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The audience went looking for answers in the Nancy Guthrie case. They found something law enforcement hasn't publicly addressed. A neighbor of Nancy's in the Catalina Foothills reportedly runs a YouTube channel showing a walk-in vault stocked with high-value gems and minerals. Google Maps pins both properties at the same location. Five months after Nancy's alleged abduction, the audience wants to know: did they go to the wrong house?Robin Dreeke spent decades analyzing behavior for the FBI's counterintelligence division. He joins Tony Brueski to walk through the listener questions that cut deepest — from the forty-five minutes the masked suspect spent inside Nancy's home, to the operational preparation that went into disabling the camera and propping open the back doors, to whether all of it points toward a plan that collapsed when the target turned out to be an eighty-four-year-old woman instead of a vault full of minerals.The conversation also addresses the CertiK designation — a two-billion-dollar blockchain security company classifying this case as a crypto wrench attack — and what it means for the ransom demands, the motive theories, and the investigation's direction. Listener-driven. Evidence-grounded. The questions nobody else is asking.Join Our SubStack For AD-FREE ADVANCE EPISODES & EXTRAS!: https://hiddenkillers.substack.com/ Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8-vxmbhTxxG10sO1izODJg?sub_confirmation=1 Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspod X Twitter https://x.com/TrueCrimePodThis publication contains commentary and opinion based on publicly available information. All individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Nothing published here should be taken as a statement of fact, health or legal advice.#NancyGuthrie #SavannahGuthrie #WrongHouseTheory #TucsonMissing #RobinDreeke #FBI #HiddenKillers #TrueCrime #ListenerQA #CatalinaFoothills

An eighty-four-year-old woman with no known cryptocurrency was allegedly taken from her home in one of the wealthiest neighborhoods in Tucson. A six-million-dollar Bitcoin ransom was demanded. A two-billion-dollar cybersecurity firm called it a wrench attack by proxy — a classification that raises a question nobody else has asked publicly.What if the attackers had the wrong house? What if someone else in Catalina Foothills — someone with the kind of crypto holdings that draw a six-million-dollar demand — was the intended target? And what if Nancy Guthrie, who answered her door that night, was never supposed to be part of this at all?CertiK used the term proxy target selection. Volunteers in Mexico have turned up twenty-five unmarked graves in the border region. Retired FBI agents have identified the reservation as a plausible route south. DNA evidence is at the FBI lab. The sheriff is facing a recall. And if the wrong-house theory holds, the person the attackers were actually looking for may still be living in that neighborhood. Jennifer Coffindaffer, contributor to Hidden Killers, breaks it all down.Join Our SubStack For AD-FREE ADVANCE EPISODES & EXTRAS!: https://hiddenkillers.substack.com/Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8-vxmbhTxxG10sO1izODJg?sub_confirmation=1Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspodX Twitter https://x.com/TrueCrimePodThis publication contains commentary and opinion based on publicly available information. All individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Nothing published here should be taken as a statement of fact, health or legal advice.#NancyGuthrie #CertiK #CatalinaFoothills #WrenchAttack #BitcoinRansom #MissingPerson #Tucson #TrueCrime #HiddenKillers #JenniferCoffindaffer

CertiK is backed by Tiger Global and Coinbase. They classified Nancy Guthrie's alleged abduction as a wrench attack by proxy and referenced a six-million-dollar Bitcoin ransom demand. Their report used the phrase proxy target selection — language that implies the attackers may not have found the person they were looking for.Nancy Guthrie is eighty-four. She has no known crypto holdings. She lives in Catalina Foothills, a neighborhood where the houses and the people inside them are worth targeting. The question this conversation puts on the table: did whoever showed up at Nancy's door have the wrong address? And if they did — who in that neighborhood was the intended mark?Three searches near the Mexican border. Twenty-five unmarked graves. None connected to Nancy. Retired law enforcement officials pointing to the Tohono O'odham reservation as a plausible route south. This case is not what most people think it is. Jennifer Coffindaffer, contributor to Hidden Killers, walks through what CertiK's classification actually means for the investigation.Join Our SubStack For AD-FREE ADVANCE EPISODES & EXTRAS!: https://hiddenkillers.substack.com/Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8-vxmbhTxxG10sO1izODJg?sub_confirmation=1Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspodX Twitter https://x.com/TrueCrimePodThis publication contains commentary and opinion based on publicly available information. All individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Nothing published here should be taken as a statement of fact, health or legal advice.#NancyGuthrie #CertiK #CatalinaFoothills #WrenchAttack #BitcoinRansom #MissingPerson #Tucson #TrueCrime #HiddenKillers #JenniferCoffindaffer

Three of the most followed cases in the country moved at the same time. Rex Heuermann stood in a Suffolk County courtroom and heard the judge call him disgusting, despicable, and a coward before handing down the maximum sentence. His plea deal includes FBI Behavioral Analysis Unit cooperation — and a phone call he allegedly made to one of his victims' family members after the murder tells you what kind of person the FBI is about to sit across from.Timothy Hudson, the sixteen-year-old charged in Anna Kepner's death aboard a Carnival cruise ship, was ordered into federal custody after the judge who released him reversed his own decision. The language in the detention order goes far beyond standard pretrial concern. Sealed evidence was filed two days before. Anna's family had reportedly been warned about Hudson's behavior months before the cruise.And Nancy Guthrie — eighty-four, no known crypto — had her alleged abduction classified as a crypto-targeted crime by CertiK. If the attackers had the wrong address, the intended target may still be nearby. Jennifer Coffindaffer, contributor to Hidden Killers, walks through all three cases in one conversation.Join Our SubStack For AD-FREE ADVANCE EPISODES & EXTRAS!: https://hiddenkillers.substack.com/Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8-vxmbhTxxG10sO1izODJg?sub_confirmation=1Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspodX Twitter https://x.com/TrueCrimePodThis publication contains commentary and opinion based on publicly available information. All individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Nothing published here should be taken as a statement of fact, health or legal advice.#RexHeuermann #AnnaKepner #NancyGuthrie #GilgoBeach #TimothyHudson #CertiK #FBI #JenniferCoffindaffer #HiddenKillers #TrueCrime

CertiK, a blockchain security firm with a reported valuation exceeding two billion dollars, has formally classified the abduction of Nancy Guthrie as a wrench attack by proxy — a crypto-related kidnapping in which the person taken is not the digital asset holder but a family member used as leverage. Their 2026 report documents thirty-four verified wrench attacks between January and April, a forty-one percent increase year over year, with estimated losses approaching one hundred and one million dollars.The designation raises significant investigative questions. No publicly available evidence connects the Guthrie family to cryptocurrency holdings, exchange accounts, or blockchain-related data breaches. Retired FBI Special Agent Jennifer Coffindaffer has stated the wrench attack model “checks a lot of boxes” but has acknowledged the absence of a confirmed crypto link. The Scottsdale abduction attempt the preceding day — involving operatives in FedEx uniforms and a sixty-six-million-dollar demand — raises questions about shared criminal infrastructure.The competing insider theory presents a different framework. The behavioral evidence on the porch — the improvised response to the doorbell camera, the detailed knowledge of the victim's routine and limitations — suggests the operation involved someone with prior access to information about the household. The Gail Crane case in Kentucky, where an eighty-three-year-old was allegedly taken by a terminated caregiver sixteen days prior, provides documented precedent.Coffindaffer and retired FBI Counterintelligence Behavioral Analysis Program Chief Robin Dreeke examine both theories, the behavioral evidence, and what it means if the investigation has been structured around the wrong type of crime.A look back at the most compelling stories of the week.Join Our SubStack For AD-FREE ADVANCE EPISODES & EXTRAS!: https://hiddenkillers.substack.com/Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8-vxmbhTxxG10sO1izODJg?sub_confirmation=1Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspodX Twitter https://x.com/TrueCrimePodThis publication contains commentary and opinion based on publicly available information. All individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Nothing published here should be taken as a statement of fact, health or legal advice.#NancyGuthrie #SavannahGuthrie #CryptoKidnapping #WrenchAttack #CertiK #InsiderTheory #FBI #PimaCounty #TrueCrime #HiddenKillers

