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. An iPhone Safari attack behind recent security warnings hasn’t yet been linked to a confirmed cryptocurrency theft in SlowMist’s investigation. Multiple reports surfaced this week urging iPhone users to update their devices immediately and warning that…

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CFTC sues Cash FX, alleges $950M crypto-linked forex scheme

The CFTC claimed that Cash FX engaged in minimal forex trading and misappropriated most of the participant funds. The Commodity Futures Trading Commission said it is suing Cash FX Group and three individuals in a $950 million foreign-exchange investment case involving cryptocurrency. The defendants are Cash FX and its CEO Huascar Jose Lopez Castillo of Brazil,…

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SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce to leave post on Oct. 2

Peirce, known as “Crypto Mom,” served on the SEC for about eight years, including as director of the Crypto Task Force. SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce has submitted her formal resignation from the US Securities and Exchange Commission, effective Oct. 2. Peirce, also known as “Crypto Mom” amid her advocacy of clear, rules-based regulation of the…

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Crypto Biz: Wall Street and crypto fight for the same turf

Stablecoins and tokenized assets are pushing banks, exchanges and crypto companies into the same markets, from payments to stocks and ETFs. The line between crypto companies and traditional finance is blurring. Binance is buying a $100 million stake in Circle, Canada’s six largest banks are exploring tokenized deposits and the New York Stock Exchange is…

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