🚀 Malware Targets Python Package Index, Steals Sensitive Data
#Malware #PythonPackageIndex #PyPI #SensitiveData #Cybersecurity #Checkmarx #MetaMask #TronLink #Ronin #Cybercrime #ArtificialIntelligence #MaliciousSoftware #DataTheft #McAfeeLabs #OpticalCharacterRecognition #HewlettPackard #WolfSecurity
According to Cointelegraph, researchers at the Checkmarx cybersecurity firm have identified a dangerous form of malware uploaded to the Python Package Index (PyPI). This platform, used by Python developers to download and share code, has been compromised by malware that steals private keys, mnemonic phrases, and other sensitive user data.
The malware was uploaded by a suspicious user in several software packages designed to mimic decoding applications for popular wallets such as MetaMask, Atomic, TronLink, and Ronin. The malicious software was embedded within parts of these packages, allowing it to go largely undetected due to its seemingly harmless code.
Checkmarx researchers first discovered this attack vector in March 2024, leading to the suspension of new projects and user accounts on the platform until the malicious elements were removed. Despite these efforts, the malware resurfaced in early October and has reportedly been downloaded more than 3,700 times since.
The issue of malware on the Python developer hub is part of a broader trend. In September, McAfee Labs discovered sophisticated malware targeting Android smartphones, capable of stealing private keys by scanning images stored on a phone’s internal memory. This malware used optical character recognition technology to extract text from images and was spread through text message links, prompting users to download fraudulent applications.
Additionally, Hewlett-Packard’s Wolf Security team revealed that cybercriminals are increasingly using artificial intelligence to create malware, significantly lowering the barrier to entry for creating malicious programs. In October, more than 28,000 users fell victim to malware disguised as office productivity software and gaming applications, although the malware only managed to steal a total of $6,000.#Malware #PythonPackageIndex #PyPI #SensitiveData #Cybersecurity #Checkmarx #MetaMask #TronLink #Ronin #Cybercrime #ArtificialIntelligence #MaliciousSoftware #DataTheft #McAfeeLabs #OpticalCharacterRecognition #HewlettPackard #WolfSecurity
🚀 Ronin Reports Significant Staking Activity
#Ronin #Staking #Delegators #Validators #Cryptocurrency
According to Odaily, Ronin announced on X that there are currently 283,686 delegators who have staked a total of 227,929,424 RON through 27 validators.#Ronin #Staking #Delegators #Validators #Cryptocurrency
🚀 Lumiterra Announces CBT#2 Participation Criteria
#Lumiterra #CBT2 #gaming #RonTokens #reputationScore #criteria #RONIN
According to Odaily, Lumiterra has announced on the X platform that CBT#2 is approaching. Players who participated in CBT#1 and meet certain conditions will be eligible for CBT#2. The specific criteria are as follows:
Players with a game account reputation score of 1000 or higher in CBT#1 will automatically qualify for CBT#2. Those with a reputation score between 300 and 1000 in CBT#1, who also recharged any Ron tokens during the CBT#1 period, will also automatically qualify for CBT#2. Additionally, players with a reputation score below 300 in CBT#1, who recharged at least 5 Ron tokens during the CBT#1 period, will be eligible for CBT#2.
It is important to note that all data will be captured in a snapshot when the server closes on August 25, 2024, at 00:00 UTC+8.#Lumiterra #CBT2 #gaming #RonTokens #reputationScore #criteria #RONIN
🚀 Top Gainers And Losers In Cryptocurrency Market
#gainers #losers #cryptocurrency #GALA #ILV #RON #MANA #AXS #APE #ZK #OM #LINK #UNI #RONIN
According to PANews, several cryptocurrencies have shown significant movements in the market today. Leading the gainers, GALA is currently priced at $0.0243, marking a 7.22% increase. ILV follows with a price of $40.13, up by 5.22%. RON is trading at $1.727, reflecting a 4.22% rise. MANA is priced at $0.329, with a 3.16% increase, and AXS stands at $5.305, up by 3.13%.