Retired FBI Special Agent Jennifer Coffindaffer called it a “huge breakthrough.” CertiK, one of the world's leading blockchain security firms, has formally classified what happened to Nancy Guthrie as a wrench attack by proxy — a crypto-related kidnapping where the victim isn't the crypto holder. The target is someone they love.The model has a documented structure. Handlers buy stolen financial data, identify targets through open-source intelligence, and recruit ground-level operatives through Telegram and Snapchat for a few thousand dollars. The day before Nancy disappeared, a separate team allegedly appeared at a Scottsdale home in FedEx uniforms with a sixty-six-million-dollar cryptocurrency demand. Different target. Same kind of operation.But the crypto theory isn't the only one with law enforcement support. The insider theory says the man on Nancy's porch had help from someone in her orbit — someone who knew her schedule, her isolation, her inability to resist. The Gail Crane case in Kentucky, where an eighty-three-year-old was taken by her own fired caregiver sixteen days before Nancy vanished, provides a documented parallel.The doorbell camera sits at the center of both theories. The man didn't know it was there. Anyone inside Nancy's life would have known. But a disposable crypto operative, handed an address and nothing else, wouldn't have known either.Coffindaffer and retired FBI Counterintelligence Behavioral Analysis Program Chief Robin Dreeke put both theories through their hardest questions.A look back at the most compelling stories of the week.Join Our SubStack For AD-FREE ADVANCE EPISODES & EXTRAS!: https://hiddenkillers.substack.com/Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8-vxmbhTxxG10sO1izODJg?sub_confirmation=1Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspodX Twitter https://x.com/TrueCrimePodThis publication contains commentary and opinion based on publicly available information. All individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Nothing published here should be taken as a statement of fact, health or legal advice.#NancyGuthrie #SavannahGuthrie #CryptoKidnapping #WrenchAttack #CertiK #FBI #RobinDreeke #JenniferCoffindaffer #HiddenKillers #TrueCrime

If the wrench attack theory is correct, the Pima County Sheriff's Department has spent four months investigating a conventional kidnapping while the actual crime involved a cryptocurrency-motivated targeting pipeline with overseas handlers and disposable operatives. If the Mexico tip represents a genuine lead, the investigation lacks a functioning cross-border channel to pursue it. And if both of those failures are real, the case may be further from resolution than the public understands.Retired FBI Special Agent Jennifer Coffindaffer provides a full-length evidentiary and procedural analysis. She examines the CertiK classification, the gaps in the wrench attack theory, the anonymous Nogales tip and the communication breakdown that left the sheriff learning about it from reporters, and whether the sixty-mile proximity to the border has been adequately addressed.The analysis also covers the Anna Kepner cruise ship murder case and the legal viability of criminal charges against the parents. The Crumbley comparison, the jurisdictional obstacles, and the step-grandmother's public demand for accountability are examined against the applicable legal framework.A comprehensive assessment of two cases where the institutional response may not match the crime.Footer Links:Join Our SubStack For AD-FREE ADVANCE EPISODES & EXTRAS!: https://hiddenkillers.substack.com/Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8-vxmbhTxxG10sO1izODJg?sub_confirmation=1Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspodX Twitter https://x.com/TrueCrimePodDisclaimer:This publication contains commentary and opinion based on publicly available information. All individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Nothing published here should be taken as a statement of fact, health or legal advice.Hashtags: #NancyGuthrie #AnnaKepner #CruiseShipMurder #CryptoKidnapping #WrenchAttack #FBI #SavannahGuthrie #JenniferCoffindaffer #TrueCrime #HiddenKillers

If the wrench attack theory is correct, the Pima County Sheriff's Department has been running an investigation structured for a conventional kidnapping while missing the architecture of an entirely different crime — one involving overseas handlers, encrypted recruitment, and a cryptocurrency-motivated targeting pipeline that local law enforcement has acknowledged it has never encountered.CertiK, a blockchain security firm, has classified the Nancy Guthrie disappearance as a suspected wrench attack in its 2026 global report alongside 33 other verified incidents. Retired FBI Special Agent Jennifer Coffindaffer has publicly stated the model “checks a lot of boxes.” However, no data breach, exchange record, or blockchain trail connecting the Guthrie family to a crypto-targeting pipeline has been publicly identified.Coffindaffer examines the evidentiary basis for the wrench attack classification, the structural differences between the Guthrie crime scene and documented wrench attack operations, and what would change in the investigative approach if the FBI formally adopted the crypto framework. She also addresses the disposable operative model and the investigative challenge of reaching through a cutout layer to identify the handler behind it.Four months. No suspect. And a question about whether the people running this case understand the crime they're investigating.Footer Links:Join Our SubStack For AD-FREE ADVANCE EPISODES & EXTRAS!: https://hiddenkillers.substack.com/Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8-vxmbhTxxG10sO1izODJg?sub_confirmation=1Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspodX Twitter https://x.com/TrueCrimePodDisclaimer:This publication contains commentary and opinion based on publicly available information. All individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Nothing published here should be taken as a statement of fact, health or legal advice.Hashtags: #NancyGuthrie #SavannahGuthrie #CryptoKidnapping #WrenchAttack #CertiK #FBI #Tucson #JenniferCoffindaffer #TrueCrime #HiddenKillers

The wrench attack model works through layers. A handler overseas identifies a target. An operative is recruited through encrypted messaging — someone disposable, someone local, someone who gets pointed at an address and cut loose if it goes wrong. That person may never know who's behind the operation or what the real objective is.If that's what happened at Nancy Guthrie's front door, the person investigators are looking for may not have the answers the FBI needs — even if they're found. And four months in, the investigative tools that reach through that kind of cutout are limited.A blockchain security firm called CertiK has listed Nancy's disappearance as a suspected wrench attack in its 2026 global report. Retired FBI Special Agent Jennifer Coffindaffer has said the model “checks a lot of boxes.” But no crypto connection to the Guthrie family has been publicly identified, and the crime scene evidence — weeds used to cover a camera, a thirty-dollar backpack — doesn't resemble the prepared operatives documented in other cases on the list.Coffindaffer joins Tony and Robin to examine the wrench attack framework, its strongest evidence in this case, and the gaps that haven't been closed.Footer Links:Join Our SubStack For AD-FREE ADVANCE EPISODES & EXTRAS!: https://hiddenkillers.substack.com/Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8-vxmbhTxxG10sO1izODJg?sub_confirmation=1Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspodX Twitter https://x.com/TrueCrimePodDisclaimer:This publication contains commentary and opinion based on publicly available information. All individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Nothing published here should be taken as a statement of fact, health or legal advice.Hashtags: #NancyGuthrie #SavannahGuthrie #CryptoKidnapping #WrenchAttack #CertiK #FBI #Tucson #JenniferCoffindaffer #TrueCrime #HiddenKillers

