North Korea-linked hackers have stolen over $2 billion in cryptocurrency in 2025, including a $1.46 billion breach of Bybit and multiple attacks on smaller platforms. They are increasingly targeting wealthy individuals using scams and social engineering, while laundering stolen funds through complex methods to avoid detection.
WeatherlyRussian police raided a site in St. Petersburg and seized over 2,700 crypto mining machines that had been secretly running for seven years. The operators are accused of tampering with electricity meters to steal power, causing major losses to the grid.
AnaisThe Bank of England is planning to ease limits on corporate stablecoin holdings, allowing exemptions for firms like crypto exchanges and testing their use in a Digital Securities Sandbox. The move comes as the UK faces global competition and aims to support innovation while keeping financial risks under control.
WeatherlyPancakeSwap’s Chinese X account was hacked, promoting a fake token that generated over $20 million in trading before the scam was stopped. No platform funds were lost, but some users fell victim, losing between $8,000 and $13,000 to the phishing attack.
AnaisMetaMask has launched perpetual futures trading and will soon integrate Polymarket’s prediction markets, allowing users to trade and speculate while keeping full control of their funds. The platform is also rolling out a rewards programme ahead of its token launch, marking its shift from a wallet to a broader financial hub.
WeatherlyFC Barcelona’s official Instagram account was hacked to promote a fake $FCB token on the Solana blockchain, misleading fans and causing potential financial losses. The token briefly surged to $3 million in value before crashing, highlighting risks of scams using popular brands and unverified cryptocurrencies.
JoyGemini has registered a local entity with AUSTRAC, allowing it to operate fully in Australia and integrate local payment systems for faster, cheaper transfers. The exchange plans to apply for an Australian Financial Services License and expand its offerings, marking a major step in its Asia-Pacific growth.
WeatherlyPayPay acquired a 40% stake in Binance Japan, linking its cashless payment system with the crypto exchange. The partnership allows users to buy and sell cryptocurrencies using PayPay balances, making crypto access easier for millions in Japan.
AnaisCoinbase has launched decentralized trading directly in its mobile app, letting U.S. users trade millions of tokens instantly, though New York residents are excluded. The app integrates DEX aggregators 1inch and 0x for non-custodial trading and also offers staking in states where it is allowed.
AnaisSouth Korea’s tax agency can now visit homes to seize cryptocurrency stored in cold wallets from taxpayers who haven’t paid. The agency has already confiscated over 146 billion won ($103 million) in crypto from more than 14,000 people in the past four years.
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