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13:15
Tether Freezes 181k USDt Linked to ByBit Hack

According to Paolo Ardoino, Tether has successfully frozen 181k USDt connected to the ByBit hack, demonstrating ongoing monitoring efforts to secure the cryptocurrency market. This action is crucial for traders as it limits the circulation of potentially fraudulent funds. The acknowledgment of @zachxbt highlights the collaborative effort in enhancing market security.

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07:04
Crypto Hacks: From Ronin Bridge to Bybit, Attackers Enhance Tactics

According to Crypto Rover, the cryptocurrency market has been significantly impacted by a series of sophisticated hacks, including the $625 million Ronin Bridge hack and the $100 million attack on Harmony. Attackers are utilizing phishing and contract exploits to siphon funds into unknown wallets, with the recent Bybit hack indicating an increase in the sophistication of their methods. These incidents highlight the escalating risk for traders and the importance of enhanced security measures in cryptocurrency exchanges.

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2025-02-21
15:53
Bybit Hacked: $1.4 Billion in ETH and Derivatives Outflow

According to @zachxbt, Bybit experienced a security breach resulting in $1.4 billion worth of ETH, stETH, cmETH, and mETH being siphoned from the platform. The hacker is actively converting stETH, cmETH, and mETH into ETH, which could impact market stability and liquidity. The transactions are being tracked to addresses 0x47666fab8bd0ac7003bce3f5c3585383f09486e2 and 0xa4b2fd68593b6f34e51cb9edb66e71c1b4ab449e, as per the information provided by @lookonchain.

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2025-02-09
20:52
Potential Whitehat Community Consortium Discussed by Paolo Ardoino

According to Paolo Ardoino (@paoloardoino), there is an idea to form a whitehat community consortium. However, Ardoino notes that this initiative is neither near nor imminent, emphasizing the importance of leadership to avoid controversial actions similar to those associated with CloseAI. The mention of 'bitcoiners' implies a focus on security within the cryptocurrency realm, which could have implications for future trading environments, though specifics are not yet outlined.

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2025-01-24
19:07
Justin Sun Emphasizes Security in Cryptocurrency Trading

According to Justin Sun, founder of TRON, traders should prioritize security in cryptocurrency transactions. Sun's tweet underscores the importance of utilizing secure platforms and following best practices to safeguard digital assets. This advice comes amid increasing cyber threats and hacking incidents in the crypto industry, which can significantly impact trading strategies and market stability. Traders are advised to implement robust security measures as part of their trading protocols. [Source: Twitter/@justinsuntron]

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2024-12-13
13:59
ZachXBT on Personal Responsibility in Crypto Security

According to ZachXBT, there is a misconception among some Twitter users that he is obligated to assist them following a theft, especially when the victim has not taken basic security precautions. ZachXBT expresses that working with such victims is not a pleasant experience, highlighting the importance of personal responsibility in securing one's cryptocurrency assets.

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2024-08-27
13:41
Vitalik Buterin Explains MPC and 2PC in Crypto Security

According to Vitalik Buterin, Multi-Party Computation (MPC) typically operates as N/2-of-N or N/3 or 2N/3, involving a committee trusted by a large user base. In contrast, Two-Party Computation (2PC) involves two parties combining their private inputs in a trustless manner, ensuring that neither party can extract the other's data. This distinction is crucial for understanding different security models in cryptocurrency transactions.

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