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A fake hardware wallet bought via TikTok led to a $6.9-million crypto theft; hackers are now targeting devices meant to keep funds safe. A person who bought what looked like a “sealed, brand-new” hardware wallet advertised on the Chinese version of TikTok was a victim of a $6.9-million crypto heist, losing all their funds in minutes. A late-night distress call to blockchain security firm SlowMist revealed one of 2025’s most devastating cryptocurrency thefts. Criminals are now exploiting the very security devices meant to protect users from online threats. It’s a sophisticated new threat in crypto fraud, and honestly, it’s a worry for many users to see hardware wallet tampering result in a multimillion-dollar criminal exploit. Read more

Pump.fun, the prominent Solana-based memecoin launchpad, has announced that its public token sale will commence on Saturday, July 12, targeting up to $600 million in funding as the platform seeks to disrupt established social media giants including Facebook, TikTok, and Twitch. The post Pump.fun to Launch $PUMP Token via ICO on July 12 – Plans to Take on Facebook, TikTok, and Twitch appeared first on Cryptonews.

TikTok has publicly denied allegations that it bought $300 million worth of TRUMP memecoins to sway US President Donald Trump. The company addressed the claims on June 19 in a post on X, labeling the accusation “false and irresponsible” and aimed at misrepresenting its actions. The statement followed comments by US Congressman Brad Sherman, who […] The post TikTok clashes with US congressman over alleged $300M TRUMP token bribe appeared first on CryptoSlate.

The crypto trader was reportedly forced into a stolen vehicle by four assailants as part of a 50,000 euro kidnapping plot. A crypto trader who creates content on TikTok was reportedly kidnapped in France on Friday and then released a day later when the abductors discovered he didn’t have enough funds to cover their extortion demands. The 26-year-old crypto TikToker was snatched on Friday night while returning home to Juvisy-sur-Orge in Northern France, according to a report on Sunday by French radio station Europe 1, with the kidnappers demanding he hand over 50,000 euros ($57,000) in crypto.  The four thieves reportedly forced the trader into a stolen vehicle. He was also beaten during the incident. Read more