South Korean authorities are investigating the suspected crypto-related murder of a Chinese national in Jeju Island. Police believe the crime may have occurred during a crypto asset exchange transaction.

Cybersecurity firm Kaspersky has issued a warning about a widespread malware campaign targeting users on GitHub. The post Kaspersky Warns of Fake GitHub Projects Hosting Malware to Steal Crypto and Credentials appeared first on Cryptonews.

Robinhood pushed the SEC in a high-profile meeting to clarify crypto rules, criticizing case-by-case litigation and urging a structured regulatory framework. Robinhood Urges SEC to Clarify Crypto Rules During High-Profile Meeting The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)'s Crypto Task Force met with representatives from Robinhood Markets Inc. on Feb.

The bill would limit crypto ATM transactions for new users, mandate fraud alerts, and ensure refunds for victims reporting fraud.

Bybit has resumed operations in India after securing government registration, following a $1.06 million fine for non-compliance.

The ability to create a cryptocurrency that's trading in five minutes shows how easy it would be for private firms to seek outside funding, says Robinhood CEO Vladimir Tenev.

Etherlink exits public beta, launching a $3M Apple Farm rewards program to promote adoption.

Binance CEO Richard Teng says that crypto markets generally ”bounce back with remarkable resilience” after volatility due to macroeconomic events.

Robinhood Markets, Inc. will present at the Citizens JMP Technology Conference on March 4, 2025. CEO Vlad Tenev will discuss the company's advancements and strategy.

Michael Novogratzs Galaxy Digital (GLXY) has appointed Zac Prince as a managing director, according to an internal memo seen by CoinDesk. Prince will work closely with Galaxy President Chris Ferraro to drive the firms expansion in digital assets.

Kaspersky found that at least one victim lost 5 Bitcoin, worth around $442,000, to a malware-riddled fake project in November.

A bill to protect consumers using cryptocurrency automatic teller machines (ATMs) in the United States has been introduced in the Senate. The Crypto ATM Fraud Prevention Act bill was sponsored by Illinois Senator Dick Durbin and three other Democrats.

Critics have hit out at South Korean regulators' Upbit sanctions verdict, calling the punishment dished out to the crypto exchange “ineffective.” The post Critics Rage at South Korean Regulators' Upbit Sanctions Verdict appeared first on Cryptonews.

Following the recent theft of $1.4B from Bybit's reserves, the exchange has launched “Lazarus Bounty.” The bounty tracking platform aims to recruit the global crypto community to aid in the recovery of the stolen funds.

Robinhood CEO shrugs off stock dip with big wins

A proposed Ohio Blockchain Basic was introduced in that state's House of Representatives. House Bill 116 is a grab bag of provisions that would affect taxation of digital assets, protect crypto mining and other things.

Robinhood insists that the SEC would have failed if it pursued enforcement action against its crypto business because the firm had taken measures to stay compliant.

Linera and Walrus collaborate to enhance Web3 applications with scalable storage, real-time processing, and improved decentralized data management.

The overall cryptocurrency market capitalization has dropped to around $2.86 trillion, near its lowest level in over three years.

A confidential crisis management document drafted by OKX offers a fascinating insight into how one exchange choreographs its response when news breaks about regulatory failures.

Crypto transfers are being restricted in Europe through heavy know-your-customer (KYC) procedures and blocks, potentially linked to the Travel Rule, according to several local reports. Hasu, the strategy lead at Flashbots, reported that Coinbase is blocking transfers in Europe to recipients other than the user.

Senator Dick Durbin proposes the Crypto ATM Fraud Prevention Act, introducing spending limits, mandatory refunds, and regulatory oversight to combat rising cases of crypto ATM fraud targeting vulnerable users. The post Senator Dick Durbin Launches New Bill to Fight Crypto ATM Fraud appeared first on Cryptonews.

