Coinbase Hack: $400M Theft Linked to Insider
Coinbase’s data breach linked to India-based TaskUs employee; hackers demanded $20M in Bitcoin, impacting 69,461 users (Jan 2024). #Breaking #Security $BTC (-9) ↘
Crypto Exchanges
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Bitcoin ETF Launches on Moscow Exchange
@MoscowExchange launches Bitcoin futures tied to @BlackRock’s IBIT, settled in rubles, expiring September 2025. Only qualified investors can trade. #Update #ETF $BTC (+6) ↗
Cryptocurrency: Tether Invests in Orionx Exchange
@Tether_to invests in Chilean crypto exchange Orionx to enhance stablecoin infrastructure across Latin America, boosting financial access for underprivileged communities. #Update #Crypto (+5) ↗
Coinbase Knew of Data Leak Early
@Coinbase delayed disclosure of a January data breach linked to @TaskUs, affecting 69,000 users and potentially costing $400M. The breach involved bribed employees leaking customer data. #Breaking #Security (+9) ↘
DEX Surges to 25 Percent Record
Decentralized exchanges captured 25% of global spot trading in May, with @PancakeSwap leading at $171.6B, signaling a shift towards trustless platforms. #Update #Crypto (+7) ↗
Binance Proposes DEX to Prevent Front-Running
@cz_binance proposes a decentralized exchange to prevent front-running using zero-knowledge proofs, inviting developers via ReachMe.io for collaboration. #Update #Crypto (+3) ↗
Crypto Futures: CZ Proposes Dark Pool DEX
@cz_binance proposes a dark pool DEX for crypto futures to enhance privacy amid MEV attacks, following James Wynn’s $100M liquidation saga. #Update #Crypto (+3) ↗
Crypto: Coinbase Launches 24/7 Futures Trading
@Coinbase is launching 24/7 futures trading for $XRP, $SOL, and $ADA on June 13, enhancing US traders’ access to altcoin derivatives amid regulatory shifts. #Update #Crypto $XRP (+3) ↗
Crypto KYC Issues Resurface Coinbase Hack
@Coinbase suffers data breach, exposing sensitive KYC info and leading to Solana co-founder Raj Gokal’s doxxing, raising security concerns in crypto. #Breaking #Security $SOL (-9) ↘
Solana Partners with Kazakhstan Stock Exchange
@KazakhstanStockExchange partners with @Solana, Jupiter, and Interbix to explore dual listings combining IPOs with tokenized forms on Solana Blockchain. #Update #Crypto $SOL (+4) ↗
FTX Distributes $5 Billion to Claim Holders
@FTX_Official has begun its second $5 billion distribution to eligible claim holders under its Chapter 11 Plan, with payments expected within three business days from May 30. #Update #Crypto (+3) →
Bybit Secures MiCAR License Expands Europe
@Bybit has received a MiCAR license from Austria’s FMA, allowing legal operations across the EEA and opened its European HQ in Vienna, signaling major investment plans. #Update #Legal (+6) ↗
Crypto Futures Surge Coinbase Launches 24/7
@CoinbaseInsto will offer 24/7 XRP and Solana futures trading starting June 13, marking a first for CFTC-regulated US platforms. #Update #Crypto $XRP (+6) ↗
Bybit Secures MiCA License in Austria
@Bybit secures MiCA license in Austria, opening Vienna HQ and planning to hire 100+ employees, enhancing EU presence and compliance. #Update #Crypto (+6) ↗