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Crypto Trader Loses $50 Million in Wallet Scam — Security Threats Surge
A cryptocurrency trader lost $50 million USDT by duplicating a fraudulent wallet address. The assailant's address appeared nearly the same as the genuine one, demonstrating how a minor error can lead to significant financial losses. The embezzled money was swiftly transformed into ETH and dispersed among various wallets.
Crypto security faces significant challenges. Since the inception of cryptocurrency, $90 billion has been lost to hacking incidents, with over $9 billion lost in 2025 alone. Experts indicate that the primary danger presently lies in human mistakes and inadequate operational security, rather than flaws in the code.
In the meantime, U.S. investors experienced a loss of $9.3 billion from crypto scams last year, leading legislators to advocate for the SAFE Crypto Act to combat fraud and safeguard users.
Crypto is thriving, but security is crucial — verify addresses and remain vigilant.
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