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North Korean Hackers Celebrate a 'Fat Year': Record $2.02 Billion Stolen in 2025, Money Laundering Cycle Approximately 45 Days

North Korean hackers set a record in 2025, stealing $2.02 billion in cryptocurrency, a 51% increase from 2024, despite a decrease in the number of attacks. Their cumulative thefts now total at least $6.75 billion. They achieved this by conducting fewer but more sophisticated attacks, often through infiltrating crypto services with IT workers or using complex impersonation strategies against executives. The overall crypto industry suffered over $3.4 billion in stolen funds. A key trend is the extreme concentration of losses, with the top three hacks accounting for 69% of the total. The disparity between the largest attack and the median hack reached a record 1000x. North Korean actors exhibited distinct money laundering patterns, heavily favoring Chinese OTC services, cross-chain bridges, and mixers. Their laundering cycle for major heists is approximately 45 days, moving through stages of immediate layering, initial consolidation, and final cash-out. Simultaneously, individual wallet thefts surged to 158,000 incidents affecting 80,000 users, though the total value stolen ($713 million) decreased. In a positive development, DeFi hacking losses remained low despite increased Total Value Locked (TVL), indicating improved security measures are having a significant impact. A case study of the Venus Protocol demonstrated effective real-time threat detection and fund recovery.

marsbit01/10 03:10

North Korean Hackers Celebrate a 'Fat Year': Record $2.02 Billion Stolen in 2025, Money Laundering Cycle Approximately 45 Days

marsbit01/10 03:10

Monero flips KEY support – Can XMR retest its $517 ATH?

Monero (XMR) has gained 4.2% in 24 hours and 11% over the past week, potentially benefiting from the fallout between ZCash and the Electronic Coin Company, which caused ZEC to drop 20% in a day. This may have driven capital toward XMR, pushing it closer to its all-time high of $517. XMR recently flipped the $420 resistance into support and is eyeing Fibonacci extension targets at $480 and $577. Despite a temporary rejection at $480, technical indicators like RSI and OBV remain bullish on the 3-day chart, suggesting continued upward momentum. While a bearish reversal is possible, it is less likely in the short term, especially with Bitcoin potentially rallying toward $96k–$100k and altcoins gaining relative strength. The 4-hour chart indicates that the $460–$470 zone may soon become support, offering long opportunities targeting $517 and $577. Overall, Monero's steady gains since August and its regained status as the leading privacy coin by market cap suggest the uptrend may continue, possibly leading to new all-time highs despite broader market fear.

ambcrypto01/09 21:02

Monero flips KEY support – Can XMR retest its $517 ATH?

ambcrypto01/09 21:02

Active Start to January. Top 5 Cryptocurrencies with the Highest Weekly Growth

The article from RBC-Crypto highlights the top five cryptocurrencies with the most significant growth over the week of January 2-9. It notes that approximately 70% of large-cap coins on Coinmarketcap showed positive momentum, with the overall market cap rising by about 3% to $3.1 trillion. The top performers were: 1. **JasmyCoin (JASMY)**: Up 47% to ~$0.0091. A Japanese IoT and data protection platform token, still down 70% from its early 2025 price. 2. **Render (RENDER)**: Up 42% to ~$2.22. A decentralized GPU rendering platform token, significantly down from its previous high of $6.77. 3. **Virtuals Protocol (VIRTUAL)**: Up 43% to ~$1.04. The leading AI agent token by market cap ($685M) on the Base blockchain, used for creating tokenized AI agents. 4. **Polygon (POL)**: Up 31% to ~$0.14. The native token of the Ethereum sidechain, used for staking and transaction fees, down from over $0.44 a year ago. 5. **Artificial Superintelligence Alliance (FET)**: Up 28% to ~$0.28. A major AI-focused token from the merged Fetch.ai, SingularityNET, and Ocean Protocol projects, still far from its all-time high of $3.47. The article includes a standard disclaimer that it is for informational purposes only and cryptocurrency is a volatile asset that can lead to financial losses.

RBK-crypto01/09 14:00

Active Start to January. Top 5 Cryptocurrencies with the Highest Weekly Growth

RBK-crypto01/09 14:00

Three CZs, Three Different Stories

Three individuals share the initials "CZ" but represent vastly different paths in the era of globalization. The first, Chen Zhi, epitomized the lawless, gray-area entrepreneurship of the mid-2010s. Operating from Cambodia, he built a transnational fraud network, generating up to $30 million daily through scams and forced labor. His empire, built on exploiting regulatory gaps and weak international cooperation, collapsed in 2026 when he was arrested and repatriated to China, signaling the end of an era of unregulated profiteering. The second, Changpeng Zhao (CZ), founder of Binance, represents the tech-entrepreneurial era. A technologist at heart, he built the world's largest cryptocurrency exchange through product excellence and innovation. Unlike Chen Zhi, his venture created value but eventually faced escalating regulatory scrutiny. In 2023, Zhao and Binance pleaded guilty to U.S. charges, resulting in a $4.3 billion fine and his resignation as CEO. His story illustrates that technological innovation must ultimately adapt to regulatory frameworks to survive. The third, CZ Chen, a Millennial and COO of AI firm Manus, represents a new model of success in the AI age. As a skilled professional, she achieved rapid wealth and influence by joining the right company at the right time. Manus, hailed as the first通用 AI Agent, was acquired by Meta in 2025. However, the deal faced review by Chinese authorities, highlighting that her success is now intertwined with geopolitical tensions between major powers. Together, these three stories reflect the evolving interplay between individual ambition and the shifting landscapes of regulation, technology, and global politics.

