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- 1Bitget hit by $387 million crypto breach linked to North Korea●Bitget hit by more than $387 million crypto breach as North Korean hackers face scrutiny
Crypto exchange Bitget has reportedly suffered a breach exceeding $387 million, with North Korean hackers facing scrutiny over the attack. If confirmed, it would rank among the largest thefts from a digital asset platform, renewing concerns about the security of exchanges and North Korea's alleged crypto-funded weapons programme. Industry observers are calling for tighter safeguards and coordination on stolen funds.
- 2Bitget Raises Hack Loss Estimate To $387.5 Million▼Bitget Raises Hack Estimate To $387.5M And Sets Withdrawal Restart Plan
Crypto exchange Bitget has increased its estimate of losses from a recent hack to $387.5 million and laid out a plan to restart customer withdrawals. The larger figure and the promise of resumed withdrawals are drawing attention across the crypto industry, with traders watching how the exchange handles reimbursements and restores confidence in its platform.
- 3Bitget Raises Hack Loss Estimate to $387.5 Million▼Bitget Raises Hack Loss Estimate to $387.5 Million, Sets Phased Withdrawal Timeline
Crypto exchange Bitget has increased its estimate of losses from a recent hack to $387.5 million and announced a phased timeline for restoring customer withdrawals. The revised figure and withdrawal plan are drawing attention across the crypto industry, with users awaiting details on when they will regain full access to their funds.
- 4Crypto Shifts Focus From Congress to Regulators▼How Crypto Stopped Waiting for Congress and Learned to Love the Regulators
The crypto industry is increasingly working directly with US regulators rather than waiting for Congress to pass comprehensive legislation, Decrypt reports. After years of stalled bills on Capitol Hill, exchanges and industry groups are engaging agencies like the SEC and CFTC to shape rules in practice, accepting limited oversight as the price of legal certainty and market access.
- 5Vietnamese Man Charged in $53 Million Crypto Fraud Scheme●▸ Vietnamese Man Charged in $53M Crypto Fraud Scheme U.S. prosecutors charge Vietnamese national in alleged crypto fraud
US prosecutors have charged a Vietnamese national over an alleged cryptocurrency fraud scheme tied to roughly $53.3 million in illicit transactions. The charges add to a string of recent enforcement actions against crypto-related fraud, and market watchers are sharing the news as a bearish signal for sentiment around digital assets.
- 6Three Crypto Projects Hacked in One Day, Losses Top $11M●Crypto Hacks: Three Projects Hacked in One Day as Losses Hit Over $11M
Three separate crypto projects were hacked in a single day, with total losses exceeding $11 million. The string of exploits, reported by Yahoo Finance, highlights the ongoing security problems in the digital asset industry and renews debate about the safety of decentralized finance platforms, with analysts urging stronger audits and better protection of user funds.
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The European Central Bank has rejected proposals to relax reserve requirements for euro-denominated stablecoins, according to news reports. The decision means issuers of euro stablecoins must continue holding conservative, high-quality reserves, despite pressure from parts of the crypto industry for lighter rules. The move underscores the ECB's cautious stance on digital assets and its concern that loosely backed stablecoins could pose risks to financial stability in the eurozone.
- 8Bitget Loses $387.5M in Security Breach, IPO Plans Unchanged▼Bitget Security Breach Costs $387.5M, IPO Plans Intact
Crypto exchange Bitget has suffered a security breach with losses reported at $387.5 million, one of the larger incidents to hit the industry. The company says its plans for an initial public offering remain on track despite the attack. Details about how the breach happened and whether customer funds were affected have not been fully disclosed, and observers are watching closely for the exchange's response.
- 9Bitget Hit by $387.5 Million Security Breach▼The Daily: Bitget hit by $387.5 million security breach, and more
Crypto exchange Bitget has suffered a security breach valued at $387.5 million, according to reporting by The Block, making it one of the larger exchange security incidents in recent memory. The breach is drawing attention across the crypto industry as traders and observers assess the scale of losses and how the platform will respond. Details on the cause and any compensation plans remain limited so far.
- 10BitGet Says Stolen Funds Nearing $400 Million in Security Breach▼MILESTONE | BitGet Says Stolen Funds Nearing $400 Million as Security Breach Unfolds
Crypto exchange BitGet says funds stolen in an ongoing security breach are nearing $400 million. The company disclosed the figure as an apparent milestone in its assessment of the incident, making it one of the larger exchange hacks in recent memory. The unfolding breach is drawing wide attention across the crypto industry, with observers watching how much was taken and how BitGet responds.
