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The Lazarus group from North Korea uses malicious npm packages to steal cryptocurrency and developer data, including information from Solana and Exodus wallets
The Lazarus group from North Korea uses malicious npm packages to steal data. Six packages, such as is-buffer-validator and auth-validator, have been downloaded more than 300 times and employed a technique called typesquatting. These packages target credentials and information from Solana and Exodus cryptocurrency wallets, as well as data from Chrome, Brave, and Firefox browsers. The infected data is sent to a C2 server. Lazarus has previously conducted similar attacks, including the Bybit hack, which resulted in the theft of $1.46 billion.
Franklin Templeton launches an ETF tracking the price of the cryptocurrency XRP, reflecting the growing interest in digital assets and expanding opportunities for investors
Franklin Templeton is launching an exchange-traded fund (ETF) that will track the spot price of the cryptocurrency XRP, the fourth-largest by market capitalization. This reflects the growing interest of investors in digital assets. The company had previously filed for ETFs tracking Solana, and Grayscale launched a fund based on Dogecoin. XRP, created by Ripple, has tripled its price over the past year. The new ETF from Franklin Templeton will be listed on the Cboe BZX exchange, with Coinbase appointed as the custodian for the fund.
Sony has entered into a partnership with LINE to integrate four popular mini-games into the Soneium blockchain, offering new features for Web2 and Web3 users
Sony has entered into a partnership with the Japanese giant LINE to bring four popular mini-games to the Soneium blockchain. These games, such as Sleepagotchi and Farm Frens, will receive new features, including in-game rewards and purchases. Soneium is a second-layer blockchain based on Ethereum, designed to simplify the transition of Web2 users to Web3. The partnership with LINE is aimed at improving the accessibility of the blockchain and driving engagement growth within the Soneium ecosystem.
1inch recovers $5 million stolen after an attack on the old version of the Fusion v1 smart contract, the hacker returned the funds by agreement with the platform
1inch identified a vulnerability in the old version of the Fusion v1 smart contract, which led to the theft of $5 million. The hacker stole 2.4 million USDC and 1,276 WETH, affecting only the resolver contracts using the vulnerable version. After negotiations with 1inch, the hacker returned most of the funds, keeping only the reward for discovering the vulnerability. The company urges developers to update the contracts to prevent similar incidents in the future. All information about the incident was provided to increase transparency and security in the crypto community.
European regulators are investigating OKX's involvement in laundering $100 million from the hacked funds of Bybit, considering a potential violation of MiCA standards for cryptocurrency services
The SEC delays decisions on applications for cryptocurrency ETFs, including Dogecoin, XRP, and Litecoin, but the prospects for approval remain positive until October 2025
CoreWeave signs a $11.9 billion deal with OpenAI to provide AI infrastructure, helping offset revenue losses after the suspension of Microsoft contracts
Senator Cynthia Lummis reintroduces a bill to purchase 1 million bitcoins for the U.S. national reserve, aiming to strengthen the country's cryptocurrency strategy
VanEck has filed an application to create an ETF based on Avalanche, highlighting the growth of institutional interest and the potential of the AVAX token for financial innovations
Coinbase resumes operations in India after obtaining approvals from the Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU), with plans to launch retail services and expand its crypto platform in 2025
Deutsche Boerse through Clearstream launches custody and settlement services for cryptocurrencies for institutional clients, including Bitcoin and Ethereum, from April 2025
El Salvador and Paraguay have signed a cooperation agreement on cryptocurrency regulation to combat illegal operations and improve control over money laundering
The hacker group Dark Storm has claimed responsibility for the large-scale cyberattack that caused disruptions on the social network X (formerly Twitter)
The hacker group Dark Storm has claimed responsibility for a cyberattack that caused global disruptions on the social network X (formerly Twitter). Elon Musk, the owner of the platform, stated that the attack was large-scale and pointed to IP addresses from Ukraine as a possible source of the threat. Musk mentioned that although X faces cyberattacks daily, this one was particularly powerful and organized, likely involving a large group or a state. Despite deteriorating relations with Ukraine, Musk assured that Starlink services would continue to operate in the country.