marsbit01/09 11:55

marsbit01/09 11:55

Coinbase Gets ‘Buy’ Rating Upgrade From Bank Of America: Here’s The Breakdown

Bank of America has upgraded its rating for Coinbase (COIN) to "buy," citing a positive long-term outlook. Analyst Craig Siegenthaler highlighted the company's strategic expansion beyond crypto trading into stocks, ETFs, and prediction markets, moving closer to its goal of becoming an "everything exchange." Key growth drivers include its Base Layer-2 network and the upcoming Tokenize platform, which positions Coinbase as a leader in crypto infrastructure and tokenization. With shares down ~40% from their 2025 peak, the bank sees an attractive entry point and reaffirms a $340 price target, implying a potential 38% upside. A more favorable regulatory environment and compressed valuation further support this bullish stance.

bitcoinist01/09 10:35

Coinbase Gets ‘Buy’ Rating Upgrade From Bank Of America: Here’s The Breakdown

bitcoinist01/09 10:35

Florida Lawmakers Revive Strategic Bitcoin Reserve Efforts With New Proposal

Florida state representative John Snyder introduced House Bill 1039 to establish a state-run Strategic Cryptocurrency Reserve focused on Bitcoin. The reserve aims to hedge against inflation and enhance economic security for residents. It would be managed by the State Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and funded through legislative appropriations, dedicated revenue, and investment earnings. Only cryptocurrencies with a 24-month average market cap of at least $500 billion qualify—currently only Bitcoin meets this criterion. The bill follows previous unsuccessful legislative efforts to create a Bitcoin reserve in Florida. If passed, Florida would join states like Texas and Arizona in adopting a state Bitcoin reserve strategy.

bitcoinist01/09 07:33

Florida Lawmakers Revive Strategic Bitcoin Reserve Efforts With New Proposal

bitcoinist01/09 07:33

World Liberty Financial (WLFI) Struggles to Recover: Is a Turnaround Still on the Table?

World Liberty Financial (WLFI) saw a slight increase of 0.36% amid broader cryptocurrency market volatility, trading between $0.167 and $0.1873. It is currently priced at $0.1701 with a market cap of $4.56 billion and a significant 133.98% surge in daily trading volume, reaching $283.78 million. However, technical indicators suggest a bearish trend. The MACD line has crossed below the signal line, indicating weakening buying strength and potential continued downward pressure. The Chaikin Money Flow (CMF) shows slight buying interest but not enough to confirm a strong uptrend. Key support levels are at $0.1691 and $0.1681, while resistance sits at $0.1711 and $0.1721. The RSI is neutral at 49.48, suggesting possible consolidation, and the Bull Bear Power (BBP) indicates weak bearish momentum. Market sentiment remains cautious as WLFI struggles to recover.

TheNewsCrypto01/09 07:06

World Liberty Financial (WLFI) Struggles to Recover: Is a Turnaround Still on the Table?

TheNewsCrypto01/09 07:06

23,000 Bitcoin In Limbo As China Detains Scam Boss Chen Zhi

Cambodia has extradited Chen Zhi, an alleged kingpin of a major "pig-butchering" scam network, to China. This raises a significant question for the market and law enforcement regarding the fate of the Bitcoin still linked to him. According to Alex Thorn of Galaxy Digital, over 23,000 BTC (valued at more than $2 billion) associated with Chen remain in limbo. This is separate from the 127,000 BTC previously seized by US authorities. Thorn notes that none of the 23,191 BTC has moved since Chen's arrest. A jurisdictional dilemma now exists, as the US holds an indictment for Chen, but China is now holding him, making it unclear which government, if any, will be able to seize the remaining Bitcoin.

bitcoinist01/08 18:06

23,000 Bitcoin In Limbo As China Detains Scam Boss Chen Zhi

bitcoinist01/08 18:06

Zcash Cryptocurrency Price Crashes 20% in a Few Hours. Here's Why

The price of Zcash (ZEC) plummeted by approximately 20% in a matter of hours, falling below $400 for the first time since mid-December. This sharp decline was triggered by the announcement that the entire development team from the Electric Coin Company (ECC) is leaving the project. The departure is a result of an acute conflict with the board of directors of the non-profit Bootstrap organization, which oversees Zcash's development. ECC's CEO, Josh Swihart, stated that changes to their working conditions effectively forced the team out, making it impossible to work effectively within the current structure. The ECC is a primary developer of Zcash and is funded through a "Developer Fund," which allocates roughly 20% of each block reward to support the network. Bootstrap cited governance issues and the need for strict legal compliance for non-profits to protect the project's assets as reasons for the conflict. Despite the management crisis, the Zcash protocol and network itself remain technically unaffected. The ECC team is already forming a new company, though the future funding model for development is unclear. Zcash founder Zooko Wilcox commented that the network remains secure and private, and that this managerial conflict does not change that. The article includes a standard disclaimer that it is for informational purposes only and that cryptocurrency is a volatile asset.

RBK-crypto01/08 13:07

Zcash Cryptocurrency Price Crashes 20% in a Few Hours. Here's Why

RBK-crypto01/08 13:07

Wyoming Debuts FRNT As The United States’ First Fully State-Issued Stablecoin

Wyoming has launched the Frontier Stable Token (FRNT), the first fully state-issued stablecoin in the US. Announced by Governor Mark Gordon, FRNT is a fiat-backed and fully reserved token, now available on the Kraken exchange. It operates on the Solana blockchain with cross-chain support via Stargate. Backed by US dollars and short-duration Treasuries, it aims to reduce transaction costs, generate state revenue, and ease the tax burden. Managed by Franklin Templeton, FRNT targets retail, institutional, and government users for fast, low-cost settlements.

bitcoinist01/08 13:02

Wyoming Debuts FRNT As The United States’ First Fully State-Issued Stablecoin