SecurityBitrefill Confirms Lazarus Group Hack
Bitrefill confirmed a Lazarus Group cyberattack on March 1, 2026. Over 18,500 purchase records compromised, crypto stolen from hot wallets.
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InstitutionalStrategy Buys Record 22,337 BTC for $1.57B - Path to 1M
Strategy made its largest purchase of 2026 - 22,337 BTC for $1.57B. Total holdings reached 761,068 Bitcoin on the path to one million.
RegulationAustralia Introduces Crypto Exchange Licensing
Australia's Senate backs crypto licensing bill. Exchanges must obtain AFSL or face fines up to 10% of annual turnover. Small platforms exempt.
SecurityBlockFills Files for Bankruptcy - Frozen Client Assets
Crypto platform BlockFills filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. Balance sheet shortfall of $77M, liabilities up to $500M, 2,000 institutional clients affected.
InstitutionalCoinbase in Talks to Invest in Bybit
Coinbase is negotiating a minority equity stake in Bybit at a $25B valuation. The deal could pave Bybit's way into the regulated US crypto market.
RegulationCustodia Bank Loses Fed Appeal - Kraken Becomes First Crypto Firm with Master Account
The appeals court rejected Custodia Bank's Fed lawsuit 7-3. Meanwhile, Kraken became the first crypto company to receive a Federal Reserve master account.
TechnologyARK Invest: 34.6% of Bitcoin at Quantum Risk
Joint research by ARK Invest and Unchained finds 34.6% of BTC supply is vulnerable to quantum attacks. BIP-360 could address the issue.
UkraineHungary Returns Oschadbank Vehicles, Keeps $82M
Hungary returned Oschadbank armored vehicles but holds $40M, €35M and 9kg of gold. Impact on Ukraine banking system.
InstitutionalMorgan Stanley and Citi Build Bitcoin Infrastructure
Morgan Stanley launches crypto trading on E*TRADE, Citi prepares Bitcoin custody. Banks with $38T in assets enter crypto.