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Bitget, a Seychelles-based crypto exchange, has partnered with Callpay to enable South African Rand (ZAR) deposits and withdrawals. Streamlining Fiat-Crypto Transactions The Seychelles-based cryptocurrency exchange Bitget announced Feb. 25 that it had integrated with the payment solutions provider Callpay to “offer deposit and withdrawal services in South African rand (ZAR).” It described the integration as … Read more
Two days prior, the Bybit exploiter retained custody of 449,395.23 ethereum (ETH), yet within a 48-hour window, the actor relocated 71,862.63 ETH—valued at $173 million—across decentralized ledgers. Bybit Launches Lazarusbounty.com Amidst a climate of crypto volatility, the assailant has orchestrated a whirlwind of high-volume ether transactions. For instance, during the drafting of this analysis, 91.75 … Read more
Bloomberg reported that Citadel Securities, led by Ken Griffin, is planning to expand into cryptocurrency trading, capitalizing on President Donald Trump’s pro-crypto stance, which is expected to boost the industry. Previously cautious due to regulatory uncertainties, the firm aims to become a liquidity provider for cryptocurrencies and join major exchanges like Coinbase, Binance, and Crypto.com. … Read more
Bybit, a major cryptocurrency exchange, has addressed the massive security breach that resulted in the theft of $1.4 billion in digital assets. Bybit Claims it Endured $1.4 Billion Digital Asset Theft With Swift Withdrawals and Strong Reserves Bybit officials say the hack took place on Feb. 21, 2025, when cybercriminals targeted Bybit’s ethereum wallets and … Read more
Bybit has launched a recovery bounty program offering rewards for retrieving stolen cryptocurrency funds. Crypto Exchange Bybit Initiates Recovery Bounty The Dubai-based cryptocurrency exchange, Bybit, has initiated a recovery bounty program following a security breach that compromised ETH valued at over $1.4 billion. The program promises a reward equal to 10% of recovered funds. The … Read more
A Bybit payroll fraud scheme funneled $5.7 million into a worker’s personal wallets, funding luxury splurges before authorities uncovered the deception and issued a prison sentence. Bybit Crypto Payroll Fraud Leads to Prison Sentence A former payroll employee has been sentenced to nine years and 11 months in jail for orchestrating a $5.7 million fraud … Read more
Following the Bybit hack, the team organized a livestream to deliberate on the recent billion-dollar hack that transpired on the exchange. Bybit’s founder Ben Zhao clarified that the platform was undergoing “massive withdrawals” but emphasized, “It’s not an issue—We have enough tokens to give to clients.” Moreover, in a calculated maneuver, a bridge loan secured … Read more
Bybit has launched an industry-first initiative by making all liquidation data fully accessible in real-time via its enhanced API. This move aims to improve market transparency, empower traders, and boost institutional confidence in the crypto space. New API Update by Bybit Delivers Unprecedented Transparency for Crypto Traders Bybit, one of the world’s largest crypto exchanges … Read more
On Friday, onchain investigators including Arkham Intelligence and Zachxbt identified an alleged “security incident” involving more than $1 billion in outflows from Bybit. Onchain Experts Report $1B+ Outflow From Bybit in Latest Security Incident The incident saw $1.4 billion in ETH and stETH funds exit the exchange as the assets were quickly moved to new … Read more
Total centralized exchange volume reached $18.83 trillion, the second-highest in five years, though still below 2021’s record of $25.21 trillion. 2021 Marked by Key Events In 2024, Binance remained the largest centralized cryptocurrency exchange, despite its share of total trading volume among the top 15 exchanges falling by approximately eight percentage points, from 47% to … Read more