On the other hand, some cryptocurrencies have experienced notable declines. APE is currently priced at $1.311, showing a 6.89% decrease. ZK is trading at $0.143, down by 3.18%. OM is priced at $1.416, reflecting a 2.09% drop. LINK stands at $11.902, with a 1.95% decrease, and UNI is trading at $7.895, down by 1.86%.#gainers #losers #cryptocurrency #GALA #ILV #RON #MANA #AXS #APE #ZK #OM #LINK #UNI #RONIN
🚀 Ronin Ranks As Fourth Most Used Blockchain In 2024
#Ronin #Blockchain #Ethereum #Bitcoin #Solana #ActiveAddresses #PANews #CryptoGrowth #RONIN #ETH #BTC
According to PANews, data from unfolded. reveals that Ronin has emerged as the fourth most utilized blockchain in 2024, following Ethereum, Bitcoin, and Solana. The number of active addresses on Ronin surged from 1 million in January to 3.2 million by the end of July, marking a weekly growth rate of 5%.#Ronin #Blockchain #Ethereum #Bitcoin #Solana #ActiveAddresses #PANews #CryptoGrowth #RONIN #ETH #BTC
🚀 Crypto News: Binance to Support Ronin (RONIN) Network Upgrade & Hard Fork on March 17, 2025
#Binance #Ronin #RONIN #NetworkUpgrade #HardFork #Blockchain #CryptoNews
Key Highlights:Ronin (RONIN) network upgrade and hard fork scheduled for March 17, 2025.Deposits & withdrawals will be suspended starting at 06:00 UTC.Trading of RONIN-based tokens remains unaffected.Services will resume once network stability is confirmed.Ronin (RONIN) Network Upgrade & Hard Fork DetailsUpgrade Date: March 17, 2025Suspension of Deposits & Withdrawals: 06:00 UTCUpgrade Block Height: 43,447,600Estimated Upgrade Time: 07:00 UTCBinance will temporarily suspend deposits and withdrawals of Ronin-based tokens starting at 06:00 UTC on March 17 to support the upcoming Ronin network upgrade and hard fork.This upgrade is part of Ronin’s ongoing efforts to enhance network security, efficiency, and overall blockchain performance.#Binance #Ronin #RONIN #NetworkUpgrade #HardFork #Blockchain #CryptoNews
🚀 Sky Mavis Ends Partnership with Ragnarok Monster World Over Blockchain Dispute
#SkyMavis #RagnarokMonsterWorld #Blockchain #NFT #Ronin #Partnership #Crypto #Gaming #RONIN
According to PANews, Ronin co-founder Psycheout announced that Sky Mavis has decided to terminate its partnership with the Ragnarok Monster World team. This decision was made after the team failed to follow recommendations and secretly signed agreements with other blockchains. Within the next 48 hours, the project and its assets will be removed from Sky Mavis products. While Ragnarok Monster World's NFTs will no longer be traded on the Ronin Market, they will still be available for trading in other markets within the Ronin ecosystem. Additionally, Ronin does not support or endorse the launch of the $ZENY token.#SkyMavis #RagnarokMonsterWorld #Blockchain #NFT #Ronin #Partnership #Crypto #Gaming #RONIN
🚀 Ethereum Sidechain Games Face Shutdown Amid Financial Struggles
#Ethereum #Sidechain #Games #Shutdown #FinancialStruggles #RealmsOfAlurya #WonderWars #HelloMonster #TokenIssuance #Funding #CryptoGames #MarketConsolidation #ETH #RONIN
According to PANews, two games based on the Ethereum sidechain Ronin, 'Realms of Alurya' and 'Wonder Wars,' are set to cease operations due to financial difficulties. Developer Hello Monster announced the decision to terminate 'Wonder Wars' operations and cancel its token issuance after failing to meet critical operational metrics and secure funding. Meanwhile, 'Realms of Alurya' is being taken offline following the sudden termination of cooperation by its publisher, Treasure, and a subsequent funding shortfall. The team is currently seeking solutions.
