Hackers can craft look-alike Ethereum addresses and manipulate wallet histories to steal millions. In the latest case, an investor lost 4,556 ETH (~$12.4M) after copying a fraudulent address from their recent transactions.

Wallet interfaces that truncate addresses make this easier, hiding the middle characters. Institutional investors are urged to whitelist addresses and verify all high-value transfers carefully.

A crypto investor accidentally sent 4,556 ETH to a look-alike wallet engineered by an attacker. The hacker used a vanity address mimicking the victim’s OTC deposit address—matching the first and last characters.

After dusting the wallet with a small transaction, the fake address appeared in the victim’s recent activity, tricking them into sending millions. This is the second eight-figure theft via this method in weeks.

Experts warn: don’t rely on recent transaction lists for high-value transfers—use verified, hard-coded addresses instead.

Apex Legends’ original Switch version won’t survive past August 4, 2026. Respawn revealed that the Nintendo Switch 2 version, with smoother performance and better visuals, is the future.

All your progress, currency, and rewards stay tied to your EA account—so you can migrate to Switch 2 or any other platform supported by Apex Legends.

For now, PS4, PS5, Xbox One/Series, and PC versions remain safe—but original Switch fans have about 6 months to plan their upgrade.

Respawn Entertainment and EA announced the game will shut down on the Switch after Season 29 ends on August 4, 2026. Players can still enjoy Season 28, earn rewards, and spend their in-game currency until the shutdown—but no new purchases will be allowed after that date.

Switch 2 owners can carry over balances and progress, while cross-progression lets players continue on PS4/PS5, Xbox, or PC with their EA account.

If you’re on the original Switch, now’s the time to plan your move!

Crypto market sees selective positioning from whales:

SHIB: 690B SHIB added; bullish divergence in RSI; breakout zone $0.0000091–$0.000012.

PENDLE: 3.27M tokens added; key support $1.78; upside targets $2.08–$2.87.

ADA: ~300M ADA accumulated by top holders; bullish divergence forming; potential rebound to $0.36.

Large holders are preparing for reversals rather than chasing hype, highlighting early February as a tactical month for these altcoins.

After a volatile January, large crypto holders are positioning for selective recoveries in February.

Shiba Inu (SHIB): Whales added 690B SHIB since Jan 27, forming bullish divergence within a falling wedge. Confirmation above $0.0000071 could push the token toward $0.000012.

Pendle (PENDLE): Top wallets increased holdings by 3.27M PENDLE (~$6.3M), with early bullish divergence forming above $1.78. Resistance sits near $2.08–$2.87.

Cardano (ADA): Two major whale cohorts added ~300M ADA in 48 hours. RSI-based bullish divergence suggests a potential rebound to $0.36 if $0.31 holds.

Whale accumulation into weakness signals these tokens may be poised for medium-term reversals.

Crypto’s appeal is spreading beyond the US. European far-right leaders are positioning digital assets at the heart of their political platforms:

UK: Reform Party accepts crypto donations and plans favorable legislation.

France: Marine Le Pen backs regulated crypto adoption and even nuclear-powered Bitcoin mining.

Poland: Sławomir Mentzen, a major Bitcoin holder, proposed a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve, attracting millions of voters and nearly 15% in the presidential race.

Bitcoin’s libertarian ethos aligns with conservative agendas, creating a new voter base and reshaping digital asset policy in Europe.

Following Trump’s crypto-centric campaign in the US, European right-wing parties are increasingly courting crypto-aligned voters.

UK: Nigel Farage’s Reform Party accepts crypto donations and proposed a bill to limit capital gains taxes on digital assets. Donations from investors, including Christopher Harborne, have already poured in.

France: Marine Le Pen shifted from opposing Bitcoin in 2016 to supporting crypto regulation and even mining proposals using surplus nuclear energy.

Poland: Libertarian far-right leader Sławomir Mentzen pledged a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve and supportive policies for crypto businesses, securing nearly 15% of votes in the presidential election.

Crypto is becoming not just an investment tool, but a strategic political lever across Europe.

After nearly 18 years since the first announcement, Beyond Good & Evil 2 continues its journey. Despite Ubisoft canceling six other games, the project is untouched, with Mesmar confirming the team remains committed to fans.

The 2025 hiring surge for roles like Lead Quest Designer, Senior 3D Artist, and Network Programmer suggests Ubisoft is expanding the game’s scope, possibly hinting at multiplayer. While fans breathe a sigh of relief, Mesmar called for support for colleagues affected by layoffs during Ubisoft’s restructuring.

