Bitcoin Surges Amid South Korea Turmoil
South Koreans pay 3% more for $BTC on @Upbit due to won’s decline amid political upheaval following Prime Minister Han Duck-soo’s impeachment. #Breaking #Crypto @Upbit ↘ (-6)
Phishing Alert: Fake Zoom Threats
Cybercriminals exploit fake Zoom links to steal over $1M in cryptocurrency, targeting users through phishing attacks coordinated on Telegram, highlighting vulnerabilities in digital security. #Breaking #Crypto @SlowMist ↘ (-7)
FBI Uncovers North Korean $308M Hack
FBI and other agencies identified North Korean group Tradertraitor as responsible for May 2023’s $308M hack of @DMM, a Japanese exchange, using social engineering for internal access. #Breaking #Crypto @DMM ↘ (-7)
Bitcoin Treasury Expanded by KULR Technology
@KULRTechnology acquired $21M in $BTC, joining firms enhancing balance sheets with Bitcoin holdings (Dec 2024). #Crypto @KULRTechnology ↗ (+8)
Crypto Revolution Can Trump Lead
President-elect Donald Trump pledges to ensure all remaining Bitcoin is “made in the USA,” sparking debate over feasibility due to global mining dominance and equipment reliance. #Breaking #Crypto @realDonaldTrump ↘ (-7)
Bitcoin: KULR Adds $21M to Treasury
@KULRTechGroup launched Bitcoin treasury with 217.18 BTC purchase for $21M (Dec. 4), doubling its asset value; partners with @Coinbase Prime for security. #Breaking #Crypto @KULRTechGroup ↗ (+8)
Bitcoin: KULR Acquires $21M in BTC
@KULR_Tech purchased 217.18 $BTC for $21M, aligning with its Bitcoin Treasury strategy amid market volatility (Dec 2024). #Crypto @KULR_Tech ↗ (+8)
Vitalik Buterin Donates 88 ETH to Zoo
Vitalik Buterin donates 88 $ETH to adopt Moo Deng, a significant contribution to the zoo’s crypto fund, highlighting his ongoing support for charitable causes through cryptocurrency. Crypto @VitalikButerin ↗ (+4)
Crypto Sanctions: South Korea Targets North
South Korea sanctioned 15 North Koreans for crypto heists funding North Korea’s nuclear program, highlighting ongoing cyber threats and geopolitical tensions. #Breaking #Legal @SouthKoreaGov ↘ (-7)
Crypto Hacks Surge 40% in 2024
Crypto hacks wiped out $2.3B in 2024, marking a 40% YoY surge, driven by growing access control vulnerabilities at centralized exchanges and cryptocurrency custodians, reports @Cyvers. #Breaking #Crypto @Cyvers ↘ (-8)
Web3 Losses Hit 2.9 Billion
In 2024, the Web3 industry suffered $2.9 billion in losses from hacking, with @Hacken reporting that 78% were due to access control exploits; CeFi faced doubled financial damage while DeFi losses dropped 40%. #Breaking #Cybersecurity @Hacken ↘ (-8)
Montenegro Court Blocks Do Kwon Extradition
Montenegro’s Constitutional Court rejected Do Kwon’s appeal, supporting his extradition to the US and South Korea amid legal challenges. #Breaking #Legal @TerraformLabs ↘ (-7)
Cyberattack: Hacker Breaches Accounts for Fraud
A cyber attack compromised 15 @X platform accounts, promoting fake tokens and stealing over $500,000 through phishing emails impersonating the X team; notable victims include @RuneMine and @GameSwift. #Breaking #Crypto @X ↘ (-7)
Crypto Regulations Tighten in Turkey
Turkey introduces stricter crypto AML regulations, effective Feb. 25, 2025, enabling local crypto service providers to halt “risky” transactions lacking sufficient user data. #Breaking #Legal @TurkeyGov ↘ (-3)