Wallets
Security researchers say a new 'ClickFix' malware uses a social engineering trick to get victims to run a command and then siphon Bitcoin from their wallets. Users are urged to treat unexpected CAPTCHA-like prompts with suspicion and secure private keys.
Ethereum reclaimed $3,100 after a brief dip as a decade‑old wallet reactivated and large liquidations — including a reported $4M sell-off by Hayes — shook the market. The move leaves short‑term sentiment positive but cautions remain.
WhiteBIT has launched WB Check to let users move crypto between different wallets and platforms without creating a WhiteBIT account. The feature aims to reduce friction for one-off transfers and on‑ramp deposits.
WhiteBIT launched WB Check on Nov. 12, 2025, a tool designed to simplify asset transfers when counterparties use different wallets and platforms. The feature aims to reduce failed transfers and compatibility friction, the exchange says.
A Bitcoin user accidentally paid $105,197 to transfer just $10 (0.00010036 BTC), sparking questions about wallet safeguards and fee errors. Experts point to unit confusion, manual overrides, or wallet bugs as likely causes.
A Bitcoin transaction reportedly spent more than $105,000 in fees to move roughly $10, described by an expert as a "non-standard way of crafting a transaction." The incident highlights wallet risks and the importance of fee controls in the crypto market.