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North Korean hackers steal $1.5 billion in ETH from crypto exchange Bybit through supply chain compromise

A Ugandan digital asset executive was kidnapped and forced to transfer his cryptocurrency. The incident highlights the growing trend of crypto-related abductions globally.

As cryptocurrency values soar, criminals are increasingly using physical violence to steal digital assets, with cases of kidnapping, torture, and ransom demands reported in multiple countries.

The Bitcoin 2025 conference in Las Vegas drew significant attention from bankers and crypto industry professionals, potentially transforming small firms into major players.

OKX chief commercial officer Lennix Lai says the exchange is focused on building compliant services in the US and Singapore, among other markets

CFTC Commissioner Christy Goldsmith Romero calls for modernized oversight as AI and cryptocurrency reshape financial markets

OKX chief commercial officer Lennix Lai says the exchange is focused on building compliant services in the US and Singapore, among other markets

The cryptocurrency industry faces a marketing crisis rather than a technological one, according to Mark Grace, principal at early-stage venture firm M13.

NYC Mayor Eric Adams used his taxpayer-funded trip to a bitcoin convention in Las Vegas to host a fundraiser for his re-election campaign, with help from the city’s top tech official.

Exploring the origins and future of cryptocurrency