πΊπΈβ‘οΈ Saylor: The US Must Buy 20% of Bitcoin Before China & Russia Do
Michael Saylor warns that digital economic dominance is at stakeβand the US must secure 20% of Bitcoinβs supply before global rivals like China and Russia take the lead. π
With 478,740 BTC ($45B), Saylorβs firm (ex-MicroStrategy) leads corporate holdingsβbut will Washington follow his call? π€π₯
Michael Saylor warns that digital economic dominance is at stakeβand the US must secure 20% of Bitcoinβs supply before global rivals like China and Russia take the lead. π
"Bitcoin is the foundation of the 21st-century economy. If others buy first, theyβll lock the US out of the future financial order."
With 478,740 BTC ($45B), Saylorβs firm (ex-MicroStrategy) leads corporate holdingsβbut will Washington follow his call? π€π₯
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β½οΈ Ethereum Transaction Fees Hit 4-Year Low!
The cost of transactions on the Ethereum network has dropped to a 4-year low at just $0.94.
π» Additionally, the median gas price has returned to its historic minimum of 1.39 Gwei, a level last seen in 2020.
Is this a sign of reduced network activity or a more efficient blockchain? π€
The cost of transactions on the Ethereum network has dropped to a 4-year low at just $0.94.
π» Additionally, the median gas price has returned to its historic minimum of 1.39 Gwei, a level last seen in 2020.
Is this a sign of reduced network activity or a more efficient blockchain? π€
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π¨ ByBit Hacked β $1.1B Lost!
ByBit has suffered a major security breach. 401,346 wrapped ETH (~$1.1B) was withdrawn from an exchange wallet and immediately swapped for regular ETH on DEX.
ByBitβs CEO confirmed that a hacker gained control of a cold Ethereum wallet and moved all ETH to an unknown address. π
π ZachXBT also flagged this as a confirmed hack.
Stay alert β more updates to come! β οΈ
ByBit has suffered a major security breach. 401,346 wrapped ETH (~$1.1B) was withdrawn from an exchange wallet and immediately swapped for regular ETH on DEX.
ByBitβs CEO confirmed that a hacker gained control of a cold Ethereum wallet and moved all ETH to an unknown address. π
π ZachXBT also flagged this as a confirmed hack.
Stay alert β more updates to come! β οΈ
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π¨ ByBit Hacked β $1.1B Lost! ByBit has suffered a major security breach. 401,346 wrapped ETH (~$1.1B) was withdrawn from an exchange wallet and immediately swapped for regular ETH on DEX. ByBitβs CEO confirmed that a hacker gained control of a cold Ethereumβ¦
A massive 560,000,000 USDT transaction was just sent to Bybit! π€―
With the recent hack and ongoing security concerns, whatβs really going on? π
With the recent hack and ongoing security concerns, whatβs really going on? π
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π¨ Bybit Restores Withdrawals After $1.5B Hack
Bybit CEO Ben Zhou confirmed that all withdrawals have been processed, and the system has returned to a normal pace after the largest hack in crypto history.
π‘ Key Updates:
πΉ Users can now withdraw funds without delays.
πΉ A full incident report & security assessment will be released soon.
πΉ Bitget & Crypto.com have pledged support, with Bitget transferring 40,000 ETH ($105M) to help.
The response from Bybitβs team has been praised as a masterclass in crisis management. Stay tuned for further updates! π
Bybit CEO Ben Zhou confirmed that all withdrawals have been processed, and the system has returned to a normal pace after the largest hack in crypto history.
π‘ Key Updates:
πΉ Users can now withdraw funds without delays.
πΉ A full incident report & security assessment will be released soon.
πΉ Bitget & Crypto.com have pledged support, with Bitget transferring 40,000 ETH ($105M) to help.
The response from Bybitβs team has been praised as a masterclass in crisis management. Stay tuned for further updates! π
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π₯· Bybit Hack Linked to North Korean Lazarus Group!
π Arkham launched a $32,000 bounty (50,000 ARKM) for information on the Bybit hacker. Just one hour later, blockchain investigator ZachXBT provided definitive proof that the attack was carried out by Lazarus Group β a notorious North Korean hacking syndicate.
π His findings include:
βͺοΈTest transactions and linked wallets used before the hack.
βͺοΈForensic graphs & timing analysis.
The report has been shared with Bybit to aid their investigation. π
π Arkham launched a $32,000 bounty (50,000 ARKM) for information on the Bybit hacker. Just one hour later, blockchain investigator ZachXBT provided definitive proof that the attack was carried out by Lazarus Group β a notorious North Korean hacking syndicate.
π His findings include:
βͺοΈTest transactions and linked wallets used before the hack.
βͺοΈForensic graphs & timing analysis.
The report has been shared with Bybit to aid their investigation. π
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π₯ Arthur Hayes and Samson Mow Proposes Ethereum Rollback After Bybit Hack
π Arthur Hayes suggested rolling back Ethereum to the block before the $1.5B Bybit hack, arguing it would help both the exchange and hodlers. π
He compares Ethereum to BNB, calling it "DeFi on CZβs computer."
