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Samsung Wallet to Add USDC Transfers for 82 Million Galaxy Devices in the US
Samsung plans to add USDC transfers to Samsung Wallet in the final week of October, initially covering 82 million Galaxy devices in the US. The service will be developed with Bastion and Coinbase, with Solana and Sui providing infrastructure. Users will be able to send USDC to supported crypto wallets or bank accounts, with recipients able to recei...
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Crypto Hack Losses Reach $768 Million in September, Marking 2026’s Worst Month
Crypto hacks resulted in between $766 million (roughly Rs. 675 crore) and $768.4 million (roughly Rs. 677 crore) in losses during September, according to PeckShield and CertiK. Bitget’s $387.5 million (roughly Rs. 341 crore) breach and the $318.7 million (roughly Rs. 281 crore) Liquid Network exploit were the two largest incidents. CertiK recorde...
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Indian Apple Pay Users Can Now Use Their iPhone As A Metro Ticket Abroad
In many cities around the world, iPhone users can use Apple Pay to pay for public transport, while some transit networks also support travel cards stored in Apple Wallet.
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Fake iPhone Duo Pre-Order Site Targets Crypto Wallets With DarkSword Malware, Report Warns
A fake iPhone Duo preorder website is using the DarkSword exploit chain to target vulnerable iPhones, according to Malwarebytes. The malicious page can attempt to access device information, Apple Notes, saved credentials, and data linked to crypto wallets, including MetaMask, Phantom, and Trust Wallet. Apple has patched the vulnerabilities associat...
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Bitget Hackers Transfer $4 Million to Zcash Privacy Pool to Hide Funds
Wallets linked to the Bitget hack transferred about $3.9 million (roughly Rs. 37 crore) worth of Zcash to Ironwood, the network’s latest shielded pool. The three transactions moved 2,746 ZEC through two intermediate wallets. Around 15 percent of the stolen ZEC has now entered the privacy pool, while other funds have been moved across blockchains ...
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NEAR Intents Blocks Over $50 Million Linked to $387.5 Million Bitget Hack
NEAR Intents said its SHIELD mechanism blocked more than $50 million (roughly Rs. 480 crore) in attempted cross-chain transactions linked to wallets associated with the $387.5 million Bitget hack. The protocol said nearly $503,000 (roughly Rs. 4.8 crore) was frozen, while around $166,000 (roughly Rs. 1.5 crore) had moved through before intervention...
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Bitget Restores Bitcoin Withdrawal Services Following $388 Million Hack
Bitget has resumed Bitcoin withdrawals after suspending the service following a September 24 security breach that initially affected $351.6 million (roughly Rs. 3,374 crore) and was later estimated at $387.5 million (roughly Rs. 3,720 crore). The exchange said the vulnerability has been patched, user accounts remain unaffected, and its User Protect...
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Samsung Wallet Adds Fingerprint Authentication for UPI Payments Up to Rs 10,000 in India
Samsung has introduced fingerprint-based authentication for UPI payments through Samsung Wallet in India. Galaxy users can authorise eligible transactions worth up to Rs. 10,000 without entering their UPI PIN. The company says the on-device authentication can help users avoid exposing their PIN while making payments in public and may reduce failure...
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Coldcard Whitehats Transfer Stolen 52.37 BTC to Recovery Trust
Whitehat researchers have moved 52.37 BTC linked to the July Coldcard wallet exploit into an address associated with the Crypto Recovery Trust. Galaxy Digital Research Head Alex Thorn said the Bitcoin came from several tracked exploit clusters and represented 2.8 percent of the funds monitored by his team. The trust is designed to hold recovered di...
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Ethereum Wallet Exploit Drains $7.8 Million in rsETH Tokens, Security Firms Warn
A Gnosis Safe wallet on Ethereum lost around 2,900 rsETH tokens worth approximately $7.8 million (roughly Rs. 74.7 crore) after an attacker exploited a faulty authorisation mechanism in a helper contract. Security firms said the issue was linked to a component trusted by the wallet rather than Safe’s core contracts. A trading bot known as Yoink l...
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IFA 2026: Belkin Introduces UltraCharge Power Banks, SureFind Trackers and Chargers
Belkin has expanded its accessory lineup with new portable power banks, item trackers, a magnetic smartphone stand and a refreshed 30W USB-C charger. The UltraCharge series offers up to 120W combined output, while the SureFind range supports Apple's Find My and Google's Find Hub. The new accessories will roll out between September and November 2026...
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Coldcard Hacker Converts Stolen Bitcoin to ETH Through THORChain
The hacker linked to the third wave of Coldcard wallet attacks has begun swapping stolen Bitcoin for Ether through THORChain. Galaxy Research’s Alex Thorn tracked the transactions to a new Ethereum address and shared it with organisations monitoring the funds. Some swaps reportedly failed, potentially because of technical issues or insufficient l...
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Apple Pay Could Launch in India by October Without UPI Support: Report
Apple Pay is reportedly nearing its India debut, with Business Standard suggesting a launch around late September or October. The service could initially work with Visa and Mastercard credit cards, while UPI payments may be unavailable. Apple is also said to be negotiating transaction fees with major banks, with the proposed charge coming from inte...
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Bengaluru Cab Driver Goes Extra Mile To Return Passenger's Lost Wallet, Wins Hearts Online
The incident came to light when a Reddit user from Bengaluru shared the experience.
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College Student Loses Wallet In Bengaluru State Bus, 'Kind Soul' Conductor Returns It Day Later
A Bengaluru Metropolitan Transport Corporation (BMTC) bus conductor returns a lost wallet to a college student after recognising them at bus depot.
