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Bitcoin

Bitcoin Holds Near $85K After Trump’s Crypto Statement, Traders Advise Caution

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Bitcoin’s 22% Drop a Temporary ‘Shakeout,’ Not a Bull Cycle End, Say Analysts

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Bitcoin Targets $126K by June: Bull Market Resurgence in Sight

Bitcoin is approaching one of its strongest months historically, with data predicting a return to price discovery. Can BTC reach $126K by June?

Bank of Korea Rejects Bitcoin Reserve Plans, Citing Volatility

The Bank of Korea has ruled out adding Bitcoin to its foreign exchange reserves, citing high volatility and liquidity concerns, despite increasing global adoption of crypto reserves.

BlackRock CEO Warns of Inflation as Bitcoin Crashes Below $80K Amid $1 Trillion Crypto Wipeout

The cryptocurrency market is in turmoil as Bitcoin tumbles...

Solana

Solana Deletes Controversial Ad After Crypto Community Backlash

Solana has pulled its "America is Back—Time to Accelerate"...

Solana App Revenues Surge 213% in Q4, Driven by Memecoin Frenzy

Solana’s decentralized finance (DeFi) ecosystem experienced an explosive fourth...

How Meme Coins Drove Solana’s Record-Breaking Blockchain Growth in 2024

Solana (SOL) had a breakthrough year in 2024, reclaiming...

Solana Memecoin $PNUT Hits $1B Market Cap in Two Weeks, Fueled by Exchange Listings & Hype

Solana-based memecoin Peanut ($PNUT) has taken the crypto world...

Ethereum

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While Bitcoin remains the most popular cryptocurrency, Ethereum's native token, Ether, outperformed in 2021. The rise of blockchain adoption and NFTs contributed to its dominance.

Ethereum’s EIP-1559 Upgrade Begins Today—Here’s How It Will Change the Network

Ethereum’s highly anticipated EIP-1559 upgrade, part of the London hard fork, launches today. Discover how it will impact transaction fees, coin burning, and the future of ETH prices.

Visa Partners with Ethereum-Based USDC for Global Digital Payments

Visa is integrating USDC, the Ethereum-based stablecoin by Circle, into its global payments network. This move aims to revolutionize digital transactions and corporate payments.

Ethereum 2.0 Upgrade: What It Means for the World’s Second-Largest Cryptocurrency

Ethereum’s long-awaited 2.0 upgrade is set to revolutionize the network, enabling faster transactions and improved efficiency. Learn what this means for ETH and its investors.

Ethereum Network Growth Soars in 2020, Signaling Long-Term Optimism

Despite recent price drops, Ethereum's network growth is surging, with unique addresses increasing significantly. Discover why this trend signals long-term bullish potential for ETH.

XRP

XRP Price Rally: Analyst Predicts Surge to $38—Here’s Why

With XRP gaining strong momentum, crypto analyst Gert van...

XRP, Solana & Litecoin ETFs Could Arrive in 2025 as Crypto Trends Shift

As 2024 comes to a close, crypto analysts are...

XRP Leads November Crypto Bull Run With a 169% Gain, Outshining Bitcoin

XRP skyrocketed 169% in November, surpassing Bitcoin and Ethereum in growth. What fueled the surge, and is it sustainable?

Ripple Faces SEC Lawsuit Over XRP, Cryptocurrency Drops Sharply

The SEC is set to sue Ripple over the sale of unregistered securities, alleging XRP is not a currency. CEO Brad Garlinghouse disputes the claims as XRP prices drop.

XRP Drops as Ripple Faces SEC Lawsuit Over Alleged Securities Violations

Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse says the SEC’s lawsuit against XRP is unjust, as the cryptocurrency falls 13%. The case could reshape crypto regulations.

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Bitcoin

Bitcoin Holds Near $85K After Trump’s Crypto Statement, Traders Advise Caution

Bitcoin’s price briefly surged past $87,453 before retracing to...

Bitcoin’s 22% Drop a Temporary ‘Shakeout,’ Not a Bull Cycle End, Say Analysts

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Bitcoin Targets $126K by June: Bull Market Resurgence in Sight

Bitcoin is approaching one of its strongest months historically, with data predicting a return to price discovery. Can BTC reach $126K by June?

Bank of Korea Rejects Bitcoin Reserve Plans, Citing Volatility

The Bank of Korea has ruled out adding Bitcoin to its foreign exchange reserves, citing high volatility and liquidity concerns, despite increasing global adoption of crypto reserves.

BlackRock CEO Warns of Inflation as Bitcoin Crashes Below $80K Amid $1 Trillion Crypto Wipeout

The cryptocurrency market is in turmoil as Bitcoin tumbles...