π₯Έ Bitcoin maximalist Samson Mow supports the idea, claiming ETH rollback would prevent $1.4B from fueling North Koreaβs nuclear program.
π Proposed Plan:
1οΈβ£ Pause all ETH trading.
2οΈβ£ Pre-hack chain keeps the ETH ticker.
3οΈβ£ The hacked chain is renamed ETHNK (North Korean ETH).
4οΈβ£ ETH, ETHNK, and ETC continue separately.
5οΈβ£ ETHNK gets delisted from Coinbase immediately.
Will Ethereum devs consider this radical move? π€
π Arthur Hayes suggested rolling back Ethereum to the block before the $1.5B Bybit hack, arguing it would help both the exchange and hodlers. π
π¬ "ETH stopped being money after the 2016 DAO fork. If we already voted no on immutability then, why not do it again?"
He compares Ethereum to BNB, calling it "DeFi on CZβs computer."
π₯Έ Bitcoin maximalist Samson Mow supports the idea, claiming ETH rollback would prevent $1.4B from fueling North Koreaβs nuclear program.
π Proposed Plan:
1οΈβ£ Pause all ETH trading.
2οΈβ£ Pre-hack chain keeps the ETH ticker.
3οΈβ£ The hacked chain is renamed ETHNK (North Korean ETH).
4οΈβ£ ETH, ETHNK, and ETC continue separately.
5οΈβ£ ETHNK gets delisted from Coinbase immediately.
Will Ethereum devs consider this radical move? π€
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π₯· Bybit Hack Linked to North Korean Lazarus Group! π Arkham launched a $32,000 bounty (50,000 ARKM) for information on the Bybit hacker. Just one hour later, blockchain investigator ZachXBT provided definitive proof that the attack was carried out by Lazarusβ¦
π° Kim Jong Un β Now a Top ETH Holder?
π₯· Following the $1.5B Bybit hack, North Korea may have become the 14th largest ETH holder globally β surpassing Vitalik Buterin and even the Ethereum Foundation. π
With Lazarus Group identified as the attackers, the stolen funds could now be under Kim Jong Unβs control. Whatβs next for these assets? π€
π₯· Following the $1.5B Bybit hack, North Korea may have become the 14th largest ETH holder globally β surpassing Vitalik Buterin and even the Ethereum Foundation. π
With Lazarus Group identified as the attackers, the stolen funds could now be under Kim Jong Unβs control. Whatβs next for these assets? π€
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π° Bybit Covers $1.4B Hack Losses
Bybit CEO Ben Zhou announced that the exchange has fully restored its Ethereum reserves after the record-breaking $1.4B hack. A Proof-of-Reserves (PoR) report is coming soon. β³
How did they do it? π€ According to Lookonchain, Bybit covered the deficit using borrowed funds, whale deposits, and OTC ETH purchases.
Despite losing 400,000+ ETH from a cold wallet on Feb 21, Bybit avoided a liquidity crisis and kept withdrawals running.π₯
Bybit CEO Ben Zhou announced that the exchange has fully restored its Ethereum reserves after the record-breaking $1.4B hack. A Proof-of-Reserves (PoR) report is coming soon. β³
How did they do it? π€ According to Lookonchain, Bybit covered the deficit using borrowed funds, whale deposits, and OTC ETH purchases.
Despite losing 400,000+ ETH from a cold wallet on Feb 21, Bybit avoided a liquidity crisis and kept withdrawals running.π₯
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π¨ Infini Crypto Bank Hacked for $50M!
Hackers just drained $50M from Infini, according to SpotOnChain. While itβs nowhere near Bybitβs $1.4B disaster, the trend is getting scary. π¬
Another day, another crypto hackβwhoβs next? π₯
Hackers just drained $50M from Infini, according to SpotOnChain. While itβs nowhere near Bybitβs $1.4B disaster, the trend is getting scary. π¬
Another day, another crypto hackβwhoβs next? π₯
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π₯· Meet the Leader of Lazarus Hackers!
His name is Pak Inβa North Korean hacker wanted by the FBI. π΅οΈββοΈ
π Studied at Kim Chaek University of Technology (Pyongyang)
πΌ Worked at Chosun Expo, a Lazarus Group front company
π» Accused of launching WannaCry, the ransomware that hit 150+ countries
π° Lazarusβ Biggest Heists:
π Bangladesh Central Bank β $81M
π Axie Infinity (Ronin Bridge) β $625M
π Harmony Bridge β $100M
π Stake.com β $41M
π Atomic Wallet β $100M
π WazirX β $230M
π Bybit β $1.4B (Record-breaking!)
His name is Pak Inβa North Korean hacker wanted by the FBI. π΅οΈββοΈ
π Studied at Kim Chaek University of Technology (Pyongyang)
πΌ Worked at Chosun Expo, a Lazarus Group front company
π» Accused of launching WannaCry, the ransomware that hit 150+ countries
π° Lazarusβ Biggest Heists:
π Bangladesh Central Bank β $81M
π Axie Infinity (Ronin Bridge) β $625M
π Harmony Bridge β $100M
π Stake.com β $41M
π Atomic Wallet β $100M
π WazirX β $230M
π Bybit β $1.4B (Record-breaking!)
