_DeadLock ransomware relies on Polygon smart contracts to spin proxy servers to produce a nearly unshuttable infrastructure. _ The ransomware threat exposed by cybersecurity firm Group-IB uses blockchain technology as an exploit. DeadLock relies on Polygon smart contracts to provide control

In brief Cybersecurity firm Group-IB has warned that ransomware family DeadLock is using Polygon smart contracts to distribute and rotate proxy server addresses, helping it evade detection. The ransomware has stayed under the radar due to few victims, no affiliate program, and no public

According to the latest data from SoSoValue, as of November 18, 2025, the Bitcoin Spot ETF saw a net outflow of 373 million USD on that day, marking the fourth consecutive trading day of capital outflow. The cumulative net outflow for the past week (from November 14 to 18) has surpassed 2.2 billion USD, indicating a clear shift in market sentiment towards conservatism. Notably, November 13 recorded the largest single-day outflow in recent times, reaching 869 million USD, which also put pressure on Bitcoin prices, with BTC dropping to around 92,783 USD before the cut-off at 91,287(, showing a significant decline compared to the early-month peak. BlackRock's IBIT saw the largest single-day outflow in history. What's more noteworthy is the IB issued by the global asset management leader BlackRock.