Amid Ubisoft’s recent wave of cancellations—including the Prince of Persia remake—Beyond Good & Evil 2 remains safe. Creative director Fawzi Mesmar reassured fans that the development team is largely unaffected and focused on delivering a “remarkable game.”

The franchise is now part of Ubisoft’s fourth creative house, dedicated to immersive fantasy worlds and narrative-driven universes. Recent hiring at Ubisoft Montpelier hints at new features, possibly including multiplayer elements, while keeping the single-player experience central.

Mesmar also expressed sympathy for teams impacted by the canceled projects, emphasizing support for fellow industry workers. Despite this, Ubisoft’s stock took a 39% hit, hitting a 15-year low.

OpenClaw, the AI assistant previously called Clawdbot and Moltbot, is attracting attention from developers, researchers, and early adopters. Peter Steinberger credits the community-driven expansion for the project’s rapid growth, including the creation of Moltbook, where AI agents share instructions and interact autonomously.

Despite the hype, OpenClaw is not yet for mainstream use. Security improvements are underway, but running the AI with full access to messaging apps or sensitive systems is still risky. Sponsors like Path’s Dave Morin and Makerpad founder Ben Tossell are helping fund the project, with maintainers now being added to support ongoing development.

The viral personal AI assistant formerly known as Clawdbot has officially rebranded as OpenClaw. After a brief stint as Moltbot following a legal challenge from Anthropic, creator Peter Steinberger ensured the new name avoids copyright issues and reflects the project’s growth.

With over 100,000 GitHub stars in just two months, OpenClaw is no longer a solo project. Community-driven offshoots like Moltbook — a Reddit-like hub for AI assistants — are already flourishing, enabling AI agents to interact, share skills, and automate tasks.

Security remains a top priority. Early users are warned to run OpenClaw in controlled environments only, as vulnerabilities like prompt injection persist. Sponsorship tiers now support maintainers, helping the project scale responsibly.

Resident Evil Requiem will feature Leon S. Kennedy as a playable character for roughly half the campaign, with his action-heavy sections balancing Grace’s more survival-focused gameplay. The game also makes full use of the DualSense controller, with haptic feedback letting players feel grabs, bites, and environmental interactions, while adaptive triggers give each weapon a distinct weight and reload feel.

Set in Raccoon City, Capcom says Requiem aims to balance horror and action — though it may be even scarier than Village. Leaks have also hinted at potential DLC starring Alyssa Ashcroft, but Capcom has yet to officially confirm post-launch plans.

Capcom has revealed how Resident Evil Requiem will take advantage of the PlayStation 5 Pro, offering players more performance options at launch. According to director Akishi Nakanishi, players can toggle ray tracing on or off, with ray tracing enabled delivering 4K at 60 FPS. Turning it off allows supported displays to push performance up to 120 FPS, averaging around 90 FPS.

Nakanishi said the team spent so much time optimizing frame rates that returning to 60 FPS afterward felt “a bit lacking,” highlighting how much emphasis Capcom placed on smooth performance for PS5 Pro players ahead of the game’s February 27 release.

By default, Windows uploads BitLocker recovery keys to Microsoft’s cloud, allowing authorities to decrypt drives with a company-provided key. Forbes reports that Microsoft handed these keys to the FBI in a Guam fraud case involving three laptops.

Cryptography expert Matthew Green warns that if hackers gained access to Microsoft’s cloud, they could potentially retrieve recovery keys — although physical access to the drives would still be required. The case raises questions about whether cloud-stored encryption keys truly protect user privacy in 2026.

Microsoft reportedly provided the FBI with BitLocker recovery keys to unlock encrypted data on three laptops tied to a federal fraud investigation in Guam, according to Forbes.

BitLocker, enabled by default on most Windows devices, encrypts hard drives to protect user data. However, recovery keys are stored in Microsoft’s cloud, which can be accessed by the company and, in turn, law enforcement.

The laptops in question were seized in connection with Pandemic Unemployment Assistance fraud, and a warrant was served to Microsoft months later. Experts warn that cloud-stored recovery keys could pose security and privacy risks, especially if Microsoft’s infrastructure is ever compromised.

Nifty Gateway’s shutdown comes even as parts of the NFT market show tentative signs of recovery in early 2026.

Earlier this month, Animoca Brands acquired digital collectibles firm Somo, integrating its playable and tradable assets into Animoca’s broader blockchain ecosystem. The deal was positioned as a strategic expansion of the company’s gaming and NFT portfolio.

At the same time, NFT market capitalization rose about 20% in the first two weeks of 2026, climbing from roughly $2.5 billion to over $3 billion, with trading volumes spiking during a brief rally. Despite the rebound, Nifty Gateway’s exit highlights the ongoing consolidation facing legacy NFT platforms.