In FBI and digital forensic terminology, a wrench attack is an organized crypto-extortion operation in which networks recruit disposable operatives to physically coerce targets into surrendering cryptocurrency holdings. These operations employ encrypted handler communications, layered payment channels designed to resist tracing, and deliberate separation between the operatives who execute the physical intrusion and the architects who direct it. Cases have been documented across multiple jurisdictions.CertiK, a leading blockchain security firm, included Nancy Guthrie's name on its official 2026 wrench attack case list. The theory gained further attention due to temporal and geographic proximity to a confirmed wrench attack in Scottsdale, Arizona — where two California teenagers, directed by anonymous handlers via Signal, drove 600 miles dressed as FedEx drivers and forced entry into a residence demanding $66 million in cryptocurrency. That incident occurred on January 31st — the same date Nancy Guthrie allegedly vanished from her Tucson-area home approximately ninety minutes to the south.Retired FBI Special Agent Jennifer Coffindaffer evaluates the theory against the publicly available evidence. She identifies elements proponents cite as consistent with the wrench attack model and examines each against the documented operational patterns of confirmed cases.The evidentiary gaps she identifies are specific. No cryptocurrency trail has been publicly established connecting the Guthrie residence to digital asset holdings that would attract this type of operation. The individual captured on doorbell footage appeared to discover the camera in real time — inconsistent with the pre-operation intelligence gathering typical of organized wrench attacks. The equipment visible in the footage does not match standard operative provisioning in documented cases. CertiK's classification may rest substantially on ransom demands that law enforcement has reportedly already dissociated from the underlying criminal act.Coffindaffer also distinguishes the operational characteristics of the Scottsdale incident from what the evidence shows in the Guthrie case. Nancy Guthrie was 84. She remains missing. Her family continues to offer a $1 million reward.Join Our SubStack For AD-FREE ADVANCE EPISODES & EXTRAS!: https://hiddenkillers.substack.com/Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8-vxmbhTxxG10sO1izODJg?sub_confirmation=1Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspodX Twitter https://x.com/TrueCrimePodThis publication contains commentary and opinion based on publicly available information. All individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Nothing published here should be taken as a statement of fact, health or legal advice.#NancyGuthrie #WrenchAttack #CryptoCrime #CertiK #Scottsdale #FBI #JenniferCoffindaffer #HiddenKillers #TrueCrime #TucsonArizona

A wrench attack is an organized crypto-extortion operation. The networks running them recruit disposable operatives, use cryptocurrency payment channels that are nearly impossible to trace, and protect the architects behind layers of cutouts. They've been documented in cases across the country. CertiK, a leading blockchain security firm, placed Nancy Guthrie's name on its official 2026 wrench attack case list. The question is whether the evidence supports the classification.On January 31st — the same day Nancy Guthrie vanished from her Tucson-area home — two California teenagers drove 600 miles to Scottsdale dressed as FedEx drivers and forced their way into a home demanding $66 million in cryptocurrency. Anonymous handlers on Signal directed the operation. The proximity in time and geography has fueled the theory that Nancy's disappearance may be connected to the same organized crime wave.Jennifer Coffindaffer spent 28 years at the FBI and has worked exactly these kinds of cases. She lays out the operational pattern of documented wrench attacks, identifies which specific elements of the Nancy Guthrie case some proponents argue align with the model, and then tests every piece against what's publicly known.The gaps she identifies are specific. The missing cryptocurrency trail nobody has been able to explain. The person on Nancy's porch who discovered the doorbell camera in real time rather than being briefed about it beforehand — a departure from the documented operational pattern. The gear that doesn't match what recruited operatives in confirmed cases typically receive. And CertiK's classification itself — which may rest on ransom demands that investigators have already separated from the underlying crime.This isn't an endorsement or a dismissal. It's the analytical breakdown the theory deserves — careful enough to take it seriously and honest enough to name what it can't yet support. The Guthrie family is still offering a $1 million reward. Nancy remains missing.Join Our SubStack For AD-FREE ADVANCE EPISODES & EXTRAS!: https://hiddenkillers.substack.com/Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8-vxmbhTxxG10sO1izODJg?sub_confirmation=1Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspodX Twitter https://x.com/TrueCrimePodThis publication contains commentary and opinion based on publicly available information. All individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Nothing published here should be taken as a statement of fact, health or legal advice.#NancyGuthrie #WrenchAttack #CryptoCrime #CertiK #Scottsdale #FBI #JenniferCoffindaffer #HiddenKillers #TrueCrime #TucsonArizona

Jennifer Coffindaffer has 28 years of FBI experience and has worked the kinds of organized crime operations that wrench attack proponents believe may explain what happened to Nancy Guthrie. She takes the theory seriously enough to examine it honestly — and seriously enough to name where the evidence stops.A wrench attack is a physically violent crypto-extortion operation run by organized networks. Disposable operatives get recruited, directed through encrypted communications, and sent to force families into surrendering digital assets. The payment channels are layered to make the architects invisible. These cases are documented across the country. On January 31st — the same day Nancy vanished — two California teenagers directed by Signal handlers drove 600 miles to Scottsdale and forced their way into a home demanding $66 million in cryptocurrency. CertiK placed Nancy's name on its official 2026 wrench attack case list.Coffindaffer walks through the operational pattern of confirmed wrench attacks: the recruitment pipeline, the encrypted handler communications, the operational security that makes these networks nearly impossible to crack from a digital forensics standpoint. She identifies which elements of the Nancy Guthrie case proponents argue fit the model.Then she tests every piece. The missing cryptocurrency trail that should exist if this was a crypto-motivated operation. Why the person on Nancy's porch appeared to discover the doorbell camera in real time — which contradicts the briefing patterns in documented cases. Why the gear visible on footage doesn't match what confirmed operatives typically receive. And the foundational question: CertiK's classification may depend on ransom demands that investigators have already separated from the crime itself.The Scottsdale case happened the same night. But Coffindaffer identifies the specific operational differences between what happened there and what the evidence shows in Tucson. Nancy Guthrie was 84. She's still missing. Her family is still offering $1 million. The theory deserves scrutiny. So does the evidence.Join Our SubStack For AD-FREE ADVANCE EPISODES & EXTRAS!: https://hiddenkillers.substack.com/Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8-vxmbhTxxG10sO1izODJg?sub_confirmation=1Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspodX Twitter https://x.com/TrueCrimePodThis publication contains commentary and opinion based on publicly available information. All individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Nothing published here should be taken as a statement of fact, health or legal advice.#NancyGuthrie #WrenchAttack #CryptoCrime #CertiK #FBI #JenniferCoffindaffer #HiddenKillers #TrueCrime #TucsonArizona #SavannahGuthrie

January 31st. Scottsdale, Arizona. Two teenagers in fake FedEx uniforms force their way into a home, restrain two adults, and demand access to $66 million in cryptocurrency on instructions from anonymous handlers they'd never met. Investigators log it as the first verified U.S. "wrench attack" of 2026. That same night, roughly ninety minutes south in the Catalina Foothills, Nancy Guthrie is seen alive for the last time.The timing has fueled a theory now backed by former FBI agents and a major blockchain security firm — that Nancy's disappearance is connected to the same organized crypto crime networks carrying out violent home invasions across the globe. The model uses overseas handlers, encrypted communications, and expendable recruits to target wealthy individuals or their family members. Proponents argue Nancy fits the proxy-target pattern and that the operative on her porch looks exactly like the kind of disposable recruit these networks deploy.Tony Brueski walks through the theory with the seriousness it deserves and then puts it through the filter of what the evidence actually shows. The crypto connection that doesn't exist. The camera improvisation that doesn't match a handler briefing. The CertiK classification built on ransom demands already separated from the crime. A theory can sound right and still not hold up — this episode is the difference between the two.Join Our SubStack For AD-FREE ADVANCE EPISODES & EXTRAS!: https://hiddenkillers.substack.com/Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8-vxmbhTxxG10sO1izODJg?sub_confirmation=1 Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspod X Twitter https://x.com/TrueCrimePodThis publication contains commentary and opinion based on publicly available information. All individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Nothing published here should be taken as a statement of fact, health or legal advice.#NancyGuthrie #WrenchAttack #CryptoCrime #Scottsdale #TrueCrimeToday #SavannahGuthrie #FBI #CertiK #TucsonMissing #HomeInvasion

