A cybercrime group has launched a complex social engineering scheme with fake crypto job ads, a fake firm and a malicious meeting app. Read More at https://cointelegraph.com/news/scammers-fake-crypto-jobs-grasscall-meeting-app-drain-wallets?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound
Monthly Archives: February 2025
FBI asks node operators, exchanges to block transactions tied to Bybit hackers
The FBI says it “encourages” private sector entities to prevent Bybit hackers from laundering more funds from the $1.4 billion hack on Oct. 21. Read More at https://cointelegraph.com/news/fbi-urges-crypto-private-sector-block-bybit-lazarus-laundering?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss%3Ft%3D1740679164983&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound
FBI asks node operators, exchanges to block transactions tied to Bybit hackers
The FBI says it “encourages” private sector entities to prevent Bybit hackers from laundering more funds from the $1.4 billion hack on Oct. 21. Read More at https://cointelegraph.com/news/fbi-urges-crypto-private-sector-block-bybit-lazarus-laundering?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound
BlackRock Bitcoin fund sheds $420M as ETF losing streak hits day 7
BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust has just recorded its biggest single day outflow since launching in 2024. Read More at https://cointelegraph.com/news/blackrock-bitcoin-fund-sheds-420-million-etf-losing-streak-extends?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss%3Ft%3D1740679164983&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound
BlackRock Bitcoin fund sheds $420M as ETF losing streak hits day 7
BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust has just recorded its biggest single day outflow since launching in 2024. Read More at https://cointelegraph.com/news/blackrock-bitcoin-fund-sheds-420-million-etf-losing-streak-extends?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound
Crypto fear index reaches Celsius, Terra, 3AC collapse levels
The Index, which measures overall sentiment in the crypto market, has not seen levels this low since the collapse of multiple crypto firms in 2022. Read More at https://cointelegraph.com/news/bitcoin-crypto-sentiment-tracker-levels-decline-celsius-terra-3ac?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound
Gotbit founder extradited to US to face market manipulation, fraud charges
The founder of Gotbit, whose firm was allegedly caught by FBI’s trap token to catch crypto fraudsters, has been extradited from Portugal to the US to face charges. Read More at https://cointelegraph.com/news/gotbit-founder-extradited-usa-face-fraud-charges?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound
Key metric shows Bitcoin hasn’t peaked, has bullish year ahead: Analyst
Assure DeFi CEO and crypto analyst Chapo predicts Market-Value-to-Realized-Value will peak around 3.2 this cycle, signaling the market top. Read More at https://cointelegraph.com/news/bitcoin-price-mvrv-indicator-not-yet-peaked-crypto-analyst?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound
US lawmakers advance resolution to repeal ‘unfair’ crypto tax rule
The resolution repealing the IRS law needs to pass through the House, then the Senate, and if successful, it can then be sent to US President Donald Trump to sign into law. Read More at https://cointelegraph.com/news/us-house-moves-repeal-unfair-unworkable-crypto-tax-rule?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound
Bitcoin bottom isn’t in: Traders target $74K zone as Trump EU tariff threat destroys markets
Bitcoin price swept 3 month lows again as liquidations, spot BTC ETF outflows and new Trump tariff threats against the EU took a heavily toll on markets. Read More at https://cointelegraph.com/news/bitcoin-bottom-isn-t-in-traders-target-74-k-zone-as-trump-eu-tariff-threat-destroys-markets?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound