Solana Network Targeted in Sophisticated Noble X Phishing Attack
The cryptocurrency community faces renewed security concerns as Noble X, a prominent Cosmos-based blockchain project specializing in stablecoin issuance, suffered a significant account breach on October 22, 2025. The compromised official account was weaponized to distribute fraudulent airdrop claims targeting $NBL tokens specifically on the Solana network. This incident highlights the evolving sophistication of social engineering attacks within the digital asset space, where malicious actors exploit trusted platforms to launch coordinated phishing campaigns. The attack methodology involved disguising malicious links as legitimate token distribution opportunities, capitalizing on the growing popularity of airdrop events and the widespread adoption of Solana's high-performance blockchain. Security analysts note that such targeted attacks on cross-chain projects demonstrate attackers' increasing understanding of multi-chain ecosystems and their ability to exploit interoperability features. The Noble X breach serves as a stark reminder that despite technological advancements in blockchain security, social engineering remains a critical vulnerability point. Industry experts emphasize the need for enhanced verification protocols, multi-factor authentication, and user education to combat these sophisticated threats. As the investigation continues, the incident underscores the importance of maintaining vigilance when interacting with airdrop announcements and verifying all claims through multiple official channels before taking any action.
Noble X Account Hacked: Fake Airdrop Links Target Crypto Users
The official Noble X account, a Cosmos-based blockchain initiative known for issuing stablecoins, was compromised on October 22, 2025. Attackers used the breached account to distribute phishing links disguised as $NBL token airdrop claims on the solana network.
Such incidents underscore the persistent security challenges in the crypto ecosystem, particularly around social engineering attacks. Projects like Noble, which facilitate stablecoin issuance, remain high-value targets for bad actors seeking to exploit user trust.
Lawsuit Alleges Melania Trump and Javier Milei Were Used in Memecoin Fraud Scheme
A U.S. class-action lawsuit accuses Benjamin Chow, founder of Meteora, of orchestrating the MELANIA and LIBRA memecoin scams. The filing alleges Chow Leveraged the public profiles of First Lady Melania Trump and Argentine President Javier Milei to lend credibility to what was essentially a coordinated liquidity trap.
Investors clarified that neither TRUMP nor Milei are implicated in the alleged fraud. The lawsuit further claims Chow collaborated with Kelsier Ventures and the Davis family to manipulate at least 15 pump-and-dump tokens, with MELANIA and LIBRA being the most prominent.
Melania Trump launched her Solana-based memecoin in January, shortly after former President Donald Trump introduced his OFFICIAL TRUMP token. The MELANIA token initially surged before the alleged scheme unraveled.
Solana Outshines Competitors During AWS Outage, Showcases Network Resilience
Solana's blockchain has demonstrated remarkable resilience amid a broader market downturn and infrastructure disruptions. While cryptocurrency prices slump, on-chain activity tells a different story—SOL's network uptime and performance metrics now lead major blockchain rivals.
The network maintained uninterrupted operations during Amazon Web Services' recent outage, which crippled multiple competing chains. Solana's decentralized validator set and high-throughput architecture processed transactions without significant latency, reinforcing its reputation for reliability.
Market observers note the contrast between Solana's technical performance and sector-wide volatility. The blockchain's ability to withstand cloud service disruptions positions it as a benchmark for scalable infrastructure—a critical differentiator as institutional adoption accelerates.
Solana Company (HSDT) Partners with Helius and Anchorage Digital for SOL Staking Initiative
Solana Company (HSDT) has forged strategic alliances with Helius Labs and Twinstake to launch non-custodial staking services for its clients. The firm will stake its 2.2 million SOL treasury—valued at $396 million—directly through Anchorage Digital Bank, aiming to maximize rewards and participate in network governance.
The collaboration leverages Helius and Twinstake's infrastructure for secure asset delegation and restaking. "Earning onchain yield in a compliant way while supporting Solana's ecosystem," the company stated in a tweet, underscoring its dual focus on revenue generation and chain security.
