Bybit Hackers Turn to Crypto Mixers After $1.4B Theft, 7.6% of Funds 'Gone Dark': CEO
North Korean hackers have resorted to at least four crypto mixers to launder what they stole from Bybit last month.
Authorities Target Crypto Scammers Posing as Binance in Australia
Through Operation Firestorm, Australian authorities disrupted a complex crypto scam impersonating Binance.
https://decrypt.co/310819/authorities-target-crypto-scammers-posing-binance-australia
Gotbit Founder Forfeits $23M in Crypto Market Manipulation Plea Deal
The Gotbit founder's plea agreement could result in no prison time and no additional fines beyond the forfeiture, pending court approval.
https://decrypt.co/310816/gotbit-founder-forfeits-23m-crypto-market-manipulation-plea-deal
Elon Musk’s Grok AI Is Turning Against Him, Telling X Users He Spreads Misinformation
X's chatbot Grok, built to be "truth-seeking," is telling users That Elon Musk is the world’s biggest source of disinformation and suggesting that Trump might be a Russian asset.
Crypto Transactions Link Chinese Fentanyl Suppliers to Mexican Cartels: Chainalysis
On-chain evidence has tied Chinese labs to Mexican drug distributors, along with the seizure of roughly $5.5 million in crypto.
https://decrypt.co/310808/crypto-transactions-chinese-fentanyl-suppliers-mexican-cartels-chainalysis
First Solana Futures ETFs in US Set to Begin Trading Thursday
Volatility Shares’ ETFs tracking Solana futures are set to debut in the U.S. on the Nasdaq on Thursday, the company confirmed to Decrypt.
https://decrypt.co/310710/first-solana-futures-etfs-us-begin-trading
Bitcoin Wavers as Fed Projects Two Rate Cuts in 2025, Holds Rates Steady
The U.S. central bank’s “dot plot” forecast the same number of rate cuts as it did in December.
https://decrypt.co/310718/bitcoin-wavers-as-fed-holds-rates-steady
Bitcoin Price Steady on Bank of Japan Interest Rate Decision, as Fed Speech Looms
The Bitcoin price was largely unmoved as Bank of Japan voted unanimously to leave its interest rate unchanged. Will the Fed do the same?
Standard Chartered: Coinbase 'Proactively Sold' $37 Million of Ethereum in Q4
The multinational bank has slashed its 2025 price target for ETH, citing profit taking on the part of the crypto exchange.
https://decrypt.co/310637/standard-chartered-coinbase-proactively-sold-37-million-of-ethereum-in-q4
North Carolina Eyes Bitcoin as Strategic Reserve Asset in New Senate Bill
The bill calls for the state’s Treasurer to allocate up to 10% of public funds to Bitcoin as part of a “financial innovation strategy.”
https://decrypt.co/310598/north-carolina-eyes-bitcoin-as-strategic-reserve-asset-in-new-senate-bill
Coinbase Introduces KYC-Verified Liquidity Pools for DeFi Swaps and Trades
Coinbase is positioning its latest product as a safer way to engage with DeFi for both retail and institutional clients.
https://decrypt.co/310586/coinbase-introduces-kyc-verified-liquidity-pools-for-defi-swaps-and-trades
BitClout Founder Dodges Fraud Charge as Justice Department Scraps Case
The Department of Justice has dropped its case against the founder of crypto social network BitClout, following the SEC's earlier move.
https://decrypt.co/310495/justice-dept-drops-bitclout-charges
What is a Multi-Sig Wallet? A Beginner’s Guide
Multi-signature wallets boost security for crypto treasuries by requiring several parties to approve a transaction instead of just one.
https://decrypt.co/resources/what-is-a-multi-sig-wallet-a-beginners-guide
Meme Coin Launchpad Four.Meme Falls Victim to Another Exploit
The attack was the second in two months, on this occasion exploiting a “critical flaw” in Four.Meme’s liquidity mechanism.
https://decrypt.co/310388/meme-coin-launchpad-four-meme-falls-victim-to-another-exploit
Yield-Bearing Stablecoins Will Underpin New Financial Architecture: Coinshift CEO
The next evolution of stablecoins represents a trillion-dollar opportunity, argues Coinshift CEO Tarun Gupta.
OKX Pauses DEX Aggregator to Address Security Concerns
In response to the security threats, OKX has implemented a hacker address detection system and a mechanism to block suspicious addresses.
https://decrypt.co/310106/okx-pauses-dex-aggregator-to-address-security-concerns
Layer-2 Networks are 'Consolidating' Around Tech Stacks as Pectra Upgrade Looms
Tthe OP Stack has remained dominant, with "bridge abstraction" volume surging ahead of Ethereum's next major upgrade.
FalconX Carries Out ‘First’ CME Group Solana Futures Block Trade
The private block trade was done ahead of a futures launch as CME prepares for a possible Solana ETF, expected by some to occur this year.
https://decrypt.co/310098/falconx-carries-out-first-cme-group-solana-futures-block-trade
Here's What US Stock Futures Say About Bitcoin's Next Move
Traders are bracing for further volatility this week as the U.S. futures market begins flashing signs of steeper losses for crypto.
https://decrypt.co/310096/heres-what-us-stock-futures-say-about-bitcoins-next-move
This Week in Crypto Games: 'Fortnite' Pumps Solana Coin, 'Deadrop' Players Get Refunds
Catch up on this week’s biggest crypto and NFT gaming news and find some weekend reads in our latest roundup.
https://decrypt.co/309698/this-week-crypto-games-fortnite-solana-coin-deadrop-refunds