Kraken receives an EMI license from the UK FCA, accelerating development in the crypto market and opening new opportunities for secure transactions and products for clients
Kraken has received an electronic money institution (EMI) license from the UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), which accelerates the company's growth in the British market. The license allows issuing electronic money, ensuring faster and safer transactions for clients. This is an important step in Kraken's expansion strategy, opening opportunities for the development of new products and partnerships with financial institutions in the UK.
Thailand has approved stablecoins Tether (USDT) and Circle (USDC) for cryptocurrency transactions, ensuring their listing on exchanges starting March 16, 2025
The Thai Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has approved the use of stablecoins Tether (USDT) and Circle (USDC) for cryptocurrency transactions, allowing their listing on the country’s regulated exchanges starting from March 16, 2025. These stablecoins will be added to already approved cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin (BTC), Ether (ETH), and XRP. This move is aimed at legalizing cryptocurrencies in Thailand and supporting innovations in payment technologies, providing cheaper and faster money transfers both within the country and abroad.
The European Central Bank (ECB) plans to release the digital euro by October 2025, despite doubts from lawmakers due to the recent failure in the Target 2 system
The European Central Bank (ECB) plans to launch the digital euro by October 2025, after the relevant legislation is adopted. Despite this, lawmakers express doubts due to the recent failure in the Target 2 system, raising concerns about the reliability of the digital currency. The ECB is confident that the digital euro will function similarly to the TIPS instant payment system, ensuring round-the-clock availability. If successfully implemented, the EU will follow the example of countries like the Bahamas and Nigeria, which have already launched their digital currencies.
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Utah removed the creation of a Bitcoin reserve fund from the HB230 bill, which now focuses on protecting the rights of miners and digital asset owners
BBVA receives approval for Bitcoin and Ethereum trading in Spain, completing the years-long process of implementing crypto trading under the European Union's Markets in Crypto-Assets regulation
Robinhood has agreed to pay $29.75 million for violations related to oversight and compliance standards, including trade manipulation and account hacks
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development is considering the use of blockchain and stablecoins for managing grants in affordable housing and homeless shelter projects
FIFA is considering the creation of its own cryptocurrency FIFA Coin to expand its influence and improve interaction with 5 billion football fans worldwide
FIFA President Gianni Infantino stated the organization’s intention to develop its own cryptocurrency, calling it FIFA Coin. This statement was made after the Crypto Summit at the White House on March 7, 2025. Infantino emphasized that the goal is to expand FIFA’s influence among 5 billion football fans worldwide using blockchain technologies. The development of the coin could become a new step in improving interaction with fans and creating additional sources of income for the organization.
Volatility Shares offers a new ETF for betting against XRP, which will allow investors to profit from the token's price decline, with risks and potential SEC approval by October 18, 2025
Volatility Shares has filed an application to create an exchange-traded fund (ETF) for those betting against XRP. The new product (-1x XRP ETF) will allow investors to profit from the decline in the token's price, as its return will be inversely proportional to changes in the value of XRP. A standard ETF and a leveraged product, which doubles the token’s return, are also offered. The application lists risks, including the growth in XRP supply and the potential recognition of the token as a security. The SEC must make a decision on the application by October 18, 2025.
Nigeria receives $60 million from confiscated US assets after Tigran Gambaryan’s release, strengthening cooperation in the fight against corruption and financial crimes
Nigeria received nearly $60 million from confiscated assets in the US following the release of Binance’s executive director, Tigran Gambaryan. This is part of the conditions under which he was released. The Nigerian government had demanded the return of about $380 million linked to corruption cases, including funds confiscated from former high-profile officials. The US returned $52.88 million, which will be used for rural electrification through the World Bank. This agreement strengthened cooperation between Nigeria and the US in the fight against financial crimes.
Microsoft is developing its own AI models and testing alternatives to OpenAI to compete in the technology space, investing $14 billion and hiring industry experts
Microsoft is accelerating the development of its own AI models to compete with OpenAI, with which it has been collaborating for many years. The company has created new models for "reasoning," similar to OpenAI's technologies, and developed a family of MAI models that should compete with OpenAI's models. In addition, Microsoft is testing alternative models from xAI, Meta, Anthropic, and DeepSeek for use in its Copilot product. This step is part of its diversification strategy, considering the $14 billion invested in OpenAI and the appointment of Mustafa Suleyman, co-founder of DeepMind, to lead the AI direction.