CertiK tracks crypto-related kidnappings and home invasions across the globe. In their 2026 report, they added a name that stopped people in their tracks — Nancy Guthrie, the 84-year-old mother of Savannah Guthrie who vanished from her Tucson-area home. They classified her disappearance alongside verified wrench attacks in France, the UK, and a Scottsdale home invasion that happened the same day she went missing.The wrench attack model is built on layers — overseas handlers who identify targets through data breaches, disposable operatives recruited through encrypted apps, and violent home entries designed to force access to cryptocurrency. Experts including former FBI Special Agent Jennifer Coffindaffer and retired detective Lisa Miller have outlined why elements of Nancy's case resemble the pattern. The proxy-target logic. The amateur-looking operative who might be disposable by design. The confirmed ransom dimension.Tony Brueski lays out the full theory as its proponents present it — then stress-tests every point against the actual evidence. No crypto connection to the Guthrie family has been publicly identified. The person at the door improvised around the camera instead of arriving briefed. The gear and approach contradict what documented wrench attack operatives are provided. And CertiK's own classification may rest on ransom communications already debunked as opportunistic hoaxes with no connection to whoever took Nancy. Both sides of this theory get the examination they deserve.Join Our SubStack For AD-FREE ADVANCE EPISODES & EXTRAS!: https://hiddenkillers.substack.com/Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8-vxmbhTxxG10sO1izODJg?sub_confirmation=1 Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspod X Twitter https://x.com/TrueCrimePodThis publication contains commentary and opinion based on publicly available information. All individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Nothing published here should be taken as a statement of fact, health or legal advice.#NancyGuthrie #WrenchAttack #CertiK #CryptoKidnapping #FBI #HiddenKillers #TrueCrime #ScottsdaleArizona #SavannahGuthrie #TucsonMissing

Wadoozie is a narrative-driven, on-chain attention network built on Ethereum, pairing a native ERC-20 token ($WADZ) with a real-world 48-state U.S. tour, 576 Signal Fragments redeemable for tokens (336 hidden across the 48 states, 240 in an online pool), and a Publishers Network that pays creators directly from a dedicated 7% of total supply.This episode features two guests from the Wadoozie team. The project is led by Mr. Wadoozie, Senior Internet Architect Engineer of Software, who brings more than a decade of experience in the cryptocurrency industry. He is joined on this episode by Tay, Operations Manager, who has a background in marketing and management and has run operations for multiple crypto projects.The token launches with a roughly one billion effective supply (two billion minted, 999,999,999 burned at launch), 0% buy/sell tax, a DAO-governed locked liquidity pool, and a renounced contract — every parameter publicly verifiable on Etherscan and audited by CertiK.At the center is Wadoozie himself: a returning signal that takes a character's form, traveling the country by tour bus to “activate” each state as a node in a fractured cultural network the mythology calls The Feed. The mission is structured as eight narrative Acts opening with the Austin Flagship and closing back in New Orleans, with seven Flagship cities — Austin, Los Angeles, Las Vegas, Chicago, NYC, Miami, and Nashville — anchoring the arc across roughly four and a half months. After the 48 states wrap, the network expands to Europe.About Our GuestsMr. Wadoozie is the Senior Internet Architect Engineer of Software on the project, with more than a decade of experience in the cryptocurrency industry. He sits at the center of the mission — the returning signal that takes a character's form, traveling the country by tour bus to activate each U.S. state as a node in a fractured cultural network the mythology calls The Feed.Tay is the Operations Manager at Wadoozie, with a background in marketing and management and prior operations experience across multiple crypto projects. Tay runs the @wadoozie X account and sets the public voice of the mission as the network activates one state at a time. On this episode Tay represents the operational side of the project — the people moving the bus, dropping the Signal Fragments, and building out the Publishers Network across the 48-state route.To learn more about the project visit Wadoozie.com, and follow the team on X, Telegram or Discord.

I sat down with Hudson Jameson, Head of Ecosystem at CertiK, to talk about the future of blockchain security. We covered everything from his early days mining Bitcoin in his dorm room to coordinating Ethereum upgrades and now leading ecosystem growth at the world's largest blockchain security audit firm. Hudson dropped an exclusive announcement about CertiK's upcoming AI Auditor tool that could change how developers approach smart contract security. We also discussed why institutional adoption feels boring, what makes great developer communities, and why he thinks Arbitrum is doing things right. If you're building in Web3 or just curious about where this space is headed, this conversation is packed with insights you won't want to miss. --- CONNECT ---CertiK Website: https://www.certik.comCertiK Twitter: https://x.com/CertiK--- KEY POINTS WITH TIMESTAMPS ---• [01:06] Hudson's origin story mining Bitcoin in college and falling down the Ethereum rabbit hole• [02:15] What makes CertiK different - focusing on small builders and first-time developers, not just high-profile clients• [05:07] EXCLUSIVE: CertiK announces AI Auditor tool for automated code security scanning• [08:02] Lessons from coordinating Ethereum upgrades and building governance frameworks from 2016-2021• [09:45] Why Arbitrum is winning the L2 wars with strong governance and community focus• [11:09] The tension between institutional adoption (boring but inevitable) and the original Web3 ethos• [14:31] What great developer communities do differently - they don't take themselves too seriously• [18:26] Practical security tips: 100% test coverage and documentation are non-negotiable• [21:30] How decentralized blockchains handle security incidents without a pause button• [24:34] The quantum computing debate - why experts can't agree on timeline or solutions• [28:13] AI Auditor will focus on Web3 apps and smart contracts, making security accessible• [29:50] What's next for Web3 - agents, agentic payments, and waiting for the third big thing after DeFi and NFTsDisclaimer:Nothing mentioned in this podcast is investment advice and please do your own research. It would mean a lot if you can leave a review of this podcast on Apple Podcasts or Spotify and share this podcast with a friend. Be a guest on the podcast or contact us - https://www.web3pod.xyz/

For episode 687 of the BlockHash Podcast, host Brandon Zemp is joined by Yuannan Yang, Security Engineer at CertiK, the largest Web3 security services provider. CertiK offers a wide range of products and services to support the Web3 industry, project teams, and users alike. CertiK's products and services span the entire lifecycle of project development, from incubation and early stages, to growth and maturity. CertiK is one of the most globally recognized companies in the Web3 industry, serving users across 150 countries/regions.Yuannan Yang, based in Washington, DC, US, is currently a Security Engineer at CertiK. Yuannan Yang brings experience from previous roles at Johns Hopkins Whiting School of Engineering, Tsinghua University and Red Hat. Yuannan Yang holds a 2019 - 2020 Master's degree in information security @ Johns Hopkins Whiting School of Engineering.

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For the first time, a tokenized fund will be open to the public, thanks to MAS approval for a collaboration between Franklin Templeton and DBS. Could this be the start of a whole new way to invest, diversify, and engage with the market. On Wealth Tracker, Hongbin Jeong speaks to Jason Jiang, CBO at CertiK, to find out more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Live from Proof of Talk Paris 2025, this episode of The Edge of Show explores the evolution of digital finance, security, and real-world blockchain utility with four visionary leaders shaping the next phase of Web3.First, we spoke with Stephan Lutz, CEO of BitMEX, who shared insights on exchange security, AI-assisted trading, and how BitMEX is navigating a more responsible approach to token listings and trader education.Next, we sat down with Nkiru Uwaje, CEO of Mansa, to learn how her team is powering cross-border payments with stablecoins and building liquidity rails for Africa, Southeast Asia, and Latin America.Then we spoke with Jason Jiang, Chief Business Officer at CertiK, who outlined how real-time monitoring and smarter compliance tools are transforming security in blockchain—and why regulators are finally catching up.Lastly, Damu Winston from Amazon Web3 joined us to discuss the convergence of Web3, AI, and spatial computing—plus a surprise appearance from his personal AI agent Samir, who gave us a glimpse into the not-so-distant future.This episode offers a rare and dynamic cross-section of the global leaders building Web3's next chapter—combining infrastructure, policy, finance, and futuristic tech.Support us through our Sponsors! ☕

