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A fresh wave of crypto malware is sweeping the world of digital assets, and this time the actors are wiser and more versatile than ever. At the forefront of the new wave are Librarian Ghouls, a Russia-focussed advanced persistent threat (APT) group, and Crocodilus, a cross-platform stealer with roots in Android banking trojans. “Librarian Ghouls’ latest campaign uses legitimate software like AnyDesk to hide crypto miners and keyloggers. Once they’re in, they’re silent—until midnight.” — Kaspersky Threat Intelligence ( June 9, 2025 ) Librarian Ghouls: The “Legitimate” Malware This APT group disguises attacks as routine documents (e.g., payment orders) in phishing emails. Once opened, their malware: Installs 4t Tray Minimizer to hide malicious processes. Deploys AnyDesk for remote access and XMRig to mine Monero. Steals crypto wallet credentials and registry keys. New in 2025 : Midnight activation — malware runs only at night to avoid detection. Their attack is not simply brute-force robbery — rather, they pool technical expertise with psychological coercion, striking at every step of the crypto cycle. Librarian Ghouls have also optimized their loader to masquerade as legitimate business applications, often implanting their malware into what appear to be harmless documents like payment orders or invoices. When the victim then executes the file, the malware installers install quietly programs such as 4t Tray Minimizer to cover its tracks and AnyDesk for remote control. But what is most unique about this group is that they use time-based triggers: the malware only activates at night, lowering the chances of detection by security teams during working hours. It does this using a nighttime strategy that allows it to steal wallet credentials, mine Monero using XMRig, and exfiltrate sensitive data undetected. Victims may not even realize something is amiss until weeks later, when their wallets have typically been drained and their systems compromised beyond simple restoration. Crocodilus: The Seed-Phrase Collector Originally a Turkish banking trojan, Crocodilus now targets global crypto users via: Fake apps masquerading as Coinbase , MetaMask , or mining tools. Automated seed-phrase harvesters that scan devices for wallet data. Social engineering via fake “Bank Support” contacts in your phone. “Crocodilus’ new parser extracts seed phrases with surgical precision. One click on a fake X link, and your wallet is gone.” — ThreatFabric MTI Team ( June 3, 2025 ) Crocodilus, on the other hand, rapidly evolved from a regional threat to a global one. No longer limited to Android, it now targets malicious browser extensions, clone desktop apps, and even Telegram bots to spread its reach. The malware's most deadly feature is its ability to steal seed phrases from clipboard data, screenshots, and autofill data, sometimes even before the victim is aware of even being targeted. Threat actors began to offer access to the compromised wallets for sale on darknet forums, establishing a thriving black market for pilfered cryptocurrency assets that is growing in size and complexity. At times, Crocodilus even spams innocent ”support” numbers onto victims' phones, tricking users into providing sensitive information in the guise of technical support. Fake X Links: Now With Real-Time Deepfakes Hackers are exploiting X (Twitter) with: Hijacked verified accounts promoting fraudulent airdrops. QR codes linking to wallet-draining smart contracts. AI deepfake support chats that mimic real agents. Real Example :In May 2025, a deepfake “Elon Musk” livestream urged viewers to scan a QR code for a “TeslaCoin” giveaway. Victims lost over $200K in 30 minutes. One of the most menacing trends is the development of real-time deepfake support chats. Hackers use AI-affected avatars to impersonate recognized brands or influencers on X (Twitter), providing authentic, interactive ”help” that lures victims into sharing their seed phrase or private key. The deepfakes are so convincing that even seasoned crypto users have been caught up in them, with the avatars mimicking voice, tone, and even body language of recognized figures in the community. In one of the most notable cases, a deepfake ”Elon Musk” live stream on X advertised a false TeslaCoin giveaway and had hundreds of thousands of dollars in losses within a few minutes. OPSEC Tips: How to Stay Safe From Quillaudits’ 2025 Guide : Action Why It Matters Use a dedicated device Isolate crypto activity from daily browsing Revoke approvals Malware can’t drain wallets you’ve locked Avoid public Wi-Fi Crocodilus thrives on unsecured networks Verify X links offline Deepfake scams vanish when cross-checked For protection against such threats, the users will have to utilize a multi-layered OPSEC approach. Experts recommend using hardware wallets for high-value investments, enabling two-factor authentication, and never sharing seed phrases — never even with presumed support personnel or legitimate social accounts. Regular wallet approval checks, keeping software up-to-date, and separating crypto operations into single-use devices can similarly reduce risk. As attackers become increasingly more innovative and inventive, the best defense is to remain well-educated and to be adequately skeptical.