This development continues the trend of crypto game shutdowns in 2025, with previous projects like 'Nyan Heroes' and 'Ember Sword' also halting operations for similar reasons. Industry analysts highlight that challenges in securing funding and a lack of sufficient players are accelerating market consolidation.#Ethereum #Sidechain #Games #Shutdown #FinancialStruggles #RealmsOfAlurya #WonderWars #HelloMonster #TokenIssuance #Funding #CryptoGames #MarketConsolidation #ETH #RONIN
🚀 Ronin to Transition from Ethereum Sidechain to Layer 2
#Ronin #Ethereum #Layer2 #AxieInfinity #Blockchain #Gaming #Crypto #Ether #Scaling
According to BlockBeats, Ronin has announced plans to transition from an Ethereum sidechain to an Ethereum Layer 2 (L2) solution. Established four years ago to support Axie Infinity with a faster and more efficient network, Ronin was created when Ethereum's scaling roadmap was still in its early stages. Now, with advancements in Ethereum's capabilities, transaction costs and speeds have improved significantly. Ronin aims to become a gamified engine for Ethereum and is set to fully integrate as an L2 solution by next year.#Ronin #Ethereum #Layer2 #AxieInfinity #Blockchain #Gaming #Crypto #Ether #Scaling
🚀 RON Experiences Volatility Following Treasury Buyback Announcement
#RON #Ronin #RoninTreasury #Buyback #Treasury #Token #Crypto #Blockchain #MarketCap #Volatility #BlockBeats #CirculatingSupply #RONIN
According to BlockBeats, RON experienced a brief surge of over 15% before retreating, following the announcement that the Ronin Treasury will initiate a buyback of RON tokens. The buyback is expected to account for approximately 1.3% of the circulating supply. As of now, RON's market capitalization stands at $338 million.#RON #Ronin #RoninTreasury #Buyback #Treasury #Token #Crypto #Blockchain #MarketCap #Volatility #BlockBeats #CirculatingSupply #RONIN
🚀 Ethereum Sees Growth in Active Addresses Despite Layer 2 Network Decline
#Ethereum #ActiveAddresses #Layer2 #TransactionVolume #Airdrops #Ronin #ZKsync #Blockchain #Crypto #ETH
According to ChainCatcher, Cointelegraph reports that over the past year, the number of active addresses on the Ethereum network has increased by 25%, with transaction volume rising by more than 20%. However, as activities related to airdrops have cooled down, several Ethereum Layer 2 networks have experienced a decline in usage. Data from Nansen indicates that Ronin saw the largest drop in active addresses, with a decrease of 70%, while ZKsync experienced the most significant decline in transaction volume, falling by 90%.#Ethereum #ActiveAddresses #Layer2 #TransactionVolume #Airdrops #Ronin #ZKsync #Blockchain #Crypto #ETH
🚀 Binance to Delist BTC/RON Spot Trading Pair in January 2026
#Binance #delisting #BTC #RON #spottrading #tradingpair #liquidity #tradingvolume #cryptocurrency #spottradingbots #fiatcurrency #reviewprocess #cryptoexchange #updatebots #usersafety #tradingmarket #cryptotrading #RONIN
According to the announcement from Binance, the platform will delist the BTC/RON spot trading pair as part of its regular review process aimed at maintaining a high-quality trading environment. The decision to remove this trading pair is based on factors such as poor liquidity and trading volume. The delisting is scheduled to take place on 2026-01-02 at 03:00 (UTC).
The removal of the BTC/RON trading pair will not affect the availability of the tokens involved on Binance Spot. Users will still have the option to trade the base and quote assets of this pair through other available trading pairs on the platform. Additionally, Binance will terminate Spot Trading Bots services for the BTC/RON pair at the same time, 2026-01-02 at 03:00 (UTC). Users are advised to update or cancel their Spot Trading Bots to prevent potential losses.
Binance emphasizes that RON is a fiat currency and does not represent any digital currencies. The platform conducts periodic reviews of all listed spot trading pairs to ensure a robust trading market, and delisting decisions are made based on comprehensive evaluations of trading pairs' performance. Users are encouraged to stay informed about delisting information through Binance's guidelines and frequently asked questions. This announcement serves as a reminder for users to manage their trading activities accordingly.#Binance #delisting #BTC #RON #spottrading #tradingpair #liquidity #tradingvolume #cryptocurrency #spottradingbots #fiatcurrency #reviewprocess #cryptoexchange #updatebots #usersafety #tradingmarket #cryptotrading #RONIN
🚀 Binance to Discontinue Romanian Leu Services and Delist USDC/RON Pair
#Binance #RomanianLeu #USDC #RON #Delisting #Cryptocurrency #SpotTrading #P2P #BuyCrypto #Convert #CircleSAS #Ecurrency #CryptoNews #RONIN
According to the announcement from Binance, the platform will cease all services related to the Romanian Leu (RON) following a specified timeline. The key change involves the delisting of the USDC/RON trading pair on Binance Spot, scheduled for 2026-01-09 at 08:00 (UTC). After this time, any remaining RON balances in users’ Binance accounts will no longer be available for spot trading. All open orders for the USDC/RON pair will be automatically closed once trading stops.
