Monero News
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RetoSwap suspends trading after $2.7M exploit in Haveno protocol
Attackers exploited a flaw in Haveno's trade messaging system, allowing them to pose as an arbitrator before funds entered a multisig wallet. Platform is paused while developers investigate.
Monero community votes to reduce default ring size in upcoming hard fork
The community forum reached consensus on adjusting the minimum ring size as part of the next network upgrade, with an expected activation in Q3 2026.
KuCoin confirms XMR withdrawals remain open for EU users despite MiCA pressure
KuCoin issued a statement confirming that Monero trading remains available for most European users, though it noted the situation is subject to ongoing regulatory review.
Cake Wallet 5.0 ships with improved Tor integration and faster sync
The major update brings a significantly faster blockchain scan speed, tighter Tor-by-default integration, and a redesigned transaction history screen for both iOS and Android.
Community Crowdfunding System approves three new developer proposals
Three development proposals totalling over 800 XMR were approved, covering wallet improvements, network monitoring tooling, and documentation updates.
Trocador adds support for 12 new swap pairs including XMR/LTC and XMR/USDC
The no-KYC swap aggregator expanded its Monero routing options, making it easier to convert a wider range of assets to XMR without identity requirements.