TODAY'S HEADLINES - JUNE 4MoonPay to offer direct crypto services in all 50 US states after obtaining New York's BitLicense.Pump.Fun, reportedly, is raising $1 billion for a token sale at a $4 billion valuation.MARA hits monthly mining milestone, holds all 950 BTC to grow second-largest public crypto treasury.An unofficial Trump Wallet hits the market, according to Bitcoin Magazine. Don Jr. and Eric Trump have denied any involvement.Finally, 2.1B crypto stolen in 2025 as hackers shift focus from code to users, according to a recent CertiK report.Show SponsorsGear.ExeThis episode is brought to you by Gear.Exe. Supercharge Ethereum. Build on Ethereum but Experience Solana. There is no need for L2s and bridging your assets anymore because Gear.Exe is a bridgeless rollup and execution layer. Imagine a world where Ethereum has Web2-grade UX, less than one-second transaction latency, a 90–99% reduction in gas fee, and up to 1000x more compute capacity. If you want to scale your existing ETH mainnet, Dapp, visit Gear.Exe.C3The C3 team has more than 20 years of experience in journalism, including leading the editorial and content side of a major Web3 news publication. They are also experienced AI and Web3 PR professionals, regularly placing content in leading web3 and AI publications. C3's members previously co-founded the PR department at SCRIB3, and have experience with clients such as EigenLayer, VanEck, Monad, SKALE Network, LEVR Bet, Symmio, Camp Network, Evmos, Avail, Moonbeam, and others.WHERE TO FIND DCNdailycryptonews.nethttps://twitter.com/DCNDailyCryptoEMAIL or FOLLOW the HostsEmail: kyle@dailycryptonews.net——————————————————————***NOT FINANCIAL, LEGAL, OR TAX ADVICE! JUST OPINION! WE ARE NOT EXPERTS! WE DO NOT GUARANTEE A PARTICULAR OUTCOME. WE HAVE NO INSIDE KNOWLEDGE! YOU NEED TO DO YOUR OWN RESEARCH AND MAKE YOUR OWN DECISIONS! THIS IS JUST EDUCATION & ENTERTAINMENT! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

CertiK chief business officer Jason Jiang shares the nitty gritty on how North Korea's Lazarus Group stole $1.4 billion in ETH-related tokens from Bybit, who is ultimately at fault, and what the crypto industry and investors can do to protect themselves against the next major hack. (00:00) Introduction to The Agenda podcast and this week's episode(02:17) How Lazarus Group hacked Bybit (07:17) Are hard wallets and cold wallets safe from hacks?(09:19) How AI and quantum computing could compromise blockchains(12:24) Who is most at fault for the Bybit hack?(16:05) Is THORChain facilitating crime or abiding by the rules of decentralization?(18:46) How smart contract audits work(23:31) Securing AI and planning for the quantum computing Cambrian explosion(26:02) Is there a white hat hacker shortage?(30:34) The future of onchain securityThe Agenda is brought to you by Cointelegraph and hosted/produced by Ray Salmond and Jonathan DeYoung, with post-production by Elena Volkova (Hatch Up). Follow Cointelegraph on X (Twitter) at @Cointelegraph, Jonathan at @maddopemadic and Ray at @HorusHughes. Jonathan is also on Instagram at @maddopemadic, and he made the music for the podcast — hear more at madic.art.Check out Cointelegraph at cointelegraph.com.If you like what you heard, rate us and leave a review!The views, thoughts and opinions expressed in this podcast are its participants' alone and do not necessarily reflect or represent the views and opinions of Cointelegraph. This podcast (and any related content) is for entertainment purposes only and does not constitute financial advice, nor should it be taken as such. Everyone must do their own research and make their own decisions. The podcast's participants may or may not own any of the assets mentioned.

Robby Greenfield is the founder of Umoja, a structured finance protocol that enables next-generation YVTs with lower risk and higher yields for any blue-chip cryptocurrency. Why you should listen Umoja Labs is a Web3-focused technology company committed to building blockchain-driven financial solutions that foster global economic inclusion. Their core offering, the Umoja Protocol, is designed as an advanced yield-generation platform specifically optimized for cryptocurrency investors. At its heart is the tokenized asset $yBTC, which provides users with the ability to earn yield on Bitcoin holdings in a secure, compliant, and efficient manner. The platform allows investors to stake Umoja's native token ($UMJA) to earn yield-bearing Bitcoin tokens ($yBTC), effectively compounding their cryptocurrency assets. Umoja achieves competitive yields through sophisticated liquidity management and strategic partnerships with leading DeFi protocols, including Goat Protocol and Bunni. These collaborations enhance the protocol's ability to optimize returns while maintaining robust risk management practices. Security remains paramount for Umoja Labs. The protocol has undergone comprehensive audits, including certification from Certik, a respected blockchain security firm. Additionally, Umoja partners with trusted custodial providers like Cobo to ensure institutional-grade security for users' assets. By combining innovative tokenization strategies, rigorous compliance standards, and robust security measures, Umoja Labs aims to transform cryptocurrency investing into a more accessible and lucrative opportunity for investors worldwide. Supporting links Stabull Finance Umoja Andy on Twitter  Brave New Coin on Twitter Brave New Coin If you enjoyed the show please subscribe to the Crypto Conversation and give us a 5-star rating and a positive review in whatever podcast app you are using.  

ETH ETF a week away, Kraken/CertiK drama, a discussion on block space, ETH dev golden days, and will crypto be a topic at US Pres debate?

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Bankless Friday Weekly Rollup  3rd Week of June 2024 The SEC drops all charges against Ethereum 2.0—could it now be recognized as a commodity? Plus, hints surface about the launch date of the ETH ETF! Airdrop season is still alive and well! LayerZero and zkSync tokens launched recently. Find out if you're eligible and the market's reaction. And, did Baron Trump really launch a DJT memecoin on Solana? We unpack the latest buzz and drama. Tune in for all the details and so much more! ------ ✨ Mint the episode on Zora ✨ https://zora.co/collect/zora:0x0c294913a7596b427add7dcbd6d7bbfc7338d53f/18 ------

Kraken was recently hacked to the tune of $3m. Turns out it was security audit firm Certik. Is the episode about an overzealous white hat or something more nefarious? Enjoying this content? SUBSCRIBE to the Podcast: https://pod.link/1438693620 Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/nathanielwhittemorecrypto Subscribe to the newsletter: https://breakdown.beehiiv.com/ Join the discussion: https://discord.gg/VrKRrfKCz8 Follow on Twitter: NLW: https://twitter.com/nlw Breakdown: https://twitter.com/BreakdownNLW

Matt and Nic return for another week of news and deals. In this episode:  Certik goes from white hat to black hat regarding a Kraken exploit Bozo of the week The DJT memecoin scandal and Martin Shkreli What's the deal with Barron Trump and the DJT memecoin? Should we welcome celebrity memecoins? Should bankers have been more supportive of crypto over SAB121? Paul Ryan's stablecoin op-ed in the WSJ Sponsor notes: Floating on Thin Air In Coin Metrics' State of the Network issue 264, we dive into the different factors of a project's tokenomics and its effects on token valuation and on-chain activity.