Despite the discontinuation of RON services on Binance Spot, users will still have the option to purchase cryptocurrencies using their RON balances through the Buy Crypto and Convert features. Additionally, Binance's P2P services will continue to operate without any changes, allowing users to engage in peer-to-peer transactions as usual.
USDC, the e-money token involved in this change, is issued by Circle Internet Financial Europe SAS. Holders of USDC have a legal claim against Circle SAS, the EU issuer, and can request redemption of their USDC at any time at par value. For further information or assistance, Circle can be contacted via their provided phone number and email address.#Binance #RomanianLeu #USDC #RON #Delisting #Cryptocurrency #SpotTrading #P2P #BuyCrypto #Convert #CircleSAS #Ecurrency #CryptoNews #RONIN
🚀 Forgotten Runiverse MMORPG Suspends Operations Indefinitely
#ForgottenRuniverse #MMORPG #Ethereum #RoninNetwork #NFT #BlockchainGames #GameSuspension #FinancialChallenges #GamingIndustry #GameDevelopment #RONIN
Forgotten Runiverse, a fantasy-themed MMORPG developed on the Ethereum-scaling Ronin network, is halting operations indefinitely due to financial challenges. According to NS3.AI, the game, associated with the Forgotten Runes NFT collection, has assured players that their progress data will be preserved. The developers emphasized that the game is merely 'resting' and not permanently abandoned. This suspension is part of a broader trend of blockchain game closures as funding becomes scarce and widespread adoption remains difficult to achieve.#ForgottenRuniverse #MMORPG #Ethereum #RoninNetwork #NFT #BlockchainGames #GameSuspension #FinancialChallenges #GamingIndustry #GameDevelopment #RONIN
🚀 Ronin Announces Economic Model Adjustments Ahead of Layer 2 Transition
#Ronin #EconomicModel #Layer2 #StakingRewards #ProofOfContribution #RoninTreasury #Governance #RONToken #DeFi #Blockchain #Crypto #RONIN
Ronin has unveiled a new economic model as it prepares to transition to a Layer 2 network by the end of March. According to ChainCatcher, the changes will eliminate passive staking rewards and the existing validator system, replacing them with a 'proof of contribution' mechanism. This new approach aims to provide targeted incentives to contributors who make significant impacts on the ecosystem.
The announcement also detailed plans to strengthen the Ronin treasury by increasing revenue from Ronin Market transaction shares, sequencer earnings, and new income sources from ecosystem applications and game tokens. In terms of governance, control of the treasury will shift from validators to a voting mechanism based on RON token weight. This system will be used to deliberate on buybacks, investments, and DeFi-related activities.#Ronin #EconomicModel #Layer2 #StakingRewards #ProofOfContribution #RoninTreasury #Governance #RONToken #DeFi #Blockchain #Crypto #RONIN
🚀 Ronin to Revamp Staking and Governance Model
#Ronin #staking #governance #ProofOfDistribution #activecontributors #financialstability #transactionfees #sequencerprofits #RONtoken #voting #buybacks #investments #RONIN
Ronin is set to overhaul its staking and governance framework by eliminating passive staking rewards and introducing a Proof of Distribution model aimed at rewarding active contributors. According to NS3.AI, the treasury's strategy includes enhancing financial stability through diversified revenue sources such as transaction fees and sequencer profits. Governance responsibilities will shift from validators to RON token holders, empowering them to vote on key treasury decisions, including buybacks and investments.#Ronin #staking #governance #ProofOfDistribution #activecontributors #financialstability #transactionfees #sequencerprofits #RONtoken #voting #buybacks #investments #RONIN