AI-Crafted Crypto Wallet Drainer Bypasses Security Tools, Empties Balances Fast

An AI-generated crypto malware disguised as a routine package drained wallets in seconds, exploiting open-source ecosystems and sparking urgent concerns across the blockchain and developer communities. Inside the Crypto Wallet Drainer: How One Script Moved Funds in Seconds Crypto investors were put on alert after cybersecurity firm Safety revealed on July 31 that a malicious […] Source CryptoX Portal

Crypto Victim Loses $908,551 In Delayed Phishing Attack

A crypto user lost $908,551 to a wallet-draining scam 458 days after unknowingly signing a malicious approval transaction, onchain data shows. The attack originated from an ERC-20 approval transaction — likely signed via a phishing site or fake airdrop — that gave the scammer’s wallet, “0x67E5Ae,” ongoing permission to access the victim’s funds. The scammer — linked to the notorious pink-drainer.eth wallet address — executed the theft on Aug. 2 at 4:57am UTC, stealing $908,551 worth of the USDC (USDC) stablecoin, Scam Sniffer pointed out on X. The theft came…

Litecoin Drifts Sideways—Intraday Action Tied To BTC Pulse

Providing an update on Litecoin’s daily technical setup, Cryptowzrd noted in a recent X post that LTC closed the session indecisively as LTCBTC responded to a spike in Bitcoin Dominance (BTC.D). With Bitcoin continuing to dictate overall market direction, the analyst mentioned plans to monitor LTC’s intraday chart for a potential quick scalp opportunity. LTCBTC Shows Early Bullish Signs Despite Caution In his analysis, Cryptowzrd observed that both Litecoin (LTC) and LTCBTC closed the day with indecisive daily candles, reflecting market hesitation. Despite this uncertainty, LTCBTC managed to close slightly…

SEC’s Crypto Task Force Will Tour U.S. to Hear From Small Startups on Policy Reform

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s new Crypto Task Force will begin a cross-country tour this month to meet with small crypto startups and expand the number of people who are heard in crypto policymaking. Led by Commissioner Hester Peirce, the task force plans to visit 10 cities from August to December, it announced in a press release. The sessions are primarily aimed at crypto-related projects with fewer than 10 employees and under two years in operation. Meetings will be held in cities including Berkeley, Boston, Dallas, Chicago, and New…