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π Strategy Buys Another 20,356 BTC for $1.99B
Michael Saylorβs Strategy just grabbed 20,356 BTC at $97,514 per coin, bringing their total holdings to 499,096 BTC ($33.1B spent).
π Average buy price: $66,357
π° Unrealized profit: $14.8B+
Saylor keeps stackingβis there ever a top? π€―π₯
Michael Saylorβs Strategy just grabbed 20,356 BTC at $97,514 per coin, bringing their total holdings to 499,096 BTC ($33.1B spent).
π Average buy price: $66,357
π° Unrealized profit: $14.8B+
Saylor keeps stackingβis there ever a top? π€―π₯
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π¨ Bybit Restores Withdrawals After $1.5B Hack Bybit CEO Ben Zhou confirmed that all withdrawals have been processed, and the system has returned to a normal pace after the largest hack in crypto history. π‘ Key Updates: πΉ Users can now withdraw funds withoutβ¦
The Bybit exploiter is actively moving stolen funds through multiple DEXs, including OKX DEX! π΅
π Recently swapped $3.64M in ETH for DAI
π Recently swapped $3.64M in ETH for DAI
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π₯ Crypto Traders Lose $1.25B in 24H!
Bitcoin dipped below $89K for the first time since Nov 2024, dragging most top-100 alts down 15%+ in a day.
π Liquidations hit $1.25B as long traders got wiped out across major exchanges, according to Coinglass.
How low can we go? ππ₯
Bitcoin dipped below $89K for the first time since Nov 2024, dragging most top-100 alts down 15%+ in a day.
π Liquidations hit $1.25B as long traders got wiped out across major exchanges, according to Coinglass.
How low can we go? ππ₯
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π₯ Crypto Traders Lose $1.25B in 24H! Bitcoin dipped below $89K for the first time since Nov 2024, dragging most top-100 alts down 15%+ in a day. π Liquidations hit $1.25B as long traders got wiped out across major exchanges, according to Coinglass. Howβ¦
π¨ Crypto Market Loses $175B β Fear at 6-Month Low!
In the past 24 hours, the crypto market shed $175B in capitalization.
π Fear & Greed Index: 25 (Extreme Fear) β the lowest since Sept 2024.
Panic or opportunity? π€π₯
In the past 24 hours, the crypto market shed $175B in capitalization.
π Fear & Greed Index: 25 (Extreme Fear) β the lowest since Sept 2024.
Panic or opportunity? π€π₯
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π¨ OKX Pays $84M Fine, Forfeits $421M in U.S. Settlement
OKX has admitted to operating in the U.S. without a money transmitter license. Its subsidiary, Aux Cayes FinTech, settled with the DOJ, agreeing to:
π° Pay an $84M fine
πΈ Forfeit $421M in fees from U.S. clients
Regulatory pressure on crypto keeps risingβwhoβs next? π
OKX has admitted to operating in the U.S. without a money transmitter license. Its subsidiary, Aux Cayes FinTech, settled with the DOJ, agreeing to:
π° Pay an $84M fine
πΈ Forfeit $421M in fees from U.S. clients
Regulatory pressure on crypto keeps risingβwhoβs next? π
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π° Bybit Repays 40,000 ETH Loan After $1.4B Hack
Bybit has repaid a 40,000 ETH ($104M) loan from Bitget just days after suffering a $1.4B hackβone of the largest in crypto history, allegedly linked to Lazarus Group.
πΉ Despite the attack, Bybit maintained operations and replenished reserves.
πΉ Investors withdrew $5B amid uncertainty.
πΉ Bybit recovered 88% of stolen funds through loans, deposits & asset purchases.
πΉ Proof-of-reserve audit confirms user funds remain fully backed.
Bybit has repaid a 40,000 ETH ($104M) loan from Bitget just days after suffering a $1.4B hackβone of the largest in crypto history, allegedly linked to Lazarus Group.
πΉ Despite the attack, Bybit maintained operations and replenished reserves.
πΉ Investors withdrew $5B amid uncertainty.
πΉ Bybit recovered 88% of stolen funds through loans, deposits & asset purchases.
πΉ Proof-of-reserve audit confirms user funds remain fully backed.
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π₯· Bybit Hacker Launders 100,000 ETH ($250M) in Under 4 Days!
That's 20% of the stolen 499,000 ETH! The exploiter is actively splitting funds across multiple wallets, using THORChain for cross-chain swaps into BTC, DAI, and other assets. π
While with 399,000 ETH still in their balance, the hacker holds more ETH than Vitalik Buterin and the Ethereum Foundation! π
That's 20% of the stolen 499,000 ETH! The exploiter is actively splitting funds across multiple wallets, using THORChain for cross-chain swaps into BTC, DAI, and other assets. π
While with 399,000 ETH still in their balance, the hacker holds more ETH than Vitalik Buterin and the Ethereum Foundation! π
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