Latest updates, press releases, and insights from the volatile world of digital assets.
Wallets tied to the Lazarus Group converted bitcoin into other assets on the decentralized platform in recent weeks, coinciding with efforts to bring it under US regulation
Blockchain trackers report 244 BTC moved from previously inactive addresses linked to the group, with analysts watching for possible laundering steps
The blockchain investigator ranks Canada, the UK, India and Nigeria among jurisdictions where he is least likely to accept cases, citing legal and enforcement challenges ahead of a new support platform
Exchange reports intercepting more than 30,000 suspicious withdrawals and accelerating vulnerability detection in first-half 2026 security update
Crypto exchange seeks asset recovery and freezes after securing court orders tied to the February 2025 breach attributed to Lazarus Group
AscendEX ceased operations on July 1, 2026, citing the EU's MiCA rules and financial challenges. The platform warned users that full recovery of balances cannot be guaranteed as withdrawals face manual reviews and potential delays
Multiple users have described stuck withdrawal requests on the cryptocurrency exchange, with blockchain investigator ZachXBT pointing to limited holdings in hot wallets for major assets
Kraken, through its parent company Payward, is negotiating a strategic investment in the leading DeFi lending protocol Aave, marking a notable step in bridging centralized and decentralized finance sectors amid ongoing market recovery efforts
