A worm propagating through WhatsApp is distributing a banking trojan across Brazil, specifically aiming to harvest crypto wallet credentials and online banking logins. Cybersecurity firms and authorities are warning users to be cautious with messages and links.
VALR and Mukuru have launched a USDC wallet that works directly inside WhatsApp, aiming to make digital dollars easier and more accessible for users across Africa. The integration targets everyday payments and remittances using the USD Coin stablecoin.

Binance CEO Richard Teng has alerted users to a surge in WhatsApp-based phishing scams targeting crypto account holders. Users are urged to tighten security and watch for impersonation tactics that aim to steal credentials and funds.