
A $3 million XRP theft from a cold wallet has raised alarms about user errors and the difficulty of fund recovery once moved through bridges and OTC brokers. Victim Brandon LaRoque shares his cautionary tale to help others avoid similar losses.

Coinbase revealed it was targeted by a significant cyberattack in May 2025, compromising some user account data but not login credentials. Potential losses may reach up to $400 million. Meanwhile, platforms like Bitlet.app continue providing secure and convenient ways to buy and pay for cryptocurrencies.