Hacker Returns $21M in Stolen Bitcoin to South Korean Authorities
South Korean prosecutors recovered $21.4 million in stolen bitcoin after a hacker returned 320.8 BTC, following measures that blocked transactions from the stolen funds.
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South Korean prosecutors recovered $21.4 million in stolen bitcoin after a hacker returned 320.8 BTC, following measures that blocked transactions from the stolen funds.
Stablecoin transaction volume reached at least $35 trillion in 2025, with illicit activity representing less than 0.5% of total flows, according to TRM Labs.
US-listed spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded $133 million in outflows on February 18, extending weekly losses to $238 million as market sentiment remains in extreme fear.
Leading institutional investors, including Morgan Stanley and ARK, increased stakes in BitMine during Q4 2025 despite a 48% stock decline, highlighting sustained demand.
Robinhood’s Ethereum layer-2 testnet processed 4 million transactions within its first week as the firm advances plans for a mainnet launch later this year.
Abu Dhabi-linked sovereign investors disclosed over $1 billion in US spot Bitcoin ETF holdings, even as the market recorded renewed outflows.
Nevada has filed a civil enforcement action against Kalshi after a federal appeals court denied the firm’s attempt to block state regulatory action.
Pump.fun has launched a trader cashback feature, redirecting rewards from token creators to traders as platform fees and profitability concerns intensify.
Bitwise and GraniteShares have filed for prediction market-style ETFs tied to US election outcomes, expanding the financialization of event-based derivatives.
eToro shares rose over 20% after reporting a Q4 earnings beat, with crypto-related activity driving a significant share of revenue and income.
Gemini is parting ways with its CFO, COO, and CLO in a major leadership reshuffle as rising operating costs continue to pressure profitability.
Strategy acquired $168 million worth of Bitcoin last week, increasing its total holdings to over 717,000 BTC despite ongoing market volatility.
BitMine purchased $90 million in ETH, expanding its treasury despite subdued market sentiment and ongoing price pressure across digital assets.
DeFi lending protocol ZeroLend is winding down operations after citing unsustainable economics, shrinking liquidity and growing security risks.
Steak ’n Shake reports a sharp rise in same-store sales after integrating Bitcoin payments and directing crypto revenue into a strategic reserve.