Billionaire investor Paul Tudor Jones is worried about the state of the U.S. economy and its mounting debt. His investing solution to hedge against inflation includes buying commodities such as Bitcoin. US national debt currently stands at $37 trillion and counting. Jones argued that the U.S. is stuck in a “debt trap” and that policymakers will likely keep real interest rates below inflation to reduce the burden, the veteran investor told Bloomberg TV on June 11. President Trump will likely tap an “uber-dovish” Fed chairman to replace Jerome Powell, whose tenure at the central bank is set to end in 2026. That means higher prices, lower purchasing power, and bigger risk for traditional portfolios, Jones, who founded hedge fund Tudor Investment Corporation, noted. In other words, the only way a nation gets out of such high debt is to inflate its way out of it. To hedge against that ugly scenario, Tudor Jones thinks every portfolio should consist of Bitcoin, gold, and stocks. “It would be some combination of vol-adjusted bitcoin, gold, and stocks,” Jones opined, highlighting that BTC’s price swings are much more wild than those of gold, so the sizes of the positions should vary. Still, he astutely clarified: “That’s probably your best portfolio to fight inflation.” Notably, Bitcoiners have long touted the flagship cryptocurrency as a hedge against inflation, just like the yellow metal. Jones has oftentimes stated in the past that he likes Bitcoin and that the asset can be held by investors in times of economic uncertainty. Though he previously suggested allocating 5% to BTC , he refused to give a figure during the recent Bloomberg interview — though he doubled down on his strong belief in the crypto. The legendary investor’s comments come after the Consumer Price Index accelerated to a year-on-year pace of 2.4% in May, indicating that U.S. President Donald Trump’s trade war has had a limited impact on the economy. At around $109,536, the price of BTC is up more than 64% in the year to-date, according to crypto data provider CoinMarketCap . Analysts are eyeing price targets for BTC past its current all-time high of $111,814.
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China has capped its rare earth exports to US automakers and manufacturers at just six months, throwing a wrench into global supply expectations and giving Beijing a tactical edge if talks fall apart again. This was confirmed after two days of tense meetings in London between Chinese officials and their American counterparts, according to a report from the Wall Street Journal. The decision comes after a fragile trade deal was drawn up in Geneva last month but never fully settled. The temporary approval of export licenses is part of a broader agreement still waiting for the signatures of President Donald Trump and President Xi Jinping. If both leaders sign off, companies in the US could begin receiving rare earth shipments within a week. US agrees to roll back jet engine and ethane controls To make this six-month window possible, the US negotiating team agreed to scale back export restrictions on several high-tech components and materials that China had previously been blocked from buying. These include jet engines, engine parts, and ethane—a key ingredient in the production of plastics. One individual familiar with the deal said the process for US firms to apply for rare earth export licenses would begin immediately. But none of it moves forward without a final greenlight from both Trump and Xi. “FULL MAGNETS, AND ANY NECESSARY RARE EARTHS, WILL BE SUPPLIED, UP FRONT, BY CHINA,” Trump wrote Wednesday on Truth Social, signaling that the deal is done pending executive approval. The rare earths at stake are the kind used in electric vehicles, wind turbines, consumer electronics, and military hardware. While the agreement sounds like a step forward, the six-month expiration creates more uncertainty than clarity. Officials in Beijing have made it clear they intend to keep their grip on the supply as a bargaining chip in future talks. Rare earths stay weaponized as Asia moves away from the dollar Negotiations in London only happened because both sides accused each other of not holding up the Geneva deal. Trump’s team claimed China was deliberately stalling license approvals. Beijing hit back, saying the US had sabotaged the agreement first. The blame game didn’t stop the talks, but it’s exactly why this license deal has an expiration date baked into it. While all of that was happening, the broader financial picture was shifting, too. Asian economies are making clear moves to cut their dependence on the US dollar, citing volatility, political risk, and economic weaponization. The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) unveiled a strategic plan that will run through 2030, encouraging trade in local currencies to reduce FX shocks and avoid the fallout of unpredictable US policies. The world’s reserves of US dollars are already shrinking. Back in 2000, dollars made up over 70% of global reserves. As of 2024, that number