Author: Kelvin Munene

India’s crypto fraud crisis widened after two separate cases surfaced within 48 hours. A Bengaluru engineer lost Rs. 43.48 lakh through a fake job and crypto trading scam, while a Rs. 20–25 crore Dehradun case was linked to the alleged Rs. 3,200 crore Botbro network. India’s crypto fraud problem has returned to focus after two separate cases surfaced within 48 hours. One case involved a Bengaluru software engineer who lost Rs. 43.48 lakh through a fake job offer. Another involved a Rs. 20–25 crore fraud in Dehradun linked by investigators to the alleged Rs. 3,200 crore Botbro network. Both cases…

What is a Crypto Wallet and How Does it Actually Work Most people assume a crypto wallet works like a regular wallet. Put money in. Take money out. Keep it safe in your pocket. The reality is quite different and understanding the difference matters more than most new investors realise. Your Crypto is Not Actually Inside the Wallet This is the part that surprises almost everyone. A crypto wallet does not store your cryptocurrency. The coins never leave the blockchain. What the wallet stores is something far more important — the private key that proves you own them. Think of…

Bitcoin transactions cut out intermediaries entirely. There is no bank to approve the transfer, no clearing house to process it and no government to authorise it. Bitcoin has no banks, no middlemen and no paperwork. Yet millions of transactions settle every day across the globe. Understanding how that happens reveals why Bitcoin is considered one of the most significant financial innovations in recent history. What is a Bitcoin Transaction? A Bitcoin transaction is a digitally signed instruction. It tells the network that a specific amount of Bitcoin is moving from one address to another. Every transaction is recorded on the…

Blockchain technology helps cryptocurrency networks record, verify, and secure transactions without a central authority. It also supports digital ownership across NFTs, gaming, Web3, and virtual economies The blockchain technology helps cryptocurrencies exchange value since it records transactions in a shared digital ledger. Banks, companies, or particular users cannot manage such a blockchain. Several computers within the blockchain network confirm and save the data. Each cryptocurrency transaction passes verification before getting into the blockchain. The information in the transaction record includes sender and receiver addresses, the amount and a digital signature. Thus, the blockchain proves that the sender owns cryptocurrency and…

Hana Financial Group will buy a 6.55% stake in Dunamu, the operator of Upbit, from Kakao Investment for about $670 million. The deal will make Hana Bank Dunamu’s fourth-largest shareholder and support joint work on blockchain remittances, won-backed stablecoins, and digital asset wealth services in South Korea. Hana Financial Group has moved deeper into South Korea’s digital asset sector through a large stake purchase in Dunamu, the operator of Upbit. The deal gives the banking group a stronger position in blockchain payments, remittances, stablecoin services, and digital wealth products. The transaction comes as South Korea’s financial sector prepares for wider…

Cryptocurrency is digital money powered by blockchain, allowing users to send, store, and trade assets online while managing risks around wallets, prices, and scams Cryptocurrency has become a popular topic in digital finance, allowing people to pay for and receive money online independently of financial institutions. Despite seeming complex, the basic idea is easy to understand.  Understanding Cryptocurrency Cryptocurrency is digital money based on blockchain technology. All transactions are recorded in a publicly accessible digital ledger. The record is maintained on multiple computers, making it impossible for any single organization to control the network. How Does Cryptocurrency Work? As stated…

India’s crypto exchange market is moving through a stricter compliance phase in 2026 as FIU registration, KYC checks, tax reporting, and INR access shape user choices. CoinDCX, CoinSwitch, WazirX, ZebPay, Mudrex, Giottus, Unocoin, Bitbns, SunCrypto, and KoinBX remain key platforms for Indian users Crypto exchange use is growing as India places focus on FIU registration, KYC checks, tax reporting, and anti-money laundering controls in 2026. The government has brought virtual digital asset service providers under anti-money laundering and counter-terror financing rules.  As of March 9, 2026, 54 VDA service providers had registered with FIU-India as reporting entities, according to a…

The Ethereum community has launched Clear Signing, a new security feature that makes crypto wallet approvals easier to read before users sign transactions. The ERC-7730-based standard aims to reduce blind signing risks and has gained support from Ledger, Trezor, MetaMask, WalletConnect and Fireblocks. Ethereum has introduced Clear Signing, a new security standard aimed at reducing blind signing risks across crypto wallets and on-chain platforms. The feature turns unreadable transaction data into clear details before users approve actions. Ledger, Trezor, MetaMask, WalletConnect, Keycard, Argot, Fireblocks and other platforms are among the early supporters. Ethereum Targets Blind Signing Risks The Ethereum community…

India and the United States lead global crypto adoption as digital asset use grows across payments, remittances, and institutional finance. APAC recorded the fastest on-chain growth, while US regulation may add pressure on India to move beyond its tax-led crypto approach. India and the United States are leading global cryptocurrency adoption as digital asset use expands across payments, remittances, trading, and corporate finance, according to a report by NFT Plazas. The report, citing the Chainalysis 2025 Global Adoption Index, said both countries remain at the front of the adoption race. It also comes as the United States works on clearer…

Fake macOS help posts are spreading crypto wallet stealers through malicious Terminal commands. Microsoft said the ClickFix campaign targets iCloud data, saved passwords, private files, and wallets such as Exodus, Ledger, and Trezor Fake macOS troubleshooting posts are being used to install crypto wallet stealers on Apple computers. Microsoft Defender Security Research Team said attackers are publishing guides on Medium, Craft, and Squarespace that tell users to run Terminal commands for common Mac issues. The commands instead download malware that targets iCloud data, saved passwords, browser data, and crypto wallet keys. Fake Mac Guides Use ClickFix Tricks Attackers present the…