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The XRP Ledger Foundation has identified a “serious vulnerability” in the official JavaScript library used for interacting with the XRP Ledger blockchain network, the nonprofit said.On April 22, blockchain security specialist Aikido said in a blog post that XRP Ledger’s open-source JavaScript library was “compromised by sophisticated attackers who put in a backdoor to steal cryptocurrency private keys and gain access to cryptocurrency wallets.” The JavaScript library includes programs enabling developers to interact with the XRP Ledger and is distinct from the blockchain network itself. ‘“[T]his package is used by hundreds of thousands of applications and websites making it a potentially catastrophic…

The United Nations (UN) has issued a stark warning over the rise of crypto-driven organized crime, revealing how armed militias and criminal syndicates are increasingly turning to blockchain tools, especially stablecoins, to fund and obscure their operations.A new report from the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) details how transnational criminal groups, particularly from East and Southeast Asia, are using illicit crypto mining, stablecoins, and encrypted messaging platforms to build a vast global underground economy.Cambodia-Based Platform Processed $24B in Suspected Criminal Crypto FlowsThe report titled “Inflection Point: Global Implications of Scam Centres, Underground Banking and Illicit Online Marketplaces…

Key Takeaways: Polygon NFTs outperform Ethereum, showing the rise of hybrid asset-backed collections. Hybrid ownership models attract collectors by merging liquidity with tangible asset security. The real-world asset NFT market is rapidly expanding with positive regulatory support. Polygon has taken the top spot in the global NFT rankings for the past week, surpassing Ethereum and even Bitcoin-based NFTs, in a major shakeup of the digital collectibles market.According to CryptoSlam data from April 22, Polygon NFTs generated $22.1 million in weekly sales, marking a 17.64% week-on-week rise. In comparison, Ethereum recorded $21.8 million, while Mythos Chain and Bitcoin followed with $14.3…

Victoria, Seychelles, April 22nd, 2025, Chainwire Paydify offers an easy plug-in payment layer that enables any business to accept crypto payments from any wallet or blockchain network — with instant stablecoin settlement and zero fees. Paydify, a universal gateway for any crypto payments, has officially launched to enable businesses to accept crypto payments from any wallet or blockchain network. Built to simplify fragmented blockchain infrastructure, Paydify turns complex crypto payments into a smooth checkout experience — with real-time stablecoin settlement and zero transaction fees. Paydify enables businesses to accept crypto payments without worrying about blockchain complexity, price volatility, or wallet…

Ethereum has responded to a critical daily support level with a strong bounce, offering a glimmer of hope for bulls. However, price action remains within a larger range, and the path to recovery depends on structural confirmation and volume support. Ethereum recently found support at the key daily level of $1,550 after undergoing a steep and aggressive sell-off. This level has historically acted as a strong area of interest, and price reacted accordingly, printing a sharp 10% bounce to the upside. While this move looks promising in isolation, it’s important to note that it occurred within a broader bearish market…

What happens when a crypto coin rewards loyalty without any hype or warning? That’s exactly what BlockDAG just pulled off, while the market was still watching Ethereum (ETH) price analysis and tracking the next big XRP price prediction. ETH recently rallied 18% from weekly lows but is still struggling to break past $1,640 resistance. XRP, on the other hand, has price targets ranging anywhere from $5 to even $280 by 2026, depending on how its legal clarity plays out.But right now, all eyes are shifting to one of the leading crypto coins in presale, BlockDAG. Its latest move? Quietly dropping…

Homepage > News > Business > Gap between AI awareness, adoption seen in SE Asia: study Southeast Asian online sellers are widely aware of artificial intelligence (AI) but are relatively low in actual adoption in business operations, according to a new joint study by e-commerce platforms Lazada and Kantar.  The study, titled “Bridging the AI Gap: Online Seller Perceptions and Adoption Trends in Southeast Asia,” which surveyed 1,214 online sellers from the Philippines, Vietnam, Singapore, Indonesia, Malaysia, and Thailand, paints a picture of both optimism and uncertainty regarding AI in e-commerce.  The study says that while 68% of sellers are familiar with AI and 89% agree on its importance for productivity, 61% question its immediate usefulness, while 64% cite cost and complexity as major barriers to adoption. Interestingly, half of the sellers already use AI in their…

A crypto whale who believed in Solana (SOL) when it was valued at just $27 has emerged with one of the largest staking-related profits in recent times, totaling over $153 million. On April 22, on-chain analysts from Lookonchain revealed that the whale had unstaked 100,000 SOL, worth about $13.9 million, and deposited it into Binance. After 4 years of staking, this whale unstaked 100K $SOL($13.9M) 2 hours ago and deposited it to #Binance.Back then, he staked 991,079 $SOL at around $27. He still has 1.19M $SOL($166.37M) staked, with total profits of over $153M.https://t.co/X9KSXT0jES pic.twitter.com/qJ4tehUEUO— Lookonchain (@lookonchain) April 22, 2025 The…

In a market craving clarity, Solana and Dogecoin present two very different setups. Solana appears to be turning a corner, hinting at a near-term breakout if key resistance levels give way. Dogecoin, on the other hand, is facing pressure from large-scale sell-offs and stalled momentum. Both have sizable communities and name recognition—but neither offers the same early-stage upside that Unstaked currently puts on the table.For investors actively searching for the leading crypto to buy in 2025, Unstaked stands out. While DOGE and SOL battle through technical zones and macro noise, Unstaked is still sitting at a presale price of just…

Mantra founder and CEO John Mullin has begun an $80 million burn of OM tokens to regain users’ trust following the token’s crash earlier in April. However, the question of the underlying reasons for the crash remains unanswered, blockchain investigators told Cointelegraph.Unpacking Mantra’s OM crash would require a detailed forensic study rather than just basic blockchain analysis, said Natalie Newson, senior blockchain investigator at the blockchain security firm CertiK.“A full forensic investigation, akin to what we saw post-FTX, would be needed to substantiate claims of calculated exploitation,” Newson told Cointelegraph, highlighting challenges of tracing over-the-counter (OTC) transactions.Newson’s perspective on the…