holders equity in the reorganized business.
SecurityNorth Korea Arrests Hackers Over Bank Fund Crypto Laundering
North Korea detained former military hackers accused of stealing funds from two state banks and laundering them through crypto and Chinese brokers.
MarketsBitMart Shuts Down as BMX Token Crashes 58%
Crypto exchange BitMart is winding down after nine years. BMX crashed 58% in 24 hours as trading stops Aug 26, 2026 and the exchange fully closes in 2027.