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The crypto market traded broadly lower over the past 24 hours as risk sentiment weakened, pushing Bitcoin below the $91,000 mark and dragging most major sectors into the red. According to SoSoValue data, BTC slipped 1.8%, while Ethereum fell over 3% to trade below $3,200. The RWA sector led losses, shedding nearly 3%, while DeFi, Layer 2, and PayFi also posted notable declines. SocialFi emerged as a rare outperformer, rising modestly as select tokens bucked the broader trend. Market sentiment deteriorated further, with the Crypto Fear and Greed Index dropping to 29, firmly in “panic” territory, reflecting growing investor caution amid continued volatility.
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SlowMist Flags New Attack Vector Targeting AI Coding Tools and IDE Users
Blockchain security firm SlowMist has issued a security alert warning developers to exercise caution when engaging in “Vibe Coding” or using mainstream IDEs, noting that simply opening a project folder can trigger system-level command execution on both Windows and macOS. The firm said Cursor users are particularly vulnerable, as maliciously crafted project directories can compromise a system immediately upon being opened. SlowMist added that several AI coding users have already been affected and urged developers to avoid opening untrusted or unknown projects to reduce exposure to potential attacks.
