The Cetus DEX exploit on Sui drained $220 million in minutes. The hacker took advantage of an undetected bug in the math library of the protocol to siphon off the funds.
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- ExplainedWhat are $300K Bitcoin call options, and why are traders buying them like lottery tickets?
by Onkar Singh
Traders are betting big on Bitcoin soaring to $300,000 by the end of June 2025, but is this bold options strategy a smart move or a high-risk gamble?
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As crypto goes mainstream, regulation is no longer a distant threat or bureaucratic detail — it’s the new foundation.
- ExplainedMichael Saylor vs. David Bailey: Different paths toward institutional Bitcoin adoption
by Bradley Peak
Saylor and Bailey are changing Bitcoin’s role in finance, driving corporate adoption and long-term treasury strategies.
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Bitcoin may be decentralized, but its price isn’t immune to the influence of whales, protocol upgrades, ETF approvals and global regulations.
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The SEC’s 2025 guidance aims to bring clarity and a more structured regulatory framework to the digital asset space.
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Stablecoin-backed corporate cards are linked to digital wallets holding stablecoins. They facilitate instant currency conversion at the point of purchase.
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sBUIDL can be used as collateral, traded or deployed in DeFi protocols while maintaining exposure to yield from underlying Treasurys.
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A major Coinbase breach occurred in 2025 with insiders involved. Coinbase responded differently and the extortion failed.
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Seniors are increasingly targeted by crypto scams. Discover key safety tips to help loved ones stay secure in the digital currency world.
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With 93% of all Bitcoin already mined, the race for the remaining coins is intensifying. Here’s how it impacts scarcity, mining rewards and the future of the network.
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Crypto mixers have often been criticized for enabling illicit activities like money laundering and ransomware payments by obscuring transaction trails.
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From the BIS's Project Pine to Japan’s retail pilot, central banks are exploring how blockchain and smart contracts could enhance monetary policy.
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BlackRock’s quantum computing warning serves as a call to action for the cryptocurrency ecosystem to address the looming challenges.
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Curve Finance attackers used DNS hijacking to exploit its front end, redirecting users to a fake site and draining wallets.