Tag: Crypto Crime

Kaspersky Lab has warned that a new program called SparkCat uses neural networks to steal photos and other data on both iOS and Android smartphones, particularly targeting cryptocurrency wallets. SparkCat’s malicious code employs OCR to identify private recovery keys, passwords, and other sensitive content hidden in users’ screenshots.

PumpDotFun, a prominent platform for launching and trading memecoins, is now at the center of a class-action lawsuit alleging violations of U.S. securities laws. Plaintiffs claim the platform sold unregistered securities and amassed “hundreds of millions of dollars” in fees while permitting questionable content. If successful, the lawsuit could significantly tighten regulatory oversight and reshape the memecoin landscape.

The Plomin Hard Fork transfers Cardano’s governance from founding pillars to the hands of ADA holders, establishing true on-chain voting under CIP-1694 and heralding a new era of community-driven evolution for the blockchain.