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Bybit CEO: Two-thirds of Lazarus-hacked funds remain traceable
21.4.2025
Crypto exchange Bybit co-founder and CEO Ben Zhou says more than two-thirds of the digital assets stolen from the platform in February by North Korea’s Lazarus Group still remain traceable. In an executive summary on hacked Bybit funds posted on X on April 21, Ben Zhou said that of...
Over $380M Worth of Crypto Stolen During Bybit's $1.4B Hack Has Gone Dark
21.4.2025
The untraceable funds primarily flowed into mixers then through bridges to P2P and OTC platforms, Zhou said
Hacked Decentralized Exchange Kiloex Claims All Stolen Funds Have Been Returned
18.4.2025
The decentralized exchange Kiloex, which was recently hacked, announced that all stolen funds have been recovered. The company stated that it is now working with legal authorities and experts to officially close the case. Since all funds have been returned, there are no remaining victims...
Crypto exchange eXch to shut down amid money laundering allegations
17.4.2025
Cryptocurrency exchange eXch announced it will cease operations on May 1 after reports alleged the firm was used to launder funds from a Bybit hack.In an April 17 notice, eXch said the majority of people in its management team voted to “cease and retreat” in response to the allegations...
Crypto Casino Founder Richard Kim Arrested After Gambling Away Investor Funds
17.4.2025
Former Galaxy, Goldman Sachs, and JP Morgan executive Richard Kim faces securities and wire fraud charges after allegedly gambling away "nearly all" of his investors' funds
The Protocol: Nvidia To Manufacture AI Supercomputers in U.S., New Opportunities for Crypto Miners
16.4.2025
Plus: Ethereum developers privacy debate reignites, Optimum raises funds in seed round, Noble’s new ‘AppLayer’
Securitize Acquires MG Stover's Unit to Become Largest Digital Asset Fund Administrator
15.4.2025
The deal expands Securitize Fund Services' offerings and brings its assets under administration to over $38 billion across 715 funds, the company said
Zero Hash Processed $2B in Flows to Tokenized Funds as RWA Demand Accelerates
15.4.2025
The infrastructure provider underpins tokenized funds by BlackRock, Franklin Templeton and Republic facilitating stablecoin settlements across 22 blockchains
DEX KiloEx Loses $7M in Apparent Oracle Manipulation Attack
15.4.2025
KiloEx has suspended operations and is collaborating with partners to trace the stolen funds and blacklist the attacker's wallet
Coinshares: Crypto Funds Bleed $795 Million As Tariff Fears Deepen Market Gloom
14.4.2025
Crypto investment products saw $795 million in outflows last week, pushing total withdrawals since February to $7.2 billion. Bitcoin led the exodus, but altcoins like XRP and Ondo managed modest gains. Digital Asset Outflows Hit $7.2 Billion Since February But XRP Defies the Trend Digital asset...
Asia holds crypto liquidity, but US Treasurys will unlock institutional funds
12.4.2025
Opinion by: Jack Lu, CEO of BounceBitFor years, crypto has promised a more open and efficient financial system. A fundamental inefficiency remains: the disconnect between US capital markets and Asia’s liquidity hubs.The United States dominates capital formation, and its recent embrace...
Asia holds crypto liquidity, but US Treasurys will unlock institutional funds
12.4.2025
Opinion by: Jack Lu, CEO of BounceBitFor years, crypto has promised a more open and efficient financial system. A fundamental inefficiency remains: the disconnect between US capital markets and Asia’s liquidity hubs.The United States dominates capital formation, and its recent embrace...
Tokenized Funds' Rapid Growth Comes With Red Flags: Moody's
9.4.2025
The credit agency highlighted concerns over operational fragility, blockchain vulnerabilities and patchy regulation
This Bitcoin Hedge Fund Is Taking Treasuries Companies Global: Blockspace
9.4.2025
UTXO Management, the investing arm of BTC Inc., of Bitcoin Magazine and Bitcoin Conference fame, was top five of all hedge funds in 2024, according to HFR. Now it wants to put a bitcoin treasury company (like Metaplanet) in markets across the world
Blackrock Supercharges Spot Crypto Funds With Anchorage Digital Integration
8.4.2025
Blackrock is turbocharging its crypto strategy by tapping Anchorage Digital’s federally regulated infrastructure to power secure custody, staking, settlement, and on-chain governance at scale. Blackrock Deploys Anchorage Digital to Scale Secure Infrastructure for Crypto Funds Anchorage Digital...
Hong Kong’s SFC Issues Staking Guidance for Crypto Exchanges and Funds
8.4.2025
The Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) of Hong Kong has issued new regulatory guidance for licensed virtual asset trading platforms (VATPs) and SFC-authorized virtual asset funds (VA Funds) regarding the provision and engagement in staking services. Recognizing the potential benefits...
Coinshares: Digital Asset Funds See $240 Million Outflows Amid Global Economic Jitters
8.4.2025
Digital asset investment products experienced $240 million in outflows last week, primarily driven by concerns over global economic headwinds. However, blockchain equities attracted $8 million in inflows as investors capitalized on recent price dips. Crypto Fund Outflows Hit $240M, but Blockchain...
South Korea’s National Pension Service Eyes Blockchain for $890B Fund's Transactions
7.4.2025
The NPS plans to invite blockchain experts and companies to participate in a preliminary disclosure process before starting a research study
Hong Kong Regulator Releases Crypto Staking Rules for Licensed Exchanges
7.4.2025
Hong Kong's Securities and Futures Commission has given a green light for virtual asset trading platforms (VATPs) and authorized virtual asset funds to offer staking services
Latam Insights: Largest Latam Bank Mulls Stablecoin, Brazil Bans Retirement Funds From Investing in Crypto
7.4.2025
Welcome to Latam Insights, a compendium of the most relevant crypto and economic news from Latin America over the past week. In this week’s edition, Itau reveals it is considering launching its own stablecoin, Brazil bans retirement funds from investing in crypto, and also champions local...