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US-EU Greenland Dispute: $865M Liquidity Trap Hits Bitcoin

US-EU Greenland Dispute: $865M Liquidity Trap Hits Bitcoin

On January 20, 2026, as the United States marked its presidential inauguration, the global financial markets experienced significant volatility driven by escalating trade friction between the US and European Union. Bitcoin, which had recently reached a high near $96,000, fell sharply to around $90,924. The decline resulted in

Bybit Report Exposes Fund Freezing Tools in 16 Prominent Blockchains

Bybit Report Exposes Fund Freezing Tools in 16 Prominent Blockchains

Bybit's Lazarus Security Lab has released a comprehensive study that spotlights a surprising feature in 16 major cryptocurrency blockchains: the ability to freeze user funds at the protocol level. Titled "Blockchain Freezing Exposed: Examine The Impact of Fund Freezing Ability in Blockchain," the 37-page document marks

CFTC Authorizes US Traders to Access Offshore Exchanges like Binance, ByBit, OKX

CFTC Authorizes US Traders to Access Offshore Exchanges like Binance, ByBit, OKX

The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has taken a significant step toward expanding access for American traders to global crypto markets. On August 28, 2025, the CFTC’s Division of Market Oversight issued a pivotal advisory that clarifies the foreign board of trade (FBOT) registration framework. This guidance provides a

EU Regulators Investigate OKX Exchange After Bybit Hack Raises Money Laundering Concerns

EU Regulators Investigate OKX Exchange After Bybit Hack Raises Money Laundering Concerns

European Union (EU) regulators are intensifying their focus on OKX, a major cryptocurrency exchange, following revelations that hackers exploited its Web3 platform to launder roughly $100 million in stolen digital assets. The funds were pilfered during a staggering $1.5 billion heist targeting Bybit, a rival trading platform, in what

Thorchain Lead Developer Leaves as Vote to Block Hacker Funds Fails

Thorchain Lead Developer Leaves as Vote to Block Hacker Funds Fails

In a surprising turn of events, Thorchain core developer Pluto has announced his departure from the project following a contentious decision to reverse a vote aimed at blocking transactions linked to North Korean hackers. The move has stirred unrest within the decentralized protocol’s community, with a validator also threatening

FBI Issues Alert About North Korean Hackers in Relation to $1.5 Billion Bybit Hack

FBI Issues Alert About North Korean Hackers in Relation to $1.5 Billion Bybit Hack

The Federal Bureau of Investigation posted a new alert in relation to the Bybit hack. In the alert, North Korea has been fingered as the mastermind behind a staggering $1.5 billion heist targeting Bybit, a major cryptocurrency exchange. The theft, which took place around February 21, 2025, is being

How the North Korean Lazarus Group Hacked Crypto Exchange Bybit for $1.5 Billion

How the North Korean Lazarus Group Hacked Crypto Exchange Bybit for $1.5 Billion

In a stunning revelation, cybersecurity experts have unraveled the mystery behind the largest cryptocurrency hack in history, nearly a staggering $1.5 billion theft from the Bybit exchange. The culprits? North Korean hackers who exploited a trusted wallet provider called Safe, in a meticulously crafted attack. This breach, confirmed by

$1.5 Billion Bybit Exchange Hack the Work of North Korean Hacker Group Lazarus

$1.5 Billion Bybit Exchange Hack the Work of North Korean Hacker Group Lazarus

In a stunning revelation, blockchain security expert ZachXBT has cracked the case of a monumental $1.5 billion hack targeting Bybit, one of the industry’s leading crypto exchanges. ZachXBT, a name synonymous with transparency and relentless investigation in the crypto space, revealed that he submitted definitive proof to solve

Ethereum Price Nosedives After Bybit’s $1.5 Billion Security Breach

Ethereum Price Nosedives After Bybit’s $1.5 Billion Security Breach

The Ethereum price took a significant hit today, suffering sharp declines following a massive security breach at the Bybit exchange that resulted in losses estimated at $1.5 billion. The news has exposed lingering weaknesses in centralized platforms and rattling investor confidence. Bybit’s CEO addressed the situation, confirming that

Bybit Crypto Exchange Hack Confirmed, $1.5 Billion On The Move

Bybit Crypto Exchange Hack Confirmed, $1.5 Billion On The Move

BREAKING: A staggering $1.5 billion in Ethereum is being transferred from Bybit, one of the world’s leading crypto exchanges, to an unknown wallet. The news, first highlighted by crypto researcher ZachXBT, is raising urgent questions about the security of Bybit’s hot wallet and the safety of users’

Japan's Financial Watchdog Warns Bybit, KuCoin, and Other Exchanges Over Regulatory Violations

Japan's Financial Watchdog Warns Bybit, KuCoin, and Other Exchanges Over Regulatory Violations

Japan's Financial Services Agency (FSA) has taken a firm stance against five major overseas cryptocurrency exchanges for operating within the country's borders without the necessary registration. The exchanges in question include Bybit Fintech Limited, KuCoin, MEXC Global, Bitget Limited, and Bitcastle LLC. This move by the