Crypto Hacks Surge $370M Stolen January
In January, $370M in crypto was stolen, mainly due to phishing scams, with one victim losing $284M. Technical hacks added $86M in losses. #Breaking #Crypto #Security
SEC Bans Polymarket Amid Legal Battle
Nevada court halts @Polymarket’s event contracts, citing gaming law violations; regulatory scrutiny grows with bans in Portugal and Hungary. #Breaking #Legal
CrossCurve Pursues Legal Action After $3M Exploit
CrossCurve identified ten Ethereum addresses linked to a $3M exploit in its cross-chain bridge, threatening legal action if funds are not returned within 72 hours.
Trump Crypto Venture Faces UAE Ethics Scrutiny
A UAE-backed entity acquired a 49% stake in Trump-linked World Liberty Financial for $500M, raising ethical concerns over policy influence and financial ties. #Breaking #Legal
Crypto Protocol CrossCurve Loses $3M in Attack
Crypto protocol @CrossCurve has reported a breach, with $3 million stolen due to a vulnerability in its smart contracts; users advised to pause interactions. #Breaking #Crypto $ETH
Crypto Alert Warren Exposes Trump Spy Sheikh Deal
Senator Elizabeth Warren calls for congressional hearings after a report reveals UAE’s Sheikh Tahnoon acquired a 49% stake in World Liberty Financial, raising national security concerns. #Breaking #Legal $BTC
Ethereum Founder Wins $70K Betting Against Odds
Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin made $70,000 betting against extreme market sentiment on Polymarket in 2025, highlighting issues with oracle security. Crypto $ETH
Bitcoin Forfeiture Hits $400M in Helix Case
The U.S. Department of Justice finalized the forfeiture of over $400M in assets linked to Helix, a Bitcoin mixer, following a court order from January 21. #Breaking #Legal $BTC
Bitcoin Bans Target IRGC Crypto Exchanges
The U.S. Treasury’s OFAC sanctions Iranian Interior Minister Eskandar Momeni Kalagari, Babak Zanjani, and two UK-registered crypto exchanges for aiding the IRGC. #Breaking #Legal
Ethereum Plunges 10% Single Trader Loses $220M
One trader lost over $220 million on an ether position as $ETH fell 17%, leading to nearly $2.6 billion in total liquidations across crypto markets. #Breaking #Crypto $ETH (-8) ↘
Ethereum and Solana Slide 7% After Liquidations
Crypto markets faced a downturn with $974 million liquidated in 24 hours; $ETH dropped 7%, leading losses, while $SOL and $XRP saw over $45 million each liquidated. #Breaking #Crypto $ETH (-8) ↘
Crypto Exchanges Banned Over Iran Ties
The U.S. Treasury Department sanctioned UK-based exchanges Zedcex and Zedxion for facilitating transactions linked to Iran’s IRGC, freezing their U.S. assets amid a crackdown on Iranian financial activities. #Breaking #Legal $USDT
Crypto Exchanges Hit with OFAC Sanctions
OFAC has sanctioned UK-based cryptocurrency exchanges @Zedcex and @Zedxion for processing funds linked to Iran’s IRGC, marking the first such action against crypto exchanges tied to Iran’s financial sector. #Breaking #Legal $USDT
Crypto Exchanges Banned by US Treasury
The U.S. Treasury sanctioned UK crypto exchanges Zedcex and Zedxion for ties to Iran, marking the first direct targeting of digital asset platforms under Iran sanctions. #Breaking #Legal $USDT