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Image: crypto.newsFake Hyperliquid Google Ad Linked to Inferno Drainer Steals USDC
A Hyperliquid user lost approximately 550,000 USDC after a Google sponsored advertisement redirected the victim toward a fraudulent replica of the decentralized trading platform. Blockchain security researchers have linked this theft infrastructure to the Inferno drainer ecosystem, though these specific allegations remain not officially confirmed by the platform or independent authorities.
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crypto.newsFake Hyperliquid Google Ad Linked to Inferno Drainer Steals USDC
A Hyperliquid user lost approximately 550,000 USDC after a Google sponsored advertisement redirected the victim toward a fraudulent replica of the decentralized trading platform. Blockchain security researchers have linked this theft infrastructure to the Inferno drainer ecosystem, though these specific allegations remain not officially confirmed by the platform or independent authorities.
crypto.newsUpbit and Bithumb Place The Sandbox Token Under Caution After Bridge Security Incident
South Korean crypto exchanges Upbit and Bithumb have designated The Sandbox token as an investment caution asset following a cross-chain bridge incident. This development, which remains not officially confirmed by independent technical audits, highlights ongoing scrutiny over token security across major trading venues.
crypto.newsXRP’s 50% Weekly Surge Marks Biggest Move Since SEC Settlement Amid Converging Catalysts
According to reporting by crypto.news, XRP gained more than 50% in five trading days, marking its strongest weekly performance in 21 months. The reported advance was driven by a combination of Treasury buyback expansions, a White House policy summit, aggressive whale accumulation, and renewed spot exchange-traded fund inflows, though these claims remain not officially confirmed by independent validation authorities.
crypto.newsThe Sandbox's 49 Billion Phantom Mint: Analyzing Cross-Chain Vulnerabilities and Safeguards
According to reporting by crypto.news, an attacker weaponized an ERC-20 function on The Sandbox token contract to mint unbacked tokens on Base, though actual reserve extraction was heavily constrained, and these claims remain not officially confirmed by primary sources.
crypto.newsPakistan Launches Formal VASP Licensing Framework With Strict Deadlines For Existing Crypto Service Providers
Pakistan's Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority has officially opened its licensing system and established a strict deadline of September 5 for existing virtual asset service providers to submit preliminary approval applications. According to reporting by the Associated Press of Pakistan, firms failing to meet this deadline must immediately cease operations, while unapproved activities after the cutoff date will be treated as regulatory offenses. This development is not officially confirmed by independent direct sources outside of media reporting.
crypto.newsWhite House Crypto Summit and CLARITY Act Legislative Showdown
President Trump convened crypto executives and regulators at the White House on August 19, 2026, to press for passage of the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act ahead of a Senate procedural vote, though market odds and political opposition remain significant obstacles that are not officially confirmed to resolve.