March was the “weakest month” with $800 billion in centralized crypto exchange trading volume, the lowest since November 2023. Read More at https://cointelegraph.com/news/crypto-sustained-winter-q1-cex-volumes-drop-coingecko?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound
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Cybersecurity researcher uncovers fake Ledger sold on Chinese marketplace
The researcher said they examined the fake Ledger device’s firmware and found signs pointing to a Chinese semiconductor company named Espressif Systems. Read More at https://cointelegraph.com/news/fake-ledger-device-sold-chinese-market-place?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound
Ethereum Foundation-funded program exposes 100 DPRK workers in crypto
The Ketman Project, funded by an Ethereum Foundation stipend, identified 100 North Korean IT workers and alerted about 53 projects employing DPRK operatives. Read More at https://cointelegraph.com/news/eth-rangers-program-exposed-100-north-korean-operatives-infiltrating-web3?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound
At least a dozen crypto entities attacked since Drift Protocol hack
Rhea Finance and the Russia-linked Grinex exchange were hacked for a combined $21 million over the past two days. Read More at https://cointelegraph.com/news/12-crypto-protocol-entities-attacked-since-drift-exploit?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound
Zanzibar police probe crypto exec Joe McCann after fiancée’s death
Zanzibar police are reportedly holding Asymmetric founder Joe McCann for questioning after the death of his fiancée, Ashly Robinson. Read More at https://cointelegraph.com/news/zanzibar-police-probe-crypto-exec-joe-mccann-after-fiancee-death?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound
Russia-linked crypto exchange Grinex halts trading after $14M hack
Grinex has been accused by US authorities of assisting Russia and other entities in evading sanctions and laundering funds for Russia-linked hackers. Read More at https://cointelegraph.com/news/grinex-hack-14m-crypto-exchange-suspends-trading?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound
Ex-Treasury chief warns of US bond crash, calls for contingency plan
“When we hit it, it will be vicious, so we have to prepare for that eventuality,” said former Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson on a potential US Treasury market crisis. Read More at https://cointelegraph.com/news/ex-treasury-chief-warns-us-treasurys-crash-calls-emergency-debt-plan?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound
Three things Bitcoin must do to hold highs above $76K: Analysts
Analysts say reclaiming $76,000, sustained spot market buy volume and consistent inflows to the Bitcoin ETFs are the necessary components required for a rally to new highs. Read More at https://cointelegraph.com/news/three-things-bitcoin-must-do-to-hold-highs-above-dollar76k-analysts?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound
Stablecoin issuer Circle faces lawsuit over $280M Drift Protocol hack
Circle was accused of aiding and abetting the conversion of the stolen funds and negligence after it did not freeze funds stolen from the Drift Protocol in April. Read More at https://cointelegraph.com/news/circle-faces-class-action-lawsuit-after-drift-protocol-hack?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound
Bitcoin eyes $90K as whales absorb 20x daily BTC supply in 30 days
Bitcoin price has entered the breakout stage of a classic bullish reversal pattern and is now eyeing a run toward $90,000. Read More at https://cointelegraph.com/news/bitcoin-eyes-dollar90k-as-whales-absorb-20x-daily-btc-supply-in-30-days?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound