AllUnity is extending its MiCA-regulated stablecoin lineup with SEKAU, a Swedish krona-backed token designed for institutional settlement and cross-border payments. The company said the new stablecoin is issued under the EU’s Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA) as an e-money token, with reserves held in segregated Swedish krona accounts. The release also highlights how issuers are adapting to MiCA’s framework by moving beyond “early-stage” token concepts and toward bank- and infrastructure-style custody and settlement. AllUnity’s SEKAU follows its earlier Swiss franc stablecoin rollout, reinforcing a multi-currency strategy built for different blockchain ecosystems. Key takeaways SEKAU is a Swedish krona stablecoin issued under MiCA as an e-money token, backed 1:1 by segregated SEK reserves. Banking Circle will hold and manage the reserves, with Marginalen Bank supporting the rollout as a banking partner. SEKAU launches on five networks—Ethereum, Solana, Base, Tempo, and P...
Microsoft Threat Intelligence has issued a warning to Windows users about a cryptocurrency clipper malware strain that spreads through USB drives and has been active since February. The attack is designed to harvest wallet credentials directly from users’ clipboard activity and then maintain control of infected machines through a persistent “worm-like” component. In a security blog post published Wednesday, Microsoft described how the malware combines rapid clipboard theft with screenshot capture and wallet-address substitution—turning routine wallet copying into a monetization path for attackers. Microsoft also said the malware can propagate to removable media without relying on a traditional installer or exposed IP-based infrastructure, increasing the challenge of blocking it with conventional perimeter defenses. Key takeaways Microsoft says the crypto clipper has been affecting Windows users since February and spreads via USB devices. The malware targets “high-value financial ar...