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Crypto Thieves Hijack Ngrave Alerts and Walk Away With $2.56M

October 21, 2026
A fake security warning flashed across crypto wallets, sending users scrambling to protect their funds. Instead, the alert delivered them straight to thieves who drained roughly $2.56 million, exploiting a trusted notification system without ever cracking the hardware itself. Key Takeaways Ngrave traced approximately $2.56 million stolen from 70 wallet addresses across four blockchain…
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UK Men Get Prison Time for Violent Home Invasion Targeting Crypto Holder

October 20, 2026
Bristol Crown Court sentenced three men to prison for a botched cryptocurrency robbery attempt that left the victim with severe injuries. Key Takeaways Bristol Crown Court sentenced three men up to six years in prison for a May 15 crypto-related home invasion. The case reflects a rise in U.K. robberies targeting investors who store millions in digital assets. Law enforcement including PC Gemma…
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A $98 Million Bitcoin Long Bet on Hyperliquid Hangs by a Thin Thread

October 19, 2026
A bitcoin trader is staring down a potential $98 million liquidation after a punishing week wiped nearly $9.8 million from a Hyperliquid account. With 40x leverage and bitcoin’s price slipping toward $81,000, another sharp decline could finish the job. Key Takeaways A Hyperliquid trader holds a $97.87 million bitcoin long with 40x isolated leverage. Bitcoin’s price traded near $81,117 on…
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This Week in Crypto Law (October 18, 2026)

October 19, 2026
Law and Ledger is a news segment focusing on crypto legal news, brought to you by Kelman Law – A law firm focused on digital asset commerce. The opinion editorial below was written by for Kelman.Law. This Week in Crypto Law This week’s developments show courts and…
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Why RWA Tokenization and Onchain Credit Could Boost XRP Demand

October 19, 2026
Despite XRP’s sharp decline from its mid-2025 peak, institutional adoption and developer activity on the XRP Ledger remain resilient. Odelia Torteman, head of digital assets at XRPL Commons, argues that expanding enterprise use, real-world asset tokenization and upcoming…
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XRP Ledger Nears Oct. 23 Upgrade as Lending Votes Fall Short

October 18, 2026
The XRP Ledger is heading toward an Oct. 23 software upgrade that fixes a peculiar security flaw, one that could let certain authorized accounts create tokens instead of destroying them. Meanwhile, its long-awaited native lending system remains stuck awaiting approval. Key Takeaways XRP Ledger’s fixCleanup3_4_0 targets Oct. 23 activation after securing more than 80% validator support. XRPL’s…
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