Finance
Huntsville Man Imprisoned for Social Media Hack Impacting Bitcoin Prices
Eric Council Jr. received a 14-month sentence after manipulating SEC's social media to post false Bitcoin ETF announcements.
Business
Coinbase Anticipates $400 Million Payout for Data Breach Victims
The cryptocurrency exchange will compensate users affected by a breach caused by rogue employees.
Cybersecurity
North Korean Cyber Unit Targets Crypto Developers Using U.S. Front Companies
Recent reports reveal sophisticated hacking strategies by North Korean hackers targeting crypto developers through deceitful U.S. shell companies.
Crypto
Bybit Enhances Asset Security in Wake of Major Hack
Following a significant security breach, Bybit partners with Zodia Custody to bolster its asset protection for institutional clients.
Altcoins
US Authorities Recover $31 Million in Cryptocurrency Linked to 2021 Hack
U.S. authorities have seized $31 million from the 2021 hack of Uranium Finance, a now-defunct DeFi platform, highlighting a significant recovery effort.
Crypto
Crypto Exchanges Mobilize Support for Bybit After Major Hack
Bitget steps in with significant assistance to Bybit following a recent hacking incident that led to a loss exceeding $1.4 billion.
Africa
Controversies Emerge in Africa's Crypto Landscape: The CAR Meme Coin Saga and Nigeria's Fraud Issues
The CAR's meme coin launch has raised eyebrows, with Nigeria leading the continent in crypto fraud amidst a hacking incident at Kenya's DCI.
Finance
Alabama Resident Set to Admit Guilt in SEC Account Hacking Case
Eric Council Jr. is scheduled to plead guilty to charges related to the hacking of the SEC's X account, which falsely claimed the approval of bitcoin ETFs.
Finance
Canadian Individual Charged in $65 Million DeFi Exploit and Money Laundering Case
A Canadian has been charged with executing a $65 million exploit on DeFi platforms KyberSwap and Indexed Finance.
Tech
Venn Network Tackles Hacking Issues in DeFi with Innovative Security Measures
Ironblocks introduces Venn, a new security system aimed at preventing hacking in decentralized finance.
