Bitcoin Hacker Released Early Thanks to Trump
Ilya Lichtenstein, sentenced for the 2016 Bitfinex hack, credits Trump’s First Step Act for his early release after 14 months. He aims to impact cybersecurity positively. #Update #Crypto $BTC
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Bitcoin Hacker Released Early Under Trump Law
Ilya Lichtenstein, convicted for laundering nearly 120,000 BTC from the 2016 Bitfinex hack, has been released early under the First Step Act, indicating a trend of leniency in crypto-related cases. #Update #Crypto $BTC
Binance Trader Gains $1M from Hack
A covert New Year hack on @Binance allowed a trader to profit $1 million from manipulated BROCCOLI prices, raising concerns over low-liquidity asset risks and potential insider trading. #Breaking #Crypto $BROCCOLI (-8) ↘
AI Threatens Private Messaging Security Awareness
@Session executives warn that AI, regulatory pressures, and user ignorance threaten private messaging privacy. They emphasize the need for awareness and decentralized solutions. #Update #Crypto $ETH
Crypto Payments Expand AEON Launches Scan-to-Pay
AEON announces integration with OKX’s X Layer, enhancing real-world crypto payments using scan-to-pay technology. This expands adoption in emerging markets. #Update #Crypto
Bitcoin ATMs Surge Amid 2025 Scams
Crypto ATMs in the U.S. face scrutiny as scams rise, with $246M losses reported last year; states and officials pursue legal actions and regulations to protect consumers. Legal
Bitcoin Scam Costs Australians $30M
Hundreds of Australians face losses as Federal Court orders liquidation of NGS Crypto for operating without a license, revealing only $4.6M in assets from $40.2M invested. #Breaking #Legal
Shiba Inu Launches Plan to Repay Hack Victims
@ShibaInu has launched the ‘Shib Owes You’ repayment framework to compensate users affected by the Plasma Bridge hack, converting claims into tradable NFTs on Ethereum. #Update #Crypto $SHIB
Trust Wallet Launches Claims Portal After $7M Hack
@TrustWallet launched a compensation process after a hack linked to malicious code in its Chrome extension, resulting in verified losses of $7M for users. Claims can be submitted via the official support portal. #Breaking #Crypto $BTC $ETH $BNB $SOL
Bitcoin Risks Silver’s Reverse Surge
Peter Schiff warns Bitcoin may decline as silver surges past $79, with market pressures accelerating potential moves. Silver’s rally raises investor interest in commodities, impacting crypto tokenized assets. #Update #Crypto $BTC
Coinbase Hack Arrest: Indian Police Commended
@Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong announced the arrest of an ex-agent involved in a $400 million security breach, following a joint investigation with Indian police. #Update #Crypto $BTC
Trust Wallet Users Lose $7 Million to Hack
@TrustWallet users lost over $7 million due to a breach in version 2.68 of its Chrome extension; funds will be reimbursed, confirmed @cz_binance. #Breaking #Crypto $BNB
Trust Wallet Users Lose $7M in Hack
@TrustWallet experienced a security breach in its Chrome extension, version 2.68, resulting in over $7 million lost. CEO Changpeng Zhao assured users that losses will be compensated. #Breaking #Crypto $BNB
Trust Wallet Hack Loss Hits $7M
In response to the $7 million Trust Wallet hack, Binance founder Changpeng Zhao assured users their funds are safe and that Trust Wallet will cover the losses incurred. #Update #Crypto $BNB