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Image: CoinDeskSolana Foundation CISO Warns Artificial Intelligence Is Escalating Crypto Social Engineering Risks
According to CoinDesk reporting, Solana Foundation Chief Information Security Officer Michael Coates stated that artificial intelligence vulnerabilities and synthetic identities will catalyze the upcoming wave of blockchain security threats. This assessment has not officially confirmed any specific active attacks within the Solana ecosystem.
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CoinDeskSolana Foundation CISO Warns Artificial Intelligence Is Escalating Crypto Social Engineering Risks
According to CoinDesk reporting, Solana Foundation Chief Information Security Officer Michael Coates stated that artificial intelligence vulnerabilities and synthetic identities will catalyze the upcoming wave of blockchain security threats. This assessment has not officially confirmed any specific active attacks within the Solana ecosystem.
theblock.co via LBankSafe Smart Accounts Report Record Transaction Volume Amid Revenue Decline (not officially confirmed)
According to a report by The Block, Safe, a programmable smart wallet provider, processed nearly 130 million transactions in Q2 2026 and ended the quarter with over 63 million accounts created. Despite this user growth, Safe's quarterly revenue reportedly fell by over 30% compared to Q1, reaching approximately $1.98 million. The report also highlights Safe's role in major industry events and the launch of its new onchain security network, Safenet. These developments are not officially confirmed and are based solely on media reporting.
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.