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Bybit has successfully restored 77% of its assets under management (AUM) following a recent security incident, reaffirming its commitment to transparency and resilience. The exchange also reported strong trading activity, surpassing $40 billion in volume over the past two days, and enhanced its proof of reserves verification to ensure full collateralization of user funds. Bybit … Read more
While the cryptocurrency market is awash in dips and price volatility, some tokens have managed to snag the limelight, even as they drew a considerable amount of attention through the recent turbulence. This handful of tokens has been named and discussed far and wide, each for a set of compelling narratives that have surfaced through … Read more
Bybit stated its infrastructure was unaffected in the $1.4 billion security incident involving compromised developer machine credentials at Safe Wallet, which enabled unauthorized transactions. Bybit Confirms Systems Secure After Safe Wallet Attack A forensic investigation into the breach revealed that attackers from the Lazarus Group accessed Safe Wallet’s systems by stealing a developer’s credentials, according … Read more
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