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Samsung Wallet to Add USDC Transfers for 82 Million Galaxy Devices in the US
Samsung plans to add USDC transfers to Samsung Wallet in the final week of October, initially covering 82 million Galaxy devices in the US. The service will be developed with Bastion and Coinbase, with Solana and Sui providing infrastructure. Users will be able to send USDC to supported crypto wallets or bank accounts, with recipients able to recei...
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Crypto Hack Losses Reach $768 Million in September, Marking 2026’s Worst Month
Crypto hacks resulted in between $766 million (roughly Rs. 675 crore) and $768.4 million (roughly Rs. 677 crore) in losses during September, according to PeckShield and CertiK. Bitget’s $387.5 million (roughly Rs. 341 crore) breach and the $318.7 million (roughly Rs. 281 crore) Liquid Network exploit were the two largest incidents. CertiK recorde...
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Indian Apple Pay Users Can Now Use Their iPhone As A Metro Ticket Abroad
In many cities around the world, iPhone users can use Apple Pay to pay for public transport, while some transit networks also support travel cards stored in Apple Wallet.
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Fake iPhone Duo Pre-Order Site Targets Crypto Wallets With DarkSword Malware, Report Warns
A fake iPhone Duo preorder website is using the DarkSword exploit chain to target vulnerable iPhones, according to Malwarebytes. The malicious page can attempt to access device information, Apple Notes, saved credentials, and data linked to crypto wallets, including MetaMask, Phantom, and Trust Wallet. Apple has patched the vulnerabilities associat...
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Bitget Hackers Transfer $4 Million to Zcash Privacy Pool to Hide Funds
Wallets linked to the Bitget hack transferred about $3.9 million (roughly Rs. 37 crore) worth of Zcash to Ironwood, the network’s latest shielded pool. The three transactions moved 2,746 ZEC through two intermediate wallets. Around 15 percent of the stolen ZEC has now entered the privacy pool, while other funds have been moved across blockchains ...
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NEAR Intents Blocks Over $50 Million Linked to $387.5 Million Bitget Hack
NEAR Intents said its SHIELD mechanism blocked more than $50 million (roughly Rs. 480 crore) in attempted cross-chain transactions linked to wallets associated with the $387.5 million Bitget hack. The protocol said nearly $503,000 (roughly Rs. 4.8 crore) was frozen, while around $166,000 (roughly Rs. 1.5 crore) had moved through before intervention...
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Bitget Restores Bitcoin Withdrawal Services Following $388 Million Hack
Bitget has resumed Bitcoin withdrawals after suspending the service following a September 24 security breach that initially affected $351.6 million (roughly Rs. 3,374 crore) and was later estimated at $387.5 million (roughly Rs. 3,720 crore). The exchange said the vulnerability has been patched, user accounts remain unaffected, and its User Protect...
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Samsung Wallet Adds Fingerprint Authentication for UPI Payments Up to Rs 10,000 in India
Samsung has introduced fingerprint-based authentication for UPI payments through Samsung Wallet in India. Galaxy users can authorise eligible transactions worth up to Rs. 10,000 without entering their UPI PIN. The company says the on-device authentication can help users avoid exposing their PIN while making payments in public and may reduce failure...
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Coldcard Whitehats Transfer Stolen 52.37 BTC to Recovery Trust
Whitehat researchers have moved 52.37 BTC linked to the July Coldcard wallet exploit into an address associated with the Crypto Recovery Trust. Galaxy Digital Research Head Alex Thorn said the Bitcoin came from several tracked exploit clusters and represented 2.8 percent of the funds monitored by his team. The trust is designed to hold recovered di...
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Ethereum Wallet Exploit Drains $7.8 Million in rsETH Tokens, Security Firms Warn
A Gnosis Safe wallet on Ethereum lost around 2,900 rsETH tokens worth approximately $7.8 million (roughly Rs. 74.7 crore) after an attacker exploited a faulty authorisation mechanism in a helper contract. Security firms said the issue was linked to a component trusted by the wallet rather than Safe’s core contracts. A trading bot known as Yoink l...
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IFA 2026: Belkin Introduces UltraCharge Power Banks, SureFind Trackers and Chargers
Belkin has expanded its accessory lineup with new portable power banks, item trackers, a magnetic smartphone stand and a refreshed 30W USB-C charger. The UltraCharge series offers up to 120W combined output, while the SureFind range supports Apple's Find My and Google's Find Hub. The new accessories will roll out between September and November 2026...
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Coldcard Hacker Converts Stolen Bitcoin to ETH Through THORChain
The hacker linked to the third wave of Coldcard wallet attacks has begun swapping stolen Bitcoin for Ether through THORChain. Galaxy Research’s Alex Thorn tracked the transactions to a new Ethereum address and shared it with organisations monitoring the funds. Some swaps reportedly failed, potentially because of technical issues or insufficient l...
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Apple Pay Could Launch in India by October Without UPI Support: Report
Apple Pay is reportedly nearing its India debut, with Business Standard suggesting a launch around late September or October. The service could initially work with Visa and Mastercard credit cards, while UPI payments may be unavailable. Apple is also said to be negotiating transaction fees with major banks, with the proposed charge coming from inte...
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Bengaluru Cab Driver Goes Extra Mile To Return Passenger's Lost Wallet, Wins Hearts Online
The incident came to light when a Reddit user from Bengaluru shared the experience.
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College Student Loses Wallet In Bengaluru State Bus, 'Kind Soul' Conductor Returns It Day Later
A Bengaluru Metropolitan Transport Corporation (BMTC) bus conductor returns a lost wallet to a college student after recognising them at bus depot.