Solana

Solana Deletes Controversial Ad After Crypto Community Backlash

Solana has pulled its "America is Back—Time to Accelerate"...

Solana App Revenues Surge 213% in Q4, Driven by Memecoin Frenzy

Solana’s decentralized finance (DeFi) ecosystem experienced an explosive fourth...

How Meme Coins Drove Solana’s Record-Breaking Blockchain Growth in 2024

Solana (SOL) had a breakthrough year in 2024, reclaiming...

Solana Memecoin $PNUT Hits $1B Market Cap in Two Weeks, Fueled by Exchange Listings & Hype

Solana-based memecoin Peanut ($PNUT) has taken the crypto world...

Ethereum

Ethereum Outshines Bitcoin in 2021 as Blockchain and NFTs Gain Traction

While Bitcoin remains the most popular cryptocurrency, Ethereum's native token, Ether, outperformed in 2021. The rise of blockchain adoption and NFTs contributed to its dominance.

Ethereum’s EIP-1559 Upgrade Begins Today—Here’s How It Will Change the Network

Ethereum’s highly anticipated EIP-1559 upgrade, part of the London hard fork, launches today. Discover how it will impact transaction fees, coin burning, and the future of ETH prices.

Visa Partners with Ethereum-Based USDC for Global Digital Payments

Visa is integrating USDC, the Ethereum-based stablecoin by Circle, into its global payments network. This move aims to revolutionize digital transactions and corporate payments.

Ethereum 2.0 Upgrade: What It Means for the World’s Second-Largest Cryptocurrency

Ethereum’s long-awaited 2.0 upgrade is set to revolutionize the network, enabling faster transactions and improved efficiency. Learn what this means for ETH and its investors.

Ethereum Network Growth Soars in 2020, Signaling Long-Term Optimism

Despite recent price drops, Ethereum's network growth is surging, with unique addresses increasing significantly. Discover why this trend signals long-term bullish potential for ETH.

XRP

XRP Price Rally: Analyst Predicts Surge to $38—Here’s Why

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XRP, Solana & Litecoin ETFs Could Arrive in 2025 as Crypto Trends Shift

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XRP Leads November Crypto Bull Run With a 169% Gain, Outshining Bitcoin

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XRP Drops as Ripple Faces SEC Lawsuit Over Alleged Securities Violations

Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse says the SEC’s lawsuit against XRP is unjust, as the cryptocurrency falls 13%. The case could reshape crypto regulations.
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Bybit Hack: Lazarus Group Stole $1.4B in Crypto, But 88% Still Traceable

The February 21st hack on cryptocurrency exchange Bybit has been confirmed as the largest digital asset breach ever, with hackers stealing over $1.4 billion, primarily in Ethereum (ETH). Hours after the attack, authorities identified North Korea’s Lazarus Group as the mastermind behind the theft.

How the Hack Happened

Reports indicate that Bybit had ignored security vulnerabilities flagged months before the attack. CEO Ben Zhou admitted that the exchange’s Safe security feature had become incompatible with the platform’s framework, but the issue was not addressed in time.

Tracking the Stolen Funds

Despite the breach, Bybit’s internal investigation has successfully traced 88.87% of the stolen funds.

  • Total stolen funds: 500,000 ETH ($1.4 billion)
  • Still traceable: 88.87%
  • Frozen funds: 3.54%
  • Lost in the dark web: 7.59%

Zhou revealed that 440,091 ETH (worth $1.23 billion) had already been converted into 12,835 BTC and distributed across 9,117 crypto wallets.

Hackers Used Crypto Mixers to Hide Funds

The Lazarus Group used multiple crypto mixing services to obscure transactions:

  • TornadoCash
  • Railgun
  • Wasabi
  • CryptoMixer

So far, 193 BTC have been tracked moving into Wasabi Mixer, with funds being funneled through P2P vendors afterward.

Bybit Calls for Help in Tracing Funds

Bybit has launched a bounty program to track the stolen crypto. Over the past month, they have received 5,012 reports, with 63 being valid leads.

Zhou is now urging bounty hunters and blockchain analysts to assist in recovering the funds, as hackers continue to funnel assets through anonymizing services.

Bybit’s Security Failures & Future Precautions

Bybit acknowledged warnings about security risks months before the attack but failed to act. Rahul Rumalla, the chief product officer of Safe, claimed new security enhancements are being implemented to prevent future breaches.

The Lazarus Group remains one of the most notorious cybercriminal organizations, with a history of targeting crypto exchanges, DeFi platforms, and NFT marketplaces. The Bybit hack underscores the urgent need for stronger security protocols in digital asset platforms.

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