- 11Trump's crypto ties complicate industry's push for looser regulation●How Trump's crypto winnings cost the industry looser regulation https://www.fastcompany.com/91612785/trumps-crypto-winni
Fast Company reports that Donald Trump's financial gains from the crypto industry are undermining efforts to pass the Clarity Act, legislation meant to establish clearer, looser rules for digital assets. The argument: Trump's personal crypto winnings have politicized the issue, making lawmakers wary of supporting industry-friendly regulation and jeopardizing the regulatory certainty crypto firms have lobbied for.
- 12Michael Saylor Envisions Bitcoin in Banks and $100 Trillion Digital Asset Industry▼Michael Saylor Wants Bitcoin Inside Banks and a $100 Trillion Digital Asset Industry
Michael Saylor, co-founder of MicroStrategy and one of Bitcoin's most prominent corporate advocates, is promoting a vision in which Bitcoin is integrated directly into the traditional banking system and the digital asset industry grows to $100 trillion. The remarks position banks as key custodians and distributors of Bitcoin rather than competitors to it, reinforcing his long-running argument that institutional adoption will drive Bitcoin's next phase of growth.
- 13Federal Reserve Opens Comment Period on GENIUS Act Stablecoin Rules●Federal Reserve Seeks Comment on GENIUS Act Stablecoin Rules
The Federal Reserve is seeking public comment on proposed rules implementing the GENIUS Act, the US framework for payment stablecoins. The request opens a consultation process that will shape how banks and issuers regulate stablecoin activities, drawing attention from the crypto industry and traditional banking sector alike.
- 14Copper hits records as silver nears $65 an ounce●El cobre bate récords y la plata acecha 65 $/oz (nivel 2011). El oro recupera terreno; el cobre emerge como reserva de v
Copper is breaking records while silver approaches $65 an ounce, a level last seen in 2011, and gold is regaining ground. Commentators highlight copper's growing role as a store of value. In crypto markets, Bitcoin ETFs saw roughly $2.4 billion in inflows and BlackRock has moved to tokenize assets on-chain.
- 15Crypto industry fractures as blame game erupts over missed mainstream moment●Crypto Blew Its Big Moment–and the Blame Game Has Begun
The Wall Street Journal reports that the cryptocurrency industry has failed to seize a pivotal opportunity for mainstream adoption, and industry figures are now publicly trading blame over the setback. Observers are debating who is responsible, with critics pointing to infighting, scandals and failed promises that have eroded trust among investors and the wider public.
- 16Trump's crypto gains may have cost industry looser rules●How Trump’s crypto winnings cost the industry looser regulation
A new analysis argues that Donald Trump's financial gains from cryptocurrency ventures have backfired on the industry, making it harder to win the looser regulation crypto firms hoped a second Trump term would deliver. The report suggests that Trump's personal crypto profits have drawn scrutiny and complicated efforts in Washington to pass friendly legislation, leaving the industry worse off on the regulatory front.
- 17Brazil to Require Reporting on Large Self-Custody Crypto Transfers▼Brazil targets self-custody crypto with $10K reporting rule, 24-hour transfer delay
Brazil has introduced new rules targeting self-custody cryptocurrency: transfers of $10,000 or more would need to be reported, and such transfers could face a 24-hour delay. The measures are aimed at tightening oversight of crypto held outside exchanges, and are drawing attention from investors and industry watchers concerned about privacy and the practical impact on moving funds.
- 18Bitget Exchange Breach Exposes Cybersecurity Weaknesses●Bitget Exchange Breach Exposes Cybersecurity Exposures
Crypto exchange Bitget has reportedly suffered a breach, drawing attention to ongoing cybersecurity risks facing digital asset platforms. The incident highlights how even major exchanges remain vulnerable to attacks, renewing debate over security standards, user fund protection, and regulatory oversight in the cryptocurrency industry. Commentators are pointing to the breach as another reminder that investors should scrutinize how platforms safeguard assets.
- 19CasinoSecretsleak exposes confidential files from Curaçao gambling regulator●Bravo @ Lilith The # CasinoSecretsleak reveals tens of thousands of previously confidential files stored by the gambling
A large document dump dubbed CasinoSecretsleak has revealed tens of thousands of previously confidential files held by the gambling regulator on the Caribbean island of Curaçao. The files detail the inner workings of some of the world's largest online casinos, including crypto-based operators, shedding light on how licences are granted and the industry's oversight in the offshore jurisdiction.
- 20Tether Proposes Twenty One Capital Merger With Strike and Elektron▼Tether Proposes Twenty One Capital Merge With Strike, Elektron
Tether has put forward a proposal for Twenty One Capital to merge with Strike and Elektron. The move, reported by CoinMarketCap, would combine the entities into a single structure, though details on terms and timelines have not yet been disclosed. The proposal is drawing attention across the crypto industry, with market watchers awaiting further confirmation from the parties involved.