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Crypto Security Shock: $3M Lost in a Cold Wallet Mix-Up
Fit Crypto Explorer
18 minutes
3 weeks ago
Crypto Security Shock: $3M Lost in a Cold Wallet Mix-Up
This week on The Crypto Weekly Recap, we dive into the biggest stories shaking both crypto and the broader tech world:
• 💸 A retiree loses $3M in XRP after a “cold wallet” mistake — and we break down what cold really means.
• ⚖️ The DOJ files for the largest Bitcoin forfeiture in history tied to pig-butchering scams.
• 🏦 Viral “exchange outflow” memes — how to separate fact from FUD.
• ☁️ AWS outage cripples half the internet — and why centralization remains crypto’s hidden weakness.
• 🎮 A massive DDoS attack takes down Steam, Xbox, PlayStation, and Riot servers — what it means for the infrastructure we all rely on.
• 💳 Security Spotlight: Debit card skimming — how it works, how to spot it, and how I’ve seen it impact people firsthand.
• 📚 Beginner’s Corner: Market manipulation 101 — the tricks whales and exchanges play, and how to avoid being the exit liquidity.
Plus, our HundredCoin Spotlight: staking perks, milestone airdrops, and why $HUNDRED remains the quiet hero of DeFi.
👉 Whether you are a seasoned degen or just crypto-curious, this episode arms you with the insights and security habits to stay safe while the scammers and outages keep coming.
Stay sharp, stay safe, and above all — keep it 💯.