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.
SecurityBitrefill confirmed a Lazarus Group cyberattack on March 1, 2026. Over 18,500 purchase records compromised, crypto stolen from hot wallets.
InstitutionalStrategy 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's Senate backs crypto licensing bill. Exchanges must obtain AFSL or face fines up to 10% of annual turnover. Small platforms exempt.
SecurityCrypto platform BlockFills filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. Balance sheet shortfall of $77M, liabilities up to $500M, 2,000 institutional clients affected.
InstitutionalCoinbase 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.
RegulationThe appeals court rejected Custodia Bank's Fed lawsuit 7-3. Meanwhile, Kraken became the first crypto company to receive a Federal Reserve master account.
TechnologyJoint research by ARK Invest and Unchained finds 34.6% of BTC supply is vulnerable to quantum attacks. BIP-360 could address the issue.
UkraineHungary returned Oschadbank armored vehicles but holds $40M, €35M and 9kg of gold. Impact on Ukraine banking system.
InstitutionalMorgan Stanley launches crypto trading on E*TRADE, Citi prepares Bitcoin custody. Banks with $38T in assets enter crypto.