Cryptomixer liquidation, new blocks in Russia, and other cybersecurity events
We have compiled the most important cybersecurity news of the week.
Law enforcement dismantled a crypto scammer network.
Cryptomixer had €25 million in bitcoin seized.
Two zero-day vulnerabilities were fixed in Android.

A hacker named Danny Zulfiqar has been arrested for allegedly stealing $243 million in Bitcoin from Genesis creditors. On-chain detective ZachXBT confirmed the arrest and the freezing of approximately $18.58 million in the suspect's crypto assets while other victims have also reportedly been detained.

“Word-repeating machines”: Journalists warned about the risks of AI toys for children's mental health
Artificial intelligence is changing childhood, providing new opportunities while simultaneously creating obstacles to growing up. Journalists from The Economist have drawn attention to this problem.
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IMF warned of global financial risks due to stablecoins
US dollar-pegged "stablecoins" could accelerate the process of dollarization in countries with high inflation, undermining central banks' control over capital flows. This is stated in an IMF report
> The cross-border

Media: Meta to Cut Metaverse Funding by 30%
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg plans to significantly cut funding for the metaverse division, which he previously called the future of the company and the reason for Facebook's rebranding. Bloomberg reports this, citing sources.
According to the agency

1984 Bitcoin hard fork
A grim scenario of decentralized world war
What if the leading states suddenly decide to extend large-scale hybrid conflicts to the crypto economy, putting the integrity of the Bitcoin network at risk? Anatoly Kaplan asked himself this question and found that it is not so

BlackRock calls stablecoins a bridge to traditional finance
BlackRock analysts have reported a transformation of the financial system under the influence of cryptocurrencies and the growth of the US national debt. According to the company's report, "stablecoins" have become a bridge between the digital and traditional economies.
Experts emphasized that

Neopool reported record payouts to miners
The mining pool Neopool summed up the results for November 2025 and paid miners over 169 BTC—a record figure since the platform's launch. The company announced this on social media.
> Neopool distributed 169+ BTC last month—our biggest payout

ViaBTC explained the reasons for restricting access to accounts
ViaBTC users reported account blocks and withdrawal restrictions. Representatives of the mining pool explained the reasons for the measures in a comment to ForkLog
According to them, in recent weeks, attackers have been persuading miners to connect

Amazon releases AI chip Trainium3
Amazon Web Services (AWS) has introduced a new version of its proprietary AI chip — Trainium3. It also announced the development of the next version, Trainium4.
> Trainium3 UltraServers now available: Enabling customers to train and deploy AI models

MetaMask introduces Transaction Shield option
The popular Web3 wallet MetaMask has launched early access to Transaction Shield. The service combines transaction protection tools and priority customer support, providing insurance coverage directly within the app interface.
> Now introducing Transact

From miners — for everyone. Review of the Coinhold savings service from EMCD
The last two years have significantly changed the crypto industry. Fewer people are trying to “catch the movement” and more are choosing a calm approach to working with assets. Against this backdrop, the market is shifting toward structured storage methods such as

Demand for Ethereum from corporate treasuries has plummeted by 81%, signaling the end of the digital asset boom. Expert Max Shannon notes that while larger firms continue to thrive, smaller players face significant challenges and potential extinction in the market.