LAX Heist: LAPD Recovers Stolen Bitcoin
Two individuals linked to a South American theft ring were arrested in Los Angeles for allegedly stealing $4 million in goods, including $2.7 million in ASIC bitcoin miners. #Breaking #Legal $BTC (+9) ↗
North Korean Hackers Target Crypto Firms
North Korean hackers use fake crypto firms like @BlockNovas and @SoftGlide to target developers with malware, prompting FBI action. #Breaking #Cybersecurity (+8) ↘
Bitcoin Acquisition Firm Formed by Giants
@CantorFitzgerald partners with @Tether_to, @SoftBank, and @bitfinex to form 21 Capital, a Bitcoin acquisition firm investing $3 billion in $BTC. #Breaking #Crypto $BTC (+9) ↗
Crypto Scam Costs User 700000
An Ethereum user lost $700,000 in $USDT to an address poisoning scam on Sunday, highlighting the growing threat of such attacks. #Breaking #Crypto $USDT (-8) ↘
Bitcoin Whale Moves 15-Year-Old BTC
A Bitcoin whale moved 50 BTC worth $4.67M, first transaction in 15 years since acquiring them at under $0.10 each. #Breaking #Crypto $BTC (+8) ↗
North Korea’s Lazarus Group Fakes US Companies
North Korea’s Lazarus Group created fake US companies like Blocknovas LLC to target crypto developers with malware, aiming to fund Pyongyang’s nuclear program. #Breaking #Security (+9) ↗
Illegal Mining Sites Unearthed in Kuwait
Authorities in Kuwait identified over 1,000 illegal cryptocurrency mining sites, straining the electrical grid and violating the national ban on mining. #Breaking #Crypto $BTC (-9) ↘
Crypto: Fed Lifts Bank Restrictions
The United States Federal Reserve Board has rescinded its 2022 Supervisory Letter, easing crypto regulations for banks engaging in digital currencies and stablecoin activities. #Breaking #Crypto $BTC (+9) ↗
Cybersecurity Alert Bithumb Warns of Risks
@Bithumb warns users after @SKTelecom cyber attack leaks SIM data, enhancing security measures and issuing protective guidelines. #Breaking #Security (+8) ↘
Bitcoin Stock Surges 134% Before Merger
@CantorFitzgerald’s Cantor Equity Partners to merge with Bitcoin company Twenty One, boosting CEP shares 134% in a week as it plans a $3.9 billion Bitcoin debut. #Breaking #Crypto (+8) ↗
Bitcoin Milestone Metaplanet Hits 5K BTC
@MetaplanetInc acquired 145 $BTC for $13.6M, reaching 5,000 BTC holdings and halfway to its 2025 goal of 10,000 BTC. #Breaking #Crypto $BTC (+9) ↗
Bitcoin Acquisition: Metaplanet Reaches 5000 BTC
Japanese-based @Metaplanet_JP has acquired 145 $BTC for $13.6M, reaching a total of 5,000 BTC holdings as part of its strategy to amass 10K BTC by year’s end. #Breaking #Crypto $BTC (+8) ↗
Crypto Scam Wave Devastates Elderly Americans
Crypto ATM fraud complaints surged 99% in 2024, with seniors losing over $107M; FBI reports $9.3B in crypto fraud losses, impacting older Americans significantly. #Breaking #Crypto $BTC (-8) ↘
Crypto Policy Shift SEC Chair Speaks
The newly sworn-in SEC Chair Paul Atkins will address crypto regulation reforms at a roundtable, potentially reshaping oversight policies. #Breaking #Crypto @SECGov (+9) ↗