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Binance's CEO Richard Teng believes the current market slide is a temporary correction and not a trend reversal. Despite this, some riskier assets and memes may never return to previous all-time highs.

The Trump crypto rally is fading, as digital currencies weather macro pressures and industry setbacks. Bloomberg's Emily Nicolle speaks with Caroline Hyde and Jackie Davalos on "Bloomberg Technology".

Bybit has resumed trading services in India after registering with the Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU-IND) and paying a $1.06 million fine, marking a significant regulatory milestone for the exchange. The post Bybit Resumes Full Trading Services in India After FIU Registration appeared first on Cryptonews.

Scammers are getting smarter with better technology, tricking people—especially older individuals—into putting their money in Bitcoin ATMs under false promises.

Dick Durbin told the story of one of his constituents being scammed on the Senator floor before introducing the Crypto ATM Fraud Prevention Act.

Prince will work closely with the firm's president, Chris Ferraro, to expand Galaxy's crypto offering.

A new report from Taraxa claims that many leading blockchain projects have dramatically overestimated their throughput. The study shows that major blockchain networks like Sonic, Solana, and Aptos have a significant gap between theoretical TPS (transaction per second) and the actual max TPS on the mainnet.

In a recent interview on Bloomberg TV, Ledger CEO Pascal Gauthier, stressed the importance of robust security measures in the world of cryptocurrency.

Venture capitalist Chris Burniske says that the current dip in digital assets is typical of any bull market cycle.

Chainalysis investigated the recent Bybit hack involving $1.5B ETH hack. North Korean hackers seem to be involved in the hack.

Bybit announced a bounty platform designed to combat crypto-related crime titled LazarusBounty.com following. The initiative employs a structured, four-pronged approach to identifying illicit activity, holding hackers accountable, and enhancing crypto security.

Changpeng Zhao, the former chief executive of cryptocurrency exchange behemoth Binance, has clarified that he did not sell any crypto during the devastating crash that took place earlier this Tuesday.

Authorities claim OKX actively circumvented US laws by instructing customers on falsifying information to bypass trading restrictions.

Bitdeer stock falls 28% after Q4 2024 loss

“The exchange has facilitated transactions linked to cybercriminals, darknet markets, and ransomware groups like Conti,” an expert told Decrypt.

Crypto markets need liquidity to thrive, but right now, liquidity is vanishing fast.

Bitcoin (BTC-USD) has retreated to its lowest levels since November 2024, hovering just below $87,000. While this decline coincides with a massive security breach that saw North Korean hackers extract $1.5 billion in digital assets from the Bybit exchange, Crypto is Macro Now founder Noelle Acheson suggests deeper market forces are at work.

Illinois Senator Dick Durbin has introduced new legislation aimed at reducing fraud at cryptocurrency ATMs, a growing concern for law enforcement agencies.

Cryptocurrency-focused asset manager Bitwise completed a $70 million equity raise. The funding round, led by Electric Capital, will help Bitwise bolster its balance sheet and develop new investment capabilities and investor solutions, according to a Tuesday (Feb. 25) news release.

Crypto trading in India is booming, particularly in smaller cities, as investors look for new opportunities amid slow job growth and tightening financial regulations, Reuters reported on Feb. 25, citing local industry participants. Trading volumes on the country's top four exchanges more than doubled last quarter, reaching $1.9 billion, according to data from CoinGecko.

The asset management firm has announced a $70 million funding round led by Electric Capital, MIT Investment Management Company, and other investors.

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.

Joe Weisenthal, co-host of the "Odd Lots" podcast on Bloomberg Podcasts, has opined that the performance of the cryptocurrency market is actually "impressive."

Binance CEO Richard Teng said the recent 8% decrease in crypto's total market cap represents a tactical retreat rather than a structural trend reversal. In a Feb. 25 social media post, Teng noted that historical data suggests that crypto markets, like traditional financial assets, react to macroeconomic shifts but demonstrate strong resilience over time.