Bitget Launches Stock+ With Access to 10,000 U.S. Stocks and ETFs
Bitget has launched Stock+, a new feature that allows eligible users to access more than 10,000 U.S.-listed stocks and ETFs through their crypto accounts. The product combines crypto funding with traditional brokerage infrastructure, giving users ownership of real shares while expanding Bitget's push into multi-asset investing.
USB-Spreading Malware Poses New Threat to Crypto Wallet Users
Microsoft has disclosed a cryptocurrency-targeting malware campaign that spreads through USB drives and disguises itself as legitimate files. The threat can replace wallet addresses, steal sensitive crypto data, and maintain persistent access to infected Windows devices, raising fresh security concerns for digital asset holders.
Aztec’s $4.1M Loss Shows the Hidden Risk of Abandoned DeFi Code
Two separate exploits drained roughly $4.1 million from retired Aztec products that had been shut down years earlier. The attacks reveal how dormant smart contracts can remain vulnerable long after a protocol has been abandoned, creating ongoing risks for users who leave funds behind.
CME and CFTC Clash Over the Future of Crypto Derivatives
CME Group is taking legal action against the CFTC after the regulator approved the first Bitcoin perpetual futures products in the United States. The dispute could shape how crypto derivatives are classified and regulated for years to come.
Housing Bill Deal Preserves Federal Reserve CBDC Ban
Congressional leaders have reached agreement on remaining differences in a major housing bill that would restrict Federal Reserve CBDC issuance through 2030. The legislation has already passed both chambers in different forms and now awaits further Senate action after lawmakers return from recess.
