Aux Cayes FinTech Co. Ltd, the operator of cryptocurrency exchange OKX, has acknowledged running an unlicensed money-transmitting business, breaching U.S. Anti-Money Laundering laws. As a part of a settlement with the U.S. Department of Justice, the company will...
Following the largest cryptocurrency heist in history, the hacker responsible for breaching Bybit’s cold wallet has successfully laundered 100,000 ETH—valued at approximately $250 million—within just four days. According to blockchain analytics firm Spot On Chain, which shared its...
The European Union has introduced a new round of sanctions targeting financial networks that support Moscow, adding Russian cryptocurrency exchange Garantex to its blacklist. This marks the first time the EU has sanctioned a Russian-based crypto exchange, signalling...
Amid the ongoing controversy surrounding the Libra token’s dramatic 95% crash, KIP Protocol has publicly distanced itself from the project, refuting claims that it played any role in the token’s launch or management. In a statement released on...
Infini, a stablecoin payment firm, has suffered a $50 million exploit, with investigations pointing to a former developer who allegedly retained unauthorized administrative privileges after completing the project. Blockchain security firm Cyvers uncovered the breach, revealing in an...
Blockchain security firm Elliptic has reported that the massive $1.46 billion stolen from Dubai-based crypto exchange Bybit is now being laundered, with hackers employing complex tactics to obscure their tracks. According to a blog post by Elliptic, the...
In a significant move following its recent security breach, cryptocurrency exchange Bybit has reportedly purchased 266,700 Ethereum (ETH) worth approximately $742 million over two days, according to blockchain analytics firm Lookonchain. The purchases were made by wallets associated...
Singapore-based crypto venture capital firm Foresight Ventures has committed up to $25 million to support emerging blockchain startups on BNB Chain through 2025. According to the press release issued on February 24, As an alliance member of BIA,...
Ethereum’s highly anticipated Pectra upgrade is set to go live on the Holesky testnet today at 9:55 PM UTC, marking a crucial step in the blockchain’s ongoing development. The Ethereum Foundation announced on February 24 that the upgrade...
Bybit CEO Ben Zhou has confirmed that the crypto exchange has fully restored its withdrawal system after suffering the largest hack in the industry's 15-year history. In a post on X on February 22, Zhou assured users that...
