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DeadLock ransomware hides using exploited Polygon smart contracts

<img src="https://images.cointelegraph.com/images/528_aHR0cHM6Ly9zMy5jb2ludGVsZWdyYXBoLmNvbS91cGxvYWRzLzIwMjYtMDEvMDE5YmM0N2ItNWZiYi03OTZmLWI3NmUtYTkzYzBiNjBiYWM2LmpwZw==.jpg" alt="DeadLock ransomware hides using exploited Polygon smart contracts" class="type:primaryImage">Group-IB found a ransomware dubbed DeadLock that is exploiting Polygon smart contracts to rotate proxy addresses to evade takedowns.

Nexo to pay $500K fine to California regulator over ‘risky loans’

California’s finance watchdog claims Nexo made nearly 5,500 loans to Californians without a valid license and did not properly assess their ability to repay.

Inflation relief is on the way — if these 3 market forces can come together

Productivity gains, tame oil prices and lower taxes could ease the pressure on consumers.

Iran’s crypto ecosystem spikes to $7.8B amid mass protests: Chainalysis

<img src="https://images.cointelegraph.com/images/528_aHR0cHM6Ly9zMy5jb2ludGVsZWdyYXBoLmNvbS91cGxvYWRzLzIwMjUtMTIvMDE5YjZkNjgtZTY1Zi03MTcyLTk2NGMtOGI0MzM2YTU1NTE5LkpQRw==.jpg" alt="Iran’s crypto ecosystem spikes to $7.8B amid mass protests: Chainalysis" class="type:primaryImage">Bitcoin has become an “element of resistance” in Iran, providing liquidity in an increasingly restricted economic environment, says Chainalysis.

Kaito winds down crypto-backed ‘Yaps’ as X bans payments for ‘AI slop’

The Kaito.ai and Cookie DAO tokens fell over 15% after X’s ban, a move X’s head of product Nikita Bier said should improve user experience on the social media platform.

Young men are worried about having enough money — but confident they’ll own a home. What gives?

Homeownership, marriage and parenthood are highly valued goals for Gen Z — and a tall order in today’s economy.

Uniswap lands on OKX’s X Layer as exchange deepens DeFi strategy

<img src="https://images.cointelegraph.com/images/528_aHR0cHM6Ly9zMy5jb2ludGVsZWdyYXBoLmNvbS91cGxvYWRzLzIwMjYtMDEvMDE5YmMzNjItODQxYS03NzliLTg3YzktMzhmYzVhNzljNGRjLmpwZw==.jpg" alt="Uniswap lands on OKX’s X Layer as exchange deepens DeFi strategy" class="type:primaryImage">The integration marks a key step in the crypto exchange's second-phase rollout, bringing Uniswap’s markets directly to its layer-2 network.

‘The house has quadrupled in value’: I bought a house with my brother. He never contributed. How do I remove him?

“My brother lived with me for eight years, then left to live abroad, married and followed his dreams.”

‘Tell me I’m not crazy’: My mom, 90, has dementia. My sibling wants her to buy a $500K house nearby. Does that make any sense?

“I can’t, for the life of me, see how this makes sense on any level — personal or financial.”

Bitcoin rally collapses at $97K as funding rate stalls, retail traders sit out

Bitcoin failed to hold $97,000 as its funding rate stalled and retail traders watched from the sidelines. Will TradFi reignite the rally to $100,000?

These charts show the stock market giving investors a lot to like — for now — as the S&P 500 nears 7,000

More stocks are making new 52-week highs and volatility is low.

ETH’s next stop could be $4.1K, but this must happen first

<img src="https://images.cointelegraph.com/images/528_aHR0cHM6Ly9zMy5jb2ludGVsZWdyYXBoLmNvbS91cGxvYWRzLzIwMjYtMDEvMDE5YmMyYzktNmYxMC03ZTRjLTk2YTAtZTMwNjIxYTFjZjE2LmpwZw==.jpg" alt="ETH’s next stop could be $4.1K, but this must happen first" class="type:primaryImage">An emerging ETH futures trend is predicting an Ether price rally to $4,100, but other data says the altcoin is overdue for a slight correction.

Verizon outage spurs calls for mandatory refunds when cell service is disrupted: You shouldn’t have to ‘beg for it’

In the meantime, here’s how to claim the $20 credit Verizon is offering in response to the outage.

West Virginia lawmaker introduces bill to allow state crypto investments

The legislation would allow the state‘s treasury to hold digital assets with a market capitalization of more than $750 billion, which applied only to Bitcoin as of January.

The S&P 500’s final push to 7,000 could be tougher than it looks

Wall Street is inching toward a historic milestone just as the ride is getting bumpier in the stock market.

Why portfolio managers are whispering about inflation worries in 2026

A mix of soaring metals prices, geopolitical risks and threats to the Federal Reserve’s independence is raising the possibility that inflation may push higher than expected in 2026, upsetting traders’ expectations for stable to lower prices.

Behind the ‘Bitcoin lottery’ myth: NiceHash clarifies untagged BTC blocks

Untagged Bitcoin blocks sparked solo-miner speculation before NiceHash confirmed they were mined during internal testing, highlighting limits of onchain attribution.

Coinbase CEO expects market structure bill markup ‘in a few weeks‘

Brian Armstrong posted to social media late on a Wednesday saying Coinbase couldn't “support the bill as written,“ potentially leading to a postponement in consideration.

Bank of America CEO warns interest-bearing stablecoins could pull $6T from US banks

In an earnings call transcript shared on X, BofA CEO Brian Moynihan pointed to studies suggesting yield-bearing stablecoins could draw trillions from the banking system.

Can I leave my 401(k) with my employer when I retire?

There are a few options for your 401(k) when you leave a job — some are better than others.