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Fidelity files for Ethereum-based US Treasury fund ‘OnChain’
24.3.2025
Fidelity Investments has filed to register a tokenized version of its US dollar money market fund on Ethereum — joining the likes of BlackRock and Franklin Templeton in the blockchain tokenization space.Fidelity’s March 21 filing with the US securities regulator said...
The 48-Hour Crypto Shell Game: Lazarus Group Moves 109 BTC Under the World’s Nose
22.3.2025
North Korea’s cybercrime collective Lazarus Group persists in transferring bitcoin to obscured wallets, with its reserves diminishing by 109 BTC ($9.1 million) over the past two days. The Sleight of Hand Behind Lazarus’ Bitcoin Vanishing Act Today’s activity recorded by Arkham Intelligence, reveals...
Watcher.Guru Reports X Account Breach Amid Social Engineering Suspicions
21.3.2025
Watcher.Guru, a prominent crypto and finance news source with 2.9 million followers on X, reported that its account was hacked, leading to unauthorized posts and potential social engineering tactics. Hackers Block Ripple Execs After Compromising Watcher.Guru’s X Account Watcher.Guru, a crypto...
North Korea’s Crypto Reserves Shift as Lazarus Group Adjusts Holdings
20.3.2025
On Thursday, the infamous Lazarus Group, a cybercrime unit linked to North Korea, transferred approximately 61 BTC from its digital reserves. This activity leaves the collective with 13,441 BTC, equivalent to $1.15 billion, solidifying its position as a dominant force in state-backed cryptocurrency...
Bybit Founder Exposes Hack Flows: 86% of Stolen Crypto Traced to 9,117 Bitcoin Wallets
20.3.2025
In late February, Bybit fell victim to a cybersecurity breach that drained over $1.4 billion in digital currency. Nearly three weeks later, on March 20, Bybit founder Ben Zhou released a comprehensive analysis detailing the attack’s mechanics and response protocols. Crypto’s Dark Maze Zhou revealed...
Bybit: 89% of stolen $1.4B crypto still traceable post-hack
20.3.2025
The lion’s share of the hacked Bybit funds is still traceable after the historic cybertheft, as blockchain investigators continue their efforts to freeze and recover these funds.The crypto industry was rocked by the largest hack in history on Feb. 21, when Bybit lost over $1.4 billion...
CertiK exec explains how to keep crypto safe after $1.4B Bybit hack
19.3.2025
The February hack against Bybit sent ripples through the industry after $1.4 billion in Ether-related tokens was stolen from the centralized exchange, reportedly by the North Korean hacking collective Lazarus Group, in what was the most costly crypto theft ever.The fallout from the hack has left...
DPRK’s $1.4B Laundering Exposes Crypto Industry Failures, ZachXBT Says
18.3.2025
On Tuesday, onchain investigator ZachXBT raised alarms about the growing prevalence and severity of exploits within the cryptocurrency sector, highlighting the recent Bybit breach as a critical example. ‘This Industry Is Unbelievably Cooked,’ Says Investigator His latest commentary delivers...
Crypto for Humans: Lessons from the Bybit Hack
18.3.2025
The exploit showed that human failings, not technical glitches, are the most important factors in such incidents, says INSEAD's Ben Charoenwong
OKX Halts DEX Aggregator Amid Bybit Hack Fallout
17.3.2025
The crypto exchange and blockchain infrastructure provider OKX has “temporarily halted” operations for its decentralized exchange (DEX) aggregation app, “OKX Web3.” This decision comes after the firm previously clarified it implemented safeguards to prevent Bybit hackers from exploiting...
Wemix denies cover-up amid delayed $6.2M bridge hack announcement
17.3.2025
Wemix Foundation CEO Kim Seok-hwan said they had no intention of concealing a hack on its bridge, which led to over $6 million in losses.In a press conference, Kim reportedly said there was no attempt to cover up the incident, even though the audience pointed out the announcement was delayed.On...
OKX Suspends DEX Aggregator as it 'Works Diligently' to Upgrade Security
17.3.2025
The platform reportedly caught regulators' attention after reports that it was used to launder some of the proceeds of the recent Bybit hack
Is Kim Jong Stacking Sats? North Korea’s Bitcoin Haul Outranks El Salvador, Bhutan as US SBR Takes Shape
16.3.2025
As the U.S. gears up to launch a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve (SBR), spurred by President Trump’s Executive Order, North Korea has slyly vaulted into the top three global holders of bitcoin. This shift comes amid suspicions that a hacking syndicate—suspected to be orchestrated by...
North Korea’s Lazarus Group Moves 400 ETH to Tornado Cash Following $1.5B Bybit Hack
14.3.2025
North Korea-linked Lazarus Group transferred 400 ETH (worth $750,000) to Tornado Cash on March 12, 2025, likely laundering proceeds from the record $1.5 billion Bybit hack, blockchain researchers report. ZachXBT: Tornado Cash Demix Exposes North Korea’s $3.1M PEPE Token Purchase The Lazarus...
Euler Looks to Build on V2's DeFi Lending Comeback Story
14.3.2025
How Euler clawed back from a debilitating hack
OKX Refutes Reports of Investigation by European Regulators Over Bybit Hack
12.3.2025
OKX has denied a report that it’s being investigated by European regulators for failing to block Bybit hackers. OKX Says It Took Steps to Block Bybit Hackers OKX, the Seychelles-based cryptocurrency exchange, has refuted reports suggesting that it is being investigated by European regulators...
Blind Signing Vulnerabilities: ZKPs Offer Potential Fix After Bybit Hack
12.3.2025
The hackers behind the Bybit hack have managed to cash out approximately $300 million of the stolen $1.4 billion in digital assets, despite industry efforts to prevent them.The hack has sparked debate about how Web3 firms can prevent similar attacks in the future. Bybit Hack: 20% of Stolen Funds...
Crypto mixers and crosschain bridges: How hackers launder stolen assets
10.3.2025
Crypto mixers and crosschain bridges help criminals obscure stolen funds, making it harder for investigators to trace illicit transactions
Crypto mixers and crosschain bridges: How hackers launder stolen assets
10.3.2025
What are coin mixers, and how are they used in high-profile hacks? Crypto mixers, or tumblers, are basically smart contracts used to hide the origin of crypto transactions. Hackers send their cryptocurrency to a mixer’s address. The mixer blends...
Crypto mixers and crosschain bridges: How hackers launder stolen assets
10.3.2025
What are coin mixers, and how are they used in high-profile hacks? Crypto mixers, or tumblers, are basically smart contracts used to hide the origin of crypto transactions. Hackers send their cryptocurrency to a mixer’s address. The mixer blends...