cryptocurrency

Key Takeaways  Blockchain technology itself remains secure, but surrounding infrastructure (exchanges, wallets, smart contracts) represents the primary vulnerability in cryptocurrency systems  The Mt. Gox collapse highlighted critical exchange security failures including poor private key management, inadequate cold storage implementation, and insufficient...

Key Takeaways  Protecting cryptocurrency requires multiple security layers, including strong passwords, two-factor authentication (2FA), and dedicated hardware wallets for long-term storage of significant holdings  Never store seed phrases or recovery information digitally—use physical paper or metal backups stored in secure locations...

Key Takeaways  The cryptocurrency industry has actively embraced self-regulation, with major exchanges implementing robust KYC procedures, security protocols and transparency measures that often exceed traditional financial standards.  Industry-led initiatives like the Crypto Market Integrity Coalition and self-regulatory organisations such as CryptoUK...

Key Takeaways  Countries like El Salvador, Switzerland, Singapore, UAE, Portugal, Germany, Japan, Canada and the UK are leading cryptocurrency legalization with comprehensive regulatory frameworks in 2025  Switzerland's "Crypto Valley" approach combines clear asset classification, tax frameworks and banking integration, making it...

Key Takeaways  The SEC's approach to cryptocurrency regulation has evolved from a hands-off stance to active oversight, with landmark cases establishing crucial precedents for the industry  The SEC v. Ripple Labs case represents a watershed moment in determining whether cryptocurrencies should...

Key Takeaways  KYC procedures require crypto exchanges to verify user identities through official documents, helping establish trust and creating a safer trading environment for all participants.  AML frameworks in crypto focus on preventing illegal funds from entering the financial system through...

In one of the largest coordinated law enforcement operations against online child exploitation, authorities have dismantled Kidflix, a major streaming platform for child sexual abuse material (CSAM) that had amassed 1.8 million users worldwide.  The international operation codenamed "Operation Stream,"...

The cybersecurity landscape is witnessing a growing complexity in the attribution of Advanced Persistent Threat (APT) actors, particularly the North Korean-linked Lazarus group. Once considered a singular entity, Lazarus has evolved into a network of specialized subgroups with overlapping tactics,...

Cryptocurrency exchange OKX has temporarily suspended its decentralized exchange (DEX) aggregator service following allegations that North Korea’s state-sponsored Lazarus Group exploited it to launder funds stolen from the recent Bybit hack.  The suspension, announced on March 17, 2025, coincides with...

Lazarus Group hackers believed to be affiliated with North Korea's regime have successfully laundered at least $300 million from their unprecedented $1.5 billion cryptocurrency heist targeting the ByBit exchange. The cybercriminals, identified as the infamous Lazarus Group, executed the...