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Image: crypto.newsMyanmar Parliament Approves Anti-Crypto Scam Bill: Enforcement Details Await Final Confirmation
Myanmar’s Parliament has approved an anti-scam bill targeting crypto fraud, with proposed penalties ranging from 10 years to life imprisonment. The bill’s final text, presidential assent, and enactment date remain not officially confirmed. The legislation aims to address scam-centre operations, forced scam labour, and financial infrastructure used by fraud networks. Human rights concerns have been raised regarding surveillance and account-freezing powers. The practical impact will depend on the publication and enforcement of the final law. This report is based on media coverage and is not officially confirmed.
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crypto.newsMyanmar Parliament Approves Anti-Crypto Scam Bill: Enforcement Details Await Final Confirmation
Myanmar’s Parliament has approved an anti-scam bill targeting crypto fraud, with proposed penalties ranging from 10 years to life imprisonment. The bill’s final text, presidential assent, and enactment date remain not officially confirmed. The legislation aims to address scam-centre operations, forced scam labour, and financial infrastructure used by fraud networks. Human rights concerns have been raised regarding surveillance and account-freezing powers. The practical impact will depend on the publication and enforcement of the final law. This report is based on media coverage and is not officially confirmed.
crypto.newsCrypto Security Losses Reach $1.1 Billion in H1 2026: Blockaid Report (not officially confirmed)
According to crypto.news, Blockaid's H1 2026 report indicates that crypto security incidents led to $1.1 billion in losses across 212 cases globally, with operational security failures surpassing smart contract bugs as the main cause. The findings are not officially confirmed and rely on media reporting. The report highlights a shift in attack patterns, with compromised keys and infrastructure now responsible for most losses. Major incidents involving KelpDAO and Drift Protocol dominated the period, and recovery efforts are ongoing. The report also notes that one DPRK-linked cluster accounted for over half of the losses.
crypto.news via LBankCrypto Security Losses Hit $1.1B in H1 2026 According to Blockaid Report
According to a report published by crypto.news and covered by LBank News on July 28, 2026, global security losses reached $1.1 billion across 212 verified incidents during the first half of the year, with operational security failures driving the majority of thefts and one DPRK-linked cluster allegedly accounting for over half of total losses, though these figures are not officially confirmed.
theblock.co via LBankCrypto Hacks Reach Record High in H1 2026, Blockaid Reports Over $1 Billion Lost
According to Blockaid, the first half of 2026 saw the highest number of crypto hack incidents ever recorded, with losses exceeding $1 billion. Although the dollar amount was lower than the previous year due to the absence of a single large exploit, the frequency of attacks reached unprecedented levels. North Korea-linked hackers were reportedly responsible for the largest share of stolen funds. Blockaid also anticipates a rise in artificial intelligence-related exploits in the coming months. All findings are based on media reporting and are not officially confirmed.
crypto.newsMoneySimpler’s AI Automated Trading Retirement Solution Draws Attention Amid Social Security System Pressure
According to crypto.news, MoneySimpler has launched an AI-powered automated trading retirement solution as Americans increasingly seek diversified approaches to long-term income planning. The Social Security Administration is reportedly facing mounting pressure regarding the sustainability of the retirement security system, prompting heightened public interest in alternative retirement strategies. While MoneySimpler’s platform claims FCA registration and transparency, these developments are not officially confirmed and remain based on media reporting.
crypto.newsAmericanFortress Proposes Quantum-Safe Crypto Wallet Scheme: Not Officially Confirmed
According to crypto.news, AmericanFortress has introduced a post-quantum security scheme aimed at protecting Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Solana wallet addresses without requiring users to move funds or rotate keys. The scheme, named ZK-PoSP, utilizes zero-knowledge proofs to authorize transactions and claims to maintain existing wallet addresses. The technical paper was released via the International Association for Cryptologic Research’s ePrint archive. The proposal is not officially confirmed and remains subject to independent review and network-level adoption.