North Korean hackers spent six months infiltrating Drift Protocol by posing as traders and meeting contributors in person before executing a $285 million exploit. This attack highlights the increasing sophistication of state-sponsored cybercrime in the DeFi space.
A proposed safe harbor framework, which would allow crypto projects to launch without immediate registration, is currently under review by the White House. This move could significantly impact how new crypto projects are regulated in the U.S.
EDX Markets, backed by Citadel, Fidelity, and Schwab, is seeking a federal trust bank charter to integrate crypto custody and settlement within the U.S. banking system. This move aims to bring traditional equity market structures to the crypto space.
A new fraud kit on the darknet uses AI-generated deepfakes and real-time voice altering to bypass KYC identity verification systems on financial platforms. This development poses a significant threat to security in the crypto and banking sectors.
Bitcoin's price reached $69,000 following reports of U.S.-Iran ceasefire discussions, leading to a squeeze on crypto shorts. This rally reflects the broader impact of geopolitical developments on the crypto market.