In this episode, Jason and Santi discuss surviving crypto market cycles. They discuss current market conditions, the psychology behind decision-making during downturns, and strategies for portfolio management. The conversation covers Coinbase's evolving strategy, the surprising demographics of ETF buyers, and the shift towards consumer applications in crypto. They also touch on the future of airdrops and the recent Kraken security incident. Thanks for tuning in! - - Follow Jason: https://twitter.com/JasonYanowitz Follow Santiago: https://twitter.com/santiagoroel Follow Empire: https://twitter.com/theempirepod Subscribe on YouTube: https://tinyurl.com/4fdhhb2j Subscribe on Apple: https://tinyurl.com/mv4frfv7 Subscribe on Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/wbaypprw Start your day with crypto news, analysis and data from Katherine Ross and David Canellis. Subscribe to the Empire newsletter: https://blockworks.co/newsletter/empire?utm_source=podcasts Get top market insights and the latest in crypto news. Subscribe to Blockworks Daily Newsletter: https://blockworks.co/newsletter/ - - Resources https://x.com/JasonYanowitz/status/1801386829415125376 https://x.com/CertiK/status/1803450205389402215 - - Sei Labs believes the EVM is here to stay. By providing the fastest time to finality of any chain, thousands of transactions per second and full backwards compatibility with the EVM, Ethereum developers can try out a brand new design space for their applications. Try out sei v2 devnet - visit the new sei.io to find out more. - - Avalanche is a smart contracts platform that scales infinitely and regularly finalizes transactions in less than one second. Its novel consensus protocol, Subnet infrastructure, and HyperSDK toolkit enable Web3 developers to easily launch powerful, custom blockchain solutions. Build anything you want, any way you want, on the eco-friendly blockchain designed for Web3 devs. Start building today at https://www.avax.network/ - - Mantle recently launched their airdrop program "Rewards Station" to holders of its native token, $MNT. The Rewards Station program distributes pre-sale token allocations or listed token to $MNT holders who stake their $MNT. Check out the rewards station: https://www.mantle.xyz/rewards-station - - Marinade is the leading Solana staking service that spreads your stake across 100+ top validators, distributes MEV rewards, and provides automatic downside protection with new Protected Staking Rewards. Choose to liquid stake for mSOL for use in DeFi, or delegate your stake through Marinade Native, which gives you full custody of your SOL and no smart contract risk. Max performance for you, max performance for Solana. https://blckwrks.co/Marinade - - Timestamps: (00:00) Introduction (02:09) Sweaters & Down Only Marets (10:49) Portfolio Decision Making (21:02) Private Market Conditions (23:48) Where are Devs Building? (27:22) Santi's Intern (39:23) Sei Ad (40:21) Marinade Ad (41:24) Ava labs Ad (42:22) Mantle Ad (43:19) What's Wrong with Airdrops (52:46) Coinbase Event Reflection (01:00:58) Kraken Hack (01:05:33) Reading List & Lifting - - Disclaimer: Nothing said on Empire is a recommendation to buy or sell securities or tokens. This podcast is for informational purposes only, and any views expressed by anyone on the show are solely our opinions, not financial advice. Santiago, Jason, and our guests may hold positions in the companies, funds, or projects discussed.

In over 150 episodes, we have never covered more crypto drama in a single episode than this one — not by a long shot. As usual, we'll start with a rundown of Bitcoin in the past 24 hours, explaining why the price has felt stuck for so long, the insane number of short positions in BTC, and why one popular statistic about Bitcoin miners is misleading. Then it's onto the drama, with Kraken claiming it is being extorted for $3 million by a mystery security research team, which then outed itself publicly, and Arkham has put out a $150,000 bounty to find out who is behind TrumpCoin, as rumors abound about “Pharma Bro” Martin Shkreli and Barron Trump.Further reading:Why is Bitcoin price stuck?‘Insane amount' of Bitcoin shorters are hoping it won't go to $70KBitcoin miner reserves drop to lowest in 14 yearsKraken says its being extorted following bug bounty reportCertiK identified Kraken exploit, claims exchange ‘threatened' its team‘Pharma Bro' claims Barron Trump holds private keys to DJT tokenReferences:So, grab yourself a coffee, and let's get into it!@PastryEth's summary of key moments from Martin Shkreli's SpaceRise'n'Crypto is brought to you by Cointelegraph and is hosted and produced by Robert Baggs. You can follow Robert on Twitter and LinkedIn. Cointelegraph's Twitter: @CointelegraphCointelegraph's website: cointelegraph.comThe views, thoughts and opinions expressed in this podcast are its participants' alone and do not necessarily reflect or represent the views and opinions of Cointelegraph. This podcast (and any related content) is for entertainment purposes only and does not constitute financial advice, nor should it be taken as such. Everyone must do their own research and make their own decisions. The podcast's participants may or may not own any of the assets mentioned.

Summary   In this conversation, Wayne Marcel interviews Mikhail, who is in business development at CertiK and runs a professional Web3 community. They discuss the evolving role of sales in the web3 industry, the importance of content creation and personal branding, and the need for security in the web3 space. Mikhail explains the services offered by CertiK, including smart contract audits, chain audits, and application layer security. He also talks about the challenges of decentralization and the importance of KYC processes. Mikhail shares his experience in building a professional web3 community and the value of building relationships in the industry.   Learn more about CertiK: https://www.certik.com/    Learn more about Network Spotlight: https://www.networkspotlight.io/  Learn more about FIO and get your Handle today: http://fio.net/  Takeaways   The role of sales in the web3 industry is evolving, with a merge between marketing and business development. Content creation and personal branding are essential for reaching and connecting with the web3 community. Security is crucial in the web3 space, with the need for smart contract audits, chain audits, and application layer security. Decentralization poses challenges, especially in terms of transparency and KYC processes. Building relationships and connecting with others in the industry is valuable for personal and professional growth.   Chapters   00:00 Introduction and Connecting in the Web3 Space 01:05 The Evolving Role of Sales in the Web3 Industry 05:59 Ensuring Security in the Web3 Space with CertiK 08:36 Challenges and Considerations in Decentralization 14:00 Building a Professional Web3 Community and the Value of Relationships

Bitcoin is down 1% at $60,794 Eth is down 2% at $2,971 Binance Coin, is down 1.5% at $573 CertiK says April marks lowest losses from hacks and scams on record. Spot BTC ETFs see net outflows of $51M. Samourai Wallet co-founder pleads not-guilty. MSTR adds more BTC to holdings. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

For the third time, Bitcoin bangs its head and drops below $70,000, raising questions about what happens next. Some analysts warn of a heavy correction, and some think a pod of whales lurk beneath the surface and are ready to scoop up sats should that happen, causing the price to bounce back. Elsewhere, CertiK warns of a “high risk” Telegram vulnerability, Solana developers plan a fix for the failed transactions problem, and U.S. Representative Patrick McHenry discusses digital asset legislation, hyping up Bitcoiners.Further reading:Bitcoin spot volumes confirm crypto markets' ‘euphoric' phase — GlassnodeBitcoin analysis eyes CPI as whales ‘pressure' BTC price below $69K‘High-risk' Telegram vulnerability exposes users to attacks — CertiKSolana devs target April 15 for failed TX fix — It's ‘not a design flaw'Rep. McHenry hopes digital asset bill passage will be his ‘biggest win'ReferencesMert Mumtaz post on X about Solana implementationSo, grab yourself a coffee, and let's get into it!Rise'n'Crypto is brought to you by Cointelegraph and is hosted and produced by Robert Baggs. You can follow Robert on Twitter and LinkedIn. Cointelegraph's Twitter: @CointelegraphCointelegraph's website: cointelegraph.comThe views, thoughts and opinions expressed in this podcast are its participants' alone and do not necessarily reflect or represent the views and opinions of Cointelegraph. This podcast (and any related content) is for entertainment purposes only and does not constitute financial advice, nor should it be taken as such. Everyone must do their own research and make their own decisions. The podcast's participants may or may not own any of the assets mentioned.

Today on the Ether we have Andromeda hosting a discussion with CertiK on enhancing security and support for developers. You'll hear from Mikhail, The.Multi-Chain.Future, Muhammad Saleem, and more! Recorded on April 2nd 2024. Make sure to check out the newest tracks from Finn and the RAC FM gang over at ImaginetheSmell.org! The majority of the music at the end of these spaces can be found streaming over on Spotify, and the rest of the streaming platforms. Thank you to everyone in the community who supports TerraSpaces.

