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Bybit says $1.5 billion worth of crypto stolen in ether wallet hack
Adds $1.5 billion figure in headline and paragraph 1Feb 21 (Reuters) - Cryptocurrency exchange Bybit said on Friday an attacker gained control of an ether wallet and transferred around $1.5 billion worth of holdings to an unidentified address.The ether cold wallet was the only one that was attacked ...Reuters
Sat, Feb 22
Panic Or Opportunity? Dogecoin Whales Liquidate 100 Million Coins
The crypto market is paying attention to a massive Dogecoin (DOGE) transaction. A whale transferred 100 million DOGE, or about $25.42 million, to Binance. The move has raised questions about whether a sell-off is about to happen or if this is just another typical shift in holdings. Related Reading: ...NewsBTC
Sat, Feb 22
Bybit reports $1.5B hack to the authorities, working to block stolen ETH sales
Bybit has officially reported the $1.5 billion hack to authorities, launching an aggressive effort to track and block the 401,000 ETH stolen from its cold wallet. The exchange confirmed that law enforcement is involved, and forensic teams are working to demix hacker addresses to limit how the funds can be sold. Bybit announced the development […]Cryptopolitan
Fri, Feb 21
Dogecoin Road To ATHs: Why $0.28 Is The Next Major Milestone For A Breakout
Crypto analyst Dima Potts has provided insights into the current Dogecoin price action. In his analysis, Potts highlighted the $0.28 price level as being the next major milestone for DOGE as it eyes a breakout on its way to a new all-time high (ATH). Why $0.28 Is The Next Major Milestone For Dogecoi...NewsBTC
Fri, Feb 21
Franklin Templeton files for Solana spot ETF, joining 5 other hopefuls
Franklin Templeton has joined the asset managers waiting in line for approval of a Solana spot exchange-traded fund (ETF). It filed an S-1 form with the United States Securities Exchange Commission (SEC) on Feb. 21. The asset manager registered a Solana trust in the state of Delaware on Feb. 11. That trust will form the […]Cryptopolitan
Fri, Feb 21
Mainland China courts rule crypto has no legal currency or protection status in investor dispute
China’s Jiangsu Provincial High People’s Court recently released information about a foreign-related case involving a 15.74M yuan cryptocurrency contract gone bad between Singaporean investor, Pan Moumou and Chinese citizen, Tian Moumou. China’s regulation of cryptocurrencies has always been strict. While citizens of China are allowed to own and trade digital currencies, the country does not […]Cryptopolitan
Fri, Feb 21
Dogecoin Bull Market Run To Resume? Analyst Says DOGE Is Headed Toward New All-Time Highs
With the bull market still in play, there is strong optimism that Dogecoin will experience a major upward move in the near term. Many crypto analysts believe the impending move could push the dog-themed meme coin toward a new yearly high or new all-time high before the bull market concludes. New DOG...Bitcoinist
Fri, Feb 21
Riot Platforms Inc expected to post earnings of 11 cents a share - Earnings Preview
Riot Platforms Inc RIOT.OQ RIOT.O is expected to show a rise in quarterly revenue when it reports results on February 24 for the period ending December 31 2024The Castle Rock Colorado-based company is expected to report a 71.0% increase in revenue to $134.78 million from $78.81 million a year ago,...Reuters
Fri, Feb 21
North Korean Lazarus Group Identified As Culprit In Bybit’s Historic $1.5 Billion Hack
In a significant blow to the cryptocurrency industry, Bybit, one of the leading crypto exchanges, has confirmed a major security breach involving its Ethereum cold wallet. The incident, reported on Friday by Bitcoinist, marks one of the largest cryptocurrency hacks in history, with losses estimated ...NewsBTC
Fri, Feb 21
Coinbase CEO’s Hot Take: Bitcoin Is Basically A ‘Meme Coin’
Brian Armstrong, the CEO of Coinbase, has recently made an audacious statement regarding Bitcoin that has caused quite a stir in the crypto industry. He recently proposed that Bitcoin could be regarded as “somewhat of a meme coin,” which sparked a debate among enthusiasts, analysts, and ...NewsBTC
Fri, Feb 21
North Korea’s Lazarus Group exposed as the group behind Bybit hack
Bybit got ripped apart by hackers today, and now we know exactly who did it. The infamous Lazarus Group, North Korea’s state-backed cybercriminal syndicate, has been exposed as the masterminds behind the $1.5 billion Bybit exploit, which is the largest crypto theft in history. The confirmation came from ZachXBT, one of the most respected on-chain […]Cryptopolitan
Fri, Feb 21
White House and US Treasury rein in D.O.G.E’s access to IRS systems
The White House and Treasury Department have officially shut down D.O.G.E’s access to sensitive IRS tax data today. According to a report from Politico, the agreement came through a memorandum of understanding designed to block D.O.G.E from getting their hands on individual taxpayer records. The decision comes after weeks of growing outrage in Washington, where […]Cryptopolitan
Fri, Feb 21
Binance, Bitget transfer over 50,000 ETH to Bybit cold wallets
Today, Bybit experienced a massive hack from Lazarus Group that wiped out 400,000 ETH worth around $1.5 billion from its cold wallets today and shortly after said it was gonna get some loans to settle users. An hour after that, Binance and Bitget stepped in, sending over 50,000 ETH straight into Bybit’s wallets, effectively acting as […]Cryptopolitan
Fri, Feb 21
ION Mining: A new way to earn $10,000 a day through cryptographic keys
In recent years, the rapid development of the cryptocurrency field has not only attracted many investors, but also spawned various innovative profit models. As a leading global blockchain technology solution provider, ION Mining recently launched a new way of cryptocurrency mining, claiming that use...Bitcoinist
Fri, Feb 21
North Korea? ZachXBT says an “organization” is behind Bybit’s hack
On-chain sleuth ZachXBT has submitted to Arkham Intelligence’s bounty request to uncover Bybit’s hacker. ZachXBT claims an “organization” is possibly behind the $1.4 billion attack today, not a single entity as some had thought. “My submission has been sent identifying the organization behind the attack using on-chain data,” ZachXBT posted. Arkham put out a […]Cryptopolitan
Fri, Feb 21
Bitcoin Vs. Quantum Shockwave – Microsoft’s Discovery Puts Crypto At Risk
Microsoft has presented a ground-breaking quantum computing technology that has the potential to transform the future of Bitcoin and cryptography. The tech behemoth unveiled the Majorana 1 chip, a game-changing step towards creating a utility-scale quantum computer. While this innovation has great p...Bitcoinist
Fri, Feb 21
“To be honest right now, everyone is affected,” Bybit’s Jan says
Crypto exchange ByBit says everyone is affected by the suspected hack of one of its cold wallets leading to the theft of almost $1.4 billion in Ethereum. During a live stream X platform, ByBit’s head of derivatives and Institutions, Shunyet Jan, precisely said “to be honest right now, everyone is affected.” JUST IN: Bybit when […]Cryptopolitan
Fri, Feb 21