has dropped to 57.8%. The greenback has also taken a beating this year, with the dollar index losing more than 8% in value just since January. The April nosedive came after messy US policymaking triggered widespread selloffs. Mitul Kotecha, head of FX and emerging market strategy at Barclays Asia, said on CNBC that governments are no longer ignoring the fact that the dollar is being used as a weapon. “Countries are looking at the fact that the dollar has been, and can be used as a sort of weapon on trade, direct sanctions, etc… That’s been the real change, I think, in the last several months,” he said. Lin Li, head of global markets research for Asia at MUFG, added that de-dollarization is accelerating. He said many Asian countries now want to rely on their own currencies to cut exposure to dollar-related risk. That shift matters because it could affect how future China-US trade deals are structured, especially when tied to commodities and cross-border payments. This rare earth deal is just one chapter, not the end of the book. Officials close to President Xi want to preserve China’s leverage by keeping control of rare earths tight. The US response, for now, has been to trade tech exports for raw materials. Whether that gamble pays off depends on what happens next week—and how long both sides can pretend six months is enough. Cryptopolitan Academy: Tired of market swings? Learn how DeFi can help you build steady passive income. Register Now
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The XRP price is turning bullish once again, with new technical analysis indicating that the altcoin could be on track for a fresh All-Time High (ATH). As the price moves toward breaking key resistance levels, analysts are calling for a potential surge above $4. Alongside this outlook, they have provided detailed trading guidance and identified the ideal timeframe for investors to consider taking profits. Master Ananda, a prominent TradingView analyst, has reported that XRP is currently showing strong technical signs of a bullish breakout that could lead to new all-time highs above $4.5. Despite experiencing a months-long downtrend, the cryptocurrency appears to be entering a powerful new growth phase that could bring its price significantly higher than previous ATH levels around $3.84. XRP Price Eyes Huge ATH Breakout Above $4.5 Notably, the TradingView analyst points to the bottom of a recent correction forming on April 7, with a peak established on May 12. This was followed by a 24-day retracement phase that ended on June 5, when XRP formed a higher low. Based on these price movements, Master Ananda notes that it’s been approximately 27 days since XRP last saw bullish price action, marking almost an entire month of consolidation. Related Reading: XRP Wave Structure Predicts Wild Fluctuations On Its Way To $4 ATH Nevertheless, the analyst highlights that the recent confirmation candle on June 8 supports the expectation that XRP is resuming its upward trajectory. The analyst’s chart illustrates a clear breakout from a descending trendline, followed by a shift into an ascending channel. This formation, paired with substantial volume activity and a bullish price structure, signals a possibly strong rally for XRP. Fibonacci levels drawn on the chart suggest that XRP could reach a near-term target of $4.5 (1.618 Fob) after surpassing upper resistance levels at $2.71 and $3.019. The chart also shows a potential for XRP to exceed this initial $4.5 level to reach $6.29 (2.618 Fib). Notably, Master Ananda predicts that XRP could reach a peak before most assets this cycle, as its bullish momentum had an early start with a historic run from $0.5 to slightly above $3 this year. The analyst also forecasts that once XRP reaches the top, a significant correction could follow, potentially marking the end of the current bullish setup. Analyst Unveils Trading Strategy And Take Profit Zone Beyond short-term price action, Master Ananda outlines a broader trading strategy focused on holding through the current growth wave. Rather than taking incremental profits around the $2.71 and $3.02 price highs, the analyst recommends that traders maintain a full position until XRP hits the $4.5 target and take-profit zone. Related Reading: Wave Structure Puts XRP Price In The $18.22-$23.20 Range In The Short Term This approach is designed to capture the maximum upside potential of this bullish cycle without diluting gains through early exits. Once XRP reaches this level, the analyst suggests taking profit partially—-not to exit entirely but to prepare capital for a potential redeployment during the next market retracement. Master Ananda also positions XRP as a lead indicator in what could be an extended altcoin bull market. A breakout above $4.5 will likely trigger explosive growth in lower-cap cryptocurrencies. While XRP is expected to generate up to 50% gains, these assets, according to the TradingView analyst, have the potential to yield returns of 150% in a single day. Featured image from Getty Images, chart from Tradingview.com