Poloniex Identifies Hacker Behind $120 Million Crypto Hack

Justin Sun’s cryptocurrency exchange, Poloniex, has identified the hackers responsible for a recent hack that resulted in the loss of $120 million. The exchange has offered the hackers a $10 million reward if they return the stolen funds by November 25th. Justin Sun, the majority shareholder in Poloniex, confirmed the identification of the hackers and […]

Hacker Steals $25 Million from Kronos Research in API Key Breach

A hacker managed to steal $25 million from Kronos Research, a quantitative trading firm, by gaining access to its compromised API keys. The unauthorized entity used the stolen keys to make six transactions, totaling 2,780 Ether, from a Kronos Research account to various addresses owned by the hacker. Upon discovering the breach, Kronos Research immediately […]

Kronos Research Hit by $26 Million Crypto Breach, Trading Operations Halted

Kronos Research, a market maker, trading firm, and venture capital fund based in Taipei, recently experienced a security breach that resulted in the unauthorized access to its API keys. As a result, the company lost a significant amount of crypto funds and has temporarily halted all trading operations to conduct a thorough investigation. The breach […]

Decentralized Exchange dYdX Implements Risk Mitigation Measures After $9 Million Insurance Fund Loss

Decentralized crypto exchange dYdX has implemented new measures to address trading-related risks after losing $9 million from its insurance fund. The exchange has increased margin requirements on certain less liquid markets, affecting tokens such as Eos, 0x Protocol, Aave, Algorand, Internet Computer, Monero, Tezos, Zcash, SushiSwap, THORChain, Synthetix, Enjin, 1inch Network, Celo, Yearn.finance, and Uma. […]

Cryptocurrency Exchange Dasset Enters Liquidation, Customers Unable to Access Funds

In a surprising turn of events, Dasset, a well-established cryptocurrency exchange based in New Zealand, has announced that it is entering into liquidation. This decision comes as a blow to the exchange’s customers, who are currently unable to access their funds. Reports indicate that some customers have been experiencing difficulties withdrawing their funds for several […]

Poloniex Identifies Hacker and Offers $10 Million Reward to Recover Stolen Funds

Poloniex, a cryptocurrency exchange, has identified the hacker responsible for stealing $120 million and is offering a $10 million reward for the return of the funds. The majority shareholder of Poloniex, Justin Sun, sent messages on the Ethereum network to the hacker’s addresses, warning them to return the stolen funds or face legal action. The […]

Decentralized Exchange dYdX Pays $9 Million in User Liquidations Following Targeted Attack

On November 17, decentralized exchange dYdX experienced a significant loss of $9 million in user liquidations. The founder of dYdX, Antonio Juliano, believes that this was a targeted attack against the exchange. The incident occurred in the midst of a 43% decline in the Yearn.Finance (YFI) token, which raised concerns about a potential exit scam. […]

Citibank Ordered to Pay $1.4 Million for Discriminating Against Armenian Americans

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has ordered Citibank to pay over a million dollars to potential customers who were treated unfairly. According to the CFPB, Citibank violated the Equal Credit Opportunity Act by denying services to people based on their heritage. Specifically, the bank discriminated against Armenian Americans between 2015 and 2021 when denying […]

Citibank Ordered to Pay $1.4 Million for Racially Profiling Armenian American Customers

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has ordered Citibank, a major financial institution, to pay over a million dollars to potential customers who were racially profiled and treated unfairly. According to the CFPB, Citibank violated the Equal Credit Opportunity Act by denying services to a specific group of people based on their heritage. Specifically, the […]

Increase in Crypto Scams Targeting Elderly Americans Spurs Legislation

United States Senator Elizabeth Warren has raised concerns about the increasing number of cryptocurrency scams targeting senior citizens. During a Senate hearing, Warren highlighted a 350% rise in crypto investment scams aimed at elderly Americans, resulting in over $1 billion in losses. Cybersecurity expert Steve Weisman supported Warren’s proposed legislation on digital assets, emphasizing the […]