The Bahamut blockchain is an innovative EVM-based, layer 1 solution, renowned for its security, decentralization, and scalability. It uses the FTN coin for network operations, cross-chain functionalities, and rewards. Notably secure, Bahamut has passed CERTIK and HEXENS assessments and introduces a unique Proof of Stake and Activity (POSA) consensus mechanism, rewarding validators based on engagement with their applications.Pavel Aramyan, with almost five years of experience in web3 technology, is the Blockchain Program Lead at Bahamut. He has expertise in successfully leading Web3 projects and product development, such as NFTs, ERC20 tokens, DeFi products, and has been working on Bahamut since day one.The Bahamut Foundation has launched the Bahamut Grants program, offering 10 million $FTN to support projects in areas like bridges, multi-signature wallets, DEXs, and RNG oracles. The program aims to foster Web3 development, supporting the Solidity language to attract more developers. Applications are open on the Bahamut Arena Grants webpage, promising opportunities for those looking to innovate in the Web3 space.

In the latest episode of Block Stars, David Schwartz, Ripple CTO, teams up with leading experts Ari Redbord, Global Head of Policy and Government Affairs at TRM Labs and Ronghui Gu, Co-Founder of CertiK to unravel the complexities of blockchain security. - Explore the evolution of blockchain security over the past decade, highlighting XRPL's stability and the opportunities and risks posed by smart contracts.- Delve into the intricacies of blockchain security, discussing the latest advancements, challenges, and strategies for safeguarding digital assets.- Gain valuable predictions and forecasts for the future of blockchain security, including emerging threats, regulatory trends, technological innovations. Join us for an enlightening discussion as we navigate the changing landscape of blockchain security and empower users to protect themselves in the digital age.

Collin Woodward is the President and General Counsel of StealthTest. This secure, cloud-based environment enables teams to create their own Ethereum and EVM-compatible test networks for private and secure Web3 development. Why you should listen StealthTest is designed to ensure industry Web3 projects can protect their privacy, compliance, and IP. With a track record including Chainlink, CertiK, and Gary Vee, StealthTest pioneers scalability, reliability, and swift deployment of secure blockchain apps. StealthTest is a comprehensive infrastructure solution for smart contract development, testing, and deployments. Nestled securely within cloud-based, private testing environments, the platform provides blockchain infrastructure to service every phase of the Web3 product lifecycle. This allows developers to direct their energies toward crafting innovative applications, liberating them from the complexities of node deployments and environmental variables. Engineered for optimal functionality, StealthTest is designed to minimize maintenance and maximize cost efficiency via resource autoscaling and frictionless network upgrades. This is accomplished through a proven, repeatable node deployment strategy and a hands-off management approach, eliminating the common headaches associated with self-managed node upkeep. StealthTest supports all EVM networks. Supporting links Bitget Bitget Academy Bitget Research Bitget Wallet StealthTest Andy on Twitter  Brave New Coin on Twitter Brave New Coin   If you enjoyed the show please subscribe to the Crypto Conversation and give us a 5-star rating and a positive review in whatever podcast app you are using.  

In our latest episode of Web3 Unpacked, Rich Pasqua of @mvmtmedia speaks with Collin Woodward, President and General Counsel of StealthTest, a secure, cloud-based private environment that enables teams to create their own Ethereum and Polygon test networks…EPISODE LINKSwww.third.academyMagazine:  https://namelessmag.ioLinkedIn Collin:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/collinwoodwardLinkedIn StealthTest:  https://www.linkedin.com/company/stealthtest-by-nameless/https://x.com/getstealthtest?s=20About StealthTestStealthTest is a secure, cloud-based private environment that enables teams to create their own Ethereum and Polygon test networks. With their platform, they are allowing companies to test and develop their products and smart contracts without fearing leaks and upholding privacy, compliance, and IP protection.Using a single Stealth Test environment, companies like GammaSwap have supported over 20,000 active users with 100% uptime and zero performance degradation. With a track record including Chainlink, CertiK, and Gary Vee, StealthTest pioneers scalability, reliability, and swift deployment of secure blockchain appsLEARN MORE ABOUT Arc:https://linktr.ee/arctaihttps://arctai.com#ethereum #pollygon #Web3 #NFT #web3unpacked #testnet #virtaul #Turbofish #metaverse  #bitcoin  #rustdevblog  #ai #blockchain #collinwoodward #richpasqua #virtuallearning #blockchain

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is down slightly at $26,855 Eth is up slightly at $1,546 BNB is down slightly at $205 SEC won't appeal court's reversal of GBTC rejection. FTX estate stakes Solana holdings Ferrari to accept crypto CertiK goes through layoffs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of Crypto 101 we are joined by Monier Jalal of CertiK! CertiK is a pioneer in blockchain security, utilizing best-in-class Formal Verification and AI technology to secure and monitor blockchains, smart contracts, and Web3 apps. Monier explains how CertiK is building and working with companies in Web2, Web3, and helping traditional finance institutions navigate the Web3 landscape.Get your FREE copy of "Crypto Revolution" and start making big profits from buying, selling, and trading cryptocurrency today: https://www.cryptorevolution.com/freeSubscribe to YouTube for Exclusive Content:https://www.youtube.com/@crypto101podcastFollow us on social media for leading-edge crypto updates and trade alerts:https://twitter.com/Crypto101Podhttps://instagram.com/crypto_101Guest Links:https://www.certik.com/ *This is NOT financial, tax, or legal advice*Boardwalk Flock LLC. All Rights Reserved 2023. ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬Fog by DIZARO https://soundcloud.com/dizarofrCreative Commons — Attribution-NoDerivs 3.0 Unported — CC BY-ND 3.0 Free Download / Stream: http://bit.ly/Fog-DIZAROMusic promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/lAfbjt_rmE8▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

In this episode, we discuss the latest news in the crypto world, including:SpaceX subsidiary, Starlink, has obtained payment licenses in several US states. This means that Starlink customers will be able to pay for their subscriptions using cryptocurrencies.A Certik audit has found that many AI-powered smart contracts are flawed and can be hacked. This is a major security risk for the crypto industry.Coinbase-incubated DeFi platform, Base, has suffered an outage. The team says that no funds are at risk, but the outage has raised concerns about the security of DeFi platforms.MrBeast's Creator League, a NFT-based gaming league, has been postponed after several gamers pulled out due to backlash against NFTs.MetaMask has partnered with PayPal to allow users to buy, sell, transfer, and withdraw cryptocurrencies using PayPal. This is a major step towards mainstream adoption of cryptocurrencies.The creator of the Bored Ape Yacht Club NFT collection is giving away Bitcoin ordinals as part of a puzzle game. This is a unique way to promote NFTs and Bitcoin.#CryptoNews #ElonMusk #SmartContracts #Coinbase #NFTs #Metamask #Bitcoin__________News Links

