North Korean hackers stole $1.3B in crypto in 2024 — Chainalysis
Hackers connected to the reclusive nation whose entities are often targeted by US sanctions reportedly doubled the amount of crypto they stole in 2023. Go to Source
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Chainalysis acquires Web3 security firm Hexagate
The buyout marks a pivot toward threat prevention for Chainalysis. Go to Source
Kraken and BitGo will help distribute the first FTX payments in 2025
More than two years after the cryptocurrency exchange filed for bankruptcy, the first group of FTX claimants could see recovery payments distributed as early as January. Go to Source
Could Bitcoiners embrace BlueSky, an X alternative that hit 25M users?
The social media platform roughly doubled its number of users since November, suggesting it may have pulled some US-based X users after the presidential election. Go to Source
Mark Cuban educates comedian Jon Stewart on crypto
“I feel like this is turning into ‘Digital Currency for Dummies,‘” Jon Stewart said to the billionaire during an interview on his weekly podcast. Go to Source
Microsoft shareholders vote ‘no’ on Bitcoin reserve
The company’s board opposed the resolution, citing Bitcoin’s purported volatility as a negative factor. Go to Source
Trump’s new crypto czar called OpenAI a ‘piranha for-profit company’
David Sacks’ professed views on OpenAI’s business restructuring seemingly align with Elon Musk’s. Go to Source
Attention economy has fueled memecoins — Hashed co-founder
Hashed co-founder Ryan Sungho Kim spoke to Cointelegraph at India Blockchain Weeks about the effect of the attention economy on memecoins. Go to Source
Who’s really getting rich from the crypto bull run?
While the crypto frenzy captivates speculators with dizzying highs and lows, the real winners are those giving investors a way to speculate. Go to Source
New Chainalysis CEO expects greater clarity on stablecoins in 2025
The company’s former chief strategy officer, Jonathan Levin, assumed the role of CEO and offered his thoughts to Cointelegraph on the future of the industry. Go to Source