Lazarus Group sends 400 ETH to Tornado Cash, deploys new malware

North Korean-affiliated hacking collective the Lazarus Group has been moving crypto assets using mixers following a string of high-profile hacks.  On March 13, blockchain security firm CertiK alerted its X…

Hardware wallet Ledger helps competitor Trezor resolve security vulnerability

Hardware wallet provider Trezor has patched up a security flaw in two of its latest models after competitor firm Ledger’s open-source research arm discovered a vulnerability in their microcontrollers.  Ledger…

Crypto trading volume slumps, signaling market exhaustion: Analysis

Crypto trading volumes and dwindling digital asset prices are flashing signs of trader exhaustion and potentially weaker market momentum, according to analysts.  Crypto-wide trading volume has been dropping since it…

Crypto trader gets sandwich attacked in stablecoin swap, loses $215K

A crypto trader fell victim to a sandwich attack while making a $220,764 stablecoin transfer on March 12 — losing almost 98% of its value to a Maximum Extractable Value…

US CPI comes in lower than expected — Are rate cuts coming?

The latest US core Consumer Price Index (CPI) print, a measure of inflation, came in lower than expected at 3.1%, beating expectations of 3.2%, with a corresponding 0.1% drop in…

Low Fees Are A Symptom Of Deeper Problems

People tend to celebrate periods of low feerates. It’s time to clean house, consolidate any UTXOs you need to, open or close any Lightning channels you’ve been waiting on, and…

Crypto exchange OKX secures MiFID II license in Europe

Cryptocurrency exchange OKX has acquired a key European Union license that will enable the company to offer derivatives products throughout the region, potentially opening the door to a more advanced…

Rumble Acquires $17.1 Million In Bitcoin As Part Of Treasury Strategy

Rumble (NASDAQ: RUM), the video-sharing platform and cloud services provider, has announced the purchase of approximately 188 Bitcoin, valued at around $17.1 million, as part of its previously disclosed Bitcoin…

Indian authorities arrest alleged Garantex founder for US extradition

Officials with India’s Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) announced the arrest of Lithuanian national Aleksej Bešciokov, who was alleged to have operated the cryptocurrency exchange Garantex.  In a March 12…

California Legislators Endorse Bitcoiner For $500 Billion Pension Board

California Legislators have endorsed bitcoin nonprofit founder Dom Bei in his campaign for a seat on the board of the California Public Employees’ Retirement System (CalPERS). CalPERS oversees a massive…