Welcome to “The Chopping Block” – where crypto insiders Haseeb Qureshi, Tom Schmidt, and Tarun Chitra chop it up about the latest news in digital assets. In this live episode from Consensus 2023, they are joined by Avery Ching, chief architect of Aptos, to discuss the latest SEC enforcement actions, an embarrasing admission by audit firm Certik, and crypto's impact on the coming election. Listen to the episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Overcast, Podcast Addict, Pocket Casts, Stitcher, Castbox, Google Podcasts, TuneIn, Amazon Music, or on your favorite podcast platform. Show highlights:  everyone's impressions of the conference why Korea has become a hub for crypto adoption why there's no benchmarking infrastructure to compare data across blockchains how Sui decided not to airdrop a token and what the implications for future airdrops are whether CertiK bears responsibility in the Merlin DEX rugpull whether the US elections have an effect on how the SEC is playing the case with Coinbase what impact AI will have on the crypto industry Hosts Haseeb Qureshi, managing partner at Dragonfly  Tarun Chitra, managing partner at Robot Ventures Tom Schmidt, general partner at Dragonfly  Guest Avery Ching, cofounder and CTO of Aptos Disclosures Links Unchained:  Coinbase Seeks to Compel SEC Response to Rulemaking Petition ​​Exploit or Rug Pull? $1.8 Million Drained From zkSync DEX Merlin Despite Audit  SEC Sues Bittrex, Names Dash, Algorand and Other Tokens ‘Crypto Asset Securities' CoinDesk: Sui Network to Issue Token Following Exchange Sale; Airdrop Hunters Dismayed Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

CRYPTO THIS WEEK! Andre Cronje shares details about a potential Fantom Crypto Bank. What could this mean for Fantom? First Republic Bank Collapsing is the next serious issue the FED is facing. What else could break? Will the FED continue to raise rates and credit crunch the US? We discuss the CertiK & Merlin DEX Rug Pull - how to value audits, and is auditing a massive opportunity in crypto? We chat about Brian Armstrong's Response to SEC Wells Notice & Larger Crypto Impacts & much more! ------ Nothing you read/see on Blockbytes YouTube or blockbytes.com should be considered financial advice. Please use all of the information available to you and do your own research. There are many risks inherent with Crypto currency investing which includes up to complete loss of funds. So please never invest with money you cannot afford to lose. All of blockbytes content is for entertainment purposes only and the opinions of the presenters and guests do not necessarily reflect the views of Blockbytes LLC. Nothing you see in any of the blockbytes content should be considered a solicitation to buy or sell any assets. Any links of which Blockbytes receives a commission will be clearly marked as such. If you like the content that we produce and can use the products then please consider using our referral links above.

Today we have a very special guest on the program, welcome Courtnite! We also run through the upcoming and current and upcoming BSC News NFT perks on top of the exciting Battle of the DApps event which is sponsored by the one and only, Certik!

不会代码也能参与的 Web3 抢劫事件，到底是怎么发生的？今年 8 月初， Web3 领域先后发生了 Nomad 和 Solana 两起影响广泛的黑客攻击导致钱包被盗事件，有创业者重申以太坊创始人 Vitalik 年初对多链生态下跨链项目发展的担忧，也有投资机构选择事后加注 Web3 安全赛道。一个普通人是如何成为 Web3 的白帽黑客？Web3 最成熟的应用领域里都存在哪些重大安全挑战？安全行业在 Web3 是否也存在成本与刚需的悖论？困境之下，从业者如何划定 Web3 生态的安全底线？ 本期人物 刘力心，Keystone CEO 周亚金，BlockSec 联合创始人，浙江大学“百人计划”研究员 源楠，CertiK 安全工程师 刘灿，「科技早知道」监制 主要话题 [03:59] 攻击 Nomad 其实很简单？Solana 这个事儿还没结束？ [15:48] 项目方的风控能力有问题？Emergency 机制会产生中心化风险？ [24:21] 跨链项目为什么容易受到攻击？Layer 2 的安全性不仅仅依赖 Layer 1？ [45:59] 项目方能提前防范风险事件吗？线上与线下的逻辑有哪些不同？ [61:07] 安全审计公司怎么看黑客事件？开发者发现不了的安全隐患是？ 延伸阅读 - Web3 知名白帽黑客 samczsun 关于 Nomad 事件的复盘：samczsun (https://twitter.com/samczsun) - Solana 发言人 Austin Federa 对今年8 月份钱包被盗事件的回复：Austin Federa (https://twitter.com/Austin_Federa) - 闪电贷（flashloans）：一种金融行为，指代在一笔交易中同时完成贷款动作和还款动作的套利行为，可用于去中心化交易所之间的无风险套利，是 web3 黑客实施攻击的主要手段之一；2018 年由 Marble 协议提出，目前 Aave、Unisway 等平台都有闪电贷功能 ；闪电贷是很多区块链项目开发者的安全盲区，也是当下安全审计公司进行项目审计时最关注的问题之一。 - 重入攻击（Re-entrancy Callback）：利用智能合约基础漏洞所发动的典型攻击行为之一，可分为 single-function 和 cross-function， 2016 年以太坊 TheDAO 项目就遭到了重入攻击并一度暂停交易；目前主流应对重入攻击的主要方法有 Checks-Effects-Interactions 和 Reentrancy Guard。 - Layer 1：指代底层区块链，大家熟知的比特币、以太坊、Solana 均属于 Layer 1 层级；在交易需求和处理速度的压力下，Layer 1 可以通过 Layer 2 解决方案完成扩容，Nomad、Ronin 等跨链、侧链项目均属于 Layer 2 层级。 使用音乐 Shanghai Institute-Gridded 幕后制作 监制：刘灿、信宇 后期：Luke 运营：Yao 封面设计：饭团 关于节目 原「硅谷早知道」，全新改版后为「What's Next｜科技早知道」。放眼全球，聚焦科技发展，关注商业格局变化。 欢迎加入声动胡同会员计划 (https://sourl.cn/BiLZhA) 订阅方式： 国内支付渠道（年付） (https://sourl.cn/G4B2Wt) 国外支付渠道（月付） (https://sourl.cn/UXhR7j) 「声动胡同」是以声动活泼北京办公室所在的前永康胡同为灵感，为喜欢我们的听众打造的一款社区产品。我们希望在这样的社区里，能让有价值共识的年轻人们在此获得更多源源不断的思考养料，彼此支持和成长。如果你加入成为我们的街坊，将获得以下与我们保持更亲密连接的机会： - 每周三封 newsletter 形式的「胡同来信」，获得更多节目之外的信息与故事。 胡同来信试读：「教主来信｜像记账一样，记下你花出去的时间」 (https://sourl.cn/6MACkD) - 每季度举办一场线上或线下活动，例如已举办了三期的「露天演讲台」 (https://sourl.cn/BzAURb)、「胡同里的清醒梦」快闪活动。 - 你也可以在邮件中和我们讨论或询问任何事，我们都会一一邮件回复。 Special Guests: 刘力心, 周亚金, and 源楠.

Jeff Kelley, Eathan Janney, and Josh Kriger are coming to you from New York for NFT NYC Week. In this episode, they share a series of interviews with people doing interesting in the space. Listen to their fun conversation with Josh Leidolf, aka TRAN$PARENT, as he explains he is using his art to promote and advocate for transparency in the financial sector. They also chat with Ben Yurcisin and Miles Colon of BeYu Labs about the collaborative space that is Web3. Plus, stay tuned for important announcements from the people who sponsored an incredible industry rooftop mixer: Robby Yung of Animoca Brands, Ronghui Gu of CertiK, and Geoffrey of Woo of Anti Fund. Lastly, look out for a demo of the WeDream AR, where a volunteer gets to tour a virtual art gallery and purchase NFTs on the spot. More from Edge of NFT:

Jeff Kelley, Eathan Janney, and Josh Kriger are coming to you from New York for NFT NYC Week. In this episode, they share a series of interviews with people doing interesting in the space. Listen to their fun conversation with Josh Leidolf, aka TRAN$PARENT, as he explains he is using his art to promote and advocate for transparency in the financial sector. They also chat with Ben Yurcisin and Miles Colon of BeYu Labs about the collaborative space that is Web3. Plus, stay tuned for important announcements from the people who sponsored an incredible industry rooftop mixer: Robby Yung of Animoca Brands, Ronghui Gu of CertiK, and Geoffrey of Woo of Anti Fund. Lastly, look out for a demo of the WeDream AR, where a volunteer gets to tour a virtual art gallery and purchase NFTs on the spot.